Child Hunger in the United States, t he Fate of Trump’s Finances, and More

July 10, 2020

Last month, around 16% of U.S. households with children reported that their kids were not eating enough over the last week due to a lack of resources. Lauren Bauer looks at food insecurity trends in America and outlines policies to provide immediate assistance.

Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on two cases regarding President Trump’s financial records. Scott Anderson, Charlotte Butash, Susan Hennessey, Quinta Jurecic, Margaret Taylor, and Benjamin Wittes break down the decisions, from the president’s short-term wins to his definitive losses.

From using zipline drones to transport test samples to developing a multifunctional medical robot, African countries are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in a variety of ways. Youssef Travaly and Aretha Mare discuss some of the key lessons learned and outline recommendations for future health shocks.

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