Government Shutdown

The article discusses the potential government shutdown with Senate Democrats and White House officials confident in their respective positions. The White House seems overconfident, while Senate Democrats are under pressure from their base.

Protein Intake in American Diets

The article discusses the obsession with protein in American diets, the pros and cons of high protein intake, and the importance of a balanced diet including both plants and meats.

Letters of Marque and Reprisal for Combating Mexican Drug Cartels

Erik Prince, founder of Unplugged Technologies, discussed using Letters of Marque to combat Mexican drug cartels by authorizing private citizens to act like privateers. The process of issuing a Letter of Marque could be done by the White House or Congress. Prince believes this approach could help solve the problem of drug cartels operating in 'dead spaces' between government bureaucracies.

Changes to the ACT Exam

The science section on the ACT exam will now be optional, and the duration of the exam will be reduced. Students can choose between different versions of the test, including the ACT core exam, ACT plus writing, ACT plus science, or ACT plus science and writing. The changes aim to provide flexibility and reduce test fatigue.

Wisconsin's Young Voters and April Jobs Report

Wisconsin's young voters are key for either candidate to win the state, but Biden is facing skepticism on the state's college campuses. The latest labor department report shows a slowdown in hiring, with 175,000 jobs added in April, the smallest increase in six months. The job market is cooling off but not ice cold yet, with health care being the biggest gainer in job growth. Unemployment rate inched up to 3.9% in April, but the economy is still adding a lot of jobs.