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GOP patience with Iran operation growing thinner as Trump escalates tensions  GOP patience with Iran operation growing thinner as Trump escalates tensions 
Wed, April, 8, 2026
When will GOP patience run out with the operation in Iran. Sudiksha Kochi from The Hill gives us a look.
Most Americans think Social Security is going broke. Is it? Most Americans think Social Security is going broke. Is it?
Wed, April, 8, 2026
Is Social Security going broke? Daniel De Vise from USA Today takes us behind the headline.
Why knowing the reason for your flight delay actually matters Why knowing the reason for your flight delay actually matters
Tue, April, 7, 2026
It may only be psychological, but it is important to know why your flight has been delayed. Zach Wichter from USA Today explains.
AI boom drives clash over grid power vs. going it alone AI boom drives clash over grid power vs. going it alone
Tue, April, 7, 2026
AI data centers are causing a battle over the power grid. Amy Harder from Axios takes us behind the headline.
The Jinx is Real The Jinx is Real
Tue, April, 7, 2026
On today's Mike Drop, the jinx was real. 
How a Massive KitKat Heist Turned Into Crisis PR Gold How a Massive KitKat Heist Turned Into Crisis PR Gold
Fri, April, 3, 2026
A massive KitKat heist has turned into a PR goldmine. Natasha Khan from the Wall Street Journal takes us being the headline. 
Want to watch all of the Yankees' games on TV this season? It'll cost you over $1,200. Want to watch all of the Yankees' games on TV this season? It'll cost you over $1,200.
Fri, April, 3, 2026
Trying to watch every game of your favorite baseball team is going to cost you this season. Weston Blasi from MarketWatch has the story.
$4 gas hurts, but not like it used to $4 gas hurts, but not like it used to
Wed, April, 1, 2026
Rick Newman from the Pinpoint Press breaks down why $4 gas doesnt hurt like it used to.
Trump wants to define who is an American. Will Supreme Court let him? Trump wants to define who is an American. Will Supreme Court let him?
Wed, April, 1, 2026
Will the Supreme Court let Donald Trump define who is an American? Maureen Groppe from USA Today gives us a look.
GOP has work to do with voters on healthcare costs GOP has work to do with voters on healthcare costs
Mon, March, 30, 2026
Healthcare costs are hurting the GOP. Gabrielle Etzel from the Washington Examiner has the story.
America's Sneaky Inflation Culprit: Manicures, Haircuts and Doggy Daycare America's Sneaky Inflation Culprit: Manicures, Haircuts and Doggy Daycare
Wed, March, 25, 2026
Manicures, haircuts, and doggy daycare could make it feel like inflation is hitting you harder. Konrad Putzier from the Wall Street Journal has the story. 
Democrats face a post-Trump identity crisis for 2028 Democrats face a post-Trump identity crisis for 2028
Wed, March, 25, 2026
How will Democrats pivot in a post-Trump political landscape? Holly Otterbein from Axios takes us behind the headline.
Where are the markets headed as the Iran conflict drags on? Where are the markets headed as the Iran conflict drags on?
Mon, March, 23, 2026
Where are the markets headed as the Iran conflict drags on? Gerson Gibbs from Belite Capital joined America's First News to take us behind the headline.
Hoping for a Big Raise This Year? Adjust Your Expectation Hoping for a Big Raise This Year? Adjust Your Expectation
Mon, March, 23, 2026
Don't expect a big raise this year. We hear why from Callum Borchers of the Wall Street Journal.
What's Cool in High School? Personal Finance What's Cool in High School? Personal Finance
Mon, March, 23, 2026
Schools are spending more time teaching students personal finance. Oyin Adedoyin from the Wall Street Journal has the story. 
How can the DHS funding standoff come to an end? How can the DHS funding standoff come to an end?
Fri, March, 20, 2026
How can the DHS funding standoff come to an end? Senator Jon Husted from Ohio gives us his take.
Assessing the U.S. mission in Iran Assessing the U.S. mission in Iran
Fri, March, 20, 2026
Senator Jon Husted from Ohio joined America's First News with his assessment on the U.S. mission in Iran.
Higher gas prices are the least of our problems Higher gas prices are the least of our problems
Thu, March, 19, 2026
Economist Peter Morici joined America's First News with a look into why higher gas prices are the least of our problems.
Trump sacrificed his favorite affordability brag Trump sacrificed his favorite affordability brag
Wed, March, 18, 2026
Gasoline prices were seen as a winner for President Trump, Rick Newman from Pinpoint Press says that is not the case anymore. 
The state of housing after pending home sales report The state of housing after pending home sales report
Wed, March, 18, 2026
Ted Rossman from Bankrate joined America's First News with a look at the state of housing in America.
A New Generation of Mall Rats Has Arrived A New Generation of Mall Rats Has Arrived
Wed, March, 18, 2026
Gen Z is embracing their inner mallrat, Kate King from the Wall Street Journal has the story.
Five reasons oil prices won't snap back from Iran war Five reasons oil prices won't snap back from Iran war
Tue, March, 17, 2026
Scott Waldman from POLITICO joined America's First News to explain why oil prices won't snap back from Iran war.
Is a $130 Costco executive membership the new VIP status symbol? Is a $130 Costco executive membership the new VIP status symbol?
Tue, March, 17, 2026
There is a new status symbol taking over the internet. Charles Passy from MarketWatch has the story.
Trump snarls GOP midterm message Trump snarls GOP midterm message
Tue, March, 17, 2026
President Trump's is muddling the GOP's midterm messaging. Mike Lillis from The Hill breaks down the headline. 
The Ultimate Fashion Crime for Finance Bros? Dressing Better Than the Boss The Ultimate Fashion Crime for Finance Bros? Dressing Better Than the Boss
Mon, March, 16, 2026
Ray Smith from the Wall Street Journal is reminding finance bros, don't dress better than your boss.