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
Trump admin announces historic deal to slash Medicaid prices

The Trump administration has secured a first-of-its-kind deal with Pfizer to provide Medicaid recipients with prescription drugs at “most-favored-nation” pricing, a first step in addressing pharmaceutical “price gouging” for Americans.  “Today, Pfizer is committing to… Read More

September 30, 2025
Government
Religious Liberty Commission tackles faith in education at third meeting

The Religious Liberty Commission emphasized the importance of religious freedom in K-12 and higher education on Monday at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. “To defend a country,… Read More

September 29, 2025
Culture
Americans continue to report high rates of depression in latest survey

More than 47 million Americans suffer from depression, marking a rate above 18% since 2024, according to a recent Gallup poll. Of 11,288 American adults surveyed… Read More

September 29, 2025
Government
Missouri congressman sponsors ‘Chloe Cole Act’ to end sex-change procedures on minors, provide aid  

Missouri U.S. Rep. Bob Onder is sponsoring the Chloe Cole Act, which would prohibit doctors from providing chemical or surgical sex-alterations on minors and provide help to families seeking damages… Read More

September 26, 2025
Public Education
Ryan Walters resigns as Oklahoma superintendent of public instruction to head nonprofit fighting teachers’ unions 

In a stunning move, Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters announced Wednesday he’s leaving his elected post Oct. 1 to become CEO of a group battling teachers unions. Read More

September 25, 2025