Hours later, the state was notified of the first of two investigations launched over violations of Trump's ban on trans student-athletes.

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.

President Donald Trump has sparred with Maine’s governor during a meeting of governors at the White House. Democratic Gov.