In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

• VANCE BABY: Celebrating the news that Second Lady Usha Vance is pregnant with her fourth child.

• REDISTRICTING: The Maryland Redistricting Advisory Commission’s move to redraw congressional maps in an effort to flip Republican seats.

• SAVE ACT: Senator Chuck Grassley’s surprising opposition to the voter integrity bill requiring proof of citizenship.

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Episode: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 / 5 AM Hour