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President Trump has declared he will withhold federal funds from Maine if the state doesn't comply with his executive order barring transgender female athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports. Trump expressed his disapproval of Maine's stance during a meeting with Republican governors, stating that no federal money would be allocated to the state until the issue is resolved. This action follows Trump's signing of the executive order in February 2025, aiming to restrict transgender participation in sports based on gender identity.

US President Donald Trump signs the No Men in Women's Sports Executive Order into law. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Other Key Developments

• DOGE Budget Update: Trump's DOGE budget remains on course following rulings by two federal judges.
• 'Pardon Czar' Appointed: Alice Marie Johnson has been named 'pardon czar' by President Trump.
• Venezuelan Lawsuit: A group of Venezuelans is suing the Trump administration for temporary immigration protections.
• International Tensions: Hamas alleges that the remains of a mother and her two sons were commingled with others after an Israeli airstrike. Tensions between Trump and Zelenskyy rise as the US pushes for a peace agreement in Ukraine. Netanyahu demands 'revenge' after Hamas returns incorrect remains.
• Capitol Hill: The Senate's border budget passes after an all-night session, while a Trump-backed House bill faces delays.
• Political Landscape: A red state governor voices support for DOGE, aligning it with the GOP's fiscal conservatism. Defense Secretary Hegseth comments on working with DOGE. Trump endorses a congressman for Florida governor. Elon Musk makes a 'Dark MAGA' appearance with Javier Milei at CPAC. Kash Patel outlines FBI priorities. AG Bondi suggests expelling violent anti-Israel student protestors on visas. Interior Secretary Burgum affirms the department's embrace of DOGE.

Venezuelan flag flown by protestors. (RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (MAYA ALLERUZZO/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Argentinian President Javier Milei gifts Elon Musk a DOGE chainsaw.

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