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

• INTERVIEW: Mollie Hemingway: Editor of The Federalist talks about the release of her new book “Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution”
• More Kash Patel Fallout: FBI director Kash Patel has sued The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick in US District Court in DC for $250 million in damages. The defamation suit stems from a story that alleged Patel has “alarmed colleagues with episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences.” (CNN)
• Kamala’s New Accent: Former Vice President Kamala Harris spoke last week at the Power Rising Summit in Chicago in which she said black women need to be more selfish and say “I’mma get mine.”
• diGenova Sworn In: Joseph E. diGenova was sworn in as Counselor to the Attorney General, assuming a senior advisory role within the U.S. Department of Justice.

In this capacity, diGenova will advise the Attorney General on significant legal, policy, and enforcement matters, drawing on decades of experience in federal prosecution, complex investigations, and national legal practice.

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Episode: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

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