Collins has taken credit for stopping the surge of federal agents in Maine after she spoke directly with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Mills has accused Collins of governing “without any courage” shortly after the Republican voted in favor of funding the DHS and several other agencies in January. Platner has demanded that the agency be dismantled and said he did not believe Collins or the Trump administration's promise to leave Maine. Platner recently outraised both Mills and Collins in campaign fundraising, according to the latest federal filings. Notably, Collins voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Trump’s choice to be secretary of Health and Human Services.

Source: ABC News February 10, 2026 18:59 UTC