This Week on Capitol Hill

U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON zeroes-in on radical DSA types about to assume office and warns Republicans that “now is not the time to be forlorn about the elections…we must dig in and stand our ground on American values.”

Meantime, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) says the last days of the current session is the final opportunity to confirm President DONALD J. TRUMP’s conservative nominees to District Courts and to fund the Defense Authorization Bill; he also digs into the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, declaring “nobody is more responsible for death today than Vladimir Putin.”

Iran-born Pastor SHAHRAM HADIAN raises the alarming comment by Senator-elect ABDUL EL-SAYAD that “Michigan is now the capital of Arab America.”  

TIM RICE—D.C. bureau chief for The Daily Wire—looks at Congressional leadership changes in both parties, and anticipates a staggering number of Democrats announcing their 2028 candidacies for President in 2028.

And TONY PERKINS’ commentary reminds us that “One election does not fundamentally change America, and we must all do our part to pray and preserve our Republic.” All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, on the Salem Radio Network and Salem News Channel … sponsored by AARP.

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On our latest episode, Newsmax CEO CHRIS RUDDY analyzes the nationwide victories by Democrats in this week’s Midterms and makes a clarion call for the GOP to heed the concerns of voters who have given control of Congress to Democrats; he also says it was “highly inappropriate” for Vice President JD VANCE to voice criticism of President DONALD J. TRUMP’s execution of the Iran war.

JOHN ROGERS, senior partner and pollster at Cygnal, says Tuesday’s results followed broken promises to lower prices and not get America entangled in foreign conflicts. He also noted that white Evangelical turnout dropped from 26% in 2018 and 23% in 2024 to only 17% this year…a big concern for Republicans going forward.

Pastor JACK HIBBS of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills commiserates with unhappy GOP voters declaring “We’re all Californians now: we’re bloody, bruised, but not giving up.”

U.S. House Intelligence Committee chairman RICK CRAWFORD (R-TX) warns the election results spell trouble for America’s foreign policy and also endanger National Security as many incoming Democrats have not pledged their support of America.

And TONY PERKINS’ commentary offers hope—and a roadmap—for Christians despondent over Tuesday’s Midterm results.

All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, on the Salem Radio Network and Salem News Channel ... sponsored by AARP.

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In a wide-ranging interview, the leader of Ukraine granted an exclusive one-on-one conversation with TONY PERKINS to discuss the cease-fire negotiated by First Lady MELANIA TRUMP…how commentator TUCKER CARLSON’s suggestions that Ukraine is persecuting Christians are unfounded and the work of a man who has never visited his country…and other breaking news topics.

Campaigning on this final weekend of the Midterm campaign in Carlsbad, N.M., U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) reiterates that the pre-election polls are wrong and predicts the GOP will retain control of the House on November 3rd.

Meantime, the aftermath of Israel’s elections this week have left Prime Minister BENJAMIN NETANYAHU’s future uncertain; CBN Middle East Bureau chief CHRIS MITCHELL offers the latest updates from Jerusalem.

U.S. Rep MICHAEL McCAUL (R-TX) warns that if Democrats control Congress after Tuesday’s Midterm elections, “that will gravely weaken America’s military and our foreign policy.”

And TONY PERKINS’ commentary once again urges listeners to text VOTE to 67742 to get a free, personalized voter guide they can consider before casting their Midterm ballots, which he urges everyone to do.

All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, on the Salem Radio Network and Salem News Channel … sponsored by AARP.

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Joining us while campaigning in Colorado this week, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) warns that TV images of violent riots in France could offer a preview of how America may look if radical Democrats gain control of Congress on November 3rd; he also charges that Christians opting to NOT vote because they “don’t like their choices” in some political contests are “derelict in their duty” to vote their values.

JAMES ROSEN, chief Washington correspondent for Newsmax, says “it is not a slam dunk” that BENJAMIN NETANYAHU will emerge from upcoming elections by continuing as the longest serving Prime Minister in Israel’s history; his defeat would make Middle East politics even more volatile.

Former Louisiana Attorney General ANDREW BAILEY previews his state’s Amendment #3 which would reverse permissive pro-abortion laws in Louisiana.

Noted economist DAVID BAHNSEN offers “concern” that Democratic Socialist candidates will make inroad next month, but says America still has a long way to go before abandoning Capitalism and free markets.

And TONY PERKINS’ commentary urges listeners to text VOTE to 67742 to get a free, personalized voter guide they can consider before casting their Midterm ballots.

All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, on the Salem Radio Network and Salem News Channel…sponsored by AARP.

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From the campaign trail in Tampa, Florida… U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) says he’s detecting signs of a “Silver Wave” coming in the Midterms:  mature Americans who remember dangers of Socialism who will vote Republican to protect themselves and their grandchildren.

CHRISTIAN DATOC,  White House reporter for The Washington Examiner, looks at how “iffy” the Midterm polls have been in the past and how conservatives and Republicans generally do not interact with pollsters.

Dr. DAVID ZERVOS—counselor in the office of the Treasury Secretary—digs deeper into a stunning new Office of the Comptroller of the Currency report revealing how under pressure from the Biden Administration big banks frequently discriminated against Christian and conservative organizations.

Retired Rear Admiral MARK MONTGOMERY  zeroes in on the multi-front threats posed by China, Iran, Russia and the Houthis in Ukraine and around the globe.

And TONY PERKINS’ commentary looks at the shocking double standard big banks used to discriminate against Christian groups due to “hate group” designations by the now discredited Southern Poverty Law Center.

All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, on the Salem Radio Network and Salem News Channel…sponsored by AARP.

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Joining us from Kentucky, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) kicks-off travel to 40 Congressional districts in 22 states roaring toward the Midterm elections; he outlines recent surges of Hispanic voters back to the GOP because “they don’t want Socialism the Democrats are offering—that’s why they escaped other countries to live in the United States.”

CAROLINE GLICK, international affairs advisor to Israeli Prime Minister BENJAMIN NETANYAHU, reports from Jerusalem on Israel’s observances of the 3rd Anniversary of Hamas’ October 7th attacks; “this has touched every household in Israel and we’re still in our longest war as a nation.”

WILLIAM “Willy” RICE, President of the Southern Baptist Convention, renews his call for pastors and Christians to become more engaged in the moral issues of the upcoming Midterm elections.

Daily Signal White House correspondent ELIZABETH MITCHELL recaps the week in D.C. and previews possible agenda items for the “lame duck” session following the November 3rd elections. .

And TONY PERKINS’ commentary warns of a new California law targeting conversations in the workplace—specifically about religion, gender, and ‘reproductive health’ (a/k/a abortion) as so-called “hate speech” in a new state law. All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, on the Salem Radio Network and Salem News Channel … sponsored by AARP.

 

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Louisiana Attorney General LIZ MURRILL is in-studio with us to break down the federal lawsuit her state—and Arkansas and Louisiana—have filed against New York, California and Massachusetts for violating laws prohibiting abortion pills being mailed to pro-life states.

U.S. House Majority Leader STEVE SCALISE joins us while campaigning in Pennsylvania…saying Democrats cannot win the House if Republican/conservative voters turn out in massive numbers.

Former Congresswoman MICHELLE BACHMAN calls out Congressional Democrats for “diplomatic jihad” after they pushed legislation condemning Israel for “human rights violations” the same week a passenger jet with 170 Israelis was almost hijacked.

TIM RICE, D.C. bureau chief for The Daily Wire, says both political parties left for the Midterms with disappointments in unfinished business on the Hill.

And TONY PERKINS’ commentary invites listeners to text 67742 to learn how they “can fight City Hall” by starting their own Pray/Vote/Stand chapters.

All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, on the Salem Radio Network and Salem News Channel … sponsored by AARP.

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We are on location this week at the Family Research Council’s “Pray,Vote, Stand Summit” in Virginia

U.S. Speaker MIKE JOHNSON recaps the Trump/Xi White House state dinner on Thursday, and maps out what the GOP must do with less than 45 days until the Midterms.

U.S. Senator JOSH HAWLEY (R-MO) and his wife Erin engage in a spirited discussion of the need to protect life and block mail-order abortion drugs nationwide.

Congressman RICK CRAWFORD (R-AR) the Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee applauds President DONALD J. TRUMP for his firm declaration at the United Nations this week that Iran must either cooperate diplomatically or face military obliteration.

JAMES ROSEN, Newsmax chief Washington correspondent, weighs in on Israeli Prime Minister BENJAMIN NETANYAHU calling out Israel’s enemies by name (including NYC ‘s mayor) at the U.N. General Assembly.

And TONY PERKINS offers a commentary on U.S./China “relations” which increasingly ignore China’s human rights violations…while American jobs are lost in a flood of cheap Chinese goods.

All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP.

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As the U.S. House adjourned until after the Midterms on November 3rd, Speaker MIKE JOHNSON calls this session “the most productive since at least 1949” having passed over 900 bills.

Texas Congressman MICHAEL McCAUL—Chairman Emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee—joins us to highlight passage of the Lindsey Graham Sanctions Act which allows President DONALD J. TRUMP to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the top five purchasers of Russian oil or natural gas.

As the debate over Federal Reserve interest hikes rages on, conservative economist DAVID BAHNSEN warns that even proposing $5,000 checks to every American could “give a permission slip to the Left to start handing out money to its favored groups.”

TIM RICE of The Daily Wire recaps the controversy over AI and what pathway could lead to common ground and guardrails for that exploding technology.

And TONY PERKINS applauds U.S. Senator JOSH HAWLEY’s just-issued Declaration for Life, noting that Life itself is the most foundational of the unalienable rights granted Americans in the Declaration of Independence.

All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP.

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We look back 25 years to the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 with personal remembrances from Newsmax chief Washington correspondent JAMES ROSEN along with a look at lessons America learned on that tragic day.

TONY PERKINS offers a commentary on how the 9/11 attacks “were acts of premeditated evil by followers of an ideology that hates what America was founded upon.

Congresswoman ERIN HOUCHIN (R-IN) reports from Dallas—site of the RNC’s first Midterm Convention—on the enthusiasm powering attendees to win the November 3rd Midterms.

Congressman SCOTT PERRY (R-PA) offers the latest on the Iran war…and bemoans how “biased media blame America, not Iran” for the conflict; he adds that “we could use some honest reporting on the threat of a “nuclear” Iran.

And Louisiana Attorney General LIZ MURRILL gives details on how the abortion-pill industry is operating on a Biden-era “superhighway” sending abortion pills by mail into pro-life states like hers in violation of state laws.

All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP.

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