On this Thanksgiving Weekend edition, TONY PERKINS welcomes PHILIP WEGMANN, White House correspondent for Real Clear Politics.com to highlight some of the major headlines from the second half of this year.

Dr. MARK DAVID HALL, Regent University professor, reflects on Thanksgiving’s meaning from its Pilgrim Roots to its Christian heritage.

We’ll revisit TONY PERKINS’ one-on-one conversation with U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) at the Family Research Council’s “Watchmen Pastors Conference” recorded before a live audience at The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. … and Tony’s commentary  focuses on the seven proven benefits of “gratitude” this Thanksgiving Weekend.

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U.S. Senator TOM COTTON (R-AR)—Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee—unpacks President DONALD J. TRUMP’s White House visit with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia this week…and how Saudi investments in America will strengthen both nation’s relationships.

Congressman STEVE SCALISE (R-LA) goes behind-the-scenes on what prompted the 247-1 House vote to release the Epstein files.

Also: this week’s U.N. Security Council vote supporting President Trump’s “Board of Peace” for Gaza is examined by Dr. DAN DIKER, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs.

All that plus analysis from PHILIP WEGMANN—White House correspondent for Real Clear Politics.com, and TONY PERKINS’ commentary  “new seeds of evil” being planted by some in the international community which could “yield a dark harvest” for Israel.

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U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) joins us from Florida, weighing-in on the end of the government shutdown, which he says accomplished “zero” for Democrats and may be a long-term negative for their party.

ELIZABETH MITCHELL—White House correspondent for The Daily Signal—suggests anger over the shutdown might cause Senator CHUCK SCHUMER (D-NY) to skip a re-election bid in 2026.

U.S. Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM (R-SC) provides perspective on the new U.S. relationship with Syria…but how Israel’s borders must remain secure in any new partnerships.

Congressman ANDY HARRIS (R-MD) who is himself a physician explains how fissures exposed during the shutdown could lead to a major overhaul of Obamacare.

And in his commentary, TONY PERKINS says transparency must be the watchword as D.C. wrestles with the Epstein files…noting that in the Watergate scandal, “it wasn’t the crime but the coverup” that infuriated the American public.

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Our newest edition features U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) weighing-in on the continuing federal government shutdown…declaring “the chasm between the two parties in D.C. has never been starker” and noting that Marxist ZOHRAN MAMDANI’s election as 111th mayor of NYC makes him “the undisputed face of the Democratic Party nationally.”

U.S. Senator KEVIN CRAMER (R-ND) offers his perspective on ending the filibuster in the Senate, which he contends “is a safeguard which has as protected our country from impulsive legislation over the years.”

Economist and TOWNHALL.com columnist JERRY BOWYER looks at the Supreme Court’s hearing this week on Presidential tariffs, and Newsmax White House correspondent

JAMES ROSEN warns that following Tuesday’s Democrat victories around the nation, “the fissures between parties on Capitol Hill are worse than ever” making a quick end to the shutdown unlikely.

All that plus TONY PERKINS’ commentary on TWOCH, sponsored by AARP and AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY.

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On this week’s edition, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) sits down with TONY PERKINS at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. urging Americans to “pray for an end of this bitter partisanship” which has led to the month-long federal government shutdown; PHILIP WEGMANN, White House correspondent for Real Clear Politics gives his assessment on the standoff, adding “it is anyone’s guess when the shutdown will end.”

Salem Radio Network host MIKE  GALLAGHER joins us from Jerusalem as the IDF ramps-up responses to Hamas intransigence; Congressman SCOTT PERRY (R-PA) offers a warning that “tensions around the world are coming to our doorstep in America.”

And TONY PERKINS’ commentary zeroes-in on TUCKER CARLSON’s caustic comments this week on American Christians who support Israel.

All that and more on TWOCH, sponsored by AARP and AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY.

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On this week’s edition, U.S. House Majority Leader STEVE SCALISE (R-LA) decries the federal government’s Schumer Shutdown heading into its 4th week for no reason other than Democrats “wanting to demonstrate to their left-wing, nutty base that they’re fighting Donald Trump.”

ELIZABETH MITCHELL, White House correspondent for The Daily Signal, breaks down the latest shutdown developments and whether any offramp is in sight for ending the impasse as a November 1st food stamp cutoff approaches…and previews President DONALD J. TRUMP’s trip to Japan and South Korea.

U.S. Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM (R-S.C.) predicts there will be no lasting peace in Israel until a “stabilization force” is in-place and once the International community stops policies which threaten Israel.

And TONY PERKINS’ commentary predicts the enemies of Israel need to be disabused of the “false hope of a Palestinian State” within the God-given borders of Israel.

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On our newest edition, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON blasts Democrats on Capitol Hill for continuing to block reopening of the federal government—having voted 11 times to keep the shutdown going, inflicting pain on workers, TSA agents, air traffic controllers and our military troops.

Also, Congressman SCOTT PERRY (R-PA) weighs in on Hamas terrorists refusing to comply with the new Peace Agreement; Louisiana Solicitor General BEN AGUINAGA recaps his argument before the Supreme Court this week seeking an eld to race-based gerrymandering for elections; Newsmax chief Washington correspondent JAMES ROSEN predicts Democrats will likely cave on the shutdowqn after this weekend’s latest “No Kings” rallies; and in his commentary

TONY PERKINS’ reminds us that lasting peace in the Middle East must be grounded in faith…strength…and “the assurance of God’s enduring plans and promises for the region.”

All that ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, sponsored by AARP and AMERICANS FOR PROGRESS, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

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U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON blasts Democrats on Capitol Hill for dragging out the federal government shutdown…and charges Democrats including Senate minority leader CHUCK SCHUMER “are lying to the American people so they can appease the rising Marxist forces within their party.”

Also on this latest edition:  PHILIP WEGMANN, White House correspondent for Real Clear Politics focuses on the upcoming release of all Israeli hostages still held by Hamas, and later wryly suggests President DONALD J. TRUMP might need to dispatch Midde East envoy STEVE WITKOFF to negotiate a settlement with Chuck Schumer who is foot-dragging on the shutdown here at home.

Alabama Attorney General STEVE MARSHALL warns that FDA policies allowing abortion pills to be sent via U.S. Mail into pro-life states like his are endangering the lives of women all over America. 

And TONY PERKINS’ commentary echoes Marshall’s concerns, saying the federal government shutdown is being prolonged by Democrats insisting on additional funding for abortions and gender-transitioning treatments at taxpayer expense.

All that ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, sponsored by AARP, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

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On this latest edition, CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief CHRIS MITCHELL joins us from Jerusalem to report that President DONALD J. TRUMP’s multi-point plan to end Israel’s war with Hamas “is getting high marks from both sides”…and might position Prime Minister BENJAMIN NETANYAHU for another victory in Israeli elections in March 2026.

U.S. Senator RICK SCOTT (R-FL) offers his perspective on whether five more Senate Democrats will break ranks with their leadership to end the federal government shutdown.

JAMES ROSEN, Chief Washington correspondent for NEWSMAX says President Trump is cleverly using the shutdown “as part of his agenda to reshape the Executive Branch.”

Kansas U.S. Senator ROGER MARSHALL sounds the alarm over the FDA greenlighting a new ‘generic’ version of abortion pills.

And TONY PERKINS’ commentary warns that American society will decline without more young men—like the late Charlie Kirk—who boldly stand on values with conviction.

All that ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, sponsored by AARP, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

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On this latest edition, TONY PERKINS and U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) focus on Democratic Party stonewalling and demands for a surge in spending which may lead to a government shutdown; Speaker Johnson also weighs-in on powerful United Nations addresses by President Donald J. TRUMP and Israeli Prime Minister BENJAMIN NETANYAHU.

Russia facing new U.S.-backed forces in Ukraine is highlighted by U.S. Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM (R-S.C.) who calls President Trump’s military moves “a game changer” in the war.

PHILIP WEGMANN, White House correspondent for Real Clear Politics zeroes-in on theindictment of former FBI chief JAMES COMEY.

And Tony returns with a commentary on how the Southern Poverty Law Center must be investigated for its role in what Tony calls SPLC inciting high-profile shootings including the murder of Charlie Kirk by “offering a roadmap for assassins.”

All that ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, sponsored by AARP, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

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