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Washington WatchJuly 15, 2025

Roger Marshall, Corey DeAngelis, Burgess Owens, Luke Ash

On today’s program: Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, responds to the pressure to pass the president’s rescissions package and comments on the breaking news that the woke elements of PEPFAR funding have been reinstated. Corey DeAngelis, Educational Freedom Institute Executive Director, sounds the alarm on the National Education Association’s latest resolutions and the need to revoke the NEA’s federal charter. Burgess Owens, U.S. Representative for Utah’s 4th District, celebrates the ...

Washington WatchJuly 14, 2025

Jason Smith, Pat Harrigan, Edward Graham, Suzanne Bowdey, Casey Harper

On today’s program: Jason Smith, U.S. Representative for the 8th District of Missouri and Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, talks about Congress’s sprint to pass the president’s rescissions package and sets the record straight on the Big Beautiful Bill’s impact. Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 10th District, reacts to Iran’s sudden willingness to consider a nuclear deal and comments on the president’s commitment to re-arm Ukraine. Edward Graham, Chief Operating Office...

Washington WatchJuly 11, 2025

Brad Knott, Tina Descovich, Chris Gober, David Closson

On today’s program: Brad Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 13th District, responds to the growing violence against ICE agents, the success of Trump’s DHS raids, and the administration’s decision to end taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal immigrants. Tina Descovich, CEO and Founder of Moms for Liberty, sounds the alarm on the resolutions passed by the nation’s largest teachers’ union last week. Chris Gober, Founder and CEO of Lex Politica, explains the legal effort to keep the IRS ...

Washington WatchJuly 10, 2025

Chris Smith, Chuck Fleischmann, Scott Turner, Arielle Del Turco, Mark Tapscott

On today’s program: Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, reacts to President Trump’s strategic outreach to African nations and his proposal to exchange trade for aid and humanitarian relief in war torn areas while removing U.S. financing of abortion and the LGBT agenda. Chuck Fleischmann, U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 3rd District, talks about the big jobs on Congress’s to-do list before the August recess. Scott Turner, Secretary of U.S. Housing and Urban De...

Washington WatchJuly 09, 2025

Greg Murphy, Brent Keilen, Pete Sessions, Michele Bachmann

On today’s program: Dr. Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of North Carolina, applauds the Department of Agriculture’s new ban on the sale of U.S. farmland to foreign adversaries like China. Brent Keilen, FRC’s Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, encourages families to check out FRC’s “God & Government” training course as we approach America’s 250th birthday. Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, discusses the probability of the president’s s...

Washington WatchJuly 08, 2025

Claudia Tenney, A.J. Nolte, Dan Patrick, Mark Harris, Jody Hice

On today’s program: Claudia Tenney, U.S. Representative for the 24th District of New York, discusses some of the biggest takeaways from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House. Dr. A.J. Nolte, Director of the Institute for Israel Studies at Regent University, highlights the significance of the Trump-Netanyahu talks on Gaza. Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor of Texas, shares the latest on the state’s deadly floods and urges prayer as the search for survivors continues....

Washington WatchJuly 08, 2025

Keith Self, Michele Bachmann, Chip Roy, Suzanne Bowdey, Casey Harper

On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, previews Monday evening’s meeting between the president and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and highlights what’s next on Congress’s to-do list. Michele Bachmann, Dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University, discusses an open letter that evangelical leaders sent to President Trump urging him to recognize Israel’s right to its biblical lands. Chip Roy, U.S. Representative for Texas's 21st D...

Washington WatchJuly 04, 2025

Independence Day Special

On Today’s Independence Day Special: Tony Perkins shares excerpts from FRC’s God & Government course where he highlights the Christian heritage of America and offers action steps Christians can take to engage and steward this country God has entrusted to us.

Washington WatchJuly 03, 2025

Phil Wegmann, Ruthie Blum, Eric Burlison, Jody Hice, Travis Weber

On today’s program: Phil Wegmann, White House Correspondent for Real Clear Politics, offers insight into the final hours of Capitol Hill negotiations on the Big Beautiful Bill. Ruthie Blum, Senior Contributing Editor and Columnist at Jewish News Syndicate, previews Prime Minister Netanyahu’s upcoming meeting with President Trump and reacts to Israel’s Likud Party urging Netanyahu to declare sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. Eric Burlison, U.S. Representative for the 7th District of Missouri, d...

Washington WatchJuly 02, 2025

Keith Self, Nathaniel Moran, Raul Labrador, Travis Weber, Quena Gonzalez

On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, expresses apprehension with the Senate version of the Big Beautiful Bill. Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 1st District, discusses why he is supporting the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill. Raul Labrador, Idaho Attorney General, shares how the U.S. Supreme Court ruling protecting Tennessee children from gender transition procedures may benefit kids in Idaho, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and West Virginia....

Washington WatchJuly 01, 2025

Robert Aderholt, John McGuire, Michelle Cretella, Joel Richardson

On today’s program: Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Alabama, discusses how the Senate's version of the Big Beautiful Bill compares to the House's original version. John McGuire, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, talks about Prime Minister Netanyahu's upcoming visit to Washington, D.C., and the House Oversight Committee's investigation into the use of the auto pen. Dr. Michelle Cretella, Past Executive Director of the American College of Pediatrici...

Washington WatchJune 30, 2025

Greg Steube, Michele Bachmann, John Bolton, Quena Gonzalez, Casey Harper

On today’s program: Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, responds to the Senate’s debate on the Big Beautiful Bill and calls for Republicans to override the parliamentarian’s sweeping changes to the legislation. Michele Bachmann, Dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University, warns against any peace proposal that would include Israeli land concessions to a future Palestinian state. John Bolton, Former National Security Advisor, discusses the rapidl...

Washington WatchJune 27, 2025

Andy Harris, Daniel Schmid, Arielle Del Turco, David Closson

On today’s program: Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, breaks down what he thinks will happens after the Senate’s sweeping changes to the Big Beautiful Bill and applauds the Supreme Court’s ruling to rein in nationwide injunctions. Daniel Schmid, Liberty Counsel Senior Litigation Counsel, celebrates SCOTUS’s decision to uphold religious freedom and allow parents to opt out of radical LGBT curriculum at school. Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Director of the Center fo...

Washington WatchJune 26, 2025

Darin Lahood, Ben Carson, Travis Weber, Suzanne Bowdey

On today’s program: Darin Lahood, U.S. Representative for the 16th District of Illinois, praises the success of the U.S. strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities and talks about the troubling relationship between China and the ayatollah’s regime. Dr. Ben Carson, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, discusses the waning support for the LGBT agenda advanced by Obergefell 10 years ago, his efforts to promote Fidelity Month over Pride Month, and the need to press for greater scrutiny o...

Washington WatchJune 25, 2025

Keith Self, Victoria Coates, Roger Marshall, Marlin Stutzman, Chris Gacek

On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, comments on the president’s impact at the NATO Summit, House Democrats’ failed impeachment vote against Donald Trump, and the national security threat of Iranian sleeper cells in the U.S. Victoria Coates, Vice President for National Security and Foreign Policy at the Heritage Foundation, underscores the significance of the U.S. nuclear strikes in Iran, as well as the possibility of a regime change. Dr. Roger Marshall, ...

Washington WatchJune 24, 2025

Chris Smith, James Lankford, John Stemberger, Albert Mohler

On today’s program: Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, discusses the current state of the Israel-Iran ceasefire. James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, reflects on the third anniversary of the Dobbs ruling and his efforts to force the FDA to review the safety protocols of the abortion drug. John Stemberger, President of Liberty Counsel Action, highlights the shocking news that mifepristone and human remains may be tainting the U.S. water supply. Dr. Albert ...

Washington WatchJune 23, 2025

Pat Harrigan, Robert Spalding, Mark Tapscott, Chris Mitchell

On today’s program: Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 10th District, Green Beret, and member of the House Armed Services Committee, offers insight into the U.S. destruction of Iran’s nuclear program and President Trump’s regime change comments. Brig. General (Ret.) Robert Spalding, former B-2 Stealth Bomber pilot and previous White House National Security Council senior director, discusses the undertaking of a massive strategic military strike and Iran’s response. Mark Tapsc...

Washington WatchJune 20, 2025

Randy Weber, Ruthie Blum, Robert Tyler, David Closson

On today’s program: Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 14th District, comments on the spike in attacks against ICE agents, the discovery of a tunnel between the U.S. and Mexico, and the president’s overwhelming success at the border. Ruthie Blum, Senior Contributing Editor and Columnist at Jewish News Syndicate, offers perspective on the big decisions facing Israel and the U.S. in the ongoing attack against Iran. Robert Tyler, President & Chief Counsel at Advocates for Faith & Freedom,...

Washington WatchJune 19, 2025

Daniel Cohen, Andy Biggs, Dwayne Yunker, Hormoz Shariat

On today’s program: Daniel Cohen, News Director at Real Life Network, shares the latest on the Iran counter-attack live from Israel. Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 5th District, responds to the debate over whether President Trump should strike Iran’s nuclear facility. Dwayne Yunker, Oregon State Representative for House District 3, criticizes the decision to allow a drag queen show on the floor of the Oregon House. Dr. Hormoz Shariat, Iran Alive Ministries President, discusses how...

Washington WatchJune 18, 2025

Matt Rice, Quena Gonzalez, Claudia Tenney, Gregg Roman, Jack Hibbs

On today’s program: Matt Rice, Solicitor General of Tennessee, celebrates the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision to uphold Tennessee’s protections for children against mutilating gender procedures. Quena Gonzalez, FRC’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, explains how SCOTUS’s ruling on Tennessee’s SAFE Act will impact public policy moving forward. Claudia Tenney, U.S. Representative for the 24th District of New York, weighs the U.S. role in the Iran-Israel conflict and expands on why the Islamic r...

Washington WatchJune 17, 2025

Warren Davidson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Marziyeh Amirizadeh, John Teichert

On today’s program: Warren Davidson, U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 8th District, responds to the news that U.S. strikes are on the table against Iran and comments on the Senate’s changes to the House-passed reconciliation bill. Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Attorney General, talks about the bipartisan push to stop a little-known portion of the Big Beautiful Bill that would block states from restricting AI. Marziyeh Amirizadeh, author of “Captive in Iran” and President of New Persia, shares what ...

Washington WatchJune 16, 2025

Kevin Cramer, Mike Pompeo, Chris Mitchell

On today’s program: Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, responds to the latest developments in the explosive conflict between Israel and Iran. Mike Pompeo, former U.S. Secretary of State, explains Israel’s tremendous military capabilities and the unlikely prospects for lasting peace with Iran. Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, shares his view on the ground in Israel, as the Jewish state fends off more missile attacks.

Washington WatchJune 13, 2025

A.J. Nolte, Chris Mitchell, Jerry Boykin, Tony Perkins

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Dr. A.J. Nolte, Director of the Institute for Israel Studies at Regent University, reacts to the sweeping operation Israel undertook in Iran to target the country’s rapidly evolving nuclear weapons. Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, shares the latest from Israel, where Iranian missiles began falling Friday night. Lt. General (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC's Executive Vice President, weighs in with a military analysis of the Israeli strike, ...

Washington WatchJune 12, 2025

Erin Houchin, Chris Mitchell, John Cornyn, Travis Weber

On today’s program: Erin Houchin, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 9th district, recaps Thursday’s vote on President Trump’s spending cuts package and talks about the surprisingly low inflation numbers. Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, analyzes the heightened tensions between Israel and Iran and comments on Hamas’s violent attack on a group of humanitarian aid workers. John Cornyn, U.S. Senator from Texas, explains the main points of contention between the House and Senate...

Washington WatchJune 11, 2025

Scott Perry, Brian Babin, Travis Weber, Mark Harris, Andrew Walker

On today’s program: Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, discusses Iran’s threats against Israel and the Trump administration’s advice to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Brian Babin, U.S. Representative for the 36th District of Texas, comments on the latest developments in the L.A. riots and the next steps for the president’s rescissions package. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, praises the passage of a bill that allows women ...

Washington WatchJune 10, 2025

Joshua Philipp, Jerry Boykin, Gordon Chang, Mark Tapscott, Ken Cuccinelli, Aron Railey

On today’s program: Joshua Philipp, Senior Investigative Reporter and Host of “Crossroads” at The Epoch Times, shares the latest from the violent riots in Los Angeles. Lt. General (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, Executive Vice President of Family Research Council, offers a military perspective on what’s happening on the ground in California and comments on negotiations between Israel and Hamas and the U.S. and Iran. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, goes behind the scene...

Washington WatchJune 09, 2025

Anthony Cabassa, Josiah O’Neil, Tim Burchett, Mike Huckabee, Suzanne Bowdey, Travis Weber

On today’s program: Anthony Cabassa, Independent Journalist, provides an update of the violent Los Angeles riots that escalated against ICE agents over the weekend. Josiah O’Neil, Owner and CEO of O'Neil Security Group and Former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy, comments on the president’s strong response to the lawlessness, looting, and destruction in California. Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative from the 2nd District of Tennessee, discusses the National Guard’s involvement in quelling the ...

Washington WatchJune 06, 2025

Ken Blackwell, Marc LiVecche, David Closson

On today’s program, hosted by Joseph Backholm: Ken Blackwell, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Human Rights and Constitutional Governance, dissects the war of words between President Trump and Elon Musk and weighs in on whether the former DOGE chief’s criticisms about the Big Beautiful Bill are valid. Marc LiVecche, Distinguished Scholar of Ethics, War, and Public Life at Providence Institute of Religion and Democracy, reflects on the anniversary of D-Day and how America’s military might is tied to its s...

Washington WatchJune 05, 2025

Roger Marshall, Kevin Hern, Troy Miller, Travis Weber

On today’s program: Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, shares the key takeaways from his meeting with President Trump on reconciliation, as well as his reaction to Elon Musk’s criticism of the Big Beautiful Bill. Kevin Hern, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 1st district, responds to the White House’s travel ban on 19 countries to combat the rising tide of terrorism. Troy Miller, President & CEO of National Religious Broadcasters, highlights a landmark study from NRB and the Barna Gr...

Washington WatchJune 04, 2025

John McGuire, Kevin Kiley, Mark Tapscott, Mike Johnson, Phil Wegmann

On today’s program: John McGuire, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, applauds the Trump effect on Army recruitment and responds to the news that a Chinese couple has been charged with attempted biowarfare in the U.S. Kevin Kiley, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of California, talks about an expansive school choice provision tucked in the reconciliation bill and discusses Wednesday’s hearing on education. Mark Tapscott, Senior Congressional Analyst for The Washington S...

Washington WatchJune 03, 2025

Andrew Clyde, Pat Harrigan, Mary Miller, Caroline Glick

On today’s program: Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for the 9th District of Georgia, highlights the spending cuts in the president’s rescission package and summarizes his recent trip to Israel. Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 10th District, shares how surprise drone attacks like Ukraine’s are revolutionizing modern warfare and impacting the U.S. Mary Miller, U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 15th District, explains her rationale for introducing legislation to declare Ju...

Washington WatchJune 02, 2025

Ron Johnson, Marlin Stutzman, Kenyn Cureton, Suzanne Bowdey, Travis Weber

On today’s program: Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, discusses the anti-Semitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, as well as revelations that the Biden administration withheld key information about the COVID vaccine from Americans. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, reflects on his recent trip to Israel, what the media is getting wrong about Gaza, and how Ukraine’s crippling drone attack could alter peace talks with Russia. Dr. Kenyn Cureton, FRC’s Vice Presiden...

Washington WatchMay 30, 2025

Robert Aderholt, Spencer Morrison, Ruthie Blum, David Closson

On today’s program: Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Alabama, reflects on Elon Musk’s work at DOGE and the spending cuts that President Trump aims to make permanent with next week’s rescissions package. Spencer Morrison, Author of “Reshore: How Tariffs Will Bring Our Jobs Home and Revive the American Dream,” analyzes the dueling court rulings over the president’s tariffs, as well as the economic and consumer impact. Ruthie Blum, Senior Contributing Editor and Columnis...

Washington WatchMay 29, 2025

Nathaniel Moran, Chris Mitchell, Suzanne Bowdey, Mark Tapscott

On today’s program: Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 1st District, reacts to the State Department’s efforts to revoke the visas of students with Chinese Communist Party ties. Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief at CBN News, comments on another possible ceasefire in Israel and its implications for the ongoing Iran-U.S. nuclear negotiations. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, and Mark Tapscott, Senior Congressional Analyst for The Was...

Washington WatchMay 28, 2025

Joshua Arnold, Mark Harris, Andrew Bailey, Jason Rapert, Gregg Roman

On today’s program: Joshua Arnold, Washington Stand Senior Writer, unpacks what happened in Seattle when woke rioters clashed with peaceful pro-life protesters. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, reacts to the news that Trump’s DOJ is restoring justice for all, especially when it comes to Christian targeting. Andrew Bailey, Attorney General of Missouri, celebrates the state Supreme Court decision that reinstates health and safety protocols for women at abortion b...

Washington WatchMay 27, 2025

Dan Patrick, John McGuire, Mike Johnson, Mary Szoch, Travis Weber

On today’s program: Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor of Texas, explains the progress of a bill that would require schools to post the 10 Commandments and another that would allow children to be excused for religious instruction with their parents’ permission. John McGuire, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, dissects the latest back-and-forth on a Ukraine-Russia peace deal, as well as the rationale behind the U.S. military build-up in Europe. Mike Johnson, U.S. Speaker of the H...

Washington WatchMay 26, 2025

Randy Weber, Josh Brecheen, Kevin Hern, Greg Steube

On today’s special Memorial Day program, we feature inspiring conversations about faith, miracles, and redemption from our limited series, Profiles in Leadership. Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for the 14th District of Texas, Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 2nd District, Kevin Hern, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Oklahoma, and Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, sit down for exclusive interviews with Tony.

Washington WatchMay 23, 2025

Morgan Griffith, Erin Smith, Dave Mills, David Closson

On today’s program: Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 9th district, looks back on the hard work House Republicans did to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and previews the next steps in the Senate. Erin Smith, Associate Counsel at First Liberty Institute, fleshes out a Supreme Court tie that blocked an Oklahoma charter school from taxpayer funding. Dave Mills, Founder and Director of Men’s Alliance, comments on the media uproar over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s prayer at ...

Washington WatchMay 22, 2025

Eric Burlison, Laurel Libby, Elan Carr, Jared Bridges

On today’s program: Eric Burlison, U.S. Representative for the 7th District of Missouri, shares an inside look at what finally put the One Big Beautiful Bill Act over the House finish line. Laurel Libby, Maine State Representative for House District 90, celebrates the temporary reprieve she won from SCOTUS as she fights to defend biblical values in the state legislature. Elan Carr, CEO of the Israeli American Council, mourns the tragic loss of two young Israeli embassy workers in a terrorist sho...

Washington WatchMay 21, 2025

Keith Self, Michael Cloud, Edward Graham, Chris Mitchell,

On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, reacts to news that Israel may strike Iran’s nuclear facilities and applauds the president’s Golden Dome proposal. Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 27th District, summarizes the House Freedom Caucus’s meeting with Donald Trump before a key vote on reconciliation. Edward Graham, Chief Operating Officer at Samaritan’s Purse, provides an update on the tornado-ravaged areas of the Midwest where his teams are ...

Washington WatchMay 20, 2025

Andrew Clyde, Greg Murphy, Mark Francey, Walt Heyer

On today’s program: Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 9th District, recaps Donald Trump’s visit to Capitol Hill and shares what he expects from the late-night Rules Committee hearing on reconciliation. Dr. Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of North Carolina, comments on the aftermath of the president’s call with Vladimir Putin and speculates on the possibility of an “immediate ceasefire.” Mark Francey, Lead Pastor at Oceans Church, Lead Pastor at Oceans Church, ...

Washington WatchMay 19, 2025

Ron Estes, John Bolton, Suzanne Bowdey, Suzanne Bowdey

On today’s program: Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for Kansas’s 4th District, comments on the Budget Committee late-night breakthrough on reconciliation and what America’s downgraded credit score says about the perilous state of U.S. debt. John Bolton, Former Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, questions Vladimir Putin’s sincerity on a ceasefire deal with Ukraine and grades the president’s negotiations in the Middle East. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer...

Washington WatchMay 16, 2025

Andy Biggs, Josh Hammer, Arielle Del Turco, David Closson

On today’s program: Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 5th District, explains how the House GOP is navigating the thorny issues of budget reconciliation and comments on James Comey’s disturbing social media post. Josh Hammer, Senior Counsel at the Article III Project, breaks down a Supreme Court case that could determine the limits of lower courts’ power. Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, shares encouraging news from the Parliament and Faith Global...

Washington WatchMay 15, 2025

Warren Davidson, Jason Johnson, Mary Szoch, Suzanne Bowdey

On today’s program: Warren Davidson, U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 8th District, reacts to Donald Trump’s whirlwind trip through the Middle East, including highlights from the major economic deals he struck on defense and technology. Jason Johnson, President of the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund, reflects on Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week and comments on recent crime and homicide rates. Mary Szoch, Director of the Center for Human Dignity at Family Research Council, applauds RF...

Washington WatchMay 14, 2025

Buddy Carter, Quena Gonzalez, Hal Frampton, Mark Mitchell, Chris Mitchell

On today’s program: Buddy Carter, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Georgia, talks about the marathon mark-ups taking place in the House over budget reconciliation and the success of the GOP’s efforts to defund Big Abortion and gender transition procedures. Quena Gonzalez, FRC’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, shares how to encourage Congress to stop funding big abortion by visiting FRCAction.org/defund. Hal Frampton, Senior Counsel and Director of the Center for Conscience Init...

Washington WatchMay 13, 2025

Marlin Stutzman, Steve Daines, Travis Weber, A.J. Nolte

On today’s program: Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, recaps President Trump’s economic meetings in the Middle East and the developments from Tuesday’s budget reconciliation debates. Steve Daines, U.S. Senator from Montana, sounds the alarm on Planned Parenthood’s record-setting abortion numbers from its latest annual report. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government, highlights developments from the Pan-African Conference on Family Values. Dr. A...

Washington WatchMay 12, 2025

Ron Johnson, Chris Mitchell, Mike Johnson, Mark Tapscott, Joshua Arnold

On today’s program: Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, covers the reduced tariff considerations with China and President Trump’s executive order on prescription drugs. Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, talks about the release of Hamas’ last remaining American hostage and concerns over the relationships between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Mike Johnson, U.S. Speaker of the House, offers insight into the latest budget reconciliation discussions. Mark Tapscott, Senior Con...

Washington WatchMay 09, 2025

Randy Weber, Eric Kniffin, Laurel Libby, David Closson

On today’s program: Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 14th District, responds to the flood of anti-Semitic protests on college campuses and details his trip to the southern border. Eric Kniffin, Ethics and Public Policy Center Fellow, offers perspective on a Washington State law that asks clergy to betray parishioners’ confidences and report incidents of child abuse to the authorities. Laurel Libby, Maine State Representative for House District 90, provides an update on the case to ov...

Washington WatchMay 08, 2025

Tim Walberg, Robert George, Paul Winfree, Suzanne Bowdey

On today’s program: Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 5th District, explores the new U.S.-U.K. trade deal, as well as the Republicans’ push to purge anti-Semitism from college campuses. Robert George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University, comments on the selection of the first American pope and urges the Trump administration to fight for greater scrutiny of the abortion pill. Paul Winfree, Founder, President & CEO of the Economic Policy Innovation Center, ou...

Washington WatchMay 07, 2025

Andrew Clyde, James Lankford, Sheri Biggs, Josh Hawley

On today’s program: Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for the 9th District of Georgia, reacts to FBI Director Kash Patel’s House testimony, news of a politically-motivated cover-up in the 2017 congressional baseball shooting, and the current fiscal state of America. James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, offers perspective on a Christian’s role in stewarding culture and political engagement from his new book, as well as the current conflict between India and Pakistan. Sheri Biggs, U.S. Repr...

Washington WatchMay 06, 2025

Keith Self, Nathaniel Moran, Steve Marshall, Gary Hamrick

On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, responds to Israel’s decision to retaliate against the Houthis and its threats to expand the Gaza war if the hostages aren’t returned. Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 1st District, breaks down the House’s progress on budget reconciliation and shares his concerns about China’s financial backing of U.S. universities. Steve Marshall, Attorney General of Alabama, celebrates the Left’s decision to drop its ...

Washington WatchMay 05, 2025

Roger Marshall, Chris Mitchell, Mike Huckabee, Travis Weber

On today’s program: Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, highlights the Senate’s work on budget reconciliation, counters the disinformation about the GOP’s cuts to Medicaid, and explains his new bill to defund gender procedures for minors. Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, talks about Israel’s response to the Houthis’ Tel Aviv missile strike, as well as the news that the IDF is calling up reserves for the Gaza war. Mike Huckabee, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, offers in...

Washington WatchMay 02, 2025

Mark Harris, Behnam Ben Taleblu, Meg Kilgannon, Owen Strachan

On today’s program: Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, discusses President Trump’s draft budget, the latest on reconciliation, and the White House’s launch of the religious liberty commission. Behnam Ben Taleblu, Iran Program Senior Director and Senior Fellow with Foundations for Defense of Democracies, explains why the U.S.-Iran nuclear talks were postponed and the president’s plan for sanctions. Meg Kilgannon, Senior Fellow for Education Studies at Family Resea...

Washington WatchMay 01, 2025

Jennifer Bauwens, Joey Sandlin, Kathy Branzell, Daniel Cohen, Travis Weber

On today’s program: Dr. Jennifer Bauwens, Director of FRC’s Center for Family Studies, highlights an HHS study that finds no strong evidence supporting transgender procedures. Joey Sandlin, Pastor and Portsmouth City Council Member, speaks out against his city’s leaders who are considering making his Ohio town an LGBT sanctuary. Kathy Branzell, President of National Day of Prayer, reminds Christians why it is important to observe the National Day of Prayer. Daniel Cohen, News Director at Real Li...

Washington WatchApril 30, 2025

Tom Tiffany, Rose Pugliese, Ronnie Floyd, Meg Kilgannon

On today’s program: Tom Tiffany, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 7th District, responds to the Democrats’ attacks on the president’s first 100 days and comments on a state judge arrested for harboring an illegal migrant. Rose Pugliese, Colorado House Minority Leader, warns about the progress his state’s legislature is making on a bill that would classify misgendering as “child abuse.” Dr. Ronnie Floyd, Cross Church Pastor Emeritus, previews Thursday’s National Day of Prayer as a former presi...

Washington WatchApril 29, 2025

Addison McDowell, Matt Carpenter, Gordon Chang, Will Hild, Joshua Arnold

On today’s program: Addison McDowell, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 6th District, goes behind the scenes of the GOP’s reconciliation debates and grades President Trump on his first 100 days. Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, looks back on the president’s first 100 days and shares what we can expect from the Trump administration going forward. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, examines China’s “perplexing behavior” as it relates to tariffs, diplom...

Washington WatchApril 28, 2025

Brad Knott, Mark Mitchell, Colten Stansbury, Ryan Anderson, Donna Harrison

On today’s program: Brad Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 13th district, outlines the president’s latest crackdown on sanctuary cities and previews Congress’s next steps on budget reconciliation. Mark Mitchell, Chief Pollster at Rasmussen Reports, breaks down public opinion on the first 100 days of Trump’s term and how Americans view the rallies of Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.). Colten Stansbury, Counsel at the Becket Fund for Religious ...

Washington WatchApril 25, 2025

Harriet Hageman, Cleta Mitchell, Yaakov Menken, David Closson

On today’s program: Harriet Hageman, U.S. Representative for Wyoming’s At-Large District, offers insights into various court rulings on sanctuary cities, deportations, education, and election integrity. Cleta Mitchell, Senior Legal Fellow at Conservative Partnership Group, unpacks President Trump’s executive order requiring proof of citizenship to vote. Rabbi Yaakov Menken, Executive Vice President of the Coalition for Jewish Values, brings context to the record levels of anti-Semitism in the U....

Washington WatchApril 24, 2025

Joshua Arnold, Ryan Petty, Doug Collins, Mary Szoch

On today’s program: Joshua Arnold, Washington Stand Senior Writer, reports on why 12 Democratic states’ attorneys general are suing the Trump administration over tariffs. He also shares about Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s push to unwoke-ify international institutions. Ryan Petty, Member of Florida State Board of Education, discusses President Trump’s push to end DEI in public schools and his executive order to reform race-based school discipline policies. Doug Collins, U.S. Secretary of Vet...

Washington WatchApril 23, 2025

Keith Self, Spencer Morrison, Mike Farris, Daniel Schmid, Sam McCarthy

On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, shares the latest on the Israeli war, the president’s negotiations with Iran, and what’s next for the administration’s deportation policy. Spencer Morrison, Author of “Reshore: How Tariffs Will Bring Our Jobs Home and Revive the American Dream,” breaks down President Trump’s meeting with major retail CEOs and where the tariff debate goes from here. Mike Farris, General Counsel for National Religious Broadcasters, goes ...

Washington WatchApril 22, 2025

Meg Kilgannon, Chuck Edwards, Gordon Chang, Warren Davidson, Michael Rubin

On today’s program: Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, shares key takeaways from the oral arguments of a groundbreaking parental rights case at the Supreme Court. Chuck Edwards, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 11th District, reacts to the news that a debt ceiling debate may happen sooner than Congress thought. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, comments on China’s latest threat to retaliate against countries that negotiate with t...

Washington WatchApril 21, 2025

Eric Sammons, Tim Burchett, Meg Kilgannon, Dusty Deevers

On today’s program: Eric Sammons, Editor-in-Chief of Crisis Magazine, reflects on Pope Francis’s death, his progressive legacy, who might replace him, and how this impacts the Catholic Church moving forward. Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative from the 2nd District of Tennessee, discusses the Supreme Court’s weekend decision on deportations, as well as the latest news on a Russia-Ukraine peace deal and the U.S. nuclear negotiations with Iran. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studie...

Washington WatchApril 18, 2025

Julia Letlow, Tracey Mann

On this special Good Friday program: Julia Letlow, U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 5th District, reflects on the tragic circumstances that brought her to Congress and how God was working through those challenges and refining her faith in Jesus. Tracey Mann, U.S. Representative for Kansas’s 1st District, shares about his personal faith background and reflects on what Good Friday means to him.

Washington WatchApril 17, 2025

Mark Harris, Bill Abbott, Ken Blackwell, Cade Brumley

On today's program: Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, explains a rare weapon the president is using to roll back spending and comments on the closure of the State Department’s office of disinformation. Bill Abbott, President and Chief Executive Officer of Great American Media, reacts to news that PBS and NPR may be on the White House chopping block. Ken Blackwell, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Human Rights and Constitutional Governance, breaks down a new executive ord...

Washington WatchApril 16, 2025

Greg Steube, Bill Hauter, Andrew Bailey, Stella Morabito

On today's program: Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for Florida's 17th District, offers perspective on the DOJ’s lawsuit against Maine for spurning Title IX, the U.K.’s decision to embrace biological sex, and the Fed’s response to Trump’s tariffs. Bill Hauter, State Representative for District 87 District of Illinois, warns against a dangerous state bill to normalize assisted suicide. Andrew Bailey, Attorney General of Missouri, comments on his groundbreaking age verification rule for pornograp...

Washington WatchApril 15, 2025

Burgess Owens, John Boozman, Mike Herbster, John Solomon

On today's program: Burgess Owens, U.S. Representative for Utah’s 4th District, reacts to the Trump administration’s decision to freeze federal funding for Harvard University over its pattern of anti-Semitism. John Boozman, U.S. Senator from Arkansas, celebrates the confirmation of Mike Huckabee as U.S. Ambassador to Israel and details the president’s proposed budget cuts. Mike Herbster, Director of Southland Ministries and Camp, highlights the three-day Bible reading marathon taking place this ...

Washington WatchApril 14, 2025

Chris Smith, Brent Keilen, Mike Johnson, Ilan Berman

On today's program: Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, highlights the latest instance of Russian aggression in Ukraine and the plight of persecuted Christians in Nigeria. Brent Keilen, FRC’s Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, juxtaposes how the Trump administration honors Resurrection Week compared to Joe Biden’s celebration of trans extremism this time last year. Mike Johnson, U.S. Speaker of the House, shares how he navigates difficult moments on the Hi...

Washington WatchApril 11, 2025

Mark Harris, John Teichert, Krista Schild, Hormoz Shariat, David Closson

On today's program: Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, looks back on what led to the improbable House budget deal and dissects the back-and-forth on Trump’s tariffs. Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, previews the president’s “do or die” nuclear talks with Iran. Krista Schild, Director of Defending Our Republic, warns about Islamists’ plans to build an autonomous compound in...

Washington WatchApril 10, 2025

Suzanne Bowdey, John Plake, Edward Graham, Jody Hice

On today's program: Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, breaks down Thursday’s surprise victory for House leadership on the Senate budget bill. Dr. John Plake, Chief Ministry Insights & Innovation Officer at American Bible Society, shares encouraging statistics from the annual State of the Bible report. Edward Graham, Chief Operating Officer of Samaritan's Purse, highlights the life-saving work his organization is doing in the aftermath of Myanmar’s dea...

Washington WatchApril 09, 2025

Suzanne Bowdey, Tracey Mann, Claudia Tenney, Ilan Berman

On today's program: Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, reports on the House’s budget standoff, as well as the GOP’s two-chamber strategy to stop activist judges. Tracey Mann, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Kansas, talks about the president’s long-term tariff strategy and how it will help key industries like agriculture. Claudia Tenney, U.S. Representative for the 24th District of New York, highlights the White House’s unique opportunity to...

Washington WatchApril 08, 2025

Suzanne Bowdey, Meg Kilgannon, Jerry Boykin, Eric Bordenkircher

On today's program: Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, talks about the gulf between the House and Senate budget blueprints and what’s next for the “one, big, beautiful bill.” Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, exposes a Colorado bill that would classify “misgendering” children as “child abuse.” Lt. General (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC's Executive Vice President and former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence, explains wh...

Washington WatchApril 07, 2025

Chris Mitchell, Andy Harris, Gordon Chang, David Bahnsen

On today's program: Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, reacts to President Trump’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as debates over Iran, tariffs, and the war in Gaza rage on. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, explains what’s next for budget reconciliation now that the Senate has amended the House blueprint. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, breaks down the heated standoff between t...

Washington WatchApril 04, 2025

Randy Weber, Laurel Libby, Sherri Gallick, David Closson

On today's program: Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 14th district, discusses China’s response to President Trump’s tariff plan, budget reconciliation, and the latest efforts to eliminate government waste. Laurel Libby, Maine State Representative for House District 90, provides an update on her lawsuit after being censored for advocating for girls’ sports protections in the legislature. She also addresses the Trump administration’s decision to freeze Maine’s federal funds over Title ...

Washington WatchApril 03, 2025

Marlin Stutzman, Spencer Morrison, Houston Gaines, Arielle Del Turco

On today's program: Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, comments on President Trump’s tariffs and shares how his Protect American Beef Act will work hand in hand with the tariffs. He also offers an update on the budget reconciliation process. Spencer Morrison, Author of “Reshore: How Tariffs Will Bring Our Jobs Home and Revive the American Dream,” provides an overview of the new tariffs announced by President Trump and the financial impact on everyday Americans. Hous...

Washington WatchApril 02, 2025

Greg Murphy, Chris Schandevel, Pat Harrigan, Ron Johnson

On today's program: Dr. Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of North Carolina, discusses President Trump’s Liberation Day tariff plan, as well as the State Department's report on China's crackdown on the freedom Hong Kong citizens. Chris Schandevel, Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel, reviews a Supreme Court case in which South Carolina argues that it should be allowed to stop using Medicaid dollars to fund Planned Parenthood. Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North ...

Washington WatchApril 01, 2025

James Lankford, Nathaniel Moran, Chuck Grassley, David Closson

On today's program: James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, discusses the latest developments on budget reconciliation, Senate Democrats blocking military aid to Israel, and his bill to protect pastors’ free speech. Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 1st District, offers insight on the House fight over proxy voting. John Cornyn, U.S. Senator from Texas, shares breaking news about illegal border crossings, as well as President Trump’s actions to deport violent gang members. Chuc...

Washington WatchMarch 31, 2025

Roger Marshall, Matt Carpenter, Mark Harris, Carter Conlon

On today's program: Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, highlights his bill to recognize only two biological sexes in federal law. He also discusses the latest developments regarding President Trump’s tariffs and the current status of budget reconciliation. Matt Carpenter, Director of FRC Action, provides insights into the Supreme Court races in Wisconsin and explains how two special elections in Florida will determine the future balance of power in the House of Representatives. Mark H...

Washington WatchMarch 28, 2025

Marlin Stutzman, Eric Burlison, Meg Kilgannon, Susan Humphries, David Closson

On today's program: Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, shares the latest updates on DOGE following Elon Fox interview and previews the upcoming House vote on the SAVE Act that would protect America’s elections. Eric Burlison, U.S. Representative for the 7th District of Missouri, discusses his call to investigate the attacks on Tesla automobiles. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, examines how the Trump administration is investigating the state...

Washington WatchMarch 27, 2025

Quena Gonzalez, Ryan King, Josh Hawley, Travis Weber, Chris Smith

On today's program: Quena Gonzalez, FRC’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, shares highlights from the Defund Big Abortion lobbying day held on Capitol Hill, as well as President Trump's decision to pause taxpayer dollars for Planned Parenthood. Ryan King, Reporter for the New York Post, offers insight into the House and Senate Intelligence Committee hearings on global threats. Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, discusses whether Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Trump's nominee for the Center...

Washington WatchMarch 26, 2025

Quena Gonzalez, Tim Burchett, Troy Miller, Chris Mitchell, Ken Blackwell

On today's program: Quena Gonzalez, FRC’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, discusses the GOP’s efforts to require proof of citizenship to vote and President Trump's decision to pause funding for Planned Parenthood. Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 2nd district, compares the media's response to the Trump team’s group chat fiasco with the lack of scrutiny Hillary Clinton faced for using an unsecured server for official business. He also reviews the hearings targeting federal...

Washington WatchMarch 25, 2025

Warren Davidson, Andy Biggs, Jody Hice, Ed Setzler, Jacob Kersey

On today's program: Warren Davidson, U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 8th District, provides an update on the budget reconciliation process between the House and Senate. Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 5th District, discusses proposed legislation aimed at curbing judicial activism in the lower courts. Jody Hice, FRC Action President, expounds on concerns stemming from judicial activism. Ed Setzler, Georgia State Senator, explains new state legislation designed to protect Georgia citi...

Washington WatchMarch 24, 2025

Caroline Glick, Travis Weber, James Comer

On today's program: Caroline Glick, International Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister of Israel, offers insight on the latest from Israel and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s convening of a security meeting over Turkish involvement in Syria. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, discusses new legislation designed to rein in the power of federal judges issuing national injunctions. James Comer, U.S. Representative for the 1stDistrict of Kentucky, reviews elements ...

Washington WatchMarch 21, 2025

Keith Self, Sonja Shaw, David E. Smith, David Closson

On today's program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, comments on President Trump’s press conference, mounting attacks on Tesla dealerships, the ongoing Ukraine-Russia peace talks, and a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Sonja Shaw, President of the Chino Valley Unified School District Board of Education, discusses how President Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education may have positive effects on local communities. David E. Smith, Exec...

Washington WatchMarch 20, 2025

Greg Steube, Meg Kilgannon, Steve Marshall, Jennifer Bauwens

On today's program: Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for Florida's 17th District, discusses President Trump’s executive order to eliminate the Department of Education, as well as recent developments in Israel and the Russia-Ukraine war. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, analyzes President Trump’s goal to downsize the federal role in education. Steve Marshall, Attorney General of Alabama, addresses the coalition of 26 state attorneys general who are defending the Trump adm...

Washington WatchMarch 19, 2025

Glenn Grothman, Jeremy Dys, Owen Strachan, Chris Mitchell

On today's program: Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 6th District, discusses the latest on the Ukraine-Russia war and courts that are blocking the Trump administration’s policies on transgenders in the military, USAID, and deportations. Jeremy Dys, First Liberty Institute Senior Counsel, offers a legal perspective on the judges blocking the Trump administration’s policies. Dr. Owen Strachan, FRC’s Senior Fellow at the Center for Biblical Worldview, considers the Trump transgen...

Washington WatchMarch 18, 2025

Pat Harrigan, Edward Graham, Joel Rosenberg

On today's program: Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 10th District , comments on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire collapse, the Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Trump’s deportation of gang members to El Salvador, and the return of astronauts from the International Space Station. Edward Graham, Chief Operating Officer at Samaritan's Purse, talks about the humanitarian response to Midwestern storms and provides an update on Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Joel Rosenberg, Host of the Ro...

Washington WatchMarch 17, 2025

Matt Carpenter, Tim Burchett, Kyle Brosnan, Dave Brat, Todd Bensman

On today's program: Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, offers analysis of the latest NBC News polling of the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative from the 2nd District of Tennessee, offers the latest on the Houthi attacks, Venezuelan gang deportations, and plans to codify President Trump’s executive orders. Kyle Brosnan, Chief Counsel for The Heritage Foundation's Oversight Project, explains the allegations of autopen abuse by the Biden White House and its possibl...

Washington WatchMarch 14, 2025

Mark Harris, Will Chamberlain, Laurel Libby, David Closson

On today's program: Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, discusses the avoidance of a government shutdown and President Trump’s speech at the U.S. Department of Justice. Will Chamberlain, Senior Counsel for the Article III Project, explores the criminal charges expected to be filed against ActBlue for money laundering and allegations of funding terror organizations. Laurel Libby, Maine State Representative for House District 90, shares insight into her lawsuit file...

Washington WatchMarch 13, 2025

Lindsey Graham, Pete Ricketts, George Barna

On today's program: Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina, offers insight to the government shutdown fight, peace negotiations in the Russia-Ukraine war, and the ongoing violence in Syria. Pete Ricketts, U.S. Senator from Nebraska and Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, shares the latest on the deregulation efforts at the EPA. Dr. George Barna, FRC’s Senior Research Fellow for the Center for Biblical Worldview, analyzes faith and cultural trends likely to emer...

Washington WatchMarch 12, 2025

Suzanne Bowdey, Chris Smith, Burgess Owens

On today's program: Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, provides an update on the Continuing Resolution. Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, discusses the slaughter of religious minorities in Syria as well as the House Foreign Affairs hearing where Tony Perkins testified earlier today about Christian persecution in Nigeria Burgess Owens, U.S. Representative for Utah’s 4th District, reacts to the layoffs at the Department ...

Washington WatchMarch 11, 2025

Randy Weber, Chris Mitchell, Meg Kilgannon, Jennifer Bauwens

On Today’s Program: Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 14th District, provides the latest updates on the House of Representatives' progress in preventing a government shutdown. Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief at CBN News, sheds light on the latest wave of attacks targeting Syrian Christians and other religious minorities and comments on Syria’s deal with Kurdish forces. Meg Kilgannon, Senior Fellow for Education Studies at Family Research Council, discusses the U.S. Department...

Washington WatchMarch 10, 2025

Stephanie Bice, Charmaine Hedding, Andrew Bailey, Albert Mohler

On today's program: Stephanie Bice, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 5th District and member of the House Appropriations Committee, provides the latest updates on whether Congress will approve a continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown. Charmaine Hedding, President of Shai Fund, sheds light on the wave of brutal attacks on Syrian Christians, and discusses the urgent need to protect persecuted Christians worldwide. Andrew Bailey, Attorney General of Missouri, discusses his legal v...

Washington WatchMarch 07, 2025

Michael Cloud, Kevin Theriot, Meg Kilgannon, David Closson

On today's program: Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 27th District, shares the latest on the government funding bill, his meeting with President Trump, and comments on the testimony from sanctuary city mayors. Kevin Theriot, Senior Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, responds to the 9th Circuit Court ruling that mandates a church must cover abortion in its employee health care plan. Meg Kilgannon, Senior Fellow for Education Studies at Family Research Council, analyzes Preside...

Washington WatchMarch 06, 2025

David Mencer, Amit Halev, Ohad Tal, Eugene Kontorovich

On today's program: David Mencer, Israeli Government Spokesman for the National Public Diplomacy Directorate in the Office of the Prime Minister, provides the latest updates on Israel, including hostage negotiations and calls for a Palestinian state. Amit Halev, Member of the Israeli Knesset, sheds light on the Israeli deep state and how U.S. foreign aid is supporting it. Ohad Tal, Member of the Israeli Knesset, comments on efforts to apply full Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. Eugene K...

Washington WatchMarch 05, 2025

Mark Harris, Keith Self, January Littlejohn, Jennifer Bauwens

On today's program: Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, reflects on President Trump’s address to Congress and comments on congressional Democrats’ outlandish protests during the speech. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, provides the latest updates on the Ukraine-Russia war and shares further reaction to President Trump’s speech. January Littlejohn, Parental Rights Advocate, shares how she saved her daughter from undergoing a gender transiti...

Washington WatchMarch 04, 2025

Scott Perry, Burgess Owens, Matt Carpenter, Nick Vujicic

On today's program: Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, provides the latest updates on efforts to end the Ukraine-Russia war and previews President Trump’s address to Congress. Burgess Owens, U.S. Representative for Utah’s 4th District, comments on the Senate confirmation of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education and efforts to combat anti-Semitism on college campuses. Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, offers a preview of President Trump's upcoming address to a...

Washington WatchMarch 03, 2025

Nathaniel Moran, A.J. Nolte, Diana Harshbarger, Victoria Coates,

On today’s program: Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 1st District, comments on the latest developments in the Ukraine-Russia war, the budget resolution, and the No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act. Dr. A.J. Nolte, Director of the Institute for Israel Studies at Regent University, offers his perspective on the fallout from President Trump and President Zelensky’s meeting and its global impact, including the implications for China and Taiwan. Diana Harshbarger, U.S. Representativ...

Washington WatchFebruary 28, 2025

Jerry Boykin, Randy Weber, Steven Holt, Jared Bridges, David Closson

On today’s program: Lt. General (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC's Executive Vice President and former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence, analyzes President Trump and Vice President Vance’s Oval Office meeting with President Zelensky and what it means for the Ukraine-Russia war. Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 14th District, comments on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Washington and the budget resolution approved by the House this week. Steven Holt, Iowa St...

Washington WatchFebruary 27, 2025

Brandon Gill, Laurel Libby, Arielle Del Turco, Greg Smith, Andrew Walker,

On today’s program: Brandon Gill, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 26th District, discusses USAID’s taxpayer-funded spending on overseas transgender surgeries, DEI programs, and LGBT initiatives. Laurel Libby, Maine State Representative for House District 90, responds to the Maine legislature’s decision to censure her for speaking out about a transgender athlete who won a girls' competition. Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, highlights the growing persecution ...

Washington WatchFebruary 26, 2025

Keith Self, Michael New, Mary Miller, Peter McIlvenna

On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, comments on House passage of the budget resolution, the latest on the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal, and his recent visit to Israel. Dr. Michael New, Associate Scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute, analyzes a Journal of the American Medical Association study showing 22,181 babies were saved from abortion in 14 pro-life states after Roe v. Wade was overturned. Mary Miller, U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 15th Distr...