Oct. 7 Anniversary Marked; Collins Dodges Trump Question in Maine Deba

“NPR adds that Palestinians are still grappling with the devastating war in Gaza it sparked. A somber day, folks.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on The Asia Desk
Published 2:11 AM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by NPR: “Israelis mourn on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 as Palestinians grapple with war it sparked”, with reporting from New York Post.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 2:11 AM ET on The Asia Desk, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Susan Collins, GOP, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Flydubai Probe Widens; GOP Tightrope; French Protests Grow (October 7).

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NPRIsraelis mourn on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 as Palestinians grapple with war it sparked
New York PostGOP Sen. Susan Collins nudges Trump to stay away from Maine: ‘I’m not exactly his favorite senator’

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHank, I'm using my whisper voice! NPR reports Israelis are gathering today to mark the October seventh, twenty twenty-three attack that killed twelve hundred people.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNPR adds that Palestinians are still grappling with the devastating war in Gaza it sparked. A somber day, folks.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorEven I'm taking the cheer down a notch.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNoted. That's the first time you've lowered it since the county fair incident.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNow Maine! The New York Post says Senator Susan Collins twice dodged whether she'd campaign with Trump in her first debate against Democrat Troy Jackson.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorShe said, quote, I'm not exactly his favorite senator. Hank, that's the most Maine thing since a lighthouse politely declining an invitation.