On today's Mike Drop, what will you pay to eat in the buff?

What will it take to get the Iran war under control? Filip Timotija from The Hill gives us a look.

Economist Peter Morici breaks down why President Trump is getting all the blame from voters over inflation.

US and Iran having 'very good discussions', Trump says, are oil companies making too big a profit, and some people really are more attractive to mosquitoes.

Lynne Peeples from the New York Times breaks down the battle over a nationwide standard of time.

How involved will President Trump by in the Midterms? Alexander Bolton from The Hill takes us behind the headline. 

Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship struck in Hormuz, arson arrest made in connection to Washington wildfire, and there's still time to chill out this summer at one of these 'coolcation' spots.

Is AI coming for our jobs or not? Chip Cutter from the Wall Street Journal gives us a look.

Lisa Kashinsky from POLITICO breaks down why Ken Martin and the DNC have a 2028 problem.

Despite rock solid performances, the movie industry is still in trouble. Peter Kafka from Business Insider takes us behind the headline.

Trump says Iran talks to take place on Monday, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issues order rescinding "anti-weaponization fund," and even 'The Odyssey' and 'Spider-Man' can't save Hollywood. 

Is President Trump ignoring the same warning signs as Joe Biden. John Bennett from CQ Roll Call gives us a look.

U.S. says Hamas has agreed to broad plan to disarm, Thune-Trump tensions escalate as clock ticks on megabill 3.0, and America's big cities are rapidly losing kids.

Sales tax holidays are coming to 18 states. Betty Lin-Fisher from USA Today has the story.

U.S. retaliates against Iran for Tuesday's surprise attack, vote on Blanche's AG nomination postponed amid standoff with Republican holdouts, and a certain skill may keep your brain younger.

Iran launches surprise missile attack on U.S. forces, Lindsey Graham eulogized in Washington, and why are so many people on their phones at "The Happiest Place on Earth."

There is a new wrinkle for prenups. What happens if your spouse cheats on you with an AI chatbot? Kelsey Vlamis from Business Insider has the story.

MIT Professor Charles Stewart joined Gordon Deal with a look into how secure our elections are.

Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle region, Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow new limits on mail ballots, and what to always pack to avoid a travel disaster.

Retirement Advisor and author Gary Sirak joined America's First News with a look into keeping preparing yourself for retirement.

US and Iran pause their attacks after days of escalation, why are stocks up, and Tunnel to Towers opens Veterans Village.

Being prepared for the next big storm, how robot umps are affecting Major League Baseball, and everyone loves Costco.

What will the impact of the 2026 World Cup be on Americans. Paul Tenorio from The Athletic joined America's First News with a look.

Another failed attempt to curb the President's war powers failed in D.C. on Thursday. Ramsey Touchberry from the Washington Examiner takes us behind the headline.

Erik Salna from Florida International University joined Gordon Deal with some tips on how to prepare for the next big storm.