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Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse shares the latest on President Trump?'s decision to cancel the livestreaming of Nidal Hasan?'s execution, a new AP-NORC poll on voter enthusiasm ahead of midterms, and Congressman Chip Roy?'s letter to the FDA over chemical abortion dangers. Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin?'s 6th District, reflects on the need for congressional oversight of financial institutions after efforts to debank Christian and conservative organizations based on Southern Poverty Law Center?'s ?"Hate Map.?" Dr. Steve Curtis, International Director and Acting Asia Regional Director for Timothy Two Project International, shares the challenges Timothy Two Project International faced as a victim of debanking by Bank of America in 2020. Richard Mast, Senior Litigation Counsel at Liberty Counsel, discusses Liberty Counsel?'s letter to the National Future Farmers of America after it denied exhibit space at its national convention based on a participant?'s Christian faith. Dr. John…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and their development of ballistic missiles capable of striking Israel, along with President Trump’s announcement of new natural resource exploration in Greenland, and Virginia ending Medicaid coverage for gender-transitions surgeries for minors. Mike Haridopolos, U.S. Representative for Florida’s 8th District, reacts to Bank of America’s $1.21 billion fine for failing to report billions in suspicious financial activity, as well as major banks’ decisions to debank pro-life organizations after the Biden administration labeled them “Hate Groups.” Kyle Lammott, Lead Pastor of Exodus Church in Wichita, Kansas, shares his open letter to Rev. Adam Hamilton urging him to repent of false teaching and withdraw from the Senate race. Victor Marx, Founder of All Things Possible Ministries, addresses local reports that his campaign was fined over $50,000 and shares an update on the court battle over Colorado’s decision to exclude religious…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the latest in Middle East, including ongoing Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, Turkey’s consideration of the Mecca Agreement, and a network of Muslim donors supporting anti-Israel candidates in the Democratic Party. John Rogers, Senior Partner and Pollster at Cygnal, unpacks a new Cygnal poll showing 64% of voters believe America is safer standing with its allies, including Ukraine, Taiwan, and Israel, and what those views mean for midterms. Peter Doran, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, analyzes President Trump’s diesel deal and the contradiction it poses with the Lindsay Graham sanctions bill, as well as the President’s comments alleging Russia and China are not helping Iran. Catherine Hanaway, Missouri Attorney General, shares her efforts to rally support for Missouri’s Amendment 3, which would prohibit abortion and transgender procedures. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the latest Houthi strikes on Riyadh’s international airport, growing concern over Democratic Socialist candidates, and the Department of Homeland Security investigation into Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Chuck Fleischmann, U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 3rd District, reacts to a new poll showing a majority of Americans are concerned about Democratic Socialists winning elections and shares the implications of socialist economic policies. Steven E. Moore, Founder and President of the Ukraine Freedom Project (UFP), discusses President Trump’s “energy ceasefire” between Ukraine and Russia, President Trump’s call to replace Zelensky, and U.S. senators’ bipartisan push to cancel a U.S.-Russia energy agreement. Dr. Willy Rice, President of the Southern Baptist Convention, addresses efforts to silence the church from politics and pastors’ responsibility to speak biblical truth on today’s issues. Larry Taunton, Author and Columnist, unpacks his latest poll showing 43%…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the Pentagon’s execution announcement of the Fort Hood shooter, the Senate candidate debate in Michigan, and Israel’s criticism of the Nobel Peace Prize committee for its recently announced prize recipient. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 1st District, highlights Republican efforts to lower gas prices, which include suspending the federal gas tax, growing concerns over the drug Kratom and illegal flavored vapes from China targeting kids in the U.S., and his call to hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable. Dr. Christina Francis, CEO of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, examines the Food and Drug Administration's report about the safety review of mifepristone. Joshua Arnold, Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, observes how countries like Canada and the Netherlands have accepted euthanasia and sounds the cautionary alarm about how America is moving down a slippery slope. Mary Miller, U.S.…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the FDA’s new March 2027 deadline to complete mifepristone’s safety review, Mamdani’s response to anti-Israel protests in New York, President Trump’s consideration of military action in Iran ahead of the midterms, and escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthi rebels. Stanley E. Woodward, Jr., Associate Attorney General for the U.S. Department of Justice, dives into the Garland Memo report, the Biden administration’s attacks on parental rights, the Trump DOJ’s letter reaffirming parents should not be treated as domestic terrorists, a discussion of safeguards against future abuses, and the establishment of a DOJ task force combating anti-Semitism. Rick Bick, Pastor of New Life Center in Ottumwa, Iowa, recounts his decision to speak out at an Ottumwa City Council meeting after a former city council member opened with a prayer to Satan. Phil Hopper, Author and Lead Pastor at Abundant Life Church in Lee’s Summit, discusses his campaign to rally support for…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the third anniversary of the Hamas terror attack in southern Israel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s address in Greece, where he states that the West is at an inflection point, and a new poll revealing that Republicans hold a slight advantage with Hispanic voters. Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for Georgia's 9th District, responds to findings in a Rasmussen poll about a growing Republican affiliation among Hispanic voters, proposed legislation to improve election integrity through the MAGA Act, a federal judge’s ruling that calls banning noncitizens from voting unconstitutional, and explains what is at stake in the upcoming midterm elections. John Pistole, Former Deputy Director of the FBI, analyzes efforts by the FBI to thwart the plot of a mass shooting “to kill non-Muslims” at the Mall of America by an 18-year-old born in Minnesota to Somali parents, and delves into a conversation about how conflicts overseas contribute to the rise of anti-Semitism and…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the ongoing talks between the U.S. and Iran, the approval of a firing squad for the convicted Fort Hood killer, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s response to questions about the Russian plague case. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District and Founding Member of the Sharia Free America Caucus, provides insight into the latest developments in Iran, the meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, as they discuss efforts to counter the Houthi rebels in Yemen, and he reacts to Israel’s commemoration of the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack. Austin Knudsen, Montana Attorney General, comments on the anticipated impact of the Department of Justice’s efforts to protect parental rights that, according to the Garland Memo Report, were grossly violated under the Biden administration. Greg Burt, Vice President of California Family Council, analyzes two bills signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom that require…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper highlights intel on pulling U.S. bombers out of the U.K. following a terror threat, the latest developments in Iran and Yemen, and the reconvening of the U.S. Supreme Court. Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, dives into what precipitated the U.S. removal of bombers from England, Middle East tensions between the Houthis and the Official government of Yemen, and the role of Iran in that crisis. Nick Reaves, Counsel at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, previews the SCOTUS docket that begins today and explores a religious liberty case in Colorado in which the Catholic Church claims the state is infringing on its religious liberty. Brad Dacus, President and Founder of Pacific Justice Institute, explains how the city of Lakewood, California, is abusing a state law by confiscating 10 church buildings, claiming the city needs them for low-income housing. James Comer, U.S. Representative…

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse shares information about the FlyDubai pilot speaking after the attack by his co-pilot, new information on Iran, and concerning news about the slowing job growth in the U.S. Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, explores the latest developments with Iran, concerns over Turkey’s support for Hamas, and what Israel has learned during its investigation of the FlyDubai jet hijacked by the co-pilot. Shahram Hadian, Former Muslim and Founder of Truth in Love Ministry, shares his story of life in Iran, becoming a follower of Christ, and how he continues equipping and supporting believers around the world through the Truth in Love Ministry. Abigail DeJarnatt, Founder and CEO of Counteract USA, considers declining numbers within Generation Z who subscribe to a biblical worldview, economic factors contributing to their disenchantment in culture and politics, and how Counteract USA is seeking to disciple the younger…

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse provides an update on the hijacking attempt of the FlyDubai jet and shares the latest on the conflict with Iran. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, discusses the Trump administration’s decision to remove Syria from the U.S. arms blacklist, whether we should be concerned about Syrian conversations with Hezbollah, and considers the impact midterm elections may have on the Middle East. Joel Griffith, Senior Fellow at Advancing American Freedom, reviews why Treasury bonds have reached a 24-year high mark and explores what this could mean for American families. Eyal Hulata, Senior International Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and Former Head of Israel’s National Security Council (NSC), offers insight into what we’ve learned about the co-pilot who attempted to take down a jet flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv, how an Omani national got assigned to an Israel-bound plane, and more details being uncovered about the hijacker.…

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse shares how Democrats are seeking to condemn Israel over violence, covers the Senate’s vote on the Stop Insider Trading Act and the Ratepayer Protection Act, reports on the Fremont City Council vote, and a hijacked airline filled with Israeli passengers. Tim Miller, President and Founder of LionHeart International Services Group and Former Secret Service Special Agent, reports on the heroic efforts of passengers to foil a hijack attempt on an Israeli airline and additional efforts in the U.K. to prevent a terrorist attack on a military base that houses U.S. forces. Mike Kehoe, Governor of Missouri, explains his support for a state constitutional amendment that, if passed, will Prohibit Abortion and Gender Transition Procedures for Minors. Andrew Coates, Volunteer Firefighter in Nebraska, responds to the unanimous vote by the Fremont City Council to revise the city hiring policy to include graduates of homeschooling. Liz Murrill, Louisiana Attorney General, gives an…

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the White House Meeting with artificial intelligence leaders, President Trump, and House Speaker Johnson, the Senate’s efforts to reduce violence in Israel and ban stock trading in Congress, and the upcoming Fremont, Nebraska, council meeting that will impact the future of homeschool applicants to city positions, like the fire department. Dr. Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 3rd District, reacts to the White House meeting on artificial intelligence, the current status of U.S.-China trade relations, the need for A.I. regulations, and new tariff negotiations between President Trump and China’s President Xi. Dave Wasserman, Senior Editor and Elections Analyst at Cook Political Report, shares his forecast for the GOP ahead of the midterm elections. Brent Keilen, FRC’s Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, reports from Fremont, Nebraska, ahead of the city council meeting that will vote on whether to reverse its anti-homeschool…

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on President Trump’s White House announcement today, a discouraging political forecast for the Republicans, and the upcoming Fremont, NE, city council meeting set to discuss the application of the homeschooled firefighter. Jonathan Gilliam, former FBI Special Agent and Navy SEAL, shares insight into the arrests of 5 British nationals who appear to have been involved in a terror plot against a military installation from which the U.S. operates. Hogan Gidley, Vice-Chair, Secure Elections Policy at AFPI, explores what to anticipate now that the U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Trump to continue its voter citizenship verification program to secure election integrity. Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director at Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, provides context on Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) program, how it takes advantage of people in their darkest hours, and where the safeguards within the system are breaking down. Josh Hawley,…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper gives an update from the second day of meetings between China’s leader and President Trump, the final day of the U.N. General Assembly meetings, and considers what we can anticipate during the Congressional legislative wrap-up before the midterm elections. Michele Bachmann, Distinguished Professor at Large for Regent University, provides greater context on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s United Nations appearance when many delegations walked out during his speech, and explains why Christians should continue supporting Israel, while many in the world are abandoning them. Brigitte Kranendonk, Granddaughter of the 83-year-old woman euthanized in Canada, explains what unfolded in the days leading up to the death of her grandmother under the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) program in Canada and how her family is demanding answers, disputing the circumstances of her death. Os Guinness, Author and Political Commentator, dives into new polling data revealing that the…

The Washington Standard’s Casey Harper offers an update on the White House meetings between Presidents Trump and Xi, the Senate confirmation hearings for the new FDA Commissioner, and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech to the United Nations General Assembly, including comments on NYC Mayor Mamdani’s dangerous rhetoric. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, analyzes Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech at the U.N. and the meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi at the White House. David Chan-oong Kang, Author and Scholar of East Asian International Relations, provides insight into the White House meetings between President Trump and China’s President XI. Gary Hamrick, Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Chapel, explains the rationale behind churches engaging in political discourse, and how his sermon, Why Your Vote Matters, went viral, prompting his church to host the Pray Vote Stand Summit. Dr. Albert Mohler, President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, discusses the Senate…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing on fairness and safety for female athletes, the United Nations General Assembly sessions, and the latest in Iran. Randy Fine, U.S. Representative for Florida’s 6th District, explains the rationale for seeking to declare the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) a foreign terrorist organization, China’s increasing influence in America, and how China may be spearheading the opposition movement to Data Centers in the U.S. Steve Marshall, Alabama Attorney General, shares the significance of Heidi Overton’s nomination to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) and highlights the upcoming Pray Vote Stand Summit. Sam Brownback, former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, breaks down the upcoming meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi while emphasizing the ongoing persecution of Christians in China. Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Pastor Emeritus and former Senior Pastor of The Moody…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on President Trump’s speech at the UN General Assembly, a congressional hearing on China’s regressive policies, and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s criticism and claim to expose the truth about NYC Mayor Mamdani’s support for Hamas, during the Prime Minister’s New York Visit. Ben Cohen, Research Fellow and Senior Editor at Foundation for Defense of Democracies, evaluates President Trump’s Speech at the U.N. and previews the upcoming summit between President Trump and China’s President Xi. Admiral Brian Christine, MD, Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), discusses the decision by New York University Langone Hospitals and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center to end “gender affirming care” to minor children. Andrew Coates, a Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska, Volunteer Firefighter, explains how the Fremont, Nebraska, Fire Department rejected his application to become a firefighter upon learning he was homeschooled and…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper previews the United Nations General Assembly meetings, the upcoming visit between President Trump and Mayor Mamdani, and the recent meetings between Secretary Bessent and the Chinese Vice-Premier. He also highlights the State Department’s call for U.S. Citizens to depart Iran immediately. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, shares the investigation into ActBlue over allegations that it facilitated the illegal funneling of foreign political donations to Democratic candidates, sheds light on a troubling report revealing that U.S. Student performance is at an all-time low, and expresses concerns about efforts in blue states to restrict religious freedom. Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, contemplates the implications of Iran’s warnings to expand the conflict in the Middle East, coupled with increased threats from the Houthis in Yemen, in the wake of…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to block the U.S. Postmaster from advancing a computer system to reduce mail-in-ballot fraud, the opening of Virginia’s absentee voting season, and the delay in the nomination of FDA Commissioner Dr. Heidi Overton. Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 6th District, explains the significance of the SCOTUS decision on mail-in ballots as we head into the midterm elections, previews the upcoming White House meetings on artificial intelligence regulations, and legislation passed by the House concerning data centers. Caleb Dalton, Senior Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom’s Center for Life, elaborates on Constitution Day, focusing on the First Amendment and free speech protections, and breaks down his recent article, “The Censorship Industrial Complex: A Quiet Threat to Free Speech.” Dr. Tom Benz, Founder and President of Bridges of Faith International, provides insight into how his ministry offers hope and…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on Constitution Day, the House-passed bill to sanction Russia before heading into recess ahead of the midterm elections, and offers an update on Iran. John McGuire, U.S. Representative for Virginia's 5th District, details increased pressure from Congress on Russia and Iran, responds to Russia’s recent attack on Ukraine, and explains how certain Middle East battles are constricting energy routes. Joel Griffith, Senior Fellow at Advancing American Freedom, discusses the potential impact of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike on inflation and how Secretary Bessent’s support of a $5,000 dividend check seems to contradict conservative principles. James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, reflects on the Abraham Accords, explores President Trump’s plan to sell Israel $2.8 billion in ammunition and bombs, the announced EPA study of drinking water to investigate pollutant concerns including the detection of mifepristone, and helps expose how Obamacare covers…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper shares insight into the House resolution to end military operations in Iran and considers the anticipated response from the Senate, a floor vote in the U.S. House to impose sweeping sanctions on Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine, and a prayer event hosted by Senator Josh Hawley on Capitol Hill, where he shared an important pro-life announcement. Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 2nd District, reports on a vote unfolding in the U.S. House that, if passed, will implement strict sanctions on Russia. E. J. Antoni, Chief Economist for the Institute for Economic Policy Studies and a Richard Aster Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, describes the likely ramifications of the Fed raising interest rates and contrasts that decision with Secretary Bessent’s testimony that sending $5,000 checks to adult citizens can be accomplished without borrowing additional money or seeking congressional approval. Bill Cassidy, U.S. Senator from Louisiana and Chair of the Senate…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on a proposed congressional act, named in honor of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, to sanction Iran and Russia, a Senate oversight hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel, and a SCOTUS decision against President Trump’s mail-in-ballot restrictions. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, explains why Congress is voting on an AM radio bill, Speaker Johnson's consideration of passing part of the SAVE America Act through reconciliation, and efforts to oppose Sharia Law in America. Richard Stern, Vice President of the Plymouth Institute for Free Enterprise at Advancing American Freedom, discusses the Clarity Act and Cryptocurrency regulations. Kevin Theriot, Senior Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, provides context on a court decision from the 9th Circuit that is forcing a church in the state of Washington to include abortion coverage in its employee health insurance plan, and shares the next steps for the church. Casey Harper breaks down a…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper provides an Iran update, shares growing concerns about artificial intelligence risks, and details from a new poll revealing that 54% of Democratic voters are motivated more by their opposition to Trump than inspiration from the Democratic Party platform. Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 10th District, explains how the Iranian-funded terrorists' Houthi attack on Saudi Arabian oil interests will impact the global oil trade and shares insight into where things stand presently in Iran. Tom Emmer, U.S. Representative for Minnesota’s 6th District and House Majority Whip, previews this week’s House agenda, including proposed cryptocurrency legislation, and considers how Congress may respond to President Trump’s proposed dividend check. Liz Murrill, Louisiana Attorney General, gives details on how the abortion-pill industry is operating on a Biden-era “superhighway,” sending abortion pills by mail into pro-life states, including Louisiana, in violation of…

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on 9/11 anniversary ceremonies, a recent poll revealing a 4% decline in Americans’ confidence in the government's ability to protect them from another terrorist attack, and the second day of the GOP midterm election convention. Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, reflects on September 11th, where we are as a country 25 years later, the change in our military since then, what we can anticipate looking ahead, and how his experiences prompted the writing of “In God I Trust.” Colonel (Ret.) Franklin Childress, Deputy Director of Army Reserve Strategic Communications, recalls 9/11 and the days and years following the tragedy during his assignment at the Pentagon, what the experience taught him, and how he has moved forward. Rick Crawford, U.S. Representative for Arkansas’s 1st District and Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, reveals what Congress…

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the GOP Midterm Convention, a new poll indicating that 9/11 is the most important incident during their lifetimes, and the latest from Iran. Lt. Col. (Ret.) Bob Maginnis, Author and Senior Fellow for National Security at FRC, reflects on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack, contemplates the current threat of Islamic terrorism in America, what will likely pose the greatest terror threat moving forward, and how terror groups may use artificial intelligence to carry out attacks on the U.S. and other Western nations. Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 1st District and member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, provides insight into the GOP Midterm Convention and the Chinese threat to America’s technology in the current AI race. Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse explains the legislative process of developing a proposed bill from conception to passing it into law. Dr. Frank Turek, Author and President…

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the battle over congressional maps in Missouri, the GOP midterm convention, and oral arguments in Louisiana’s 5th Circuit over the mifepristone abortion drug. Randy Fine, U.S. Representative for Florida’s 6th District, provides an update on Iran, the potential ripple effect of U.K. sanctions against Judea and Samaria in Israel, and the Republicans’ midterm election convention in Dallas, TX. Christopher Mills, Founder of Spero Law LLC, offers expert analysis on the abortion drug hearing in Louisiana and shares what to anticipate next. Randall Wenger, Chief Operating Officer of the Pennsylvania Family Institute and Chief Counsel of the Independence Law Center, shares background on the Pennsylvania Department of Health's decision to abandon using the words “mother” and “pregnant woman” in the state health code. Robert Spencer, Director of Jihad Watch and a Shillman Fellow at the David Horowitz Freedom Center, responds to the growth of Muslim politicians who…

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse provides updates on the Middle East and the Ukraine-Russia war, as well as President Trump’s 9/11 comments, where he commended the bravery of first responders and tied that tragedy back to the current hostilities in the Middle East. Barry Loudermilk, U.S. Representative from Georgia's 11th District, analyzes the recent encouraging jobs report and its link to GOP efforts in Congress, President Trump’s appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the mail-voting case, and contemplates how the House may address the national debt. Jonathan Tobin, Editor-in-Chief of the Jewish News Syndicate, critiques the decision by Canada, the U.K., and France to ban trade with Judea and Samaria. Ryan Walters, CEO of the Teacher Freedom Alliance, explains why accurately teaching the history of 9/11 in America is becoming more important as we near its 25th anniversary, especially as many obfuscate elements of it. Bill Cassidy, U.S. Senator from Louisiana and Chair of the Senate Committee…

Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 5th District, explains efforts in the U.S. House to ensure that the interests of students, families, educators, and taxpayers are of greater importance than government bureaucracy, through a series of legislative actions to right-size the Department of Education. Nicole Neily, President and Founder of Defending Education, provides parents with guidance as children head back to school in the coming days to advocate for a safe environment and identify red flags, like policies that continue pushing for the admission of boys in girls’ locker rooms. Victoria Cobb, President of The Family Foundation of Virginia, breaks down the ideological battlefield within public schools and offers guidance to parents as they send their children back to school.

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the Missouri Supreme Court decision to block recent redistricting maps after the primary concluded, the ongoing saga in Iran, and rising diesel fuel prices. Tom McClintock, U.S. Representative for California’s 5th District, explains the tragic consequences of sanctuary policies, many of which were raised in recent congressional hearings, and sheds light on the congressional divide over packing the U.S. Supreme Court and supporting socialism in America. Gregg Roman, Executive Director of the Middle East Forum, provides analysis on President Trump’s military and economic approach to dealing with Iran and comments on Trump and Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu’s claim that Iran is close to a regime change. Travis Carey, Senior Pastor at Calvary Chapel Greater Portland, offers insight into the case in which the Supreme Court of Maine ruled that a mom is no longer permitted to bring her daughter to the church he pastors, after the court deemed his Calvary…

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse unpacks House Democrats' efforts to cap the U.S. Supreme Court at nine justices, the House bill that will crack down on university boycotts of Israel, and gives the latest on the war in Iran. Steven E. Moore, Founder and President of the Ukraine Freedom Project (UFP), provides an update on the Ukraine-Russia war, the recent meetings between India’s Prime Minister Modi, Russia’s President Putin, and China’s President Xi, and offers a peek at the Faith in War series. Peter Breen, Executive Vice President and Head of Litigation at Thomas More Society, shares insight into the legal case against California’s Attorney General regarding the abortion pill reversal, filed on behalf of Heartbeat International and RealOptions. Rosemary Jenks, Policy Director at Immigration Accountability Project, discusses her testimony on Capitol Hill in the hearing on birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment, and explores how the 14th Amendment is often misinterpreted and misused. Edward…

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse provides insight into a U.S. House hearing regarding birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment, a mifepristone abortion drug case, and recent strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, discusses the latest bombings in Iran and raises awareness of the nuclear ambitions of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, shares where things stand with those resources, and explains how we should move forward. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, breaks down Russian President Putin’s prediction of record trade agreements with China and India that will serve as a counterweight to the United States’s global influence. Brittany Jones, President at Kansas Family Policy Council, sounds the alarm about the Justice Department’s lawsuit against a school district in Kansas that has been secretly advancing gender transition without parental approval or knowledge. Peter Jacobsen, Associate Teaching…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper explores congressional resolutions to fund the government through December 11 and denounce all forms of socialism, the House Oversight hearing protecting American citizenship while confronting birth tourism, and Treasury Secretary Bessent’s goal to rally support against Iran at the G20 Summit. Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, discusses the U.S. House’s vote on the continuing resolution, the House Oversight Committee investigation into allegations that the Biden administration and DEA allowed fentanyl sales on the street, and the oil deal with Venezuela. Stanley E. Woodward, Jr., Associate Attorney General for the U.S. Department of Justice, talks about the U.S. Department of Justice’s recent report on how the Biden administration weaponized the DOJ to target conservatives and Christians. Stephen Nast, Attorney at Liberty Counsel, explains a new legal challenge against a move to amend the Virginia Constitution to codify abortion and efforts…

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse highlights a campaign event in Michigan attended by Vice President Vance, where he addressed anti-Semitism, the House Intelligence Committee’s 9-11 Commission report, and the resumed attacks by Iran on its neighbors. Chuck Fleischmann, U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 3rd District, shares insight into the House of Representatives’ return to D.C. to take up the continuing resolution and other legislative agenda items and explains a House resolution that condemns and denounces all forms of socialism. Chris Pilkerton, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Investment Security, discusses the G20 summit planned for Asheville, North Carolina, the tightening of sanctions on Iran, and the anticipated sanctions on banks doing business with Iran. Dr. Hormoz Shariat, President of Iran Alive Ministries, offers an update on how Christians in Iran are coping with the oppressive regime six months into the conflict, shares how his organization is working with churches and…

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse discusses the Department of Justice’s report that reveals how the Biden administration targeted conservatives and Christians, the Iranian conflict reaching the six-month point, and a call to pray for the Nepal disaster victims, including 90 missing Americans. Burgess Owens, U.S. Representative for Utah’s 4th District, responds to the DOJ weaponization report and President Trump’s school choice and tax credit program. Dr. Michael Rubin, Director of Policy Analysis at the Middle East Forum, analyzes the Iranian conflict as it reaches the six-month mark and how the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the nuclear disarmament plans are unfolding. Tim Echols, FRC’s Executive Director of Pray Vote Stand Chapters, provides an update on the efforts and expansion of Pray Vote Stand chapters around the country as churches engage local communities. Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse and Dr. Peter A. Lillback, President Emeritus and Co-Chair of the Centennial Campaign at…

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse shares findings of a Senate investigation into whether chemical abortion drug manufacturers are complying with FDA-mandated safeguards associated with the marketing of these drugs, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rejoining the Democratic Socialists of America, and Russia’s new wave of strikes against Ukraine. Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 6th District and member of the House Judiciary Committee, discusses Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s decision to rejoin the Democratic Socialists of America, and a new HHS-commissioned study that reveals a strong link between transgender ideology and left-wing violence. Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Attorney General, explores details of META’s $17 billion settlement in the social media safety lawsuit. Kody Cooper, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, shares the role of Christianity in the success of our Revolutionary War, corrects misconceptions about our Founding Fathers…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper recaps the recent primary elections, provides an update on Iran, including the death threats against Baron Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s son, and META’s $17 billion social media safety lawsuit settlement. Buddy Carter, U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 1st District, offers a congressional perspective on the tariffs Canada imposed on $20 billion of U.S. goods, President Trump's threat to impose tariffs on certain Chinese products, the drop in prescription drug prices, the anticipated request from the President to raise the debt ceiling now that our national debt exceeds $40 trillion. Ken Cuccinelli, Former Virginia Attorney General and Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative, reviews the Trump administration's pause on immigrant visa appointments, the announcement to revoke 200,000 visas from asylum seekers, while considering who this may affect and how it may be challenged in court, and discusses the new DHS rule to increase the H-1B visa fee to…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reviews the latest primaries, the influence of Democratic Socialists of America, preliminary approval from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding President Trump’s vote-by-mail restrictions, and a State Department announcement that it will revoke the visas of over 200,000 immigrants. Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom, explains the background on President Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting, which the U.S. Supreme Court has initially upheld, and explores the ongoing battle in California over Sheriff Chad Bianco’s seizure of 650k ballots regarding last year’s redistricting battle. Debbie Wuthnow, iVoterGuide President and AFA Action Vice President, provides analysis heading into the election primary results in Oklahoma and South Carolina, the continued influence of Democratic Socialists of America, and the benefits people may find in the iVoterGuide. P. George Tryfiates, Vice President for Public Policy & Legal Affairs (PPLA) at…

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on Treasury Secretary Bessent’s announcement on the economic measures the U.S. will implement against Iran, NYC grocery store owners suing Mayor Mamdani over the city-owned grocery store plans, and the ejection of a former NBA player from a WNBA game while wearing a shirt supporting biological women. Brigham A. McCown, Senior Fellow and Director of the Initiative on American Energy Security at the Hudson Institute, analyzes the economic D-Day measures against Iran and how this may impact the U.S. economy. David Bahnsen, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group, explains where things stand with President Trump’s tariff threat to Canada and China. Katie Britt, U.S. Senator for Alabama, sounds the alarm on pro-abortion groups seeking to muzzle the free speech rights of pro-lifers and zeroes in on the newly enacted Massachusetts law allowing abortion right up to the moment of birth. Dr. Wendy R. Wang, Director of Research and Senior Fellow at the…

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse highlights Vice President J.D. Vance’s speech on the health of our economy, reviews polling data on key Senate races, and provides an update on the surrogate mother of baby Gabriel. Barry Loudermilk, U.S. Representative from Georgia's 11th District, responds to recent reports about our economy, Vice President Vance’s speech on the matter, and news that, for the first time in history, our national debt now exceeds $40 trillion. Shawn Hyland, Director of Advocacy at the New Jersey Family Policy Center, offers insight into recent legislation signed by the Governor of New Jersey that shields medical professionals performing abortions and sex transition procedures on children from certain investigations. Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse explores the uniquely different roles of the three branches of federal Government in the United States and how the system of checks and balances set up by our founders is designed to maintain accountability while balancing power.…

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on President Trump’s declaration that it’s “economic D-Day” for Iran, the U.S. State Department’s claim that Minister Zin was wrongfully detained in China, and the news of the national debt reaching $40 trillion. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, talks about a new strategy with Iran and Trump’s “economic D-Day” announcement, and his efforts to oppose the implementation of Sharia law in America. Steve Cortes, Economist and Founder of League of American Workers, explores the troubling news that the national debt has reached $40 trillion and analyzes new economic data, including the latest on employment and inflation. Moshe Spern, President of United Jewish Teachers, offers insight into a new report that reveals the persistent pattern of hostility toward Jewish students, educators, and staff in New York, contemplates the underlying cause of this growing anti-Semitism, and considers whether Mayor Mamdani’s and other New York politicians'…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the Senate primary win for a Democratic Socialist in Florida, and the absence of prediction market company officials at today’s tech leader meeting at the White House. Stephanie Bice, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 5th District and member of the House Appropriations Committee, responds to the rise of socialism in the Democratic Party, looks ahead to the legislative agenda following the August recess, and addresses congressional plans to curb federal spending. Dr. Ingrid Skop, Director of Medical Affairs at the Charlotte Lozier Institute, shares what lessons the Trump administration can learn from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s COVID jab scandals as it deals with the abortion drug mifepristone. Bob Fu, Founder and President of China Aid Association and FRC’s Senior Fellow for International Religious Freedom, advocates for the return to America of pastor John Cao, who is struggling with cancer, discusses the three pastors sentenced in China for “illegal gatherings,” and…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper provides an update on the Meta trial over social media harm to kids, primary elections, and developments in Iran. Peter Breen, Executive Vice President and Head of Litigation at Thomas More Society, shares details behind a George Soros-backed pro-abortion group that is attempting to prevent the pro-life ministry LiveAction from posting abortion stories. Suzanne Beecher, Legal Counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, provides insight from the legal case in the state of Washington, where a female student wrestler was instructed to wrestle a biological male without telling her in advance and was then subsequently sexually assaulted during the match. Erin Houchin, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 9th district, discusses the trove of Dr. Fauci’s emails that were released this week, the rise of socialism in the Democratic Party, the Fall legislative agenda, and breaking news concerning the Meta trial concerning the harm presented to children on social media. Mark Tooley,…

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’s comments about the agenda of the Democratic Socialists of America, upcoming primaries in Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming, and the Kushner-Witkoff meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Jerusalem. Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, offers insight into what may be anticipated regarding the disarmament of Hamas and the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding, which was supposed to end the Iran conflict, confirm an end to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and determine the future of the Strait of Hormuz. Sean Nelson, Senior Counsel for Global Religious Freedom with ADF, discusses a ruling from a Nigerian high court concerning a young woman who had converted to Christianity, was captured following her flight from a forced marriage, and was pursued by Islamic religious police seeking to arrest her. He also addresses how widespread cases like this are in Nigeria…

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on polls and mixed reviews over the shift in Michigan political candidates’ values, the latest actions by the Iranian military in the Strait of Hormuz, and shares good news about an American missionary pilot released by kidnappers in Niger. Russ Fulcher, U.S. Representative for Idaho’s 1st district, exposes a network of 40 countries helping China bypass U.S. tariffs and raises concerns over China-linked artificial intelligence grid technologies that threaten U.S. energy infrastructure and security. Dr. Quentin Van Meter, former American College of Pediatricians President, unpacks the "Wolves in White Coats" report released by HHS detailing fraudulent insurance coding that appears to exceed $60 million used for sex-rejecting procedures on minors. Les Bernal, National Director of Stop Predatory Gambling, raises troubling concerns over how 52% of Generation Z has moved money from traditional investments to sports betting. Joy Stockbauer, Policy Analyst at FRC’s…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the HHS findings of fraudulent coding for sex-rejecting procedures on kids and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’s comments on the rise of socialism in the Democratic Party. Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 27th District, breaks down the immigration scheme uncovered by the FBI regarding thousands of Chinese fraudulent marriages, and the growing efforts of the Chinese Communist Party to influence U.S. student visa programs. Tyler O’Neil, Senior Editor of The Daily Signal, discusses the arrest of a former executive of the Southern Poverty Law Center, what we can next anticipate regarding investigations into the SPLC, and the future of their hate map. Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse takes a look at what is fueling the rise of the movement toward socialism in American politics and examines what history teaches us about the outcomes of socialist policies. Dr. Robert Malone, Founder & President of the Malone Institute, provides an objective…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper breaks down the head-to-head Senate primary runoff between Darline Graham Nordone and Ralph Norman in South Carolina and reviews an HHS rule ending Medicaid funding of gender transition procedures for children. John McGuire, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, provides insight into where things stand in Iran and the Middle East, and shares his proposed legislation, the Birthright Citizenship Clarification Act of 2026. Admiral Brian Christine, MD, Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), on the agency’s end of Medicaid and CHIP funding for sex-rejecting procedures for minors. David Blease, Teaching Pastor at Gateway Center for Israel and Director of Patriot Mobile Faith, explains Patriot Mobile Faith’s efforts and a biblical mandate to support Israel. Jerry Bowyer, President and CEO of Bowyer Research, and Tim Schwarzenberger, Director of Corporate Engagement at Inspire Investing, examine a UPS shareholder’s…

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper gives an update on the primary elections, President Trump’s vaccine executive orders, and the latest with Iran. Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for Georgia's 9th District, discusses the discovery of text messages from Dr. Fauci revealing a potential link between COVID-19 vaccinations and miscarriages, how the Fauci investigations are affecting public trust in government, and shares insight into legislation he advanced that further protects 2nd Amendment rights. Brad Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 13th District, shares details of the Right to Worship Act that creates protest-free buffer zones around houses of worship, and highlights how NYC Mayor Mamdani’s threats to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stoked the flames of anti-Semitism. Dr. Christina Francis, CEO of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, offers insight into the story unfolding in Durham, N.C., where a teenage girl acquired and consumed abortion drugs…

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the swearing-in of Todd Blanche as the new U.S. Attorney General, primary elections that include the siter of the late Senator Lindsey Graham and democratic socialist candidate Francesca Hong from Wisconsin, and Iran’s latest demands over reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Tom Emmer, U.S. Representative for Minnesota’s 6th and House Majority Whip, discusses the passage of a continuing budget resolution devoid of the SAVE America Act, the anticipated Fall legislative agenda, and ongoing efforts to confront and reduce government waste and fraud. Jonathan Hessen, Senior Fellow at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, explains Israel’s rejection of the 15-point plan to disarm Hamas and explores Iran’s new demands regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Gregg Harper, former Representative from Mississippi’s 3rd District and former member of the House Ethics Committee, shares startling findings recently uncovered by the House Ethics…

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse on the questionable confirmation of Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche, the executive orders signed by President Trump regarding birthright citizenship, and the joint defense agreement by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey over how to deal with the Iranian threat. Brian Babin, U.S. Representative for the 36th District of Texas, reviews the birth tourism executive order signed by President Trump and how it may impact immigration, his proposed birthright citizenship bill, and updates on the continuing budget resolution in the Senate. Peter Doran, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, explores the implications for Israel and others in the Middle East resulting from the mutual defense pledge between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, and offers an update on the U.S.-Iran negotiations and whether we will reach an agreement over the Strait of Hormuz. Dylan Fisher, Chief of Staff of Florida Family Voice, provides insight into the federal…