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Graham Platner, a 41-year-old oyster farmer and combat veteran, is surging in Maine’s Democratic Senate primary against Gov. Janet Mills and Sen. Susan Collins, riding a Bernie Sanders–style progressive platform and a large online following. His rise challenges Maine’s tradition of electing moderates and could reshape the 2026 race, though questions linger about intra-party divisions and the role of national Democrats.
GOP Senator Susan Collins says she would vote for the SAVE Act but expects it will never come to a vote due to the Senate’s 60‑vote filibuster; the piece argues this is a political maneuver to please the GOP base while avoiding a controversial floor decision, claiming Senate Leader John Thune has no incentive to bring it up and that the bill is effectively dead in the current environment.
Sen. Susan Collins endorses the House-passed SAVE America Act, praising its citizenship-proof voting and associated ID requirements as a simple reform to boost election security, but she will not support eliminating the Senate filibuster, arguing the 60-vote rule protects minority rights and guards against sweeping partisan changes; she notes the bill no longer imposes citizenship proofs on every ballot.
Senator Susan Collins of Maine announced a bid for a sixth term, positioning herself as a centrist in a race Democrats consider essential to flipping the Senate. Despite being a reliable vote for Trump-era policies, Collins faces a tough, well-funded challenge from Democrats in Maine, including Gov. Janet Mills and progressive challenger Graham Platner, who has outraised Mills. The race is expected to be among the costliest in 2026, with substantial outside spending and Collins currently holding a fundraising edge over both Democrats. Trump criticized Collins after she voted to begin debate on Venezuela policy.
Democrats are launching a $2 million ad campaign aimed at Sen. Susan Collins over her support for ICE funding, run by a group linked to Senate Majority PAC, highlighting Collins' role in DHS funding negotiations and her stance on ICE in Maine as the state hosts a high-spending 2026 Senate race.
ICE’s drawdown in Maine ends a high-profile enforcement surge but leaves a charged political landscape ahead of the 2026 elections: Democrats, including Gov. Mills, push for restrictions and oversight of immigration enforcement,Sen. Collins emphasizes pragmatism, and activists remain vocal for broader ICE reform while voters weigh accountability and funding decisions.
Sen. Susan Collins said ICE has halted its enhanced, large-scale operations in Maine after discussions with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, adding there are no ongoing or planned large operations and that ICE will continue normal activities. The enforcement surge produced more than 200 arrests and drew scrutiny over who was targeted, as Maine political leaders and candidates weigh in ahead of elections.
Senator Susan Collins said DHS told her ICE ended its enhanced enforcement in Maine after a weeklong operation around Portland and Lewiston, with ICE reporting 206 arrests statewide (some detainees reportedly had no criminal records). The announcement comes amid a competitive Maine Senate race and drew relief, confusion, and protests from Democrats and residents, who have pressed for more transparency about those arrested.
Sen. Susan Collins said ICE has ended its enhanced operations in Maine after a surge that led to more than 200 arrests; the White House is recalibrating immigration messaging in the wake of the Minneapolis nursing-killer controversy, with DHS silent on status and Maine Gov. Janet Mills criticizing the surge as harmful to communities.
Sen. Susan Collins says ICE has ended its enhanced operations in Maine following discussions with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, asserting there are no ongoing or planned large-scale ICE activities in the state. DHS had announced a broader enforcement push called Operation Catch of the Day with hundreds of arrests, prompting responses from other lawmakers about transparency and local impact.
Sen. Susan Collins, the Maine Republican who chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, is scrambling to salvage a six-bill funding package after a Minnesota incident intensified scrutiny of DHS immigration enforcement; with a partial shutdown looming, Republicans fear changes could derail the package while Democrats push for guardrails, and Collins’ reelection bid in Maine adds political weight as she negotiates with the White House and fellow lawmakers to avert a shutdown.
Senator Susan Collins faces ongoing challenges from Trump, who continues to criticize her despite her efforts to balance her independence and support from voters, highlighting the complex electoral landscape for Republicans in Maine.
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins supported the recent 25 basis point rate cut, citing a shift in inflation risks and a less likely scenario of rising inflation, though she considered the decision a close call. She emphasized the need for clearer inflation outlook before further policy adjustments.
Maine Governor Janet Mills announced her campaign for the U.S. Senate, citing her confrontational stance against Trump and her opposition to his policies, aiming to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins and strengthen Democratic efforts in the upcoming elections.
Maine Governor Janet Mills announced her candidacy to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in the 2024 U.S. Senate race, entering a competitive primary with multiple candidates and emphasizing her record on education, healthcare, and abortion rights, while Collins faces criticism over her influence and votes. The race is part of a broader Democratic effort to regain control of the Senate, with Mills seen as a strong contender due to her statewide popularity and experience.