A gripping true story of resistance and hope, one in five Americans can't afford their heating bills this winter, and getting Olympic athletes paid.

Deal to keep government funded gets snagged in Senate, coastal storm could bring deep snow to the Carolinas, and the gold rally has an ominous message for investors.

Oil and Gas Expert Jay Young joined America's First News to give us a look at what might cause an increase in energy prices.

Bad news for this travel hack. Nathan Diller from USA Today has the story. 

Democrats are still trying to find the right messaging on immigration. Amie Parnes from The Hill takes us behind the headline.

Democrats lay out demands on immigration agents as shutdown nears, tens of thousands still without power after storm cripples the South, and the tripwires that may increase energy prices.

On today's Mike Drop, how old is too old for toothpaste?

You may be getting a bigger tax refund this year. Elizabeth O'Brien from Barron's explains why.

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 to avoid costly student loans. Jessica Dickler from CNBC brings us the latest. 

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is fighting for its life within the Trump administration. Betty Lin-Fisher from USA Today has the story.

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. 

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.

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. 

It's a small segment, but they yell the loudest. Russell Contreras from Axios takes us behind the headline.

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.

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. 

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? Lane Florsheim from the Wall Street Journal discusses with Nicole Murray. 

Ben Fritz from the Wall Street Journal joined America's First News with a look into what it takes to create Disney magic.  

What does "America First" mean in year into the President second term? Naomi Lim from the Washington Examiner has the story.

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.

It may be time for a big career shift. Callum Borchers from the Wall Street Journal joined This Morning's Dan Loney to explain. 

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.

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.