On today's Mike Drop, a slow getaway falls short. 

Statues that disappeared over the last few years are making a return. Cameron McWhirter from the Wall Street Journal gives us a look.

Just how do offensive tweets by Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles jives with the GOP push to love thy neighbor? Valerie Yurk from Roll Call has the story.

Security and Intelligence expert Richard Kolko joined America's First News with a look at President Trump's pick to be Acting Director of National Intelligence.

Price gouging has taken center stage in the lead up to the World Cup. Rachel Bachman from the Wall Street Journal gives us a look.

Money is slowing the pace of pet adoptions. Betty Lin-Fisher from USA Today explains. 

Hurricane season is hitting at a time when FEMA is shorthanded. Thomas Frank from POLITICO has the story.

What investments should you consider if you are having a baby? Joe Pinsker from the Wall Street Journal joined America's First News with a look.

Companies are finally seeing how sick of high prices American's are. Sarah Nassauer from the Wall Street Journal breaks down what they are doing.

What big 2026 races could The President wade into next? Lauren Green from the Washington Examiner has the story.

Raw sewage is destroying one of the country's best beaches. Jim Carlton from the Wall Street Journal has the story.

The Supreme Court enters decision season. Maureen Groppe from USA TODAY breaks down what we could see. 

ICE has become a major headache for the Justice Department. Stephen Dinan from the Washington Times explains.

Will Congress be able to pass a new housing bill? Zach Halaschak from the Washington Examiner has the story.

What goes into securing an event like the World Cup? Security Analyst Greg Sanfilippo joined Gordon Deal with a look. 

Career Strategist Julie Bauke joined America's First News to explain how a recent health scare taught her the importance of not waiting to pursue your dreams.

Suspicious bets are raising eyebrows in prediction markets. Nick Penzenstadler from USA Today breaks down what is going on.

Speaking at a university commencement is becoming a minefield for higher ed institutions. Doug Belkin from the Wall Street Journal has the story.

The impact of rising prices on Trump and Republicans. Zach Halaschak from the Washington Examiner takes us behind the headline.

On today's Mike Drop, in order to gain an edge, an NHL team has banned Buffalo wings.

The demise of Spirit Airlines is just bad all around. Dean Seal from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind the headline.

How much is the war in Iran costing the American people? Cybele Mayes-Osterman from USA Today has the story.

Why are gas prices so high? Daniel De Vise from USA Today takes us behind the headline. 

Democrats worry they may be taking the wrong lesson from recent wins. Amie Parnes from The Hill has the story.

What is keeping the biggest U.S. soccer home game in decades from selling out? Rachel Bachman from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind the headline.