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

• REDISTRICTING VICTORY: KEN CUCCINELLI breaks down the court ruling voiding the Virginia Democrats' mid-decade redistricting amendment for overstepping authority.

• TAX TSUNAMI: Virginia Democrats introduce over 50 new tax proposals, including taxes on Amazon deliveries, gym memberships, and dog walking.

• SAVE THE POST: Washington Post journalists implore Jeff Bezos to stop massive layoffs as the outlet considers shuttering its sports desk and foreign bureau.

• SEWAGE SPILL: DC Water reports progress in containing a massive spill near Cabin John that contaminated the Potomac River with high levels of E. coli.

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Episode: Thursday, January 29, 2026 / 7 AM Hour