Mairead Elordi

The Trump administration is ramping up pressure on Maine, giving a deadline to remove males from women's sports. So far, the governor has refused to do so. Earlier this week, the Department of Health and Human Services said Maine's in violation of Title IX by allowing such competition to happen. HHS gave the group 10 days to adhere to Title IX rules, warning of enforcement if they don't.

The Trump administration is ramping up pressure on Maine, giving a deadline to remove males from women's sports. So far, the governor has refused to do so. Earlier this week, the Department of Health and Human Services said Maine's in violation of Title IX by allowing such competition to happen. HHS gave the group 10 days to adhere to Title IX rules, warning of enforcement if they don't.

Morning Wire spoke to State Representative Laurel Libby about how she thinks this will play out.

Morning Wire spoke to State Representative Laurel Libby about how she thinks this will play out.

And I believe this will ultimately resolve in the courts. Democrats in the state show no signs of backing down either as they push forward a bill to put tampons in men's restrooms statewide. That's despite how wildly unpopular the issue is with voters. Here's Libby again.

And I believe this will ultimately resolve in the courts. Democrats in the state show no signs of backing down either as they push forward a bill to put tampons in men's restrooms statewide. That's despite how wildly unpopular the issue is with voters. Here's Libby again.

A controversial law allowing illegal immigrants in New York City to vote has been struck down. A New York Court of Appeals ruled six to one today, saying the law violated the state's constitution, which restricts voting to US citizens only. The 2021 law had been supported by some city leaders and aimed to give the city's 800,000 green card holders a voice in local elections.

A controversial law allowing illegal immigrants in New York City to vote has been struck down. A New York Court of Appeals ruled six to one today, saying the law violated the state's constitution, which restricts voting to US citizens only. The 2021 law had been supported by some city leaders and aimed to give the city's 800,000 green card holders a voice in local elections.

However, Republican opponents argued it was unconstitutional and undermined the integrity of the voting process. And nine South African explorers are trapped in Antarctica, with one member of the team reportedly gone mad. The three women and six men are locked in a research station outpost 2,000 miles from civilization and cannot be relieved until December, when the weather is at its warmest.

However, Republican opponents argued it was unconstitutional and undermined the integrity of the voting process. And nine South African explorers are trapped in Antarctica, with one member of the team reportedly gone mad. The three women and six men are locked in a research station outpost 2,000 miles from civilization and cannot be relieved until December, when the weather is at its warmest.

One unidentified male member of the crew is accused of violently beating, threatening, and sexually harassing at least two of his colleagues. According to emails sent to authorities, the unidentified crew member became, quote, deeply disturbed within weeks of embarking on the 13-month expedition.

One unidentified male member of the crew is accused of violently beating, threatening, and sexually harassing at least two of his colleagues. According to emails sent to authorities, the unidentified crew member became, quote, deeply disturbed within weeks of embarking on the 13-month expedition.

The Trump administration's decision follows the national controversy sparked by UPenn swimmer Leah Thomas, a trans-identifying male who won a national title in women's swimming. While the PAWS funding represents a small portion of UPenn's total federal funds, the university could face further cuts if the investigation finds violations.

The Trump administration's decision follows the national controversy sparked by UPenn swimmer Leah Thomas, a trans-identifying male who won a national title in women's swimming. While the PAWS funding represents a small portion of UPenn's total federal funds, the university could face further cuts if the investigation finds violations.

The investigation also includes San Jose State University and the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association. Yesterday, a Biden appointed federal judge blocked President Trump's executive order banning trans identifying people from military service, ruling it's likely unconstitutional.

The investigation also includes San Jose State University and the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association. Yesterday, a Biden appointed federal judge blocked President Trump's executive order banning trans identifying people from military service, ruling it's likely unconstitutional.

Trump administration lawyers argue that military officials have broad discretion to decide how to assign and deploy service members without judicial interference. They have until Friday to appeal.

Trump administration lawyers argue that military officials have broad discretion to decide how to assign and deploy service members without judicial interference. They have until Friday to appeal.

In a Truth Social post today, Trump instructed EPA Chief Lee Zeldin to reinstate his first-term environmental orders, loosening restrictions on sinks, showers, toilets, washing machines, dishwashers, and light bulbs. He argues Biden's rules made appliances more expensive and less effective.

In a Truth Social post today, Trump instructed EPA Chief Lee Zeldin to reinstate his first-term environmental orders, loosening restrictions on sinks, showers, toilets, washing machines, dishwashers, and light bulbs. He argues Biden's rules made appliances more expensive and less effective.