In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:

• DC MAYORAL RACE: Political analyst Chuck Thies discusses Kenyan McDuffie’s campaign launch for DC Mayor.

• ICE RESISTANCE: Governor Abigail Spanberger immediately rescinds the Youngkin-era order requiring state and local police to cooperate with ICE.

• AG FIRST FLUB: New Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones launches sweeping legal actions but makes a notable mistake on his first official letterhead opinion.

• GERRYMANDERING AMENDMENT: The Virginia Senate passes a constitutional amendment to allow mid-decade redistricting if other states do the same.

• MAYORAL CONFUSION: Reality star Farrah Abraham finds out live on TV that the Austin mayoral election isn't until 2028.

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Episode: Monday, January 19, 2026 / 8 AM Hour