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Toothpaste Expires? Toothpaste Expires?
Wed, January, 28, 2026
On today's Mike Drop, how old is too old for toothpaste?
Here's Why Your Tax Refund May Be Bigger Here's Why Your Tax Refund May Be Bigger
Wed, January, 28, 2026
You may be getting a bigger tax refund this year. Elizabeth O'Brien from Barron's explains why.
This Morning with Gordon Deal January 28, 2026 This Morning with Gordon Deal January 28, 2026
Wed, January, 28, 2026
President Trump defends Noem as she faces bipartisan calls to step down, Wall Street has fallen out of love with software stocks, and ways to keep your pets safe when the temperatures drops.
Students are increasingly choosing community college or certificates over four-year degrees Students are increasingly choosing community college or certificates over four-year degrees
Tue, January, 27, 2026
Students are increasingly choosing community college to avoid costly student loans. Jessica Dickler from CNBC brings us the latest. 
Consumer guardrail facing cuts waits on court decision Consumer guardrail facing cuts waits on court decision
Tue, January, 27, 2026
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is fighting for its life within the Trump administration. Betty Lin-Fisher from USA Today has the story.
A Gripping True Story of Resistance and Hope A Gripping True Story of Resistance and Hope
Tue, January, 27, 2026
International Holocaust Remembrance Day is January 27. Gordon Deal is joined by Dr. Janet Brill who talks about a harrowing account of her mother-in-law's Jewish childhood. 
This Morning with Gordon Deal January 27, 2026 This Morning with Gordon Deal January 27, 2026
Tue, January, 27, 2026
Shutdown threat looms as Senate Democrats pledge to block funding after Minneapolis shooting, power out for hundreds of thousands, roadways snarled with ice and snow after deadly storm, and winter weather tips to protect your home.
Should you pay someone to do your taxes? Answer these 3 questions first. Should you pay someone to do your taxes? Answer these 3 questions first.
Mon, January, 26, 2026
Andrew Keshner from MarketWatch joined America's First News with some tax tips now that it's the first tax season with President Donald Trump's massive new tax law. 
Young Trump voters drive a sharp cultural turn Young Trump voters drive a sharp cultural turn
Mon, January, 26, 2026
It's a small segment, but they yell the loudest. Russell Contreras from Axios takes us behind the headline.
This Morning with Gordon Deal January 26, 2026 This Morning with Gordon Deal January 26, 2026
Mon, January, 26, 2026
Expansive Winter Storm Snarls the Central and Eastern U.S., Trump administration defends killing American in Minneapolis, contradicts videos, and if you lose power, here's what you need to do during the winter storm.
This Weekend with Gordon Deal January 24, 2026 This Weekend with Gordon Deal January 24, 2026
Sat, January, 24, 2026
Why members of Congress with public service backgrounds often make better legislators, are you a bad traveler, and after a hard-fought campaign, Austin neighborhood elects a canine mayor. 
This Morning with Gordon Deal January 23, 2026 This Morning with Gordon Deal January 23, 2026
Fri, January, 23, 2026
A winter storm targets a huge swath of the country, why the Fed won't rush to cut rates and the rise and fall of the "monoculture."
What Happened to Happy Hour? What Happened to Happy Hour?
Thu, January, 22, 2026
What happened to happy hour? Lane Florsheim from the Wall Street Journal discusses with Nicole Murray. 
The 3,000-Person Team Working in Secret to Create Disney Magic The 3,000-Person Team Working in Secret to Create Disney Magic
Thu, January, 22, 2026
Ben Fritz from the Wall Street Journal joined America's First News with a look into what it takes to create Disney magic.  
Trump inauguration a year later: 'America First' interpretation tests fragile coalition Trump inauguration a year later: 'America First' interpretation tests fragile coalition
Thu, January, 22, 2026
What does "America First" mean in year into the President second term? Naomi Lim from the Washington Examiner has the story.
This Morning with Gordon Deal January 22, 2026 This Morning with Gordon Deal January 22, 2026
Thu, January, 22, 2026
President Trump backs down on Greenland tariffs, says deal framework reached, ICE moves to enter homes without warrants signed by a judge, and preparing for the winter storm.
White Collar Workers Shouldn't Dismiss a Blue-Collar Career Change White Collar Workers Shouldn't Dismiss a Blue-Collar Career Change
Wed, January, 21, 2026
It may be time for a big career shift. Callum Borchers from the Wall Street Journal joined This Morning's Dan Loney to explain. 
How threats of a polar war are coloring virtually every aspect of Trump's foreign policy How threats of a polar war are coloring virtually every aspect of Trump's foreign policy
Wed, January, 21, 2026
Threats of a polar war are coloring virtually every aspect of Trump's foreign policy. Christian Datoc from the Washington Examiner takes us behind the headline.
This Morning with Gordon Deal January 21, 2026 This Morning with Gordon Deal January 21, 2026
Wed, January, 21, 2026
How threats of a polar war are coloring virtually every aspect of Trump's foreign policy, Lindsey Halligan leaves her post as a top federal prosecutor, and the secret weapon to fight a cold is inside your nose.
A 20-year-old won the lottery. What she did next lit up social media. A 20-year-old won the lottery. What she did next lit up social media.
Tue, January, 20, 2026
A Gen Zer one the lottery and social media has thoughts. Medora Lee from USA Today takes us behind the headline. 
AI Can't Touch These Skilled Trade Jobs. If Only Enough Humans Would Fill Them AI Can't Touch These Skilled Trade Jobs. If Only Enough Humans Would Fill Them
Tue, January, 20, 2026
These jobs are AI proof, unfortunately not enough humans can fill them. Allison Pohle from the Wall Street Journal has the story. 
This Morning with Gordon Deal January 20, 2026 This Morning with Gordon Deal January 20, 2026
Tue, January, 20, 2026
President Trump links Greenland threats to missing out on Nobel Prize, ICE reshapes the fight to avoid another government shutdown, and Toronto man tries to make public transportation less lonely.
Greenland Was America's Friend. Now It's a Takeover Target Greenland Was America's Friend. Now It's a Takeover Target
Mon, January, 19, 2026
Greenlanders want nothing to do with President Trump. Dan Michaels from the Wall Street Journal has the story.
The Wildest Ride at Epcot: Keeping Day Drinkers From Getting Trashed The Wildest Ride at Epcot: Keeping Day Drinkers From Getting Trashed
Mon, January, 19, 2026
Ever wanted to drink around the world? Just head to Disney. Connor Hart from the Wall Street Journal took on the challenge. 
This Morning with Gordon Deal January 19, 2026 This Morning with Gordon Deal January 19, 2026
Mon, January, 19, 2026
Pentagon places 1,500 soldiers on alert for possible Minnesota deployment, Europe 'united' in face of Trump's Greenland threats, tariffs, and will Chipotle give you a winning edge.