O'Connor & Company

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
Justin Fairfax Murder/Suicide: Disgraced ex-Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his estranged wife and then himself inside their million-dollar home in the Washington, DC, suburbs early Thursday.
Supreme Court: The Supreme Court is reportedly poised to significantly limit race-based congressional districts under the Voting Rights Act, per former White House press secretary Sean Spicer.
Virginia Allows Incapacitated Voting: Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger approves a measure taking effect on July 1 that will allow incapacitated residents to vote.
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Episode: Friday, April 17, 2026 / 5 AM Hour
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In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
INTERVIEW: Jason Snead: Executive Director of Honest Elections Project, which filed an amicus brief this week at the Virginia Supreme Court arguing the April 21 Virginia redistricting referendum is illegal.
Iran Update: The U.S. is expanding its maritime blockade into the Pacific, targeting the "shadow fleets" and unflagged tankers fueling Iran's sanctions-skirting schemes (FOX News).
TPS Vote in Congress: The House on Thursday passed a resolution requiring the Trump administration to extend temporary legal protections for Haitian migrants after a small group of Republicans helped Democrats force it to the floor using a rarely successful maneuver.
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Episode: Friday, April 17, 2026 / 6 AM Hour
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In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
INTERVIEW: John Solomon: CEO of Just the News, award-winning investigative journalist and host of the “John Solomon Reports” podcast on the newly declassified ODNI records related to Trump’s impeachment.
INTERVIEW: Rep. Jim Jordan: R-Ohio, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee on the TPS vote in Congress, the short-term FISA deal passed in Congress and the DNI’s declassified documents on Trump’s impeachment.
Don Lemon 2028?: Appearing on the daytime talk show Sherri, journalist Don Lemon says he’s open to running for President.
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Episode: Friday, April 17, 2026 / 7 AM Hour
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In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
INTERVIEW: Josh Christenson: DC Bureau Chief at the New York Post discusses the latest reporting on Justin Fairfax murder/suicide.
Kamala Talks Gas Prices: Former Vice President Kamala Harris posts a video of her standing outside a gas station in Charlotte, NC blaming President Donald Trump for high fuel prices.
Missing Scientists: There are calls for investigations to ramp up after nearly a dozen of America's top scientists either died or disappeared with few answers. President Trump and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt respond when asked about the scientists.
Artemis II Astronauts: Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover share their thoughts on faith upon returning to Earth following their journey around the moon.
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Episode: Friday, April 17, 2026 / 8 AM Hour
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In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
Virginia Redistricting Vote No Rally: Larry O’Connor to take part in a rally in Loudoun County today with former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and CPAC’s Mercedes Schlapp. The rally looks to encourage voters to vote no against the Virginia Redistricting referendum.
NOVA Illegal Immigrant Crime: An illegal alien from Guatemala with 25 prior charges has been arrested for an attempted rape outside the Whole Foods in Clarendon, Virginia. ICE announced it is asking Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Arlington officials not to release him.
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Episode: Thursday, April 16, 2026 / 5 AM Hour
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