On today's Mike Drop, here comes the sun, now make it stop. 

Has there been any fiscal changes in D.C. in 2025? Richard Rubin from the Wall Street Journal gives us a look.

Partisan shutdown spin twists facts. Lindsey McPherson from the Washington Times takes us behind the headline.

Israel receives first group of hostages from Hamas, Pilots believe shutdown delays are going to get worse, and Oklahoma girls basketball team returns championship after discovering they actually lost.

Job interview mistakes that kill your chances, pet debt is rising, and weekend cruises are the hottest new vacation trend you should try.

A Chicago family reunited with a lost dog after 10 years. We hear the story from Mike Gavin. 

How did we get college football so wrong? Laine Higgins from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind the headline.

Mideast Scholar Asaf Romirowsky joined America's First News with a look at the peace deal between Israel and Hamas. 

Israeli cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas, Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks, and Tampa bus driver saves wandering child.

Israel and Hamas agree to hostage release in step toward peace, Trump calls for jailing of Chicago Mayor and Illinois Governor, and fewer Americans plan to travel this holiday season.

An anonymous donor pays off all school lunch debt in Taylor, Texas. We hear the story from Gordon Deal.

What happens if the Supreme Court overturns President Trump's tariffs? Trade Attorney Michelle Schulz joined America's First News with a look. 

Cameron McWhirter from the Wall Street Journal profiled Jackson, Mississippi's attempt to crackdown on crime. He joined Gordon Deal with the latest.

Local politicians are defiant as National Guard gathers outside Chicago, shutdown muddles the jobs picture for economists, and anonymous donor pays off all school lunch debt in Taylor, Texas.

On today's Mike Drop, hotdogs and beer. 

Can't find a doctor? Laura Landro from the Wall Street Journal explains how generative AI can help. 

Israelis still struggle with trauma two years on from the Hamas' attacks on October 7, 2023. Mike Brest from the Washington Examiner joined America's First News with the latest.

Illinois sues to block Trump's National Guard deployment, Israel and Hamas begin indirect Gaza ceasefire talks, and officer stays with injured dog.

Hotel guests are fed up with resort fees. Charles Passy from MarketWatch joined Mike Gavin with a look. 

Your pets are putting you in debt. Daniel De Vise from USA Today takes us behind the headline. 

Democrats are using the government shutdown to show voters they are still in the fight. Eliza Collins from the Wall Street Journal has the story. 

Judge blocks Trump from deploying to Oregon any National Guard under his command, government shutdown drags on, and hotel guests are slamming resort fees.

We say goodbye to our friend Jonathan Clements, the rush to return to the office is stalling, and meet the 'performative men.'

Divorced couples are doing what they can to save money. Family law attorney Jennifer Hargrave has the story.

What happens when there are no employment numbers? Mark Hamrick from Bankrate joined America's First News with a look.