Michaela Estruth

Michaela Estruth is a staff writer for The Lion. She graduated from Hillsdale College and has written for various publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Federalist, WORLD and…

Government
Education Department poised to hand more control to states in 2026

The U.S. Department of Education will continue its departmental reduction and return education to the states in 2026, according to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. The department cut half of its employees in… Read More

January 6, 2026
Culture
Pro-life progress mixed in 2025 because of these federal, state actions

Despite an ostensibly pro-life administration in the White House, 2025 marked the greatest number of abortions in a decade, with more than one million unborn children estimated to have died. Nearly 99,000 abortions occurred every month in the first half of… Read More

January 5, 2026
Courts
Kentucky woman charged for illegal chemical abortion, abuse of fetal remains

A Kentucky woman was arrested and subsequently charged with fetal homicide after burying the remains of her chemically aborted baby in a Christmas-wrapped box in her backyard.  Melinda Spencer, 35, took pills Dec. 26 to terminate an… Read More

January 5, 2026
Culture
Washington Monument becomes America’s birthday candle to launch nation’s 250th year

The Washington Monument was lit up with American history displays at the top of every hour Wednesday night as 2026 approached – America’s 250th birthday year. “Tonight, we’re illuminating the Washington Monument into America’s BIGGEST birthday candle &… Read More

January 2, 2026
Government
Louisiana National Guard returns home for city’s largest events over next two months 

The Department of War is sending 350 Louisiana National Guard members back to their home state to ensure greater protection during major events through the end of February, according to a Dec. 23 statement. Read More

December 31, 2025