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Michaela Estruth

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

President Donald Trump
Got whole milk? Trump signs law bringing nutritious full-fat dairy back to public school cafeterias

(The Heartlander) — 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… 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 – the lowest price in nearly five years – with 43 states offering gas for less than $3… 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
Politics
DOJ creates a new AI task force to regulate states, establish national policy following executive order 

The Department of Justice is creating an artificial intelligence task force to challenge state laws regarding the technology, as prescribed by a presidential executive order and confirmed by a Friday… Read More

January 12, 2026