Trump vs. Maine: State refuses anti-trans sports policies as federal agencies push to cut funding
Here's everything you need to know about Trump's spat with Gov. Janet Mills of Maine.
MARCH 24, 2025
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Trump signs executive order targeting transgender students, their teachers, and their schools
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