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.

Illinois sues to block Trump's National Guard deployment, Israel and Hamas begin indirect Gaza ceasefire talks, and officer stays with injured dog.

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. 

Judge blocks Trump from deploying to Oregon any National Guard under his command, government shutdown drags on, and hotel guests are slamming resort fees.

We say goodbye to our friend Jonathan Clements, the rush to return to the office is stalling, and meet the 'performative men.'

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.

President Trump seeks revenge on "Democrat Agencies," what happens when there are no employment numbers, and cheerleader uses makeup mirror to save neighbor from dog attack. 

White House, Lawmakers float ideas for ending government shutdown, Trump administration puts on hold $18 billion in funding for New York City infrastructure projects, and here's how much money to give as a wedding gift.

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.

Government shutdown begins, Trump tells Generals the military will be used to fight 'enemy within,' and NYC police officers given award for helping to deliver baby during rush hour traffic.

No deal reached in talks to avoid government shutdown, democratic donors, frustrated, say they are also motivated to fight Trump, and what's open or closed in a federal government shutdown.

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. 

Four killed after man rams into Michigan church and starts shooting, Oregon sues Trump administration over deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, and how the latest tariffs could make your home remodel even more expensive. 

What happened to the political center, why Costco, Sam's Club and BJ's are opening new stores and gaining members, and are you tanmaxxing.

James Comey indicted on false statement charges, Democrats bet the House on health care, and what is ghost tapping.

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.