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Washington WatchNovember 13, 2025

Casey Harper, Mark Harris, Jonathan Schanzer, Robert J. Muise, Suzanne Bowdey

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, recaps the how the Schumer Shutdown ended, how the Israel-Hamas ceasefire is going, and highlights an executive order promoting foster care. He also reports on Florida’s lawsuit exposing Planned Parenthood’s lie that the abortion drug mifepristone is safer than Tylenol and discusses what Secretary of State Marco Rubio covered at the G7 Summit. Mark Harris, U.S. Represent...

Washington WatchNovember 12, 2025

Casey Harper, Kevin Hern, Gordon Chang, Cleta Mitchell, David Bahnsen, Mark Tapscott

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, previews a potential end to the government shutdown and reports on a Utah judge’s ruling on redistricting. He also discusses the Chinese Communist Party’s renewed crackdown on Christians and South Korea’s concerning backslide into potential authoritarianism. Kevin Hern, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 1st district, offers perspective on the upcoming House vote to end ...

Washington WatchNovember 11, 2025

Casey Harper, Andy Harris, Keith Self, Frank Wolf, Mat Staver, Katy Faust

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the possible end to the government shutdown, President Trump’s plans to honor veterans, and his recent meeting with Syrian President al-Sharaa. He also shines a light on the persecution of Christians in China and Sudanese Christians. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland and Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, recaps Day 42 of...

Washington WatchNovember 10, 2025

Casey Harper, Riley Moore, Charmaine Hedding, Jeremy Dys, Quena Gonzalez

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the Senate’s first bipartisan step towards opening the government, the ongoing air traffic chaos, the U.S. Supreme Court rejection of a same-sex marriage case, and President Trump’s upcoming meeting with the Syrian President. Riley Moore, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of West Virginia, unpacks developments on Capitol Hill with the shutdown and sheds...

Washington WatchNovember 07, 2025

Casey Harper, Burgess Owens, Dave Yost, Mark Krikorian, Chris Mitchell

n today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, highlights the impact of the shutdown on air travel, the SNAP food aid program, and the latest nation to join the Abraham Accords to strengthen Israel’s Middle East relations. Burgess Owens, U.S. Representative for Utah’s 4th District, provides further insight into congressional efforts to end the longest federal shutdown in American history. Dave Yost, Attorney General o...

Washington WatchNovember 06, 2025

Casey Harper, Ron Estes, Jerry Bowyer, Bob Onder, Suzanne Bowdey

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, explores how the federal government shutdown is causing chaos in America’s airports, the Republican lawsuit against California’s Prop 50 that could secure the Democrats five House seats, and backlash over NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s victory. Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for Kansas’s 4th District, unpacks the current situation with the government shutdown. Jerry Bowyer, P...

Washington WatchNovember 05, 2025

Casey Harper, Andrew Clyde, Roger Marshall, Mat Staver, Mark Mitchell

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, considers the impact of the government shutdown on Tuesday’s elections and ballot measures and covers recent conversations about eliminating the filibuster. Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for the 9th District of Georgia, recaps Tuesday’s elections and the House Freedom Caucus’s push for a year-long continuing resolution due to the prolonged federal shutdown. Dr. Roger...

Washington WatchNovember 04, 2025

Casey Harper, James Lankford, Marlin Stutzman, Richard Harris, John McLaughlin

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on Tuesday’s elections, California’s redistricting efforts, Arkansas’s ranking as the most pro-life state for the 6th consecutive year, and conflicting accounts over the origins of religious persecution in Nigeria as the nation finds itself listed as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, shares the latest on the federa...

Washington WatchNovember 03, 2025

Casey Harper, Josh Hawley, Robert Destro, Matt Carpenter, Quena Gonzalez

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, covers President Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, key elections tomorrow in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City, and the president’s response to a judge ordering a continuation of SNAP benefits during the shutdown. Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, provides key insights on the federal government shutdown and how the Islamic sl...

Washington WatchOctober 31, 2025

Casey Harper, Mary Miller, Paul Coleman, Jonathan Gilliam, David Closson

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 government shutdown, a lawsuit alleging that Loudoun County school district officials deleted evidence in trans locker room filming case, and a DOJ investigation into the Black Lives Matter movement. Mary Miller, U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 15th District, recaps Day 31 of the Schumer Shutdown and revealing the impact on the American agric...

Washington WatchOctober 30, 2025

Casey Harper, Chris Smith, Mark Mitchell, Chris Mitchell

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, shares updates on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. He also recaps President Trump’s trip to Asia, renewed American nuclear weapons testing, and the ongoing Capitol Hill negotiations on the government shutdown. Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, comments on President Trump’s meeting with Chinese leader Xi and calls out the Chinese ...

Washington WatchOctober 29, 2025

Casey Harper, Michael Cloud, Chance Son, Matt Carpenter, David Adesnik

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports the latest developments in Israel after the IDF responded to Hamas’s attacks amid the ceasefire. He also shares about President Trump’s Asia tour as well as Day 29 of the Schumer Shutdown. Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 27th District, relays the latest news on the continuing government shutdown and highlights the House Oversight Committee’s report...

Washington WatchOctober 28, 2025

Casey Harper, Andy Harris, Ted Budd, Grace Jin Drexel, Gerald McDermott

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, discusses the latest on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and recaps both Day 28 of the government shutdown, and President Trump’s Asia trip. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland and Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, comments on the increasingly fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, previews the upcoming “Congress Prays for...

Washington WatchOctober 27, 2025

Casey Harper, Keith Self, Gordon Chang, Debbie Wuthnow, Mark Tapscott

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the current status of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, the government shutdown, and President Trump’s Asia trip. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, recaps Day 27 of the government shutdown, comments on the future international peace keeping force in Gaza, as well as President Trump’s tour of Asia. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fello...

Washington WatchOctober 24, 2025

Casey Harper, Bob Onder, Morse Tan, Aaron Fruh, David Closson

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reviews this week's news highlights, including the Middle East trips by Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the future of Judea and Samaria, and the generous donor helping to pay military salaries during the shutdown. Bob Onder, U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 3rd District, explains the obstacles Congress will have to overcome to end the gove...

Washington WatchOctober 23, 2025

Casey Harper, Jon Husted, John Kindt, Akil Pano, Michele Bachmann

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on Vice President J.D. Vance’s criticism of the Israeli Knesset’s vote to annex Judea and Samaria, President Trump’s meeting with the NATO Secretary General regarding sanctions targeting Russian oil giants, and the 12th vote to reopen the government. Jon Husted, U.S. Senator from Ohio, provides insight into day 23 of the federal shutdown and discusses the nationa...

Washington WatchOctober 22, 2025

Casey Harper, Roger Marshall, Jack Terrell, Jonathan Schanzer

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, provides insight into the current status of the federal shutdown, a tortured Kyrgyzstan pastor who suffered a brain injury, JD Vance’s Israel trip, and concerns over Turkey and Qatar’s involvement in Gaza, and a new poll of Americans’ thoughts on recognizing Palestine. Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, shares details from yesterday’s White House lunch, a lett...

Washington WatchOctober 21, 2025

Casey Harper, Robert Aderholt, Mark Harris, Peter Doran, Chris Mitchell

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, provides updates on the Israel-Hamas talks in light of Vice President Vance’s Israel trip, the 2nd longest government shutdown in history, and another church attack. Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for Alabama's 4th District, shares an update on the 21st day of the federal government shutdown and considers the path forward. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North...

Washington WatchOctober 20, 2025

Casey Harper, Chuck Edwards, Mat Staver, Lauren Rubal, Michele Bachmann

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports the latest on U.S. diplomatic conversations regarding the Israeli-Hamas peace deal, the continued government shutdown, Antifa-style “No Kings” rallies over the weekend, and news on bible sales. Chuck Edwards, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 11th District, shares growing concerns over the government shutdown’s impact on citizens and the optics of the “No ...

Washington WatchOctober 17, 2025

Sarah Holliday, Michele Bachmann, Steve Scalise, Kevin Hern, Heidi St. John, Jason McGuire

On today’s program: Sarah Holliday, Reporter for the Washington Stand, previews the Pray Vote Stand Summit, shares Liberty Council’s challenge to reinstate Luke Ash, who was fired from the Baton Rouge Libraries for holding to biblical and biological truth, the latest on the government shutdown, the Israel-Hamas negotiations, and Ukrainian President Zelensky’s meeting with President Trump. Michele Bachmann, Dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University, offers insight into devel...

Washington WatchOctober 16, 2025

Casey Harper, Randy Weber, Travis Weber, Jonathan Keller, Daniel Cohen

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the Israel-Hamas updates, Prime Minister Netanyahu’s ceremony for fallen soldiers, and ongoing Senate negotiations on the continuing resolution. Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 14th District, provides further context on the government shutdown and Middle East ceasefire. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, discusse...

Washington WatchOctober 15, 2025

Casey Harper, Greg Murphy, Riley Moore, Steve Daines, Chad Connelly

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports the latest in the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the Turkish government’s decision to deny re-entry to at least 200 foreign Christian due to “national security threats.” He also gives an update on the government shutdown and shares about the U.S. Supreme Court’s hearing on Louisiana’s contested congressional map. Dr. Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for t...

Washington WatchOctober 14, 2025

Casey Harper, Claudia Tenney, Burgess Owens, Bob Fu, A.J. Nolte

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, provides updates on the Gaza ceasefire and the search for slain Israelis, the government shutdown, and President Trump’s decision to posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Claudia Tenney, U.S. Representative for the 24th District of New York, shares insight into where things stand with the government shutdown. Burgess Owens, U.S. Representativ...

Washington WatchOctober 13, 2025

Casey Harper, Keith Self, George Barna, Mike Johnson, Travis Weber

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the Israeli hostage release, President Trump’s Knesset speech and peace signing meeting in Egypt, the unprecedented arrest of 30 pastors in China, and Gov. Newsom’s bill that violates parental rights. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, shares how President Trump’s recent brokered peace deal between Israel and Hamas may benefit individual...

Washington WatchOctober 09, 2025

Sarah Holliday, Andrew Clyde, Ruthie Blum, Yoe Suarez, Sam Brownback, Cully Stimson

On today’s program: Sarah Holliday, Reporter for the Washington Stand, with unfolding news on the Israel-Hamas deal, Day 9 of the Government Shutdown, and the Whitehouse Antifa roundtable conference. Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for Georgia's 9th District, discusses the hostage release plan in the Israel-Hamas deal, the current status of the government shutdown, and the $1.8 trillion fiscal year deficit. Ruthie Blum, Senior Contributing Editor and Columnist at Jewish News Syndicate, breaks ...

Washington WatchOctober 08, 2025

Casey Harper, Tommy Tuberville, Ron Johnson, Liz Murrill, John Stemberger, Quena Gonzalez

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the staffing shortages resulting from the government shutdown, the Texas National Guard deployment to Illinois, and the Israel-Hamas hostage negotiations. Tommy Tuberville, U.S. Senator from Alabama, responds to the government shutdown affecting air travel, Christian persecution in Nigeria, the Israel-Hamas hostage negotiations, and the FBI’s surveillance of U...

Washington WatchOctober 07, 2025

Casey Harper, Lindsey Graham, Jonathan Scruggs, Ryan Walters, Chris Mitchell

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reflects on the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel and reports on the U.S. Supreme Court hearings examining Colorado’s law banning talk therapy for minors who want to affirm their biological sex. He also reports the latest on the protests in Portland and Chicago, and the Democrats' Arctic Frost campaign to spy on Republicans. Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator fr...

Washington WatchOctober 06, 2025

Casey Harper, Michael Cloud, Victoria Coates, Roger Marshall, Michele Bachmann

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, covers updates on the government shutdown, a federal judge’s block on the National Guard deploying to Oregon, Israel and Hamas talks in Egypt, and a Seattle school transgender policy. Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 27th District, explains how Democrats want to reinstate funding for Obamacare before they agree to end the government shutdown. Victoria Coate...

Washington WatchOctober 03, 2025

Casey Harper, Marlin Stutzman, A.J. Nolte, Tyler O’Neil, David Closson

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the government shutdown, continued violent protests at ICE facilities, Middle East concerns with Qatar, Hamas, and Israel, and China’s forced labor and human trafficking of Uyghurs. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, dissects the Democrats’ funding demands that led to the government shutdown and the potential mass layoffs of feder...

Washington WatchOctober 02, 2025

Casey Harper, Josh Hawley, Ahmad Sharawi, Ken Bitgood, Travis Weber,

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the short and long-term impact of the government shutdown, an attack on a synagogue in England during Yom Kippur, and continued Middle East tensions involving Israel, Hamas, Turkey, and Qatar. Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, explains the history of government shutdowns, how they affect average Americans, and a new FDA-approved generic abortion pill. A...

Washington WatchOctober 01, 2025

Casey Harper, Mark Alford, Moshe Glick, Jack Hibbs

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the government shutdown, a DOJ lawsuit against individuals who targeted a synagogue in West Orange, New Jersey, and previews a survey that reveals a growing theological confusion among Christians. Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 4th district, discusses the stalled congressional talks that have led to the government shutdown. Dr. Moshe Glick, pr...

Washington WatchSeptember 30, 2025

Casey Harper, James Lankford, Keith Self, Christina Bennett, Liz Murrill, Michael New

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the latest Democrat government shutdown, the 20-point plan for Gaza, speeches by the President and Secretary of War to military leaders at Quantico, and more. James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, provides details on the latest demands from Democrats that will lead to a federal government shutdown tonight. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd ...

Washington WatchSeptember 29, 2025

Casey Harper, Pat Harrigan, Mike Johnson, Abigail DeJarnatt, Travis Weber

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, highlights a letter from nearly 300 evangelical leaders to President Trump regarding Israel’s sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, ahead of Trump’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. He also covers the attack on a Mormon congregation in Michigan and the arrest of a pastor in South Korea. Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 10th District, exp...

Washington WatchSeptember 26, 2025

Casey Harper, Pete Sessions, Chris Farrell, Stephanie Lundquist-Arora, David Closson

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on former FBI Director James Comey’s indictment, the stalled budget talks in Congress, and shares highlights from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s address at the UN. Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, unpacks Prime Minister Netanyahu’s U.N. speech and the Democrats' unreasonable demands to prevent a government shutdown. Chris Far...

Washington WatchSeptember 25, 2025

Casey Harper, John McGuire, Chris Mitchell, Tony Perkins, Rick Ridings, Daniel Obi, Tomas Sandell, Jacinto Papp, Travis Weber

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, updates us on the looming government shutdown, potential charges against James Comey, the UN General Assembly, and President Trump’s meeting with Turkish President Erdo?an. John McGuire, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, gives insight into the latest from the UN concerning Israel and offers analysis on the Trump/Erdo?an meeting. Chris Mitchell, Middle...

Washington WatchSeptember 24, 2025

Casey Harper, Victoria Coates, Michael Cloud, Mark Montgomery, Robert Malone

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 negotiations between Israel and Hamas, the UN General Assembly, and shares insight into the controversy between President Trump and London’s mayor Sadiq Khan. Victoria Coates, Vice President for National Security and Foreign Policy at the Heritage Foundation and former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Donald Trump, offers her expert...

Washington WatchSeptember 23, 2025

Casey Harper, Robert Malone, Warren Davidson, Kyle Shideler, A.J. Nolte

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 U.N. address, recent developments concerning Palestine and Israel, and the autism press conference. Dr. Robert Malone, Chief Medical and Regulatory Officer for The Unity Project, discusses the potential role of acetaminophen, an ingredient found in Tylenol, is contributing to autism. Warren Davidson, U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 8th Distric...

Washington WatchSeptember 22, 2025

Casey Harper, Robert Aderholt, Jonathan Schanzer, Nina May, Travis Weber

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, shares highlights from Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, reacts to a deadly attack with anti-Semitic undertones at a wedding, and previews the upcoming U.N. meetings. Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Alabama, offers insight into a potential government shutdown should Congress fail to reach an agreement on budget talks. Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Ex...

Washington WatchSeptember 19, 2025

Casey Harper, Gordon Chang, Geary Higgins, Morgan Griffith, David Closson

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reacts to the Senate Democrats’ risky government shutdown gamble, Majority Leader John Thune’s push to confirm more Trump nominees, and America’s veto of an anti-Israel resolution at the U.N. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, discusses what came of Trump’s call with China’s Xi Jinping and the CCP’s defense of the Venezuelan drug cartel...

Washington WatchSeptember 18, 2025

James Lankford, Mark Harris, Andrew Bostom, Jared Bridges, Casey Harper

On today’s program: James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, reflects on the anniversary of the Abraham Accords in light of the conflict in Gaza and whether Congress is headed for a government shutdown. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, discusses the Democrats’ refusal to work with Republicans on a government funding bill, as well as revelations that Biden’s DOJ targeted dozens of Christians and conservatives. Dr. Andrew Bostom, Author of “Sharia Versus Freed...

Washington WatchSeptember 17, 2025

Casey Harper, Keith Self, Peter McIlvenna, Harriet Hageman, Reagan Rose

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, celebrates Constitution Day, reacts to revelations of the Biden administration’s large-scale investigation of conservatives, and dissects the EU’s plan to sanction Israel. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, shares what Secretary Marco Rubio’s visit means for Middle East peace, how his amendment to the Defense bill will hold Turkey accountable, and ...

Washington WatchSeptember 16, 2025

Casey Harper, Andy Harris, John Rose, Marlin Stutzman, Chris Mitchell

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, discusses how the absence of fathers has contributed to exploding crime rates in Memphis and covers the latest findings behind Charlie Kirk’s death. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, offers insight to the latest news and highlights budget talks, including a potential continuing resolution. John Rose, U.S. Representative for Tennessee'...

Washington WatchSeptember 15, 2025

Casey Harper, Andy Biggs, Walt Heyer, Joe McTarsney, Sarah Holliday

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, highlights tributes to Charlie Kirk, Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and previews the National Guard deployment to Memphis. Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 5th District, previews this week’s agenda on Capitol Hill, including security threats, and reflects on the impact of Charlie Kirk. Walt Heyer, Sen...

Washington WatchSeptember 12, 2025

Casey Harper, Larry Taunton, John McGuire, David Closson

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reacts to the capture of Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer and shares new details about the investigation and upcoming prosecution. Larry Taunton, Author and Columnist, considers how Kirk’s shooter may have been radicalized by extremist voices, what role universities play in that indoctrination, and the spiritual battle behind the Left’s violence. John McGuire, U.S. Repres...

Washington WatchSeptember 11, 2025

Casey Harper, Tony Perkins, Tyler O’Neil, Jack Hibbs

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the latest developments in the search for Charlie Kirk’s killer and what clues the shooter may have left about a possible motive. Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, underscores how the church should respond in this moment of national shock and loss. Tyler O’Neil, Managing Editor of The Daily Signal, warns about the rise of leftist violence and...

Washington WatchSeptember 10, 2025

Casey Harper, Kevin Cramer, Casey Harper, Burgess Owens, Robert George

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, comments on the incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace, Trump’s possible expansion of the National Guard into another major city, and America’s troubling test scores. Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, reacts to the concerning escalation of the Ukraine war, as well as news that Hamas leaders survived the Israeli strike on Doha. Casey Harper, Managing...

Washington WatchSeptember 09, 2025

Casey Harper, Eric Burlison, Josh Hawley, Amir Avivi, Joel Penton, Steve Daines

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, explains what Russia’s latest attacks in Ukraine mean for the peace effort and why Israel is criticizing France and Spain’s position on the Gaza war. Eric Burlison, U.S. Representative for the 7th District of Missouri, discusses Tuesday’s House Oversight hearing on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, shares how the U.S. is helpin...

Washington WatchSeptember 08, 2025

Casey Harper, Chris Mitchell, Roger Marshall, Tim Miller, Casey Harper, Kyle Campbell

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, comments on the back-and-forth between the Trump administration and the city of Chicago over crime control, as well as key takeaways from the president’s second meeting of the Religious Liberty Commission. Chris Mitchell, CBN’s Middle East Bureau Chief, offers the latest from the ground in Jerusalem, where terrorists opened fire on a bus carrying innocent civilians. Dr. ...

Washington WatchSeptember 05, 2025

Claudia Tenney, David Spiller, Joshua Arnold, George Barna

On today’s program: Claudia Tenney, U.S. Representative for the 24th District of New York, reacts to the president’s decision to rename the Defense Department and the Trump administration’s warning to European leaders backing a doomed Palestinian state. David Spiller, State Representative for the 68th District of Texas, praises the state’s decision to move forward with legislative protections against out-of-state abortion drugs. Joshua Arnold, Washington Stand Senior Writer, unpacks what NBC’s a...

Washington WatchSeptember 04, 2025

Peter McIlvenna, Mark Harris, Spencer Morrison, Matthew Spalding

On today’s program: Peter McIlvenna, Co-Founder of Hearts of Oak, warns about the state of free speech in the U.K., especially after the controversial arrest of comedian Graham Linehan. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, weighs in on the shake-up at the CDC and RFK protests, as well as the next possible target of the president’s crime crackdown. Spencer Morrison, Author of “Reshore: How Tariffs Will Bring Our Jobs Home and Revive the American Dream,” analyzes how...

Washington WatchSeptember 03, 2025

Greg Steube, Gordon Chang, Quena Gonzalez, Brad Knott, Eric Burlison

On today’s program: Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, comments on the president’s meeting with Poland’s Karol Nawrocki, the House GOP’s leadership press conference, and the release of tens of thousands of pages of Epstein files. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, sounds the alarm on the growing political alignment of China, Russia, and North Korea. Quena Gonzalez, FRC’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, explains FRC’s conce...

Washington WatchSeptember 02, 2025

Buddy Carter, Mo Brooks, Cleta Mitchell, Jason Sorens, Mark Tapscott

On today’s program: Buddy Carter, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Georgia, weighs in on the possibility of President Trump deploying the National Guard to other major metro areas following success in D.C. Mo Brooks, Former U.S. Representative from Alabama, discusses President Trump’s announcement to move the Space Command to his home state. Cleta Mitchell, Senior Legal Fellow at Conservative Partnership Group, considers the constitutionality of requiring Voter ID in every state. Jaso...

Washington WatchSeptember 01, 2025

Jody Hice, Victoria Cobb, Angela Morabito, Jeff Myers

Jody Hice offers a tribute to the late Dr. James Dobson, followed by Tony Perkins’ final interview with Dr. Dobson, highlighting his enduring impact on families and Family Research Council. Victoria Cobb, President of The Family Foundation of Virginia, discusses the U.S. Department of Education’s actions against five Virginia school districts with transgender policies in violation of Title IX. Angela Morabito, Director of Media Outreach and Spokesperson for the Defense of Freedom Institute, expl...

Washington WatchAugust 25, 2025

Ralph Norman, Quentin Van Meter, Max Primorac, Chris Mitchell

On today’s program: Ralph Norman, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of South Carolina, covers President Trump’s Executive Order to end cashless bail in Washington, DC, and the possibility of deploying the National Guard to other crime-ridden cities. Dr. Quentin Van Meter, former American College of Pediatricians President, explains how science is saving children from harmful sex transition procedures by the medical industrial complex. Max Primorac, Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage F...

Washington WatchAugust 22, 2025

Kevin Hern, Will Hild, Alexandra Bougher, Patti Garibay, David Closson

On today’s program: Kevin Hern, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 1st District, shares the latest results of President Trump’s crackdown on rampant crime in DC and explains how the Tulsa city council is misrepresenting a sexual orientation gender identity ordinance so it can be more easily enacted. Will Hild, Executive Director of Consumers’ Research, examines how corporate adoption of DEI and woke policies affect retail brands like Target and Kroger. Alexandra Bougher, New Jersey Chapter chair...

Washington WatchAugust 21, 2025

Greg Murphy, Jerry Regier, Shane Winnings, John Plake

On today’s program: Dr. Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of North Carolina, offers insight into the impact of the war between Russia and Ukraine on China and the use of U.S. destroyers to deter drug cartels. Jerry Regier, FRC’s Founding President, shares how God led him and Dr. James Dobson to establish Family Research Council in 1983 and reflects on Dr. Dobson’s lasting impact on families for generations. Shane Winnings, CEO of Promise Keepers, explains how artificial intel...

Washington WatchAugust 20, 2025

John McGuire, Clint Lyons, Doug LaMalfa, Victoria Cobb, Angela Morabito

On today’s program: John McGuire, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, reacts to news that Russia is ready to continue negotiations with Ukraine and reflects on his recent trip to Israel. Clint Lyons, Executive Director of iReach Global, laments the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria and shares how his organization is trying to create safe spaces for ministry and healing on the ground. Doug LaMalfa, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of California, registers his ...

Washington WatchAugust 19, 2025

Burgess Owens, Will Estrada, Cleta Mitchell, Gordon Chang

On today’s program: Burgess Owens, U.S. Representative for Utah’s 4th District, responds to the tentative agreements made in the Trump-Zelensky meeting, including U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine, and the State Department’s rationale for pulling thousands of questionable student visas. Will Estrada, Senior Counsel for Home School Legal Defense Association, reports from the grounds of the California State Capitol after a rally to oppose the dangerous anti-parent bill, AB 495. Cleta Mitchell, ...

Washington WatchAugust 18, 2025

Phil Wegmann, Harriet Hageman, A.J. Nolte, Jack Hibbs

On today’s program: Phil Wegmann, White House Correspondent for Real Clear Politics, breaks down what happened in the much-anticipated meeting between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House. Harriet Hageman, U.S. Representative for Wyoming’s At-Large District, offers key takeaways from Friday’s Trump-Putin summit. Dr. A.J. Nolte, Director of the Institute for Israel Studies at Regent University, responds to a whistleblower’s allegations that the U.N. is intent...

Washington WatchAugust 15, 2025

Claudia Tenney, John Teichert, Matt Carpenter, Jeff Myers

On today’s program: Claudia Tenney, U.S. Representative for the 24th District of New York, reacts to the Trump-Putin summit, news that Israel is expanding housing in Judea and Samaria, and her new border legislation. Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, offers a military perspective on the possible negotiating points in the president’s talks with Vladimir Putin. Matt Carpenter, Director of FRC Action, goes be...

Washington WatchAugust 14, 2025

Mark Harris, Eugene Kontorovich, Steven Policastro, Barry Loudermilk, Mary Szoch

On today’s program: Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, responds to allegations that former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper compromised standards to perpetuate the Russia collusion hoax. Eugene Kontorovich, Director of the Center for Middle East & International Law at George Mason University’s Scalia Law School, breaks down Israel’s relocation plans for Gaza. Steven Policastro, Founder and Director of the International Association for Creation, hig...

Washington WatchAugust 13, 2025

Scott Perry, Kevin Sabet, James Leezer, Michael New, Kris Kobach

On today’s program: Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, previews the high-stakes sit-down between President Trump and Vladimir Putin Friday. Kevin Sabet, Founder and CEO of SMART Approaches to Marijuana, explains why the Trump administration’s push to relax the rules on marijuana is a dangerous idea. Pastor James Leezer, Providence Baptist Church, Williamstown, Mo., recounts how arsonists destroyed his church and parsonage as hostility against U.S. congregations re...

Washington WatchAugust 12, 2025

Nathaniel Moran, Clay Higgins, John Lott, Tim Miller

On today’s program: Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 1st District, reflects on his trip to Judea and Samaria, international developments surrounding Israel’s role in Gaza, and the Trump-Putin summit on Friday. Clay Higgins, U.S. Representative for Louisiana’s 3rd District, responds to the president’s strategy to respond to what he called a “public safety emergency.” Dr. John Lott, Crime Prevention Research Center President, explains how crime data has been distorted by the Biden ...

Washington WatchAugust 11, 2025

Ken Cuccinelli, Pat Harrigan, John Bolton, Alberto Fernandez, Travis Weber

On today’s program: Ken Cuccinelli, Senior Fellow for Homeland Security and Immigration for the Center for Renewing America, reacts to the president’s plans to deploy the National Guard in Washington, D.C., to combat crime. Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 10th District, previews the high-stakes Trump-Putin meeting scheduled for Friday and comments on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reframing of the Gaza occupation. John Bolton, Former National Security Advisor,...

Washington WatchAugust 08, 2025

Warren Davidson, Chris Mitchell, Marty Jackley, Owen Strachan

On today’s program: Warren Davidson, U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 8th District, reacts to the increased pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine and Trump’s executive order to stop the practice of debanking. Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, comments on the mixed messages from the international community on Israel and the news that the Jewish state’s security cabinet approved the plan to occupy Gaza. Marty Jackley, Attorney General of South Dakota, highlights the state...

Washington WatchAugust 07, 2025

Morgan Griffith, Bob Maginnis, Tim Griffin, Hans von Spakovsky

On today’s program: Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 9th district, talks about the new wave of tariffs that kicked in this week, the president’s call for a new U.S. census, and the latest on immigration. Lt. Col. (Ret.) Bob Maginnis, Author and Senior Fellow for National Security at FRC, reacts to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to occupy Gaza and speculates about Vladimir Putin’s sincerity on ending the Ukraine war. Tim Griffin, Arkansas Attorney General, wa...

Washington WatchAugust 06, 2025

Keith Self, Greg Steube, Andrew Clyde, Kevin Theriot, Mary Szoch

On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, reacts to the Trump administration’s meeting with Vladimir Putin as the threat of sanctions looms and the latest on the Israel-Gaza war. Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, praises the Trump administration’s pursuit of truth in the Russia collusion hoax and explains the need for his No Foreign Election Partnership Act. Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for the 9th District of Georgia, com...

Washington WatchAugust 05, 2025

Jim Baird, David Spiller, Carter Skeel, Gina Gleason, Joel Richardson

On today’s program: Jim Baird, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Indiana, comments on House Speaker Mike Johnson’s historic trip to Judea and Samaria, Israel’s plans for the future of Gaza, and the DOJ’s investigation into the Russia collusion hoax. David Spiller, State Representative for the 68th District of Texas, reacts to the partisan drama in the Lone Star State after Texas moved to redistrict its congressional seats. Carter Skeel, Executive Director at the Institute for Family St...

Washington WatchAugust 04, 2025

Randy Fine, Brenna Bird, Johnnie Moore, Craig DeRoche

On today’s program: Randy Fine, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Florida, reacts to the disturbing picture of a Hamas hostage released this weekend, the latest in Israel, and the rising anti-Semitism in Europe. Brenna Bird, Attorney General of Iowa, talks about her role in defending the state’s pro-life laws and the efforts to end DEI across Iowa. Rev. Johnnie Moore, Executive Chairman of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, discusses his foundation’s delivery of 100 million meals direct...

Washington WatchAugust 01, 2025

Buddy Carter, Alan Wilson, Ken Isaacs, David Closson

On today’s program: Buddy Carter, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Georgia, reacts to Ambassador Mike Huckabee and Envoy Steve Witkoff’s trip to Gaza and what’s next for Congress after the August recess. Alan Wilson, South Carolina Attorney General, explains the urgency behind the call for Congress to intervene and stop doctors from mailing abortion drugs into pro-life states. Ken Isaacs, Vice President of Programs and Government Relations at Samaritan’s Purse, shares what their teams...

Washington WatchJuly 31, 2025

Kevin Cramer, Julie Emerson, Luke Moon, Suzanne Bowdey

On today’s program: Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, breaks down the world’s impatience with the Gaza war, the anti-Israel resolutions in the Senate, and his chamber’s busy schedule heading into August. Julie Emerson, Louisiana State Representative, calls on Congress to ban the shield laws that enable out-of-state doctors to bypass pro-life laws on the abortion pill. Luke Moon, Executive Director of the Philos Project, shares how and why young people are being swayed toward anti-Sem...

Washington WatchJuly 30, 2025

Tommy Tuberville, Josh Hawley, Jennifer Balkcom, Chris Mitchell

On today’s program: Tommy Tuberville, U.S. Senator from Alabama, explains his call to replace the current Senate parliamentarian so that Republicans can continue defunding Planned Parenthood. Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, shares where the Senate is in the appropriations process and offers his opinion on the FDA’s non-committal stance on reviewing the abortion drug’s safety protocol. Jennifer Balkcom, North Carolina State Representative, celebrates the bipartisan veto override of a bil...

Washington WatchJuly 29, 2025

Lindsey Graham, Will Hall, Steve Daines, Caroline Glick

On today’s program: Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina, reacts to news that President Trump has shortened the deadline for Russia to end the Ukraine war before the U.S. triggers crippling sanctions and tariffs. Dr. Will Hall, Director of the Office of Public Policy at the Louisiana Baptist Convention, highlights a letter that Baptist leaders representing 22 states sent to the White House calling for immediate action to stop the illegal shipment of the abortion drug into pro-life st...

Washington WatchJuly 28, 2025

Mark Harris, Ruthie Blum, Mike Huckabee, David Closson

On today’s program: Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, reacts to President Trump’s latest trade deals with the European Union and explains what’s next for the budget and spending cuts. Ruthie Blum, Senior Contributing Editor for Jewish News Syndicate, comments on the collapse of talks with Hamas and Israel’s latest strategy for delivering humanitarian aid. Mike Huckabee, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, discusses France’s support for a Palestinian state as well as the ...

Washington WatchJuly 25, 2025

Tom Tiffany, Mallory Sleight, Mary Szoch, Mark Krikorian

On today’s program: Tom Tiffany, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 7th District, comments on the Justice Department’s Russian collusion investigation, as well as a bill that would encourage higher education to prioritize American workers. Mallory Sleight, Legal Counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, celebrates the Ninth Circuit’s decision to allow an Oregon mom to adopt despite her biblical views on gender that contradict state policy. Mary Szoch, Director of the Center for Human Dignity at Fa...

Washington WatchJuly 24, 2025

Scott Perry, Micah Beckwith, Bunni Pounds, Jason Rapert, Travis Weber

On today’s program: Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, discusses how the controversy over the Epstein files is gumming-up the legislative process and touches on the latest actions with Hamas. Micah Beckwith, Indiana Lt. Governor and Former Pastor, shares his journey from behind the pulpit to behind the desk as the second-in-command of his state. Bunni Pounds, President of Christians Engaged, highlights a 2026 movement of continuous Scripture reading in D.C. called...

Washington WatchJuly 23, 2025

Craig DeRoche, Ron Johnson, Troy Miller, David Bereit, Christina Francis

On today’s program: Craig DeRoche, President & CEO of Family Policy Alliance, highlights the 2025 gathering of SoConCon and what social conservatives hope to accomplish in today’s culture and politics. Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, praises America’s withdrawal from UNESCO and explains what the Senate hopes to accomplish by staying in session. Troy Miller, President & CEO of National Religious Broadcasters, offers an update on the AM for Every Vehicle Act. David Bereit, Executive Dire...

Washington WatchJuly 22, 2025

Greg Steube, Yossi Dagan, Suzanne Bowdey, Casey Harper

On today’s program: Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, responds to the tension over the Epstein files in Congress, Iran’s absurd conditions for a nuclear deal, and his legislation to protect Americans who believe in biological truth from workplace retaliation. Gov. Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron (Samaria) Regional Council in Israel, discusses the growing movement to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the biblical lands of Judea and Samaria and his trip to the U...

Washington WatchJuly 21, 2025

Chuck Holton, Tim Walberg, John Bolton, Lewis Richerson

On today’s program: Chuck Holton, freelance war correspondent, reacts to the ceasefire deal between Israel and Syria, recent attacks on a Christian area of Palestine, and claims that evangelical groups are being blocked from Israeli visas. Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 5th District, praises the Trump administration for rejecting the dangerous amendments to the World Health Organization’s 2024 pandemic regulations. John Bolton, Former Assistant to the President for National Secu...

Washington WatchJuly 18, 2025

Ron Estes, A.J. Nolte, Chris Gacek, David Closson

On today’s program: Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for Kansas’s 4th District, comments on the late-night victory on the rescissions package, the disinformation about the Big Beautiful Bill, and the significance of the HALT Fentanyl Act. Dr. A.J. Nolte, Director of the Institute for Israel Studies at Regent University, analyzes the new tensions between Syria and Israel as President Trump pushes for Middle East peace. Dr. Chris Gacek, FRC's Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, warns of a grassroo...

Washington WatchJuly 17, 2025

Keith Self, Larry Taunton, Frank Gaffney, George Barna

On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, details the House’s urgency in passing the rescissions bill, the drama over the cryptocurrency legislation, and the most recent successes of the House Freedom Caucus. Larry Taunton, Author and Columnist, takes a deeper look at the troubling beliefs of NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Frank Gaffney, Institute for the American Future President, comments on the rapidly approaching deadline for countries to reject the...

Washington WatchJuly 16, 2025

Ted Budd, Erin Hawley, Mark Harris, Sam McCarthy, Tom Fitton

On today’s program: Ted Budd, Senator from North Carolina, breaks down the status of the president’s rescissions request and key amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act. Erin Hawley, Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel and Vice President of the Center for Life and Regulatory Practice, praises the appeals court ruling upholding West Virginia’s ability to protect women from the dangerous abortion drug. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, explains ...

Washington WatchJuly 15, 2025

Roger Marshall, Corey DeAngelis, Burgess Owens, Luke Ash

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

Washington WatchJuly 14, 2025

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

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

Washington WatchJuly 11, 2025

Brad Knott, Tina Descovich, Chris Gober, David Closson

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

Washington WatchJuly 10, 2025

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

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

Washington WatchJuly 09, 2025

Greg Murphy, Brent Keilen, Pete Sessions, Michele Bachmann

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

Washington WatchJuly 08, 2025

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

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

Washington WatchJuly 08, 2025

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

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

Washington WatchJuly 04, 2025

Independence Day Special

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

Washington WatchJuly 03, 2025

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

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

Washington WatchJuly 02, 2025

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

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

Washington WatchJuly 01, 2025

Robert Aderholt, John McGuire, Michelle Cretella, Joel Richardson

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

Washington WatchJune 30, 2025

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

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

Washington WatchJune 27, 2025

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

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

Washington WatchJune 26, 2025

Darin Lahood, Ben Carson, Travis Weber, Suzanne Bowdey

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

Washington WatchJune 25, 2025

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

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

Washington WatchJune 24, 2025

Chris Smith, James Lankford, John Stemberger, Albert Mohler

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

Washington WatchJune 23, 2025

Pat Harrigan, Robert Spalding, Mark Tapscott, Chris Mitchell

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

Washington WatchJune 20, 2025

Randy Weber, Ruthie Blum, Robert Tyler, David Closson

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