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Hump Plumping Injectables Hump Plumping Injectables
Wed, March, 11, 2026
On today's Mike Drop, why were 20 contestants in a beauty pageant disqualified.
How much more pain at the pump could Americans be in for? How much more pain at the pump could Americans be in for?
Wed, March, 11, 2026
How much more pain at the pump could Americans be in for? Patrick DeHaan from GasBuddy gives us a look.
Parent Trap: Moving Back Home May Not Be the Money-Saving Hack You Think It Is Parent Trap: Moving Back Home May Not Be the Money-Saving Hack You Think It Is
Tue, March, 10, 2026
Moving back into your childhood home may not be the money saver you hoped for. Martha C. White from Money.com explains.
Where will oil prices go? Where will oil prices go?
Tue, March, 10, 2026
What can we expect from the price of gas as war with Iran rages on? Oil and Gas expert Jay Young joined America's First News with a look.
Will hurricane season 2026 be bad? Why experts are watching El Niño Will hurricane season 2026 be bad? Why experts are watching El Niño
Mon, March, 9, 2026
What are forecasters expecting from the 2026 hurricane season? Doyle Rice from USA Today has the story.
Memoirs from potential presidential candidates shed light on their 2028 strategy Memoirs from potential presidential candidates shed light on their 2028 strategy
Mon, March, 9, 2026
Memoirs from potential presidential candidates shed light on their 2028 strategy. Emily Hallas from the Washington Examiner gives us a look. 
34% of Americans are house poor 34% of Americans are house poor
Mon, March, 9, 2026
A new study shows that 34% of Americans are house poor. Kate Wood from Nerdwallet has the findings.
What happens next with military strikes in Iran? What happens next with military strikes in Iran?
Mon, March, 2, 2026
What happens next with military strikes in Iran? Former CENTCOM Director Joe Buccino joined Gordon Deal with a look ahead. 
How will the conflict with Iran affect oil and gasoline prices? How will the conflict with Iran affect oil and gasoline prices?
Mon, March, 2, 2026
How far can oil and gas prices go amid Iran attacks. Oil analyst Tom Kloza gives us a look.
With One Quip on Immigration, Trump Previews a Midterm Playbook With One Quip on Immigration, Trump Previews a Midterm Playbook
Fri, February, 27, 2026
Natalie Andrews from the Wall Street Journal joined America's First News with a preview of President Trump's playbook for the midterms.
They ushered their states through covid. Now they want to lead them. They ushered their states through covid. Now they want to lead them.
Fri, February, 27, 2026
Doctors who took charge during the pandemic are running for office. Dan Merica from the Washington Post has the story.
Wholesale egg prices have plummeted. Will shoppers see the savings? Wholesale egg prices have plummeted. Will shoppers see the savings?
Fri, February, 27, 2026
Egg prices are dropping, but will the average consumer see the savings? Betty Lin-Fisher from USA Today takes us behind the headline.
Winter storms collide with shutdown fight, putting pressure on FEMA Winter storms collide with shutdown fight, putting pressure on FEMA
Wed, February, 25, 2026
FEMA is under pressure as winter storms collide with shutdown. Samanta-Jo Roth from the Washington Examiner gives us a look.
Trump seeks reset on economy in State of the Union address Trump seeks reset on economy in State of the Union address
Wed, February, 25, 2026
President Trump seeks reset on economy in State of the Union address. Jeff Mordock from the Washington Times takes us behind the headline.
Pelosi's final State of the Union will bookend yearslong rivalry with Trump Pelosi's final State of the Union will bookend yearslong rivalry with Trump
Tue, February, 24, 2026
President Trump's State of the Union will be the last for Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. Lauren Green from the Washington Examiner  has the story.
Trump Lost on Tariffs, but Trade Will Never Be the Same Trump Lost on Tariffs, but Trade Will Never Be the Same
Tue, February, 24, 2026
Greg Ip from the Wall Street Journal joined America's First News to explain how trade will never be the same. 
Only 44% are confident they can spot AI on social media Only 44% are confident they can spot AI on social media
Mon, February, 23, 2026
Katelyn Chedraoui from CNET says we are really bad at spotting AI on social media. 
What now after SCOTUS' ruling on Trump's tariffs? What now after SCOTUS' ruling on Trump's tariffs?
Mon, February, 23, 2026
What can we expect now that the Supreme Court has struck down President Trump's tariffs. Kent Smetters from the Wharton School of Business gives us a look.
Lunging your way to victory Lunging your way to victory
Wed, February, 18, 2026
On today's Mike Drop, biting off more than you can chew. 
Democratic candidates rush to define themselves ahead of primary season Democratic candidates rush to define themselves ahead of primary season
Wed, February, 18, 2026
Democratic candidates rush to define themselves in preparation for 2028. Amie Parnes from The Hill has the story. 
IRS Cuts Could Complicate Tax Time. Here's How to Avoid Snags. IRS Cuts Could Complicate Tax Time. Here's How to Avoid Snags.
Wed, February, 18, 2026
IRS cuts could complicate tax time. Ashlea Ebeling from the Wall Street Journal explains.  
The Secret Edge of the Office 'Rock Star' Skier The Secret Edge of the Office 'Rock Star' Skier
Tue, February, 17, 2026
Callum Borchers from the Wall Street Journal explains how your skills on the mountain might help you in the office.
FBI search of reporter's home latest in ongoing press freedom fight FBI search of reporter's home latest in ongoing press freedom fight
Tue, February, 17, 2026
Freedom of the press is in a constant battle with the government. BrieAnna Frank from USA Today takes us behind the headline.
Trump administration's Venezuela approach gets murkier Trump administration's Venezuela approach gets murkier
Tue, February, 17, 2026
What are the Trump administration's plan with Venezuela? Eleanor Mueller from Semafor gives us a look.