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Pete Hegseth stares down likely impeachment vote. And he's not the only one Pete Hegseth stares down likely impeachment vote. And he's not the only one
Fri, November, 6, 2026
Pete Hegseth should expect an impeachment vote in the next couple of weeks, but he is not the only one. Bart Jansen from USA Today takes us behind the headline.
Democrats are about to run the show on Capitol Hill. What will they do with their power? Democrats are about to run the show on Capitol Hill. What will they do with their power?
Fri, November, 6, 2026
What can we expect from Democrats when they take control of Capitol Hill. Kelsey Brugger from POLITICO has the story.
Did the polls get this election right? Did the polls get this election right?
Fri, November, 6, 2026
Did the polls get this election right? Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, joined America's First News with a breakdown.
Acton, Brown win big in Ohio Acton, Brown win big in Ohio
Wed, November, 4, 2026
What pushed Democrats to victory in Ohio? Pam Cook from WHBC in Canton, Ohio gives us a look.
How this midterms cycle compares to past midterms How this midterms cycle compares to past midterms
Wed, November, 4, 2026
Was this midterm cycle nastier than ever? Thomas Balcerski from Connecticut State University takes us behind the headline.
Why Texas went blue Why Texas went blue
Wed, November, 4, 2026
Trey Ware from KTSA in San Antonio, Texas joined Gordon Deal this morning with a postmortem of last night's midterm election.
Iowa a toss-up heading into Election Day Iowa a toss-up heading into Election Day
Tue, November, 3, 2026
Which way will Iowa go during this election day? Jeff Stein from KXEL in Waterloo, Iowa takes us behind the headline.
Where Kansas stands before the midterms Where Kansas stands before the midterms
Tue, November, 3, 2026
Will President Trump's campaigning help the GOP Senate candidate in Michigan? Ted Bojorquez from KZRG in Joplin, Missouri breaks down the race.
Michigan in the midterm election spotlight Michigan in the midterm election spotlight
Tue, November, 3, 2026
Michigan has rocketed into the spotlight during this election cycle. Ken Lanphear from WKZO in Kalamazoo, Michigan gives us a look.
Michigan in the midterm election spotlight Michigan in the midterm election spotlight
Tue, November, 3, 2026
Michigan has rocketed into the spotlight during this election cycle. Ken Lanphear from WKZO in Kalamazoo, Michigan gives us a look. 
Can Republicans fend off Democrats in the Lone Star State? Can Republicans fend off Democrats in the Lone Star State?
Tue, November, 3, 2026
Can Republicans fend off Democrats in the Lone Star State? Matt Crow from KFYO in Lubbock, Texas joined America's First News to discuss.
The 'Halloween body' and when costume planning turns toxic The 'Halloween body' and when costume planning turns toxic
Mon, November, 2, 2026
Could costume planning be turned into something toxic? Alyssa Goldberg from USA Today takes us behind the headline.
The Lessons About Parenting and Money in a $7 Stuffie The Lessons About Parenting and Money in a $7 Stuffie
Mon, November, 2, 2026
Can that $7 stuffed animal teach your kids about finance? Veronica Dagher from the Wall Street Journal has the story.
How Voters Interpret Candidates and Parties as Brands How Voters Interpret Candidates and Parties as Brands
Mon, November, 2, 2026
What happens when we start seeing candidates as brands? Kristina Harrison, Indiana University Kelley School of Business, joined Gordon Deal to discuss.
Oil Is Gushing Out of the Gulf. Why Are Prices Still Above $100 a Barrel? Oil Is Gushing Out of the Gulf. Why Are Prices Still Above $100 a Barrel?
Fri, October, 30, 2026
Patrick De Haan from Gasbuddy joined Gordon Deal with a look into why oil prices are still above $100 a barrel.
Democrats eye appeals to MAHA voters Democrats eye appeals to MAHA voters
Fri, October, 30, 2026
Democrats are looking to make inroads into the MAHA movement. Caitlin Owens from Axios has the story.
When Trick-or-Treating Creates Liability When Trick-or-Treating Creates Liability
Fri, October, 30, 2026
Make sure to keep your house safe for trick-or-treaters. Rusty Reynolds, Personal Injury Attorney, explains why.
The cost of healthcare is hitting America where it hurts: The wallet The cost of healthcare is hitting America where it hurts: The wallet
Thu, October, 29, 2026
The cost of healthcare is hitting America where it hurts. Renu Rayasam from KFF Health News has the story.
Why So Many Shoppers Think Retailers Are Using AI to Jack Up Prices Why So Many Shoppers Think Retailers Are Using AI to Jack Up Prices
Wed, October, 28, 2026
Are you paying the same price as your neighbors for that latest Walmart purchase? Sarah Nassauer from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind the headline.
White House allies play midterms blame game White House allies play midterms blame game
Wed, October, 28, 2026
Who will be thrown to the wolves if the GOP severely underperforms in the Midterms? Shelby Talcott from Semafor went looking for an answer.
The Fed's Dilemma Days Before Midterm Elections The Fed's Dilemma Days Before Midterm Elections
Wed, October, 28, 2026
How does the Fed handle a rates decision just days before the Midterms? Brady Paye, Professor at Virginia Tech, gives us a look.
5 Ways To Fix Capitalism 5 Ways To Fix Capitalism
Tue, October, 27, 2026
Rick Newman from the Pinpoint Press explains why we don't need Socialism we just need to fix Capitalism.
The High-Stakes Job of Trump's White House Physician The High-Stakes Job of Trump's White House Physician
Tue, October, 27, 2026
What does it take to be a White House physician? Annie Linskey from the Wall Street Journal gives us a look. 
Abdul El-Sayed Tests Whether an Unapologetic Progressive Muslim Can Win Abdul El-Sayed Tests Whether an Unapologetic Progressive Muslim Can Win
Tue, October, 27, 2026
The Michigan Senate race has become an important marker for progressive politicians. John McCormick from the Wall Street Journal breaks down what has become an ugly fight. 
The Internet Told Them Owning a Laundromat Was Easy Money. It Was Anything But. The Internet Told Them Owning a Laundromat Was Easy Money. It Was Anything But.
Mon, October, 26, 2026
Don't believe everything you hear on social media is as easy as it sounds. John Keilman from the Wall Street Journal highlights why.