On today's Mike Drop, Gordon and Mike explore why you shouldn't eat magnets.

Neil Irwin from Axios joined America's First News with a look at the costly flaws in America's immigration policy.

Is Utah County ready to handle the trial of Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson. Rachel Wolfe from the Wall Street Journal has the story.

Trump touts "very fair" trade deal with Japan as he meets with new prime minister, government shutdown drags on, and talking about money is more taboo than politics.

The new military fitness standards may but up barriers for part-time troops.  We hear the latest from Davis Winkie of USA Today. 

Halloween is going to cost you more this year. Betty Lin-Fisher from USA Today explains.  

Democratic donors are sitting on the sidelines. Eliza Collins from the Wall Street Journal has the story. 

Government shutdown continues, Hurricane Melissa set to turn north in catastrophic multi-day flood, and 80-Year-Old grandma who learned to swim at 59 just became oldest ever female Ironman finisher.

Tales of perpetual fire, demons and ghosts haunt these creepy US towns, restaurants are pitching water as a fine-dining experience, and New Englanders are fed up with leaf-peeping tourists.

Trump says he is terminating trade negotiations with Canada, government shutdown will add to the federal debt, and 65% of Americans say they're fed up with endless gratuities on everything.

U.S. strikes 2 more alleged drug vessels, this time on the Pacific side, Trump says East Wing of White House to be torn down to build ballroom, and wholesale turkey prices soar ahead of Thanksgiving.

Families are skipping fast-food restaurants and heading to the supermarket. Betty Lin-Fisher from USA Today explains. 

The economy could be hit hard if the government shutdown isn't resolved soon. Lydia DePillis from the New York Times has the story.

A new batch of data shows 60% of Americans don't have a quality job. Business Strategist Suzanne Castle gives us a closer look at the data. 

Government shutdown impasse continues, Russia rejects ceasefire deal, and more are turning to the grocery store's prepared meals.

Medora Lee from USA Today explains why it might not feel like a recession to you but might for your neighbor.  

Need a side-hustle? Try folding laundry. Charles Rollet from Business Insider explains. 

President Trump's assault on wind energy is hurting red states. John McCormick from the Wall Street Journal gives us a look. 

Trump administration can deploy National Guard in Portland, government shutdown nears three-week mark, and you can now get paid to fold your laundry.

Both sides are reacting the same when it comes to Trump's economy. Economist Peter Morici brings us the latest.

Blue states are setting up an alliance to counter RFK Jr. Betsy McKay from the Wall Street Journal explains. 

What happened to America first? Marc Caputo from Axios has the story.

Israel says ceasefire and aid to resume after airstrikes kill 26 in Gaza, judging Trump's economy, and soon you'll be able to shop Walmart in ChatGPT.

Meet the lawmakers trying to bring civility back to politics, has AI reached the limit of how it assists humans, and this money-saving hack could save you over $700 a year.

Justice Department indicts former Trump Adviser John Bolton, Trump says he will meet with Putin to discuss end to Ukraine war, bosses are cutting costs, just not the private jet.