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

Janet Mills, who has a long history of facing tough guys in the courtroom and in politics, finds herself in an unprecedented moment with the nation watching.

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.