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Middle-Schoolers Are Seeking Out AI Friends Instead of Real Human Ones Middle-Schoolers Are Seeking Out AI Friends Instead of Real Human Ones
Wed, October, 7, 2026
Middle-schoolers are turning to chatbots to battle loneliness. Julie Jargon from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind the headline.
How can we better prevent sexual assaults on campus? How can we better prevent sexual assaults on campus?
Wed, October, 7, 2026
Elizabeth Jeglic from John Jay College of Criminal Justice joined America's First News with a breakdown of how we can better prevent sexual assaults on campus.
Botched Tennessee Execution Draws Scrutiny of Lethal Injection Drugs Botched Tennessee Execution Draws Scrutiny of Lethal Injection Drugs
Wed, October, 7, 2026
States' methods for obtaining drugs for executions is being put under a microscope after a botched Tennessee execution. Lizzy Lawrence from the Wall Street Journal has the story.
The health impacts of 9/11, 25 years later The health impacts of 9/11, 25 years later
Tue, October, 6, 2026
Dr. Michael Crane from Mount Sinai Health System takes a look at the health impacts of 9/1, 25 years later.
Free Money For Retirement - New Free Money For Retirement - New "Saver's Match" Explained
Tue, October, 6, 2026
Financial Advisor Ken Mahoney joined America's First News to help explain the new "Saver's Match" benefit.
Americans feel more and more glum, data shows. Economists are over it Americans feel more and more glum, data shows. Economists are over it
Tue, October, 6, 2026
Why aren't American's attitudes lining up with the reality of the economy? Medora Lee from USA Today has the story.
How does something like the botched Tennessee execution happen? How does something like the botched Tennessee execution happen?
Tue, October, 6, 2026
How does something like the botched Tennessee execution happen? Deborah Denno from Fordham University gives us a look.
How America's Biggest Buffet Chain Cracked the Math of All You Can Eat How America's Biggest Buffet Chain Cracked the Math of All You Can Eat
Wed, September, 30, 2026
Buffets have to go above and beyond if they want to survive in a post-pandemic world. Heather Haddon from the Wall Street Journal explains.
The trillion-dollar AI safety paradox The trillion-dollar AI safety paradox
Wed, September, 30, 2026
The rush to lead the world in AI is running up against a push for more oversight. Madison Mills from Axios has the story.
New polls have Democrats thinking big on Senate New polls have Democrats thinking big on Senate
Wed, September, 30, 2026
New polls have Democrats thinking big on Senate. Caroline Vakil from The Hill takes us behind the headline.
Trump rejects Iran's proposal - where does diplomacy go now? Trump rejects Iran's proposal - where does diplomacy go now?
Tue, September, 29, 2026
What will it take to end the war in Iran? Vali Nasr, Johns Hopkins University, takes us behind the headline.
Are U.S. bases abroad vulnerable to attack? Are U.S. bases abroad vulnerable to attack?
Tue, September, 29, 2026
Are U.S. bases abroad vulnerable to attack? Rich Kolko, retired U.S. Navy Commander, joined America's First News with a look.
Medicare Is Changing - Is Your Plan Ready? Medicare Is Changing - Is Your Plan Ready?
Tue, September, 29, 2026
Are you ready for the changes to Medicare? Medicare Planner Eli Feuer helps you with a plan of attack.
Social Security becomes an urgent issue for Americans this midterms season Social Security becomes an urgent issue for Americans this midterms season
Mon, September, 28, 2026
Medora Lee from USA Today breaks down why candidates won't be able to duck questions about Social Security.
Pete Hegseth confronts House with a lame-duck impeachment dilemma Pete Hegseth confronts House with a lame-duck impeachment dilemma
Mon, September, 28, 2026
The House is heading into lame-duck headwinds as the end of the year approaches. Mike Lillis from The Hill has the story.
How Inmates With Contraband Phones Are Scamming Families Across America How Inmates With Contraband Phones Are Scamming Families Across America
Mon, September, 28, 2026
Inmates are scamming families across America. Joe Barrett from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind thew headline.
What are the risks associated with stopping a GLP-1? What are the risks associated with stopping a GLP-1?
Fri, September, 25, 2026
What are the risks associated with stopping a GLP-1? Dr. Michael Weintraub, NYU Langone, gives us a look.
Why do AI creators need government help to control it? Why do AI creators need government help to control it?
Fri, September, 25, 2026
V.S. Subrahmanian from Northwestern University joined America's First News with a look into the real reason AI companies are sounding the alarm. 
Gym Bros Are Going to Pilates-and Leaving Shaking Like a Chihuahua Gym Bros Are Going to Pilates-and Leaving Shaking Like a Chihuahua
Fri, September, 25, 2026
Gym bros are underestimating just how hard Pilates is. Jamie Waters from the Wall Street Journal breaks down his Pilates journey.
How long will oil and gasoline prices stay elevated? How long will oil and gasoline prices stay elevated?
Wed, September, 23, 2026
How long will oil and gasoline prices stay elevated? Patrick De Haan from GasBuddy joined us with the latest.
NFL's Sunday Ticket Is Getting Smaller. It Isn't Getting Cheaper. NFL's Sunday Ticket Is Getting Smaller. It Isn't Getting Cheaper.
Wed, September, 23, 2026
It's getting more and more expensive to keep up with the NFL. Joe Flint from the Wall Street Journal has the story.
Trump pivots to foreign policy amid political, legal battles at home Trump pivots to foreign policy amid political, legal battles at home
Wed, September, 23, 2026
John Bennett from Roll Call breaks down why the President has made a hard pivot towards foreign policy.
Retail politics: Trump tariffs rattle Republicans’ usually reliable business vote Retail politics: Trump tariffs rattle Republicans’ usually reliable business vote
Tue, September, 22, 2026
Jeff Mordock from the Washington Times explains why some business leaders are jumping ship from the GOP.
Chipotle Turns to AI After a Summer of Outbreaks Chipotle Turns to AI After a Summer of Outbreaks
Tue, September, 22, 2026
Restaurants are turning to cutting edge tech to prevent food-borne illnesses. Dr. Donald Schaffner, Rutgers University, takes us behind the headline.
How is AI changing the cyber threat facing ordinary Americans, businesses and government? How is AI changing the cyber threat facing ordinary Americans, businesses and government?
Mon, September, 21, 2026
How is AI changing the cyber threat facing ordinary Americans? Brian Callahan, Monmouth University, joined America's First News with the latest.