Rep. Davids on rapid changes in DC; reaction to Andrew Lester guilty plea, death
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With the Trump Administration completing its first 30 days in office, the . This week, Kansas Democrat Congresswoman Sharice Davids weighs in on her reaction to the changes in DC, and the prospects for policy on farm issues and preparing for the .
Blue Valley West swimmer with cancer excels at state; honored with award
Then, the mother of Ralph Yarl, the teen wounded by Andrew Lester when he went to the wrong address. In a strange twist, on the eve of his trial. Then days later, .
with the case, and how it was handled, in a special report from FOX4's Malik Jackson.
Then, Jackson joins us to discuss key issues as the case sunsets.
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