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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 foreig...

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 Hous...

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 Freedo...

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 th...

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, an...

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 insigh...

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 ...

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 us...

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 e...

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-vo...

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 identif...

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...

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 ...

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 forwar...

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 investigat...

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 tha...

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...

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 dec...

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 pre...

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 Co...

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 mea...

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 A...

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 ...

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 fed...

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 st...

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 Memora...

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 t...

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’...

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,...

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 righ...

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 antic...

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 birthrigh...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse discusses the Senate’s vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt, the process of voting on the continuing resolution, and where things stand in Iran. Andrew Bostom, M.D. MS, Research Physician at the Brown University Center for Primary Care and Prevention, reviews what led to the contempt vote on Dr. Fauci and offers specifics on his inaccurate assessment of COVID-19’s origins and symptoms. Tim Griffin, Arkansas Attorney General, shares why 34 state att...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on recent primary elections, a security threat at Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles in Rancho Palos Verdes, and the status of the Iranian conflict. Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 6th District, summarizes Vice President Vance’s meeting with congressional members to address waste and fraud, charges against 19 people over massive Medicaid fraud, and offers an update on budget considerations being discussed on Capitol Hill. Dr...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper shares insight into the primary races, the advancement of Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche out of the Senate Judiciary Committee in preparation for a floor vote, and an update on Iran. Claudia Tenney, U.S. Representative for the 24th District of New York, discusses President Trump’s threat to Iran over negotiations and possibly ending the conflict, NYC Mayor Mamdani’s ID requirement for grocery stores, and passage of the continuing resolution in the Senat...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse highlights the Senate’s progress in passing a continuing resolution to fund the government through December, the confirmation process for Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche, his decision to end the weaponization fund, and the recent Democratic Socialists of America’s conference in Chicago. Buddy Carter, U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 1st District, shares how the continuing resolution coming out of the Senate differs from what the House passed, disc...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on news of a potential disarming of Hamas, President Trump’s Camp David cabinet meetings, and calls from the President for Senate approval of Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, provides insight into the deal being discussed with Hamas, including disarming as demanded by the Board of Peace, and provides an update on Iran. Stephanie Taub, First Liberty Insti...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse shares disturbing poll findings on the Democratic Socialists of America, insight into the Senate confirmation hearings for a new Director of the Cener for Disease Control and Prevention, and an update on Iran. Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for Alabama's 4th District, explores the implications of a recent poll on socialism, Reconciliation 3.0, and the status of the continuing resolution, and provides an update on the future of taxpayer funding for ...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on today’s Senate hearings on the COVID-19 Origins with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the confirmation of Jay Clayton as the Director of National Intelligence, and Iran’s attacks on U.S. military bases and neighboring countries. Sheri Biggs, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of South Carolina, shares what she will miss about Senator Lindsey Graham, reacts to Dr. Fauci’s overuse of the 5th Amendment during Senate hearings, and provides an update on the rece...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on Sen. Lindsey Graham’s funeral and President Trump’s separate meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Zelensky. Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for Kansas’s 4th District, provides insight into the proposed federal budget continuing resolution, Reconciliation 3.0, the status of the SAVE America Act, and the Trump accounts. Gregg Roman, Executive Director of the Middle East Forum, discusses President Trump’s meeting with I...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper discusses the last eight days of the Senate’s agenda before their August recess, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Trip to Washington, DC, and the Fox News interview the Prime Minister gave over the weekend criticizing NYC Mayor Mamdani for fueling anti-Semitism. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, comments on the pause in the bombings involving Iran, the proposed supplemental appropriations funding package, and the National Defense Auth...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse shares insight into another anti-Semitic attack in New York City, the latest on Iran, and new tariffs proposed by President Trump. Tom McClintock, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of California, reviews this week’s GOP accomplishments, from Reconciliation 3.0 to the National Defense Authorization Act and a clean continuing resolution to prevent another Democrat shutdown. He also covers the War Powers Resolution and his recent floor speech on free...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper provides an update on Iran, the cost of war as derived from a hearing with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Capitol Hill, primary election results in Arizona, new information revealing ballots cast illegally in New Jersey by non-citizens, and significant amounts of fraud uncovered in Medicaid and Medicare. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, discusses the floor vote process on Reconciliation 3.0, passage of a continuing resolution ...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the House GOP accomplishments this week, nuclear developments in Saudi Arabia, the Iranian war, and an amicus brief filed by Congressional Democrats defending the practice of abortion drug trafficking. Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, shares what to expect with Reconciliation 3.0 now that it has passed the House and explores the latest developments in Iran and the Middle East following talks about developing a nucle...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper shares an update on the Iran conflict, the future role Senator Lindsey Graham’s sister may play in representing South Carolina, and elections in Arizona. Ted Budd, Senator from North Carolina, explains in more depth where things stand with Iran, discusses the important U.S. relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu against the backdrop of NYC Mayor Mamdani’s recent threat, and dives into a bill that would impose additional sanctions on Russia. Mark Ha...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper provides an update on Iran, NYC Mayor Mamdani’s threat to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu when he arrives for meetings at the United Nations, and the naming of the fourth Prime Minister of the U.K. in four years. Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, analyzes recent Iranian attacks on U.S. military bases and President Trump’s response. Joel Griffith, Senior Fellow at...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reviews President Trump’s prime-time speech on election interference, DHS Secretary Mullin's follow-up press conference, and provides an update on Iran and the recent U.S. strikes on Iran’s infrastructure. Riley Moore, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of West Virginia, responds to President Trump’s speech, analyzes the level of threat China poses to U.S. elections on a local and national level, and considers the viability of Reconciliation 3.0. J...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on Sec. of State Marco Rubio’s global meeting on far-left violence and terrorism, the Israel-Lebanon negotiations, and previews President Trump’s speech, which is expected to cover election integrity. Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 9th District, discusses the recent House meetings with Vice President J.D. Vance regarding Reconciliation 3.0 and the House Health subcommittee hearings on taking steps to improve the FDA’s drug approval...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the confirmation hearing for Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche especially relating to the abortion drug mifepristone. He also reports on President Trump asking Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to pull Israeli troops from Syria and Lebanon and about Congressman Massie’s amendment to cut off aid to Israel. Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, reflects on the passing of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham and comments on the status of Reconci...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on Darline Graham Nordone’s swearing-in ceremony, the Capitol Hill testimonies of U.S. Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan asking Congress for more money to cover their security needs. He also shines a light on the House Education and Workforce Committee’s hearing on the Impact of DEI on schools as well as developments on the war with Iran. Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 1st District, previews expected House floor...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper overviews the impact Sen. Lindsey Graham's passing will have on the Senate Republican agenda and reports on the latest developments in the war with Iran. Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 10th District, shares the latest on the war with Iran and where this may be leading. Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 6th District, shares insights into a weekend conference call with House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Budget Committe...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on Iran, the case against Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer, the next steps in the Maine Senate race following Platner’s campaign suspension, and President Trump’s decision not to sign the affordable housing bill. Randy Fine, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Florida, explores the changing dynamics in Iran and a concerning congressional amendment by a Republican to cut off aid to Israel. Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing ...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reviews the suspension of Graham Platner’s Senate campaign, medical groups promoting gender mutilations on children, and a collaborative letter submitted to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche by women who were harmed by abortion drugs. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, shares the latest developments in Iran and explains the real harms of Sharia law and radical Islamic influence in America. Peter Breen, Executive Vice President and Hea...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reviews new developments in Iran, outcomes of the NATO Summit, and a concerning new poll on Americans’ views about Israel. Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, offers analysis about the situation in Iran following its attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz again. Dr. A.J. Nolte, Associate Professor of Politics at Regent University’s Robertson School of Government, explains where things stand with Israel ...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the NATO Summit, Iran, and the latest scandal surrounding Graham Platner. Dr. David Adesnik, Vice President of Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, shares what to anticipate from the NATO Summit, President Trump’s trip to Turkey, and Iran. Chuck Fleischmann, U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 3rd District, provides an update on where things stand at the first anniversary of the One Big Beautiful Bill, a U.S. House committee'...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper offers a recap of America’s 250th Independence Day celebration, reflects on NYC Mayor Mamdani’s peculiar remarks on America’s anniversary, and reports on the release of prisoner Pastor Ezra Jin in China. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, shares highlights from America’s 250th celebrations and discusses what the U.S. House plans to work on during the weeks leading up to the August recess, how reconciliation 3.0 fits into those ...

Family Research Council president, Tony Perkins joins guest host Casey Harper to look back on the last 250 years of American history and discuss the unique cultural moment we're living in today. Built on the ideals of freedom and liberty, America has always stood apart. But as we compare the nation's founding with where we are today, it's clear we've drifted from many of the Founding Fathers' principles. Casey and Tony discuss the cultural changes happening across the country, why a nation roote...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the continued unsettled Middle East situation, as Israel reaches the 1,000-day mark since the October 7th attack, and covers the Pentagon’s anti-drone defense plan. Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, provides an update on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, President Trump’s consideration of renominating Jay Clayton as the Director of National Intelligence, and the U.S. Supreme Court decision to protect w...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the troubling rise of anti-Israel Democratic socialist Melat Kiros, who won the Democratic primary in Colorado's 1st Congressional District. She also notes that an Iowa law requiring the in-person dispensing of the abortion drug mifepristone takes effect today. Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 2nd District, offers his thoughts on the failed effort to attach the SAVE America Act to the National Defense Authorization Act and pre...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the U.S. Supreme Court’s most recent rulings, and OMB Director Russell Vought’s testimony before the House Appropriations Committee John McGuire, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, gives a status update on the NDAA and SAVE America Act. Gregg Roman, Executive Director of the Middle East Forum, shares insights into the U.S.- Iran negotiations in Qatar and expounds on the impact of U.S. pressure on Israel’s effort to defeat He...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran negotiations, an overview of the most recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions, and the status of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Michael Baumgartner, U.S. Representative for Washington’s 5th District, comments on the ongoing negotiations with Iran as well as the framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Mike Johnson, U.S. Speaker of the House, gives a status update on where the 21st Century ROAD to ...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the trilateral framework the U.S., Israel and Lebanon agreed to, President Trump’s speech at the Faith & Freedom Coalition’s conference at the Washington Hilton, the site of the most recent attempt on his life. She also reports on the New York City Rent Guidelines Board’s approval of a rent freeze for roughly one million rent-stabilized apartments, advancing one of socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's signature campaign promises. Dr. D...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse covers the House Freedom Caucus press conference and the latest on the SAVE America Act. She also recaps Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to the Middle East and House Speaker Mike Johnson’s meeting with President Trump. Buddy Carter, U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 1st District, gives a status update on the bipartisan housing bill that Trump was supposed to sign into law, Reconciliation 3.0, and the SAVE America Act. John Rogers, Senior Partner a...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse recaps President Trump’s meeting with Senate Republican leaders, reports on several Democratic Socialists of America candidates who won Democratic Party primaries, and discusses U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s meetings with United Arab Emirates leaders on the Iran deal. Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for Alabama's 4th District, voices support for the SAVE America Act and offers an update on a potential Reconciliation 3.0 and the NDAA. Joy Sto...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper provides an update on primary election races, a big win for a Texas judge who refused to officiate a same-sex wedding, and a press briefing on health care Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 5th District, discusses the government’s efforts to crack down on healthcare fraud and some of the new tools to aid in the process of catching it earlier. Cleta Mitchell, Senior Legal Fellow at Conservative Partnership Institute, provides an overview of the delay...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland, as well as Vice President J.D. Vance’s comments on it at a press conference there. He also unpacks new polling showing most Americans are skeptical of the Iran deal, British Prime Minister’s Keir Starmer resignation, and a transgender state lawmaker who was sentenced to over 33 years for child exploitation. Randy Fine, U.S. Representative for Florida’s 6th District, shares a congressional perspective on the Memora...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse on how the fighting between Hezbollah and Israel has delayed J.D. Vance’s trip to Switzerland as the U.S. announces a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel effective today. Ruthie Blum, Senior Contributing Editor and Columnist at Jewish News Syndicate, explains the Israel-Lebanon conflict and Israel’s reaction to the Memorandum of Understanding. Greg Burt, Vice President of California Family Council, discusses a proposed measure in California that would a...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the preliminary deal with Iran signed by President Trump and Vice President JD Vance’s press conference on the details of that Memorandum of Understanding. Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, provides insight into budgetary issues surrounding the National Defense Authorization Act, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and the delay of DNI nominee Jay Clayton. He also reveals details from his proposed legisl...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the leaked U.S.-Iran deal, Comments from President Trump at the G7 Summit, the delay in confirming the new DNI nominee, and Primary election results. Brad Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 13th District, reviews the status of FISA, the confirmation complications for DNI nominee Jay Clayton, and the SAVE America Act. Michael Leiter, Israeli Ambassador to the United States, offers his reaction to the leaked Memorandum of Understanding fo...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran, the G7 Summit meetings, U.S. Senate discussions on FISA, and various primary elections around the country. Jeff Crank, U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 5th District, reacts to what we know about the Iran deal, the status of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. Jonathan Tobin, Editor-in-Chief of the Jewish News Syndicate, provides context to what is be...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the memorandum of understanding expected to be signed by the U.S. and Iran, President Trump’s travel to France for the G7 Summit, the reconvening of the U.S. Senate, and connecting the passage of a FISA deal with the SAVE America Act. Michael Rubin, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), provides analysis on the U.S.-Iran deal and whether this will be a good deal for Israel as well. Casey Harper explains the troubling charges agai...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse provides insight into the Iranian Foreign Minister’s statement that a deal with the U.S. is almost final and reviews the Capitol Hill debates over extending the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 6th District and member of the Oversight & Government Reform Committee, offers more details on why the House failed to pass the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, the nomination of a new Director of Nat...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act vote in the U.S. House, a hearing in the Senate over Artificial Intelligence, and what is happening in Iran. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 1st District, explains why the House failed to pass the short-term extension of Section 702 of FISA, what to expect next from reconciliation proposals, and comments on President Trump’s recent demand to pass the SAVE America Act. Tim Walberg, U.S. Re...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper breaks down the fragile Iranian ceasefire, primary election results, and a hearing by the House Education and Workforce Committee on the attacks on parental rights. Dr. David Adesnik, Vice President of Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, explains the stalemate in the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, Israel’s role in ending the conflict, and whether Israel should focus on military deterrence or diplomatic engagement. Vice Admiral John ...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the House Judiciary Committee hearing with the Southern Poverty Law Center, primary elections in four states, and an update in the Iranian conflict following a downed U.S. helicopter. Steve Daines, U.S. Senator from Montana, offers a status update on U.S. negotiations with Iran, insight into an extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and shares where things stand with reconciliation. Jonathan Hessen, Senior Fellow at the Jerusalem In...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper covers the U.S. House anti-fraud hearing, Iran’s latest missile attack on Israel, and a concerning poll that indicates a decline in U.S. citizens who view America as exceptional. Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 27th District, discusses the debate over Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and plans for the U.S. House to take up the reconciliation act. Casey Harper dives deeper into a new poll revealing that a growing number of...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the Senate passage of the reconciliation bill and shares the good news on more states designating June as Fidelity or Family month. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, provides details from the Senate’s reconciliation legislation, how it will fund ICE and the Customs and Border Patrol, the next steps to achieve passage in the House, the upcoming debate over FISA’s section 702, and the anniversary of D-Day. Dr. David Adesn...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the Senate’s progress on funding for immigration enforcement, President Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche for the U.S. Attorney General, and a hearing with Treasury Secretary Bessent on Capitol Hill. Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for Georgia's 9th District, provides an update on the reconciliation bill to fund portions of DHS and explains why the continued mailing of abortion drugs violates federal law. Bill Cassidy, U.S. Senator from Louisiana...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on Senate hearings aimed at protecting children from gender mutilation procedures, the latest primary election results, and a redistricting decision in Alabama. James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, shares insight on Secretary of State Rubio’s Capitol Hill testimony, progress on funding key parts of DHS, and his proposed legislation to prevent future government shutdowns. Jon Husted, U.S. Senator from Ohio, provides context on the Senate he...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper recaps Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s testimony before the House Appropriations Committee, his first since the beginning of the war with Iran; as well as DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin's testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee. He also reports the latest on the primaries in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota. Bob Onder, U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 3rd District, comments on the latest in the funding fight fo...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper shares what to anticipate from the anti-weaponization fund debates as the Senate reconvenes, contemplates the California primaries, and discusses the launch of Fidelity Month and Nuclear Family Month in June. Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, explains how Iran and the U.S. continue trading strikes amid the fragile ceasefire and looks at the upcoming agenda in the U.S. House. Cameron Sexton, Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives, comment...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on Treasury Secretary Bessent’s speech at the Reagan National Economic Forum, former Attorney General Pam Bondi’s closed-door testimony on the Epstein Files, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s meeting with Pakistani leadership. Brad Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 13th District, discusses the White House anti-fraud task force, protests at an ICE detention facility in New Jersey, DHS Funding, and the SPLC hearing. Vice Admiral Jo...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) involvement in the anti-fraud task force, the former CIA officer accused of stealing over $40 million in gold bars from the federal government, and an update on the war in Iran. Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, clarifies the ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran and what to anticipate following the deal. Dr. Hormoz Shariat, Presi...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the election results in Texas, the White House Cabinet meeting, and the Trump administration’s plan to force federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements to hold them accountable and stop leaks. Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, explains the latest on reconciliation in the U.S. House, new protests at an immigration center in New Jersey, and his proposed ICE-FROST legislation. Steve Marshall, Attorney Gen...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the elections in Texas, the U.S. Department of Justice’s request to lift an injunction that paused the progress on the White House’s East Wing construction project, and a court ruling blocking Alabama’s redrawn congressional map. Ilan Berman, Senior Vice President for the American Foreign Policy Council, shares the latest on the U.S.–Iran negotiations and analyzes Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s comments that negotiating a deal to end the con...

On this Memorial Day edition of Washington Watch, we feature excerpts from FRC’s God & Government course taught by Tony Perkins, exploring the connection between biblical principles and American government. Today, with gratitude, we honor the memory and sacrifice of those who "gave the last full measure of devotion,” for our freedoms.

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse explains why Republicans are now stalling the vote on funding ICE, next steps for reconciliation, and why the U.S.-Iran talks appear to be on hold. Mike Haridopolos, U.S. Representative for Florida’s 8th District, discusses the immigration funding package before Congress, President Trump’s proposed anti-weaponization fund, and the future of the White House ballroom. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, discusses China’s o...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse explains how the anti-weaponization fund language in the reconciliation bill is delaying the Senate vote, where things stand with the War Powers Resolution in the House, and an update on Iran. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, reviews the House Judiciary Committee’s subpoena to the SPLC interim leader, the status of the Protect Kids Act, and the War Powers Resolution. Dr. Jonathan Lett, Director of the Faith, Science, an...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reviews the House Judiciary Committee hearing on the Southern Poverty Law Center and Tony Perkins’s testimony, Super Tuesday primary results, and votes on the reconciliation and housing bills. Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, provides analysis on negotiations to end the war in Iran following President Trump’s decision to postpone an attack. John Rose, U.S. Representativ...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper details the latest on the Super Tuesday primaries, discusses the likely enforcement methods of the SCOTUS racial gerrymandering decision, and shares President Trump’s recent comments on the war in Iran. Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 6th District and member of the House Budget Committee, covers the weaponization of the Department of Justice under previous administrations and the next steps for reconciliation. Dr. Robert Malone, Founder & P...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper explains why the Senate parliamentarian struck down the White House ballroom security funding in the reconciliation package, the announcement of a new leader of the FDA, and provides an update on the situation in Iran. Rep. Tom Emmer, U.S. Representative for Minnesota’s 6th and House Majority Whip, provides insight into reconciliation 2.0 following the Senate parliamentarian's recent decision to strike ballroom security funding, breaks down the Trump-Xi summit...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper provides an overview of President Trump’s meetings with President Xi and conversations surrounding persecuted Christians in China, explains the basics of the U.S. Supreme Court's mifepristone decision, and shares details about Franklin Graham’s launch of the 50 Days of Prayer for Our Nation campaign. Col. (Ret.) Bob Maginnis, Author and Senior Fellow for National Security at FRC, offers insight into the summit between Presidents Trump and Xi, explains China’s ...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the SCOTUS decision on mifepristone, President Trump’s China Trip, and a hearing aimed at stopping illegal organ trafficking in China and elsewhere. Gabriella McIntyre, Legal Counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom’s Center for Life, explores the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court case involving the abortion drug, mifepristone. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy & Government Affairs, explains the Amicus Brief FRC authored regarding the...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on President Trump’s visit to China, offers an update on the redistricting battle in South Carolina, highlights the House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing examining concerns about the rise of Sharia law in America, and reacts to the Senate hearing on the origins of COVID-19. Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, previews President Trump’s visit to China and shares an update on Reconciliation 2.0. Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th Distr...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper discusses whether the CCP’s human rights abuses will be addressed during President Trump’s Trip to China, reflects on Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s Capitol Hill testimony, and covers the SCOTUS ruling on Alabama’s congressional redistricting map. James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, discusses the congressional debate surrounding DHS funding, anticipated topics to be covered during the Xi-Trump meetings in China, and the legal battle before the U.S. Su...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the U.S. Supreme Court deadline on the dangerous and deadly abortion pill case, the reconvened Congress docket attempt to fund immigration enforcement agencies, and President Trump’s rejection of Iran’s proposal to end the war. Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, explains why President Trump has rejected Iran’s latest proposal, analyzes the status of the ceasefire, and discusses the status of t...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse provides breaking news on Virginia Democrats' redistricting attempt and offers an update on Iran. Dr. Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of North Carolina, previews next week’s legislative agenda, including the new reconciliation bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies and President Trump’s upcoming meeting with China’s President Xi. Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 9th district, discusses the decision from the...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper highlights the National Day of Prayer, Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s trip to Rome, and offers an update on the Hantavirus. Randy Fine, U.S. Representative for Florida’s 6th District, reviews the U.S. proposal to end the war in Iran and addresses the growing concern over anti-Semitism across America and around the world. Cameron Sexton, Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives, provides an overview of the redistricting battles in Louisiana, Alabama,...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper shares primary election results on Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan, and reports on the one-page agreement memo to end the U.S.-Iran conflict. Diana Harshberger, U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 1st District, provides background on the mail-order abortion drug business, a related case before the U.S. Supreme Court, and efforts to stem the tide of transgender procedures on minor children. Dion Elmore, Vice President of the National Day of Prayer Task Force, Previ...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper provides an update on redistricting efforts in Alabama and Tennessee, primary elections in Ohio and Indiana, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s press conference highlighting Project Freedom. John McGuire, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, responds to whether Iran’s attacks in the Strait of Hormuz violated the current ceasefire, considers if those attacks reset the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution, and offers an update on Vir...