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FBI Probe of Collins Shifted After Trump Took Office

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 2:54 PM UTC · How we work

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Collins Channels Money

ProPublica reports Collins team allegedly coordinated with former defense contractor CEO Martin Kao.
Kao, now in federal prison, allegedly offered campaign donations to obtain nonexistent defense contracts.
Collins allegedly helped channel the money while Kao’s shell companies funneled large sums to Collins’ super PAC.
FBI agents investigating were reassigned or dismissed after U.S. President Donald Trump took office, shifting focus to immigration enforcement.

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Hinson Calls War End

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A poll this week shows Hinson trailing Democrat Josh Turek by eight points.
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Collins Channels Money

ProPublica reports Collins team allegedly coordinated with former defense contractor CEO Martin Kao.
Kao, now in federal prison, allegedly offered campaign donations to obtain nonexistent defense contracts.
Collins allegedly helped channel the money while Kao’s shell companies funneled large sums to Collins’ super PAC.
FBI agents investigating were reassigned or dismissed after U.S. President Donald Trump took office, shifting focus to immigration enforcement.

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