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The president’s actions attempt to enshrine “blatant discrimination as national policy,” the lead lawyer said.
President Trump and Maine Gov. Janet Mills clashed over Trump’s order banning transgender athletes from playing in girl and women sports.

Jessica Roth, Cardozo Law School Professor & Former Federal Prosecutor for the Southern District of New York, discusses a federal judge refusing to immediately dismiss the corruption charges facing New York City Mayor Eric Adams and ordering a probe of the case. She also shares her thoughts on New York Governor Kathy Hochul choosing to stand down on removing Adams as mayor. Jessica Roth speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power.” (Source: Bloomberg)
The U.S. and Ukraine are near a deal to hand valuable mineral rights to the U.S., an agreement the Trump administration has sought as compensation for military aid to fight off Russia’s invasion, people familiar with the matter said.

Trump has been deeply critical of the Ukrainian president in recent days while offering friendlier words about his Russian counterpart.
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US President Donald Trump had a heated exchange with the governor of Maine Friday over his order barring transgender athletes from women’s sports, with the Democratic state leader telling him: “See you in court.”Trump’s order allows US government agencies to deny funds to schools that allow transgender athletes to compete on women’s teams.