In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:

• WEATHER FIZZLE: A deep dive into why Monday's predicted "severe storm outbreak" failed to materialize, with meteorologist Matthew Cappucci admitting he had doubts the night before.
• JASMINE CROCKETT: Rep. Jasmine Crockett defends her security guard who was killed in a police standoff, despite revelations he was a wanted fugitive impersonating a federal agent with stolen plates and fake uniforms.
• 2020 MEDDLING: Explosive reports that the U.S. intelligence community has known since 2020 that China gained access to American voter registration data spans multiple states as part of an influence effort.
• SAVE ACT PREVIEW: A first look at why President Trump is making proof-of-citizenship voting laws a non-negotiable priority for current legislation.

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Episode: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 / 5 AM Hour