Two Transgender Girls, Six Federal Agencies. How Trump Is Trying to Pressure Maine Into Obedience.

Reporting Highlights

• Trump vs. Maine: After an exchange between Maine’s governor and President Donald Trump over transgender girls competing in girls’ sports, several federal agencies launched investigations.
• University Funding Halted: A federal agency investigating the University of Maine System has not yet issued any findings. But on Tuesday, the university said the agency had halted research funding.
• Big Response, Few Students: Only two transgender girls in Maine are competing this school year. Six federal agencies now have their sights on the state.