In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:

Justin Fairfax Murder/Suicide: Disgraced ex-Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his estranged wife and then himself inside their million-dollar home in the Washington, DC, suburbs early Thursday.

Supreme Court: The Supreme Court is reportedly poised to significantly limit race-based congressional districts under the Voting Rights Act, per former White House press secretary Sean Spicer.

Virginia Allows Incapacitated Voting: Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger approves a measure taking effect on July 1 that will allow incapacitated residents to vote.

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Episode: Friday, April 17, 2026 / 5 AM Hour