In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:

• CAPITAL DISASTER: Residents and commuters vent over failures in D.C. snow removal that have left roads frozen and impassable.

• SHUTDOWN WATCH: Senate funding negotiations hit a snag as Lindsey Graham and other Republicans object to the latest spending package.

• DHS STANDOFF: The administration defends Kristi Noem as Senate critics demand her resignation following the Minneapolis shootings.

• DEEP FREEZE: A rare cold alert for Florida as the arctic blast moves south, bringing sub-freezing temperatures to Tampa.

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Episode: Friday, January 30, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

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