In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

• TARIFF RULING: Legal analyst Joe diGenova discusses the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision striking down President Trump's sweeping global tariffs.
• ICE PROTESTS: Students at Battlefield High School in Prince William County walk out to protest ICE but misspell their own school's name on signs.
• STUDENT SAFETY: A mother in Nebraska expresses outrage after her daughter was struck by an SUV while participating in an anti-ICE student protest.
• HOCKEY GOLD: Jack Hughes leads Team USA to an Olympic gold medal with a game-winning goal, followed by a celebratory call from President Trump.
• KASH PATEL: FBI Director Kash Patel faces social media backlash for celebrating with the USA Hockey team in the locker room following their win.

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Episode: Monday, February 23, 2026 / 7 AM Hour