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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...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on breaking news concerning the U.S. Supreme Court’s review of abortion drugs and an update on state congressional map redistricting following a recent SCOTUS ruling. Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, discusses what comes next to ensure safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz, where things stand with the War Powers Resolution after passing the 60-day deadline of U.S. military engagement in Iran, and the talk on U.S. troop ...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the status of the Iran War Powers Resolution on Capitol Hill and Iran's new proposal for a peace deal. She also recaps the latest on DHS funding, Reconciliation 2.0, and FISA. Steve Marshall, Attorney General of Alabama, celebrates the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the Louisiana redistricting case and shares why he asked the Court to quickly remove the blocks on his state’s 2023 congressional map. Jeff Crank, U.S. Representative for Colorad...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on Florida lawmakers’ approval of Gov. Ron DeSantis’s new redistricting map, and the latest developments from Capitol Hill. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 1st District, offers an update on the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown and previews the next steps. Camille Varone, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, highlights the Department of Justice’s new report on Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias within the Federal Governmen...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper provides great pro-life news from the U.S. Supreme Court and offers insight into Capitol Hill developments in the House on reconciliation, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and the agriculture bill. John Rose, U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 6th District, shares the latest news from Capitol Hill regarding FISA and the farm bill. Ted Budd, Senator from North Carolina, discusses the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing with Secretary of War Pete ...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the state visit of King Charles III and congressional committee meetings on Health and Human Services and Education. Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 9th district, responds to King Charles III’s address to a joint session of Congress, the present status of Virginia’s gerrymandering vote certification, and the decision of the House Committee on Rules to delay voting on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and budget reconcilia...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the arraignment of the shooter at Saturday’s White House News Correspondents’ Association, the U.S. House Committee on Rules meeting on the extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and President Trump’s meeting with England’s King Charles III. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, provides details from what he witnessed at Saturday’s dinner during the shooting and expresses the importance of funding DHS befo...

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse on America Reads the Bible, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's press conference on the Iranian War, and President Trump’s announcement on extending the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire. Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 5th District, offers insight into a letter from the House Judiciary Committee to the Southern Poverty Law Center and the possibility of upcoming hearings, where things stand on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), and the la...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper covers the Senate budget resolution and how Senator Josh Hawley’s Planned Parenthood amendment fits into it, America Reads the Bible, and the decision of the DOJ to reclassify some marijuana products as less dangerous drugs. Erin Houchin, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 9th district, explains how passing the budget reconciliation resolution out of the Senate is the first step of bypassing the filibuster, explores whether the Senate bill to fund ICE and the C...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, gerrymandering in Virginia, America Reads the Bible, and The Ten Commandments in Texas schools. Harriet Hageman, U.S. Representative for Wyoming’s At-Large District, unpacks the indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, revealing the coordinated efforts between the charity and operatives planted in numerous activist organizations around the country. Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator fr...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on America Reads the Bible, the Senate confirmation hearing for Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, and Vice President J.D. Vance’s expected trip to Pakistan for talks with Iran as the two-week ceasefire is set to expire Wednesday. Jon Husted, U.S. Senator from Ohio, comments on an effort by some Capitol Hill Republicans to expand the Reconciliation 2.0 bill beyond funding for ICE and CBP and vents about how the SAVE America Act has now taken a backseat...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on America Reads the Bible, outlines the Capitol Hill agenda this week, and offers an update on the U.S.- Iran talks in Pakistan. Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for Kansas’s 4th District, reflects on the third month of the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown and Capitol Hill efforts to pass Reconciliation 2.0 to fund DHS. John Moolenaar, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Michigan and Chairman of the Select Committee on the CCP, u...

Mary Stackhouse, Senior Producer for Washington Watch with Tony Perkins, reports the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s congressional hearings. Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 27th District, unpacks the latest from Capitol Hill, including on FISA reauthorization, Department of Homeland Security funding, and a potential Reconciliation 2.0. Dr. Chris Gacek, FRC's Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, analyzes Ohio’s Freedom of Informat...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper shares President Trump’s announcement of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, details of growing religious interest among young men, and reports that Supreme Court Justice Alito may retire soon. Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for Alabama's 4th District, explains efforts to fund DHS through budget reconciliation measures and California’s public funding of transgender procedures for illegal immigrants as President Trump demands data on the state’s transgender pro...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the status of the SAVE America Act and hopes of passing a Reconciliation 2.0 to fund the Department of Homeland Security. He also shares about the Department of Justice’s decision to fire four federal prosecutors accused of bias against pro-life activists and analyzes the U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks and the role China has agreed not to play in the conflict. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, assesses the chances of House passage...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the Biden DOJ’s selective targeting of pro-life Americans, the resignations of Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales from Congress, and Secretary Marco Rubio hosting Israel’s and Lebanon’s ambassadors for peace negotiations in D.C. Harriet Hageman, U.S. Representative for Wyoming’s At-Large District, shines a spotlight on the U.S. Department of Justice’s report showing the extent of the Biden administration’s targeting of pro-life groups. Gregg Roma...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports the latest news coming from Iran, including the U.S.-initiated blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and how oil prices will be affected. He also reports on Rep. Eric Swalwell’s decision to end his campaign for California governor even as calls for his removal from Congress grow. Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, provides an update on funding the Department of Homeland Security, the congressional agenda this week, including ...

Mary Stackhouse, Senior Producer for Washington Watch with Tony Perkins, provides an update on Artemis II as it prepares to splash down in the Pacific Ocean and previews talks between the U.S. and Iran. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, discusses options to reverse the Johnson Amendment, which limits free speech of churches and non-profits, and comments from U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin about halting airport customs processing in sanctuary c...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper provides an update on the fragile Iranian ceasefire and Canada’s hate speech legislation that outlaws quotations from some passages of the Bible. Rick Crawford, U.S. Representative for Arkansas’s 1st District and Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, shares expectations from Vice President J.D. Vance’s upcoming negotiations with Iran, the reports of accelerated executions of imprisoned Iranian protesters, and growing concerns for Ch...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reviews Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s press conference on the Iran ceasefire update and President Trump’s meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss America’s frustration with several member- nations that refused to help the U.S. in the Iranian conflict. Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina, explains the ceasefire discussions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, shares Israel’s response to the ceasefire deal, and the key points bein...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper offers an update on last-minute negotiations for an Iranian ceasefire, Trump’s threat to end their civilization, and reports on the elections taking place in Wisconsin and Georgia. Bill Cassidy, U.S. Senator from Louisiana and Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, discusses an investigation into chemical abortion drug manufacturers accused of not complying with U.S. Food and Drug Administration safety requirements and calls to investigate Biden health offic...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the Senate’s pro forma session, President Trump’s order to pay all DHS employees, an update on the Iranian conflict, and the White House Easter Egg Roll. Brad Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 13th district, explains the rationale for the President to pay all DHS employees, why some Democrats are now proposing tax cuts, and provides an update on ending the partial DHS shutdown. Dr. Michael Rubin, Director of Policy Analysis at the Midd...

On this Good Friday edition of Washington Watch, Tony walks us through the timeless account of God’s grace and mercy as recorded in Matthew 26-28—the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ—through the lens of Stand on the Word, FRC’s daily Bible reading plan. As we approach Resurrection Sunday, we pray that you remember the final promise in the gospel of Matthew, that “he is with us to the very end of the age.”

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on President Trump’s White House address on Iran and the timeline to end the conflict, speculation on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security, and the dramatic increase in abortions in Massachusetts under the state’s shield laws. Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, analyzes President Trump’s speech about Iran, whether he made his case to the American people, and the strategy moving forw...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper covers the Supreme Court oral arguments on birthright citizenship, a funding decision concerning Planned Parenthood, a federal court’s ruling against President Trump’s executive order to end funding for PBS and NPR, and the president’s national address on the Iranian conflict. Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for Georgia's 9th District, discusses President Trump’s executive action that temporarily funds the TSA, speculates on how long this strategy may contin...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper shares details of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling against Colorado for violating First Amendment protections by banning Christian therapists from properly counseling patients struggling with unwanted same-sex attraction, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s press conference on the Iranian conflict, and the order that ICE will remain in the airports until things return to normal. Kevin Hern, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 1st district, explains how the U.S. Hous...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the “No Kings” rallies from the weekend and President Trump’s executive order to finally pay TSA workers. Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 9th district, responds to “No Kings” protests held around the country, the U.S. House’s rejection of the Senate’s bill to fund TSA and FEMA, and speculates on the redistricting efforts in Virginia that are backed by over $33 million from George Soros. Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Director of the Ce...

Washington Watch’s Mary Stackhouse reports on the Senate’s vote to end the partial DHS shutdown and President Trump’s deadline extension to refrain from striking Iranian energy power plants until April 7th. Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 6th District and member of the Oversight & Government Reform Committee, explains why Republicans in the House have rejected the Senate’s bill to end the partial shutdown of DHS. Elliot Abrams, Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at the ...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper discusses the ongoing battle to fund DHS and the TSA while passengers wait in long airport lines and covers the Senate floor debate on the SAVE America Act. Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, responds to the death of another Iranian Commander as President Trump seeks to negotiate an end to the Middle East conflict. He also addresses the International Olympic Committee’s new policy to ensure only biological females compete in wom...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the Homeland Security Committee hearing on DHS Funding, the Senate’s debate over the SAVE America Act, and the deployment of 3,000 troops to the Middle East as Iran rejects the U.S. peace proposal. Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 2nd District, explores growing criticism from both sides of the political aisle regarding the breakdown over DHS funding negotiations, whether the deployment of ICE to the airports is helping, and the stat...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the swearing in of Markwayne Mullin as the new Secretary of Homeland Security, ongoing flight delays due to the DHS partial shutdown, and the deployment of ICE agents to airports. Erin Houchin, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 9th district, provides insight on negotiations to fund DHS, Markwayne Mullin’s new appointment as the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the status of the SAVE America Act. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd Dis...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the Senate floor debate on the SAVE America Act and gives the latest update on Iran. Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for Alabama's 4th District, discusses the present status of the SAVE America Act, including the women’s sports amendment, and the deployment of ICE agents to airports due to the absence of TSA workers. Admiral Brian Christine, MD, Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), advocates ...

Washington Watch’s Mary Stackhouse reports on the Senate floor debate over the SAVE America Act and provides the latest on Iran. Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, discusses the White House’s efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reports that Iran’s Speaker of Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, may be leading Iran’s war effort. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, covers the SAVE America Act, the ongo...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the SAVE America Act debate in the Senate, the confirmation hearings for Secretary of Homeland Security, and President Trump’s meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister. Randy Fine, U.S. Representative for Florida’s 6th District, discusses the commitment of some representatives to block the Senate until the SAVE America Act is passed, DHS funding, and the current situation in Iran. John B. McCuskey, West Virginia Attorney General, explains a federal ...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper covers the debate over the Save America Act in the Senate, as well as Senate committee hearings for Intelligence and Homeland Security. Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, reviews progress on the Save America Act, which includes an amendment to protect girls’ sports, and provides an update on the DHS funding debate. Gregg Roman, Executive Director of the Middle East Forum, explains the status of the Iranian conflict and Israel’s war against Hezbollah...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports comments on the elimination of two high-ranking Iranian leaders, and the status of funding the Department of Homeland Security. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, provides an update on Iran and Syria, and shares where things stand with the Save America Act in the Senate. Dr. Robert Malone, CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Member, discusses a federal judge’s ruling that may upend HHS Secretary Kennedy’s over...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the flight delays and cancellations as 300 TSA agents quit, citing the DHS shutdown. He also reports on Iran’s continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Bob Onder, U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 3rd District, comments on an open letter CEOs of major airlines signed, urging Congress to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security. He also provides an update on the SAVE America Act and his Chloe Cole Act. Jonathan Gilliam, a former FB...

Washington Watch’s Mary Stackhouse reports the latest on the war in Iran, including the Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s press conference and the crash of a U.S. military refueling plane in Iraq. She also reports on the investigations into the attacks on a synagogue in Michigan and Old Dominion University in Virginia, as initial evidence in both incidents point to ISIS as a motivating factor. Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 14th District, offers an update on Department of Homeland Se...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on Iran’s new Supreme Leader’s first statement, an attack on a Michigan Synagogue, the Senate’s vote on DHS funding, and their efforts to expose destructive foreign influence on higher education in the United States. Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 9th district, discusses the security threats in California and New York, especially in light of the failure to fund DHS, the House Republicans' Policy Retreat, and Virginia’s redistrictin...

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the latest out of Iran and provides an overview of the House Republicans’ policy retreat. Randy Fine, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Florida, provides an update on Operation Epic Fury, what the Republicans covered in their House retreat, and the status of the Save America Act. Dave Yost, Attorney General of Ohio, explains the implications of a federal judge's decision to uphold Ohio’s law regarding the control of wagering, including spo...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, provides an update on Operation Epic Fury, President Trump’s announcement that the end of the Iranian conflict is near, and what emerged from the GOP retreat. James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, shares insight into Operation Epic Fury, the bomb threats in New York City, domestic threats emerging elsewhere related to the Iranian war, and any links to this due to t...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the announcement of Iran’s new Supreme Leader, the terror attack in New York City, and the status of funding the Department of Homeland Security. Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 27th District, discusses his references to the Bible during the House Oversight Hearing, news of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son being elected as Iran’s Supreme Leader, the...

On today’s program: Mary Stackhouse, Senior Producer for Washington Watch with Tony Perkins, provides an update on the latest military strikes against Iran, the failure to pass a War Powers Resolution, Secretary Kristi Noem’s departure from the DHS, and the future fate of DHS funding. Ilan Berman, Senior Vice President for the American Foreign Policy Council, highlights the attacks Iran has launched on its neighbors in recent days, reports of Russia assisting Iran in identifying U.S. bases, and ...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the Middle East war, AG Pam Bondi’s subpoena to appear before the House Oversight Committee regarding the Epstein Files, and West Virginia’s efforts to help mothers acquire abortion pill reversal treatment. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, shares where things stand with the U.S. House vote on a War Powers Resolution and Iran’s seemingl...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, shares the latest on the Middle East and Iranian conflict, recaps the primaries in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas, and reviews the U.S. House Homeland Security Hearing. Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, reviews the Senate’s consideration of a War Powers resolution, the progress of Operation Epic Fury, and contemplates NATO’s response to the conflict with...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the U.S. State Department’s warning to Americans to leave the Middle East, the congressional Oversight Committee’s video deposition of the Clintons’ testimony on Epstein, and a U.S. Supreme Court ruling restoring parental rights in California. Steve Daines, U.S. Senator from Montana, shares firsthand insight from the Senate briefing on Operation Epic Fury in I...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, provides the latest on Operation Epic Fury, how this may impact domestic terror concerns, and previews the Texas primaries. John McGuire, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, shares unfolding details on the U.S.-Israel joint-led attack on Iran and what he learned during the closed-door House Oversight Committee hearings with former President Bill Clinton...

On today’s program: Sarah Holliday, Reporter for the Washington Stand, covers President Clinton’s deposition before the House Oversight Committee about the Epstein probe, the Pentagon’s announcement regarding Scouting America, and the U.S. decision to remove non-emergency staff from Israel. Joseph Tully, Criminal Defense Attorney, provides insight into depositions like the one President Clinton faced today, discusses the lack of transparency with the Epstein Files, and considers what is next. Ch...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s deposition on the Epstein files, and the Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Senate Committee hearing on the harms of abortion drugs. Dr. Martha Shuping, Psychiatrist and Adjunct Instructor in Psychology at Belmont Abbey College, reacts to a Texas man charged with secretly administering an abortion drug to his pregna...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports the highlights from the State of the Union, and sheds light on the U.S. military buildup in the Middle East. Brad Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 13th district, grades President Trump’s State of the Union address—specifically regarding DHS funding and related policy priorities. John Rogers, Senior Partner and Pollster at Cygnal, breaks down his ne...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, previews the State of the Union, reports on the consequences of the recent violence in Mexico, and reflects on the fourth anniversary of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, offers insights into the ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations and a sneak peek at the State of the Union. Jeff Landry, Governor of ...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on revelations of a U.S. military-led group aiding Mexico's hunt for the El Mencho cartel boss, renewed student protests in Iran, and President Trump's new 15 percent global tariff. Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 1st District, reacts to the deteriorating situation in Mexico after the Mexican government killed the most wanted drug lord and provid...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on Day 7 of the partial government shutdown, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down President Trump’s tariffs and potentially imminent U.S. strikes on Iran. Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 4th District, comments on the Democrat-led partial government shutdown, and the U.S. Supreme Court’s tariffs decision. Elliot Abrams, Senior fellow for...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the first meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace, former Prince Andrew’s arrest for misconduct alleged in the Epstein files and President Trump’s comments on potential deployment of ICE agents to Atlanta as the DHS shutdown enters Day 6. Michael Rubin, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), assesses the first Gaza Board of Peace meeting, unpacks...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on Day 5 of the partial government shutdown, the FDA’s decision to reverse course and agree to review its decision on Moderna’s new mRNA flu vaccine and Vice President JD Vance’s update on U.S.-Iran talks. Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for Alabama's 4th District, shares the status of Department of Homeland Security funding talks, and exposes the negative i...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the fourth day of the Democrat-led partial government shutdown, a Rhode Island shooting allegedly perpetrated by a transgender individual and the Iranian regime’s partial shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, reveals the latest developments to end the partial government shutdown after a White Hous...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports the latest on the partial government shutdown, and Israeli air force’s strikes on terrorist targets across Gaza in response to violations of the truce. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 1st District, offers an update on the partial government shutdown and clarifies how frequent government shutdowns disrupt the continuity and stability of governm...

On today’s program: Sarah Holliday, Reporter for the Washington Stand, reports on the impending partial government shutdown and the recovery of 3,364 unaccompanied migrant children in Minnesota. Bob Onder, U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 3rd District, discusses the DHS funding battle, the status of the Save America Act, and the Chloe Cole Act, which will protect children from dangerous gender mutilation surgeries. Jeff Hunt, Former Chairman of the Western Conservative Summit, shares the growi...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reviews the Senate Oversight Committee hearing on fraud and immigration enforcement in Minnesota and the drawdown of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota. Buddy Carter, U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 1st District, discusses the likelihood of a partial government shutdown and who will be affected, and provides an update on the Save America Act. Dr. Jennifer Bauwens, Seni...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the meeting between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump’s comments on Judea and Samaria, and Attorney General Pam Bondi’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee. Michael Rubin, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), analyzes the White House meeting between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Be...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, provides an update on the House committee hearings on ICE and Customs and Border Patrol, as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trip to Washington, D.C., to discuss an Iran deal. Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 10th District, covers the Homeland Security funding debate, the Pentagon’s decision to break ties with Harvard, and the ann...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on hearings concerning anti-Semitism, the Epstein probe, and debates over funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, offers a perspective on the Homeland Security funding debate and efforts to safeguard America’s elections so every registered legal citizen can vote once in an election. Michael...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the new guidance from the Department of Education for prayer and religious activities in schools, the faith message from the Seattle Seahawks’ head coach ahead of the Super Bowl, and the controversy over Netflix’s abundant transgender content aimed at children. Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 9th district, comments on the congressional fund...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, covers the 2026 National Prayer Breakfast and the demands from Democrats to overhaul ICE. Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 5th District, analyzes the Democratic Party’s 10 federal immigration reform demands and outlines Republican concerns about the potential impact on Homeland Security funding. Dr. Quentin Van Meter, former American College of Pediatricians...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the reduction of immigration agents in Minnesota, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons' position against transgender surgeries for minors, and the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s hearing on religious freedom. Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, discusses where things stand in funding the Department of Homeland Security, the American Society of ...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, shares the latest on the government shutdown, positive news on an abortion drug case in Texas, and context surrounding Bill and Hillary Clinton’s plans to testify in the House Epstein probe. Ben Cline, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 6th District and member of the House Budget Committee, discusses the GOP efforts to end the partial government shutdown, DHS funding, an...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, gives an update on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding amid the partial government shutdown, the Minnesota church invasion that has led to more arrests, and a New York woman who sued for medical malpractice after a gender transition procedure as a young teenager and won. Tim Moore, U.S. Representative from North Carolina’s 14th District, details the GOP’s effor...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on Capitol Hill negotiations to avoid a government shutdown, President Trump’s Federal Reserve Chair nominee announcement, and the arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon following his involvement in the protest disrupting a St. Paul, MN church service. Pete Sessions, U.S. ...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, covers the press conference with White House Border Czar, Tom Homan, and the attack on a synagogue in New Jersey. Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for the 9th District of Georgia, provides an update on the funding challenges with the Department of Homeland Security, along with other funding negotiation developments, and responds to talks on ICE reforms following the pre...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on President Trump’s critique of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and the decline in migration linked to slower population growth. Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina, outlines the Senate’s challenges in passing a budget appropriations bill as Democrats threaten to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security. John Cornyn, U.S. Senator from Texa...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, provides the latest updates on Minnesota’s uprising and President Trump’s trip to Iowa. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 1st District, discusses the conversations taking place between President Trump and Governor Walz, and whether opposition to funding DHS, along with the continued presence of ICE in Minnesota, may affect a government shutdown and midt...

On today’s program: Brad Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 13th district, breaks down Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s threat to block funding for DHS in the Senate following the latest Minneapolis shooting, Minnesota Governor Walz’s decision to deploy the National Guard, and legal concerns for ex-CNN personality Don Lemon. Walter Hudson, Minnesota State House Representative, provides an update on the fraud investigation in Minnesota, the impact of protestors on the communities, and...

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, offers a recap of the March Life and the new twist on protests in Minnesota. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute and author of “Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America,” looks at President Trump’s comments on Greenland and the “Arctic Framework,” why Greenland is strategic to America’s Golden Dome defense against China and Russia, ho...