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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.
Shoppers aren't just paying more - they're worn down by it. Shoppers aren't just paying more - they're worn down by it.
Mon, March, 16, 2026
Higher prices are taking a toll on already overwhelmed Americans. Betty Lin-Fisher from the USA Today takes us behind the headline. 
GOP prays for 'speedy resolution' of Iran war to ease economic fallout GOP prays for 'speedy resolution' of Iran war to ease economic fallout
Mon, March, 16, 2026
The GOP are largely unfazed by the economic fallout from the war with Iran. Ramsey Touchberry from the Washington Examiner has the story.
Hump Plumping Injectables Hump Plumping Injectables
Wed, March, 11, 2026
On today's Mike Drop, why were 20 contestants in a beauty pageant disqualified.
How much more pain at the pump could Americans be in for? How much more pain at the pump could Americans be in for?
Wed, March, 11, 2026
How much more pain at the pump could Americans be in for? Patrick DeHaan from GasBuddy gives us a look.
Parent Trap: Moving Back Home May Not Be the Money-Saving Hack You Think It Is Parent Trap: Moving Back Home May Not Be the Money-Saving Hack You Think It Is
Tue, March, 10, 2026
Moving back into your childhood home may not be the money saver you hoped for. Martha C. White from Money.com explains.
Where will oil prices go? Where will oil prices go?
Tue, March, 10, 2026
What can we expect from the price of gas as war with Iran rages on? Oil and Gas expert Jay Young joined America's First News with a look.
Will hurricane season 2026 be bad? Why experts are watching El Niño Will hurricane season 2026 be bad? Why experts are watching El Niño
Mon, March, 9, 2026
What are forecasters expecting from the 2026 hurricane season? Doyle Rice from USA Today has the story.
Memoirs from potential presidential candidates shed light on their 2028 strategy Memoirs from potential presidential candidates shed light on their 2028 strategy
Mon, March, 9, 2026
Memoirs from potential presidential candidates shed light on their 2028 strategy. Emily Hallas from the Washington Examiner gives us a look. 
34% of Americans are house poor 34% of Americans are house poor
Mon, March, 9, 2026
A new study shows that 34% of Americans are house poor. Kate Wood from Nerdwallet has the findings.
What happens next with military strikes in Iran? What happens next with military strikes in Iran?
Mon, March, 2, 2026
What happens next with military strikes in Iran? Former CENTCOM Director Joe Buccino joined Gordon Deal with a look ahead. 
How will the conflict with Iran affect oil and gasoline prices? How will the conflict with Iran affect oil and gasoline prices?
Mon, March, 2, 2026
How far can oil and gas prices go amid Iran attacks. Oil analyst Tom Kloza gives us a look.
With One Quip on Immigration, Trump Previews a Midterm Playbook With One Quip on Immigration, Trump Previews a Midterm Playbook
Fri, February, 27, 2026
Natalie Andrews from the Wall Street Journal joined America's First News with a preview of President Trump's playbook for the midterms.
They ushered their states through covid. Now they want to lead them. They ushered their states through covid. Now they want to lead them.
Fri, February, 27, 2026
Doctors who took charge during the pandemic are running for office. Dan Merica from the Washington Post has the story.
Wholesale egg prices have plummeted. Will shoppers see the savings? Wholesale egg prices have plummeted. Will shoppers see the savings?
Fri, February, 27, 2026
Egg prices are dropping, but will the average consumer see the savings? Betty Lin-Fisher from USA Today takes us behind the headline.