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Anonymous Donor Pays Off All School Lunch Debt In Taylor, Texas Anonymous Donor Pays Off All School Lunch Debt In Taylor, Texas
Wed, October, 8, 2025
An anonymous donor pays off all school lunch debt in Taylor, Texas. We hear the story from Gordon Deal.
What happens if SCOTUS overturns Trump's tariffs? What happens if SCOTUS overturns Trump's tariffs?
Wed, October, 8, 2025
What happens if the Supreme Court overturns President Trump's tariffs? Trade Attorney Michelle Schulz joined America's First News with a look. 
Lessons From Jackson, Mississippi, for Trump's Crackdown on Urban Crime Lessons From Jackson, Mississippi, for Trump's Crackdown on Urban Crime
Wed, October, 8, 2025
Cameron McWhirter from the Wall Street Journal profiled Jackson, Mississippi's attempt to crackdown on crime. He joined Gordon Deal with the latest.
Beer and Hotdogs Beer and Hotdogs
Tue, October, 7, 2025
On today's Mike Drop, hotdogs and beer. 
Patients Are Diagnosing Themselves With Home Tests, Devices and Chatbots Patients Are Diagnosing Themselves With Home Tests, Devices and Chatbots
Tue, October, 7, 2025
Can't find a doctor? Laura Landro from the Wall Street Journal explains how generative AI can help. 
Oct. 7 two years on: Israelis still struggle with trauma from day etched in infamy Oct. 7 two years on: Israelis still struggle with trauma from day etched in infamy
Tue, October, 7, 2025
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 slamming resort fees as 'the biggest scam in travel' Hotel guests are slamming resort fees as 'the biggest scam in travel'
Mon, October, 6, 2025
Hotel guests are fed up with resort fees. Charles Passy from MarketWatch joined Mike Gavin with a look. 
Pet debt is rising. Can regular Americans still afford one? Pet debt is rising. Can regular Americans still afford one?
Mon, October, 6, 2025
Your pets are putting you in debt. Daniel De Vise from USA Today takes us behind the headline. 
Under Pressure From the Left, Democrats Get Back in the Fight Under Pressure From the Left, Democrats Get Back in the Fight
Mon, October, 6, 2025
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. 
Shacking up for the mortgage? Divorced couples live together to save money Shacking up for the mortgage? Divorced couples live together to save money
Fri, October, 3, 2025
Divorced couples are doing what they can to save money. Family law attorney Jennifer Hargrave has the story.
Previewing the September Employment Report Previewing the September Employment Report
Fri, October, 3, 2025
What happens when there are no employment numbers? Mark Hamrick from Bankrate joined America's First News with a look.
'Punch our customers in the face.' Farm concerns about Trump tariffs could fuel 2026 races 'Punch our customers in the face.' Farm concerns about Trump tariffs could fuel 2026 races
Fri, October, 3, 2025
Farmers concerned about Trump's tariffs could fuel the 2026 races. Bart Jansen from USA Today takes us behind the headline.
Government shuts down as Dems demand health care provisions in funding bill Government shuts down as Dems demand health care provisions in funding bill
Wed, October, 1, 2025
What has led to the latest government shutdown? Lindsey McPherson from the Washington Times takes us behind the headline.
Federal workers don't want a shutdown, but some are OK with it Federal workers don't want a shutdown, but some are OK with it
Wed, October, 1, 2025
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.
The Rush to Return to the Office Is Stalling The Rush to Return to the Office Is Stalling
Mon, September, 29, 2025
Career Strategist Julie Bauke joined America's First News with a look into why we will never see a 100% return to the office. 
The Hidden Costs of Car Ownership: What Are Drivers Really Paying? The Hidden Costs of Car Ownership: What Are Drivers Really Paying?
Mon, September, 29, 2025
What is the actual cost of owning your own car? Shannon Martin from Bankrate.com takes us behind the headline. 
The Boss Move for Ordinary Workers: Hiring Your Own Executive Assistant The Boss Move for Ordinary Workers: Hiring Your Own Executive Assistant
Thu, September, 25, 2025
You don't need a fancy title to hire your own Executive Assistant. Callum Borchers from the Wall Street Journal explains the advantages. 
What's your candy of choice? What's your candy of choice?
Thu, September, 25, 2025
On today's Mike Drop, Gordon complains about Mike's choice of Halloween candy. 
Trump faces a MAGA backlash over free speech amid Jimmy Kimmel controversy Trump faces a MAGA backlash over free speech amid Jimmy Kimmel controversy
Thu, September, 25, 2025
President Trump's crack down on free speech is rubbing his MAGA base the wrong way. Joey Garrison from USA Today has the story.
Why is Gen Z spending less on holiday shopping? Why is Gen Z spending less on holiday shopping?
Wed, September, 24, 2025
Why is Gen Z spending less on holiday shopping? Betty Lin-Fisher from USA Today gives us a look.
Democrats risk shutdown blame game with government funding hardball Democrats risk shutdown blame game with government funding hardball
Wed, September, 24, 2025
Which party risks the most from playing government funding hardball. Ramsey Touchberry from the Washington Examiner has the story.
Rise of the new radical internet Rise of the new radical internet
Wed, September, 24, 2025
Erica Pandey from Axios breaks down how gaming platforms are the new landing spot for radicalization. 
The Two-Speed Economy Is Back as Low-Income Americans Give Up Gains The Two-Speed Economy Is Back as Low-Income Americans Give Up Gains
Tue, September, 23, 2025
Low-income Ameircans are struggling more than ever. Jeanne Whalen from the Wall Street Journal has the story. 
How to rebuild your career after big life changes How to rebuild your career after big life changes
Tue, September, 23, 2025
Career Strategist Julie Bauke joined Gordon Deal with some tips on you to rebuild your career after big life changes.