Why some hospitals charge far more than others, a student's guide to college and career in the age of AI, and are you quiet cracking.

What does the U.S./EU trade deal mean for the American consumer? Gerson Gibbs from Belite Capital joined America's First News with a look.

California lawmakers swiftly pass Democrats' redistricting plan, Federal judge blocks Florida from further expansion of Alligator Alcatraz, and nearly 50% of adults are now ordering kids' meals.

Texas House passes GOP redistricting plan after weeks-long standoff, Hurricane Erin bringing tropical storm conditions to North Carolina's Outer Banks, and 11-year-old girl hailed as hero after saving boy who fell into well.

Confidence goes out the window when that first college tuition bill arrives. Jessica Dickler from CNBC takes us behind the headline.

Want to know how much it'll cost for a medical procedure? It all depends on the hospital. Ken Alltucker from USA Today gives us a look.

Is it all theater? Residents want to know why high crime areas aren't being prioritized by the White House's takeover of DC. Vera Bergengruen from the Wall Street Journal as the story.

Trump administration revokes clearances of 37 current and former U.S. officials, White House announces Putin agreed to bilateral meeting with Zelenskyy, and college ring dropped into the Long Island Sound found 56 years later.

Clare Ansberry from the Wall Street Journal explains why homeownership may be going the way of the phonograph.

On today's Mike Drop, a boss isn't the hero he thinks he is.

The reality of where things stand on the Ukraine battlefield. Mike Brest from the Washington Examiner takes us behind the headline.

Trump pushes for Putin and Zelensky meeting in bid to end Ukraine war, Trump pushes to end mail-in voting, and library book returned after 82 years.

Car insurance could be falling back in line. Rick Newman from Yahoo! Finance explains. 

It's possible to be bumped from a plane but, can you be bumped from a cruise? Nathan Diller from USA Today has the story.

Andrew Keshner from MarketWatch joined America's First News to break down the truth about no tax on tips.

European leaders to join Ukraine's Zelenskyy for White House meeting with Trump, Hurricane Erin forecast to create dangerous surf along US coast, and steps to collect the $5,108 max monthly Social Security check in retirement.

How America overmedicates veterans, Trump-Putin summit spotlights Alaska's strategic importance, vulnerability, and why are these Facebook users gifting things to each other for free.

Putin to test Trump's dealmaking prowess at Alaska summit, Gavin Newsom lays out California redistricting plan to counter Texas republicans, and only 54% of U.S. adults say they drink alcohol. 

Forget the strained carrots, baby wants meat. Andrea Petersen from the Wall Street Journal explains.  

On today's Mike Drop, a maid-of-honor doesn't know when to wrap it up. 

Autistic people are seeing the downside of chatbots. Julie Jargon from the Wall Street Journal has the story.

President Trump threatens 'severe consequences' if Putin blocks Ukraine peace, DC police takeover puts Democrats on defense on crime, and moving to a walkable city can add more than 1,000 steps to your day.

Megan Leonhardt from Barrons explains why you need to stop blaming AI if your college grad cant find work.

What is causing the cost of weed to crater? Daniel de Vise from USA Today gives takes us behind the headline.

President Trump is stepping up his fight with Democratic-led cities. We get a breakdown from Brett Samuels of The Hill.