USDA freezes $30 million in funding to University of Maine after Trump governor clash

The USDA has frozen $30 million in federal funding to the University of Maine following a public clash between President Trump and Governor Janet Mills over transgender athlete participation in school sports. The freeze, which affects agricultural research and critical programs in Maine, comes after Trump threatened to cut funding during a February exchange. The University of Maine system confirmed the decision would impact its essential services as it undergoes a compliance review.