The Weather Channel's Jonathan Erdman joined America's First News with a look at what made Melissa such a powerful storm. 

What made Melissa such a powerful storm?

The lapse in SNAP benefits could have wide reaching effects on the US economy. Megan Leonhardt from Barron's has the story.

SNAP Benefits to End in November If Shutdown Continues. What It Means for the Economy.

What will another Fed rate cut mean? Gerson Gibbs from Belite Capital breaks down the announcement. 

What will another Fed rate cut mean?

President Trump says Senate should scrap the filibuster to end the government shutdown, judge questions the Trump administration’s plan to suspend SNAP benefits for millions, and this veteran’s Halloween spirit gave him a new purpose. 

This Morning with Gordon Deal October 31, 2025

Inside the chilling reality of home title theft, talking about money is more taboo than politics, and can someone actually put a spell on you.

This Weekend with Gordon Deal November 01, 2025

Democrats urge Trump to engage in talks as shutdown closes in on record, Hamas hands over three more hostage bodies, and 10 most addictive foods ever, according to science.
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This Morning with Gordon Deal November 03, 2025

With a shutdown at home, President Trump looks overseas for a political win. Alexander Ward from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind the headline.

Trump pivots 2nd term to foreign policy

On today's Mike Drop, the Los Angeles Dodgers are gettin' jiggy wit it. 

The Other Will Smith

For the first time in the US government shutdown, hints of progress toward reopening, its election day in parts of the country, and walking a few thousand steps a day may reduce Alzheimer’s risk.
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This Morning with Gordon Deal November 04, 2025

Ken Alltucker from USA Today joined America's First News breaks down what Idaho's healthcare costs can show the rest of the country. 

Rising rates, dropped coverage. Idaho's lesson for the rest of America

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