Hans von Spakovsky, National Fraud Czar, Maryland’s ICE Ban
Hans von Spakovsky, National Fraud Czar, Maryland’s ICE Ban  
Podcast: O'Connor & Company
Published On: Thu Jan 29 2026
Description: In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: ELECTION INTEGRITY: HANS VON SPAKOVSKY analyzes the FBI search of the Fulton County election hub and the legal battles over 2020 ballot access. STOP THE SCAMS: President Trump nominates Colin McDonald as the first-ever Assistant Attorney General for National FRAUD Enforcement. ICE BAN: A Maryland Senate committee passes a controversial bill that would end all ICE agreements with local law enforcement across the state. MAKE BELIEVE: Governor Tim Walz dismisses reports of rampant Somali home health care fraud in Minnesota as "make-believe" despite evidence of shell companies. 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: Thursday, January 29, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.