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
Senate hearing on abortion pill risks turns tense as Dem’s doctor sidesteps basic biology question

At a Senate hearing Wednesday considering chemical abortion risks to women, an “expert” for the Democrats refused to answer a Republican senator’s simple question, “Can men get pregnant?” “Your refusal to recognize women as women and men as men, is deeply corrosive… Read More

January 16, 2026
Government
Got whole milk? Trump signs law bringing nutritious full-fat dairy back to public school cafeterias

Whole and 2% milk will be re-incorporated into public school lunches, benefiting both children’s development and rural farmers’ revenue, President Trump announced at the bill’s signing Wednesday in the Oval… Read More

January 15, 2026
Politics
Pro-life leaders standing firm on Hyde Amendment, asking Republicans to do the same 

President Donald Trump told GOP congressional members last week to be “flexible” on the Hyde Amendment, which protects taxpayer dollars from funding abortion, but pro-life leaders remain resolute. “Let the money go directly to the… Read More

January 14, 2026
Government
Gas prices, mortgage rates hit new lows; ‘best yet to come,’ says White House 

The average cost of gas has dropped to $2.79 per gallon nationwide â€“ the lowest price in nearly five years – with 43 states offering gas for less than $3 per gallon, the White House announced Monday.  “Start… Read More

January 13, 2026
Culture
More Americans pledge to pick up books instead of screens, study finds

Half of all Americans want to cut screen time for their well-being, and Gen Zers are leading the 2026 trend, according to a new study. More than 60% of young adults ages 18 to 29 – the… Read More

January 13, 2026