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

• COURTROOM WIN: A Virginia judge voids the Democrats’ mid-decade redistricting push, ruling that lawmakers overstepped their authority.

• CENSUS FORECAST: A new 2030 apportionment forecast shows a massive electoral swing toward Republican states following new population estimates.

• BEYOND THE DMV: Power outages hit Tennessee following a winter blast, while local residents continue to debate snow removal efforts.

• RIGGING RUMORS: Examining persistent concerns about Democrats rigging the Census through deliberate state undercounts.

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Episode: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 / 5 AM Hour