ICE Raids and Spending Fight Put Collins in a Political Bind

Jan. 28, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC

Democratic revolt against funding the Department of Homeland Security after deadly shootings in Minnesota is threatening to derail a massive, bipartisan package negotiated and touted by Sen. Susan Collins.

The debate over immigration enforcement, now central to the spending fight with a shutdown threat looming, is becoming a key issue for Collins (R-Maine), the Appropriations Committee chair and only GOP senator up for reelection in a state President Donald Trump lost in 2024. Collins’ prospective Democratic opponents have fired off criticisms of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which is conducting operations in Maine, making the issue an early flash point for ...

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