Kari Lake Against US-Born Migrant Children Policies

TL/DR - US Senate candidate Kari Lake has stated that she does not believe children of undocumented immigrants born in the US should automatically receive citizenship. She aligns with former President Donald Trump on this issue, who has also advocated for ending birthright citizenship. This stance challenges the 14th Amendment's Citizenship…

Supreme Court Decides to Retain Trump on Colorado Ballot

TL/DR - The Supreme Court has ruled to keep Donald Trump on the Colorado ballot for the 2024 election. The ruling centered on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment and determined that only Congress, not states, can enforce this provision. Although the judgment was unanimous, some justices disagreed with the extent of the ruling, arguing it went beyond…

Drug Firms Counteroffer in Biden-Harris Lower Price Talks

TL/DR - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that all manufacturers participating in the first cycle of Medicare drug price negotiations have responded with counteroffers. The negotiations are part of the Inflation Reduction Act, a law aimed at reducing the cost of prescription drugs. In addition, the Inflation…

U-M Experts Analyze Voter Concerns on Politicians’ Ages

TL/DR - University of Michigan experts express that age does not necessarily equate to cognitive decline in politicians. Gerontologist Sheria Robinson-Lane states that aging can actually improve emotional regulation and coping abilities, and warns against age bias when considering political candidates. Other researchers, including Amanda Sonnega…