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And I should note that main house Republicans have called for an investigation into his behavior after we reported on his alleged meltdown, citing a, quote, troubling pattern of intimidation and unprofessional conduct by Kennedy.
I spoke with state rep Laurel Libby, and she explained to me that the state is completely controlled by Democrat lawmakers and that the governor's office is reportedly furious at our reporting.
I spoke with state rep Laurel Libby, and she explained to me that the state is completely controlled by Democrat lawmakers and that the governor's office is reportedly furious at our reporting.
Well, Governor Mills released a statement on Friday night declaring that if Trump pulls the funds, her administration and the state's AG will, quote, I think it's worth pointing out that no school has ever actually lost federal funding due to a Title IX violation. They usually end up complying.
Well, Governor Mills released a statement on Friday night declaring that if Trump pulls the funds, her administration and the state's AG will, quote, I think it's worth pointing out that no school has ever actually lost federal funding due to a Title IX violation. They usually end up complying.
Maine is set to receive about $175 million this year for the Maine Department of Education alone, and that's no small sum of money. The state also does have a Human Rights Act that prohibits discrimination based on gender identity. And so Mills and her allies say that she's upholding state law by allowing boys and girls sports.
Maine is set to receive about $175 million this year for the Maine Department of Education alone, and that's no small sum of money. The state also does have a Human Rights Act that prohibits discrimination based on gender identity. And so Mills and her allies say that she's upholding state law by allowing boys and girls sports.
As we've documented, this is an issue that Trump really leaned into during his campaign, and he knows that the majority of Americans are on his side, so I don't see him backing down for a second.
As we've documented, this is an issue that Trump really leaned into during his campaign, and he knows that the majority of Americans are on his side, so I don't see him backing down for a second.
Thanks for having me.
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Good morning, Ben. Thanks so much for having me.
Good morning, Ben. Thanks so much for having me.
Good morning, Ben. Thanks so much for having me.
Well, what we've been hearing is Donald Trump really praising efforts on both sides of the aisle, or I should say in the House and the Senate on his budget bill, pushing and encouraging Speaker of the House Mike Johnson in his efforts. I actually saw Speaker of the House Mike Johnson last night having dinner at Hawk and Dove.
Well, what we've been hearing is Donald Trump really praising efforts on both sides of the aisle, or I should say in the House and the Senate on his budget bill, pushing and encouraging Speaker of the House Mike Johnson in his efforts. I actually saw Speaker of the House Mike Johnson last night having dinner at Hawk and Dove.
Well, what we've been hearing is Donald Trump really praising efforts on both sides of the aisle, or I should say in the House and the Senate on his budget bill, pushing and encouraging Speaker of the House Mike Johnson in his efforts. I actually saw Speaker of the House Mike Johnson last night having dinner at Hawk and Dove.
He looked a little serious and stressed, but he was enjoying dinner with his wife. And, you know, I think it remains to be seen how this will play out on Capitol Hill. But I can tell you here at the White House, there's a lot going on today. President Trump will host the swearing in of at least one of his cabinet members.
He looked a little serious and stressed, but he was enjoying dinner with his wife. And, you know, I think it remains to be seen how this will play out on Capitol Hill. But I can tell you here at the White House, there's a lot going on today. President Trump will host the swearing in of at least one of his cabinet members.
He looked a little serious and stressed, but he was enjoying dinner with his wife. And, you know, I think it remains to be seen how this will play out on Capitol Hill. But I can tell you here at the White House, there's a lot going on today. President Trump will host the swearing in of at least one of his cabinet members.