Buffets have to go above and beyond if they want to survive in a post-pandemic world. Heather Haddon from the Wall Street Journal explains.

The rush to lead the world in AI is running up against a push for more oversight. Madison Mills from Axios has the story.

New polls have Democrats thinking big on Senate. Caroline Vakil from The Hill takes us behind the headline.

Trump, AI CEOs sign voluntary safety pact, back data center expansion, texts about alleged Cornell gang-rape released after investigation reopened, and drivers in these 10 states spend the most to own a car.

What will it take to end the war in Iran? Vali Nasr, Johns Hopkins University, takes us behind the headline.

Are U.S. bases abroad vulnerable to attack? Rich Kolko, retired U.S. Navy Commander, joined America's First News with a look.

Are you ready for the changes to Medicare? Medicare Planner Eli Feuer helps you with a plan of attack.

US, Iran separately talk with mediators in latest bid to end war, are U.S. bases abroad vulnerable to attack, and the MLB team upending everything you thought you knew about batting orders.

Medora Lee from USA Today breaks down why candidates won't be able to duck questions about Social Security.

The House is heading into lame-duck headwinds as the end of the year approaches. Mike Lillis from The Hill has the story.

Inmates are scamming families across America. Joe Barrett from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind thew headline.

5 men arrested near a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act, Trump expects talks with Iran to resume this week after rejecting proposal, and buying a home in late September could save you $14,000.

How vulnerable is the nation's air traffic control infrastructure, Gen Z is ghosting people over dating debt, and eating dinner with your family in the buff.

What are the risks associated with stopping a GLP-1? Dr. Michael Weintraub, NYU Langone, gives us a look.

V.S. Subrahmanian from Northwestern University joined America's First News with a look into the real reason AI companies are sounding the alarm. 

Gym bros are underestimating just how hard Pilates is. Jamie Waters from the Wall Street Journal breaks down his Pilates journey.

Trump welcomes Xi to White House with pageantry but few concrete gains, White House restores access to three outlets Trump banned, and Bills wide receiver DJ Moore pays for diners' lunches at restaurant.

Judge orders Trump to lift ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico, what's the next phase of the war with Iran, and what's for dinner.

How long will oil and gasoline prices stay elevated? Patrick De Haan from GasBuddy joined us with the latest.

It's getting more and more expensive to keep up with the NFL. Joe Flint from the Wall Street Journal has the story.

John Bennett from Roll Call breaks down why the President has made a hard pivot towards foreign policy.

Trump pivots to foreign policy amid political, legal battles at home, DOJ defends Trump ban of 3 news outlets, and Americans plan to cut holiday spending this year.

Jeff Mordock from the Washington Times explains why some business leaders are jumping ship from the GOP.

Restaurants are turning to cutting edge tech to prevent food-borne illnesses. Dr. Donald Schaffner, Rutgers University, takes us behind the headline.

News outlets sue Trump over lost White House access, man shot by ICE speaks out, and what happens if you never buy a house.