If 'Independent' were a party, it could dominate American politics, teachers fear what to teach for Black History Month, and how to retire with a purpose.

Chinese spy balloon tracked over U.S. this week, Texas storms leave hundreds of thousands still without power, and Michigan woman returns $15,000 in cash she found while walking to work.

What's the deal with Groundhog Day? Gordon Deal is here with a look behind the tradition.

Raising chickens might not be the best way to get cheaper eggs. We hear why from Rachel Wolfe of the Wall Street Journal.

Can't find your AirTag? X-ray your pooch. Dalvin Brown from the Wall Street Journal joined America's First News with more.

Career Strategist, Julie Bauke, describes a cringe-inducing phenomenon recruiters are seeing.

Tyre Nichols' funeral service is held in Memphis, President Biden and Speaker McCarthy start debt-ceiling talks, and what's the deal with Groundhog Day.

Gordon Deal discusses scientists aiming to resurrect the extinct dodo bird.

Gordon Deal discusses scientists aiming to resurrect the extinct dodo bird.

Your Netflix account might be used by someone surprising. Sarah Krouse of the Wall Street Journal explains the situation with Gordon Deal.

An "Independent" party could potentially dominate American politics. Daniel DeVise of the Hill shares the story.

President Biden refuses to negotiate with Republicans amid debt ceiling standoff. Joey Garrison of USA Today shares the details.

First police report in Tyre Nichols case does not match video of deadly beating, why Joe Biden is refusing to negotiate with Republicans, and scientists are trying to resurrect the dodo.

Donna Kelce becomes the first mother to have two sons play against each other in the Super Bowl. Hear more from America's First News.

Financial struggles add to the stress of divorce. Family law attorney Jennifer Hargrave joined Gordon Deal to shed light on the top 3 financial obstacles in the current economy.

On today's Mike Drop, Gordon Deal and Mike Gavin have a look at what pro-athlete eats an absurd amount of Chesters Hot Fries.

Fighting among top Republicans in key states for the 2024 election shows disagreement within the party. We hear more from Aaron Zitner of the Wall Street Journal.

EMTs fired, two more police officers relieved from duty after death of Tyre Nichols, President Biden to end Covid-19 emergency declarations, and good news for Super Bowl party hosts.

Grace Hauck of USA Today reports that research is divided on the question of whether mass shootings lead to an increase in future mass shootings. She joined Gordon Deal to discuss.

Teachers are looking for ways to wall off ChatGPT. We hear more from Doug Belkin of the Wall Street Journal.

The Empire State Building might be an Eagles fan and New Yorkers aren't having it.

Do you have the potential to become a successful digital nomad? Career Strategist Julie Bauke, Julie on the Job, joined America's First News with some tips.

Death of Tyre Nichols revives calls in Congress for policing reforms, do mass shootings cause more mass shootings, and skipping exercise in favor of sitting can worsen brain function.

Science has finally cracked the mystery of why so many people believe in conspiracy theories, the secret to a successful business, and what buyers want to see in a home listing.

Five former Memphis police officers face murder charges, Georgia governor declares state of emergency amid Atlanta protests, and Washington police dog retiring after nabbing 166 suspects during nearly 10 years of service.