In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed:

• AP: Maryland Sen. Van Hollen meets with El Salvador’s vice president in push for Abrego Garcia’s release
• NBC NEWS: El Salvador denies Maryland senator's request to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia
• NY POST: Rachel Morin’s mom rips Sen. Chris Van Hollen for traveling to El Salvador to free alleged MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia: ‘Barely acknowledged my daughter’s death’

• WMAL GUEST: MAINE STATE REP. LAUREL LIBBY

  • TOPIC: Biological males in women's sports
  • SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/Lauren_Libby
• NBC 4: DC, Commanders close to $3B deal for new stadium at RFK site

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Episode: Thursday, April 17, 2025 / 6 AM Hour