Trump Surprised Collins

McConnell sends a message

With a vote against Pete Hegseth, the former GOP leader makes clear he will be an unreliable ally of Donald Trump.

Politico - 2d

Trump ‘very surprised’ at Collins, Murkowski over Hegseth vote

Politico - 3d

Trump's last-minute decision to go big on Jan. 6 pardons took many allies by surprise

Trump's pardon of more than 1,500 supporters charged in the Jan. 6 attack went further than what he suggested he would do just a month earlier.

NBC News - 5d

Collins: 'I don’t understand' Trump's inspectors general firings

Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins (R-Maine) said Saturday she didn’t understand why President Trump fired several departmental inspectors general late Friday night given that ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump 'surprised' about Republican senators who oppose Pete Hegseth

Trump told reporters he was "surprised" Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins planned to vote against former Fox News host Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Defense Department.

NBC News - 3d

Trump ‘very surprised’ at Collins, Murkowski over Hegseth vote

Politico - 3d

Trump ‘very surprised’ by Murkowski, Collins votes against Hegseth

President Trump on Friday said he wasn't expecting Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Susan Collins (Maine) to vote against his controversial nominee for secretary of Defense: Army ...

The Hill - 3d

Trump 'very surprised' Collins and Murkowski opposed advancing Hegseth nomination

President Trump told reporters he was "very surprised" when Sen. Collins, R-Maine, and Sen. Murkowski, R-Alaska, voted against advancing the nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve as the secretary of ...

NBC News - 3d

Murkowski, Collins say they will vote against Hegseth

Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins on Thursday became the first Republicans to say they won't vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary. Plus, a federal judge in Seattle temporarily ...

CBS News - 3d

The biggest 2025 Oscars snubs, surprises

The 2025 Oscar nominations were announced and Netflix's "Emilia Pérez" came out on top. CBS News' Jamie Waxx breaks down the most surprising news from the big screen announcement.

CBS News - 3d

Collins explains her 'no' vote on Hegseth

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), one of two Republicans to vote against advancing Pete Hegseth’s nomination to serve as secretary of Defense, said Thursday Hegseth “does not have the management ...

The Hill - 3d

Senate advances Hegseth nomination; Collins, Murkowski vote 'no'

The Senate voted largely along party lines Thursday to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, brushing aside a litany of misconduct allegations and the ...

The Hill - 3d

Susan Collins: 'Troubling' that Hegseth FBI report omitted key information

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) told reporters Wednesday that she was concerned that the FBI’s background investigation report about secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth is said to have omitted ...

The Hill - 4d

Trump's last-minute decision to go big on Jan. 6 pardons took many allies by surprise

Trump's pardon of more than 1,500 supporters charged in the Jan. 6 attack went further than what he suggested he would do just a month earlier.

NBC News - 5d

Trump's last-minute decision to go big on Jan. 6 pardons took many allies by surprise

Trump's pardon of more than 1,500 supporters charged in the Jan. 6 attack went further than what he suggested he would do just a month earlier.

NBC News - 5d

Watch live: Trump VA nominee Doug Collins testifies at confirmation hearing

Former Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), whom President Trump has selected to lead the Veterans Affairs Department (VA), is scheduled to testify in his confirmation hearing Tuesday. The Senate Veterans' ...

The Hill - 6d

Trump launches surprise meme coin just before inauguration, and its price soars

President-elect Donald Trump launched his own meme coin early Saturday morning, creating excitement in the cryptocurrency world as the price and market capitalization of the coin immediately soared.

MarketWatch - Jan. 20

Collins booed by Aussie crowd in loss to Keys

Tennis's newest villain, Danielle Collins, was booed and jeered by the Australian Open crowd during her third-round loss to fellow American Madison Keys on Saturday night.

ESPN - Jan. 18

The N.H.L. Team That Is Surprising Everyone This Season

Now beyond the season’s midpoint, these are the updated picks for Stanley Cup winner, dark horse, biggest disappointment and more.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

'Can't please everybody' - unfazed Collins booed in loss

American Danielle Collins said "you can't please everybody" after she was booed during her third-round Australian Open loss to compatriot Madison Keys.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18

The Celtics are in a slump — and their biggest issue is surprising

Should Boston be worried or is this just a blip on the radar?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Mel Gibson ‘just as surprised’ as anyone to be named Trump ‘special envoy’ to Hollywood

Actor and film producer Mel Gibson said he was stunned to be appointed as a special envoy to Hollywood under the upcoming Trump administration. “I got the tweet at the same time as all of you and ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Pence urges Trump to stay committed to Taiwan during surprise visit to Taipei

The incoming Trump administration should renew its commitment to providing Taiwan with the means to defend itself, former Vice President Mike Pence said.

NBC News - Jan. 17

'They're paying my bills': Danielle Collins embraces crowd's boos

Collins played up a hostile crowd during her win in Melbourne against home favorite Destanee Aiava.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Danielle Collins Thanks Booing Australian Open Crowd for ‘Big, Fat Paycheck’

After beating the tournament’s last home hope in the women’s draw, Collins blew kisses to the crowd.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

'You pay my bills' - Collins reacts to hecklers

American Danielle Collins thanks the fans that heckled her during her second-round victory over Destanee Aiava at the Australian Open for "paying my bills".

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

Danielle Collins thanks ‘super drunk’ booing fans for spurring her to victory

The American faced a boisterous crowd in her win over local hope Destanee Aiava but says ‘energy is a good thing’. On the day of a new attendance record at Melbourne Park, the world No 11, Danielle ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

'I'll spend fans' money on Bahamas and yachts' - Collins hits back at crowd

Watch the moment and reaction of America's Danielle Collins taunting the Australian Open crowd after beating Australia's Destanee Aiava in the second round.

BBC News - Jan. 16

'You pay my bills' - Collins reacts to hecklers

American Danielle Collins thanks the fans that heckled her during her second-round victory over Destanee Aiava at the Australian Open for "paying my bills".

BBC News - Jan. 16

How Biden Surprised Progressives

To the departing president, F.D.R. seemed a guiding, if often elusive, star.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Laura Collins breaks down President-elect Donald Trump's Day 1 immigration plans

With one week until President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, immigration policy expert Laura Collins discusses the proposals on the table, including the potential reinstatement of Title 42, the ...

CBS News - Jan. 13

Surprise! Why Europe could end up as one of Trump’s biggest problems overseas

While establishment pundits in the U.S. panic over Trump’s commitment to NATO, it could well be that NATO collapses in the face of Europe’s economic and political decay.

The Hill - Jan. 9

Revealing 2024's biggest fantasy football surprises

In fantasy football, we've learned to expect the unexpected. Our staff lists their biggest surprises, good or bad, from the season.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Mother 'not surprised' son killed on London bus

Kelyan Bokassa was groomed by gangs from the age of six years old, his mother Mary Bokassa said.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Italy's Meloni makes surprise Mar-a-Lago visit to meet with Trump

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made a surprise visit to Mar-a-Lago to meet with President-elect Trump on Saturday. They were joined by a number of Trump’s expected nominees for his ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Ukraine launches surprise operation in Russia’s Kursk region

Footage purports to show Ukrainian armoured columns advancing towards village of Bolshoe Soldatskoe. Ukrainian armed forces began a surprise offensive in Russia’s Kursk region on Sunday, in an ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Italy’s Meloni boosts ties with Trump in surprise Florida visit

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made a surprise trip to Florida to meet with Donald Trump late on Saturday, as the key European leader sought to buttress ties with the president-elect before ...

NBC News - Jan. 5