Maine, Trump and Title IX

Trump administration finds Maine in violation of Title IX over transgender policy
The decision, dated Feb. 25, came just days after the administration announced its investigation and does not appear to be based on conversations with state officials.
Maine gov. clashes with Trump over transgender athletes at White House event
Proclaiming his administration as "federal law," the president demanded that Maine comply with his executive order banning transgender women from participating in women and girls' sports. Mills told the president that the state won't be intimidated and reiterated her vow to challenge him in court if he denies the state millions in federal cash.
Federal agency says Maine’s trans athletes policy violates Title IX
A notice sent recently to Maine officials by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services accused the state of breaking federal law by “allowing male athletes to compete against female athletes in current and future athletic events.
Maine GOP urges Dems to repeal transgender athlete policy following federal Title IX violation finding
Republican state lawmakers in Maine fear the state will lose hundreds of millions in federal education funding due to recent Title IX violation tied to trans sports participation.
HHS sends violation notice to Maine Gov. Janet Mills over transgender athletes’ participation
HHS sent the violation notice four days after a public spat between Gov. Janet Mills (D-ME) and Donald Trump prompted a federal investigation into her state.
Trump Administration Tells Maine It’s Violating Civil Rights Law by Allowing Men in Women’s Sports
The announcement comes after President Donald Trump and Maine Governor Janet Mills sparred last month over allowing males to compete against females.
Trump admin declares Maine violated Title IX by letting trans athletes play in girls' sports
The Department of Health and Human Services served a notice of Title IX violation to Maine after it defied Trump's executive order to protect girls' sports.
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Maine loses popular Sea Grant funding, 1 week after Mills' public confrontation at the White House
There is no indication that any of the other 33 Sea Grant programs around the country are facing funding cuts — at least for ...
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‘I’m afraid for this country’: Ukrainians in Maine worry for their homeland, new homes
For some Ukrainians living in Maine, the country's dire position — and the United States' shifting attitude — create dual ...
Maine Sens. King and Collins call Trump and Zelenskyy meeting 'unfortunate'
King, a fierce ally of Ukraine, criticized President Donald Trump's tone and defended the Ukrainian president's "heartfelt ...
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RSU 21 urges lawmakers to protect federal funding over Maine's trans athlete policy
The RSU 21 School Board sent a letter to Maine's federal lawmakers urging them to protect federal funding for Maine students.
Maine House speaker deletes X account after censuring lawmaker opposed to transgender athletes in girls sports
The Maine House of Representatives' Democratic speaker, Ryan Fecteau, deleted his X account days after censuring Republican ...
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Trump is set to speak to crypto founders and investors at the White House on Friday
President Trump signed an order late Thursday creating a cryptocurrency strategic reserve using bitcoin seized through court ...
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Secret Service shoots armed man near White House; no injuries reported
An armed man was shot by U.S. Secret Service agents near the White House after a confrontation on Sunday, authorities said.
Maine delegation urges White House to avoid 'trade war' with Canada
With new taxes on goods from Canada, Mexico and China set to start Tuesday, economists are saying the costs of everyday items ...