In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

• Trump Reacts to WHCD Shooting: President Trump held a press conference at the White House after the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. He also gave an interview to 60 Minutes and CBS’ Norah O’Donnell.
• WHCD Security Questioned: CBS’ Norah O’Donnell on 60 Minutes told President Trump that the WHCD shooter said in his manifesto that the security at the Washington Hilton was bad. FOX News Contributor Miranda Devine also called the security “lax.”
• Secret Service Still Unfunded: Many Republican politicians and figures point out that the DHS, including the Secret Service, remain unfunded due to the partial government shutdown pushed by Democrats.

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Episode: Monday, April 27, 2026 / 6 AM Hour