On today's Mike Drop, here comes the sun, now make it stop. 

Has there been any fiscal changes in D.C. in 2025? Richard Rubin from the Wall Street Journal gives us a look.

Partisan shutdown spin twists facts. Lindsey McPherson from the Washington Times takes us behind the headline.

A Chicago family reunited with a lost dog after 10 years. We hear the story from Mike Gavin. 

How did we get college football so wrong? Laine Higgins from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind the headline.

Mideast Scholar Asaf Romirowsky joined America's First News with a look at the peace deal between Israel and Hamas. 

An anonymous donor pays off all school lunch debt in Taylor, Texas. We hear the story from Gordon Deal.

What happens if the Supreme Court overturns President Trump's tariffs? Trade Attorney Michelle Schulz joined America's First News with a look. 

Cameron McWhirter from the Wall Street Journal profiled Jackson, Mississippi's attempt to crackdown on crime. He joined Gordon Deal with the latest.

On today's Mike Drop, hotdogs and beer. 

Can't find a doctor? Laura Landro from the Wall Street Journal explains how generative AI can help. 

Israelis still struggle with trauma two years on from the Hamas' attacks on October 7, 2023. Mike Brest from the Washington Examiner joined America's First News with the latest.

Hotel guests are fed up with resort fees. Charles Passy from MarketWatch joined Mike Gavin with a look. 

Your pets are putting you in debt. Daniel De Vise from USA Today takes us behind the headline. 

Democrats are using the government shutdown to show voters they are still in the fight. Eliza Collins from the Wall Street Journal has the story. 

Divorced couples are doing what they can to save money. Family law attorney Jennifer Hargrave has the story.

What happens when there are no employment numbers? Mark Hamrick from Bankrate joined America's First News with a look.

Farmers concerned about Trump's tariffs could fuel the 2026 races. Bart Jansen from USA Today takes us behind the headline.

What has led to the latest government shutdown? Lindsey McPherson from the Washington Times takes us behind the headline.

Caught in the middle of the goverbment shutdown, what are Federal workers hoping comes out of allk this? Emily Peck from Axios gives us a look.

Career Strategist Julie Bauke joined America's First News with a look into why we will never see a 100% return to the office. 

What is the actual cost of owning your own car? Shannon Martin from Bankrate.com takes us behind the headline. 

You don't need a fancy title to hire your own Executive Assistant. Callum Borchers from the Wall Street Journal explains the advantages. 

On today's Mike Drop, Gordon complains about Mike's choice of Halloween candy. 

President Trump's crack down on free speech is rubbing his MAGA base the wrong way. Joey Garrison from USA Today has the story.