In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:

• LUIS FERNANDEZ: Northern Virginia father Luis Fernandez update on his ongoing suspension from a local pool board for protesting a male swimmer in girls' competitions.
• RICHMOND UPDATE: Democrats signal an aggressive push for abortion and voting rights amendments as the Virginia legislative session officially begins.

• TOM FITTON: President of Judicial Watch Tom Fitton joins the show to discuss the Supreme Court ruling 7-2 that federal candidates have standing to challenge state mail ballot deadlines.

• RAT INFESTATION: A D.C. Walgreens is forced to close its food section after a massive rat problem is discovered on store shelves.

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Episode: Friday, January 16, 2026 / 7 AM Hour