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The article details an FBI investigation into allegations that Navatek, a defense contractor with ties to Senator Susan Collins, engaged in a widespread pay-to-play scheme to secure federal contracts through political contributions and influence. Despite early efforts in 2024 to probe these allegations, the investigation was ultimately halted after a change in Department of Justice leadership under the Trump administration, which purged key agents and scaled back efforts to pursue public corruption cases. The investigation uncovered significant evidence of illegal donations and influence peddling, but no charges have been brought against Collins or other lawmakers.
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