On today's Mike Drop, a slow getaway falls short. 

Statues that disappeared over the last few years are making a return. Cameron McWhirter from the Wall Street Journal gives us a look.

Just how do offensive tweets by Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles jives with the GOP push to love thy neighbor? Valerie Yurk from Roll Call has the story.

Israel and Iran trade strikes, imperiling already fragile ceasefire, Trump faces a string of losses after riding high over the GOP, and these 3 sleep habits are tied to signs of brain aging.

The danger of digital footprints, how FIFA's biggest World Cup unleashed a summer of price gouging, and does "biohacking" really work.

Republicans' sweeping election overhaul fails in the Senate, Trump announces $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry, and Elmo just wanted the Knicks and Spurs to have fun during the NBA Finals.

GOP-led House votes to limit Trump's Iran war powers, President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, and GLP-1 drugs may have a beneficial effect across many types of cancer.

Security and Intelligence expert Richard Kolko joined America's First News with a look at President Trump's pick to be Acting Director of National Intelligence.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to November runoff as she seeks second term, AI is turning energy into the hottest business in America, and Social Security recipients may lose $500 monthly in 2032.

Price gouging has taken center stage in the lead up to the World Cup. Rachel Bachman from the Wall Street Journal gives us a look.

Money is slowing the pace of pet adoptions. Betty Lin-Fisher from USA Today explains. 

Hurricane season is hitting at a time when FEMA is shorthanded. Thomas Frank from POLITICO has the story.

Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continue, Justice Department says it will stop work on $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund after judge's ruling, and the safest, cheapest used cars for young drivers.

What investments should you consider if you are having a baby? Joe Pinsker from the Wall Street Journal joined America's First News with a look.

Companies are finally seeing how sick of high prices American's are. Sarah Nassauer from the Wall Street Journal breaks down what they are doing.

What big 2026 races could The President wade into next? Lauren Green from the Washington Examiner has the story.

U.S. strikes Iranian air defenses, family visitation resumes at New Jersey ICE detention center after days of protests, and these states are seeing their worst tick activity in nearly 10 years.

One of California's ritziest beach towns has a problem, what sets women's friendships apart, and pet robots edge closer to reality.

US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, at least 3 dead, 5 hurt after large explosion destroys Dallas apartment building, and more dads are scaling back at the office for kids.

U.S. military conducts new strikes on Iran, tobacco industry money causes MAHA-MAGA rift, and more Americans are raiding their emergency savings just to fill up their gas tanks.

Raw sewage is destroying one of the country's best beaches. Jim Carlton from the Wall Street Journal has the story.

The Supreme Court enters decision season. Maureen Groppe from USA TODAY breaks down what we could see. 

ICE has become a major headache for the Justice Department. Stephen Dinan from the Washington Times explains.

Iran warns of retaliation after U.S. strikes, at least 1 dead, 9 workers missing after chemical tank implosion at Washington state paper mill, and things a neurologist does to keep his brain healthy.

US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats, the economy Kevin Warsh is inheriting is not the one he wanted, and paraglider escapes death after plane rips through glider in midair collision.