Unbelievable Loudoun County Story, Maryland Gerrymandering Vote, Mark Fisher, Trump’s Rare Earth Minerals Announcement
Unbelievable Loudoun County Story, Maryland Gerrymandering Vote, Mark Fisher, Trump’s Rare Earth Minerals Announcement  
Podcast: O'Connor & Company
Published On: Tue Feb 03 2026
Description: In the 6 AM Hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: LOUDOUN COUNTY: Nick Minock reports that the Loudoun County School Board did not discuss student safety plans hours after a student was killed by a maintenance vehicle. MARYLAND MAP: The Maryland House approves a new congressional map, though the Senate may prove to be a roadblock. MARYLAND: Md. Del. Mark Fisher joins the show to discuss the vote to change the congressional map. TRUMP ANNOUNCEMENT: President Trump launches "Project Vault," a $12 billion rare earth stockpile to reduce reliance on China. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.