In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

• According to emails by ABC 7’s Nick Minock, Fairfax County police didn't warn Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano's office once, but at least three times last year about a violent illegal immigrant who is now charged with murdering a Virginia mother.
  
• WMAL GUEST 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - REP. JOHN MCGUIRE – R-VA and former Navy SEAL

       TOPICS:

        Abigail Spanberger's push to limit cooperation with ICE despite crime concerns.

       Early voting on Virginia Redistricting Referendum starts Friday.

• Loudoun County School Board to hold a special meeting tonight to vote on putting school resource officers in elementary schools.

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Episode: Thursday, March 5, 2026 / 7 AM Hour