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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. Surf Shark - www. Incogni.com/Gordon

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

Unlike other cities, crime-weary Memphis is welcoming the National Guard. Cameron McWhirter from the Wall Street Journal has the story.  

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.

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. Surf Shark - Incogni.com/Gordon

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.

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. 

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

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

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

President Trump meets with Xi, declares immediate cut to fentanyl tariffs, Senate talks pick up as shutdown pain increases, and pit bull protects missing child overnight until rescuers arrive. Surf Shark - Incogni.com/Gordon

What is the deal with inflation? Konrad Putzier from the Wall Street Journal gives us a look.

Jared Gans from The Hill joined Gordon Deal with a look at where things stand a year out from midterms. 

AI is here to stay, but not your job. Ben Berkowitz from Axios takes us behind the headline.

Israeli strikes overnight in Gaza kill at least 60 people, Jamaica's strongest-ever storm, Hurricane Melissa, turns to Cuba, and we're spending more time stuck in traffic than ever. Surf Shark - Incogni.com/Gordon

On today's Mike Drop, Gordon and Mike explore why you shouldn't eat magnets.

Neil Irwin from Axios joined America's First News with a look at the costly flaws in America's immigration policy.

Is Utah County ready to handle the trial of Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson. Rachel Wolfe from the Wall Street Journal has the story.

Trump touts "very fair" trade deal with Japan as he meets with new prime minister, government shutdown drags on, and talking about money is more taboo than politics.

The new military fitness standards may but up barriers for part-time troops.  We hear the latest from Davis Winkie of USA Today. 

Halloween is going to cost you more this year. Betty Lin-Fisher from USA Today explains.  

Democratic donors are sitting on the sidelines. Eliza Collins from the Wall Street Journal has the story. 

Government shutdown continues, Hurricane Melissa set to turn north in catastrophic multi-day flood, and 80-Year-Old grandma who learned to swim at 59 just became oldest ever female Ironman finisher.

Tales of perpetual fire, demons and ghosts haunt these creepy US towns, restaurants are pitching water as a fine-dining experience, and New Englanders are fed up with leaf-peeping tourists.

Trump says he is terminating trade negotiations with Canada, government shutdown will add to the federal debt, and 65% of Americans say they’re fed up with endless gratuities on everything.