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.
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.
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.
‘I will not apologise for unmasking trans teen athlete,’ says suspended Maine representative
Two years ago, a Maine schoolboy took fifth place in a state pole vaulting competition. In February this year, the same ...
White House defends Maine lawmaker who shared photo of trans student athlete
The White House defended the Maine lawmaker who made a controversial Facebook post about a trans athlete Wednesday and once ...
No, Maine's governor didn't say state would stop paying federal taxes
Gov. Janet Mills released two statements addressing President Donald Trump's threat to withhold federal funding, but neither ...
Trump tussles with Maine governor at White House event over transgender sports
President Donald Trump got into a brief spat with the governor of Maine during a speech at the White House, with the Democrat promising to “see you in court.” During a lengthy speech to a bipartisan ...
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U.S. Secret Service says it shot a man near the White House after a confrontation
A man who was brandishing a firearm in Washington, D.C., was shot by Secret Service officers near the White House on Sunday ...
‘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 ...
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.
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Secret Service says it shot an armed man near the White House after a confrontation
A man who was brandishing a firearm in Washington, D.C., was shot by Secret Service officers near the White House on Sunday ...
Bill Belichick’s girlfriend Jordon Hudson celebrates political victory: ‘Trump does love fishermen’
Bill Belichick’s girlfriend took a victory lap after the Trump administration agreed to renegotiate funding for Maine Sea ...