Washington Watch

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 procedures and abortions.

Ilya Shapiro, Author, Senior Fellow, and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute, explores the reports of an impending retirement of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, how his retirement would impact the court, and what we can make of President Trump’s list of potential replacement justices.

Tim Echols, FRC’s Executive Director of Pray Vote Stand Chapters, discusses the Faith, Family, and Future Tour, currently in Midland, TX, and provides an overview of the Pray Vote Stand Chapters.

Peter Doran, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, explores the impact of the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the status of Operation Epic Fury, Secretary of War Hegseth’s press conference, and upcoming ceasefire negotiations in Pakistan.

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 for the “skinny” funding passage, the challenges of extending Section 702 of FISA and offers his reaction to a Texas Board of Education hearing and CAIR’s efforts to expand Islamic content in public school curriculums.

Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, reflects on the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act this Tax Day.

Bunni Pounds, President of Christians Engaged, spotlights her America Reads the Bible initiative, meant to coincide with the 250th anniversary of America’s founding.

Casey Harper and Joshua Arnold, Washington Stand Senior Writer, offer an update on two Louisiana state bills affecting pregnancy care centers, Reconciliation 2.0, and sound the alarm on the fact that Planned Parenthood will again begin receiving American tax dollars on Independence Day. They also comment on the U.S. Department of Justice’s report showing how unevenly the Biden administration enforced the FACE Act.

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 Roman, Executive Director of the Middle East Forum, offers his analysis of the ceasefire talks between Israel and Lebanon, as well as Turkish President Erdogan’s comments comparing Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to Hitler. He also breaks down Pakistan’s offer to host a second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran.

Ken Cuccinelli, Senior Fellow for Homeland Security and Immigration for the Center for Renewing America, pushes back on Democrats’ efforts to gerrymander in Virginia.

Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, comments on a potential Reconciliation 2.0 and DHS funding. He also amplifies his call to the Department of Justice to investigate abortion pill makers over safety concerns and reacts to the DOJ’s report showing the Biden administration targeted pro-life groups.

Tony Perkins shares his thoughts on President Trump’s controversial and now-deleted social media post portraying himself as Jesus healing a man.

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 Section 702 of the FISA renewal, another Democrat-led war powers resolution, and budget reconciliation 2.0.

Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, unpacks the potential consequences of the failed U.S.-Iran talks and President Trump’s threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.

Erica Inzina, Louisiana Right to Life Policy Director, unpacks state-level attempts to regulate care pregnancy centers in Louisiana.

Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Quena Gonzalez, FRC’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, to react to the American Bible Society’s newest report, the ongoing war with Iran, preview the upcoming election in Virginia, share update on the SAVE America Act and comments on Louisiana’s attempt to regulate care pregnancy centers in the state.

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 cities.

Dr. David Adesnik, Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Vice President of Research, previews negotiations between the U.S. delegation, led by Vice President J.D. Vance, and the Iranian leadership on how to preserve the fragile ceasefire, provides analysis of the proposed 10 points in the ceasefire, and the meeting between leaders from Israel and Lebanon taking place next week.

Brian Cochran, Founder of Pro-Life Atlanta, shares his experience in easily accessing dangerous abortion drugs without consulting a doctor, even in states that have strong pro-life laws in place.

David Closson, Director of FRC's Center for Biblical Worldview, explores radical Canadian laws claiming to combat hate, when they merely silence biblical speech, how the Johnson Amendment muzzles free speech in America, the disturbing information in Planned Parenthood’s latest report, and an abortion drug case in Louisiana.

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 Christians within the country.

John Rogers, Senior Partner and Pollster at Cygnal, offers insight into the Wisconsin and Georgia elections, as well as recent polls indicating that public polling is shifting towards the Democrats.

Rabbi Pesach Wolicki, Executive Director of Israel365 Action, discusses the strained Iranian ceasefire as Israel attempts to eliminate the Hezbollah threat in Lebanon and the domestic and global rise of anti-Semitism.

Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, teams up with Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, to discuss Iran, alarming news from Planned Parenthood’s annual report, and unusual comments from California Governor Gavin Newsom’s wife about a fear of “young men moving to the right online.”

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 being negotiated in the proposals.

Ben Aguiñaga, Solicitor General of Louisiana, breaks down the ruling by a federal judge in Louisiana that will continue to allow nationwide distribution of the abortion drug Mifepristone, including shipment into states that have banned abortion pills, and considers the next anticipated legal steps in response to this court decision.

David Bahnsen, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group, explores recent economic data reports against the backdrop of oil prices, inflation, and the U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks, as well as the climbing national debt, Federal Reserve reports, and existing energy supplies.

Jack Hibbs, Senior and Founding Pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, looks at events in the Middle East through the lens of a biblical worldview, shares how Christians should respond to growing anti-Semitism and hatred for Israel, and contemplates increased persecution of Christians in Iran following the ceasefire talks.

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 officials who allegedly colluded with radical groups to promote gender mutilation procedures on children.

Wesley J. Smith, Chair and Senior Fellow at Discovery Institute’s Center on Human Exceptionalism, reviews a study from Finland of over 2,000 adolescents and young adults who suffered from gender confusion. The report reveals that patients who sought gender reassignment procedures suffered greater mental health problems compared to those who did not seek the procedures.

Christopher Ferrara, Senior Counsel for Thomas More Society, explains the legal case involving New York AG Letitia James and allegations of multiple constitutional violations in her crusade against pregnancy care centers.

Casey Harper, Managing Editor of Broadcast, and Joshua Arnold, Washington Stand Senior Writer, explore growing concerns of anti-Semitism in the Republican Party, contrasting comments from the rescued airman and President Trump on Easter Sunday, Rahm Emmanuel’s criticism of Democrats' lost messaging on cultural issues, and the Finnish study linking transgender procedures to a decline in mental health among youth.

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 Middle East Forum, provides analysis of the latest in the Iranian conflict, President Trump’s renewed threats to Iran, the extension of the deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and the proposal for a 45-day ceasefire.

Dr. Michael McMullen, Author and Church History Professor at the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, weighs in on President Trump’s rant on Truth Social through the lens of William Wilberforce, considers how Christians should respond to coarse language in today’s society, and how we can learn more about Wilberforce’s work.

Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, shares how Resurrection Sunday was celebrated in Israel while locals dealt with war-related restrictions during Iran’s missile attacks, background on the four civilians who were killed in Haifa by Iranian strikes, and the deep spiritual need in Israel amid the ongoing conflict and uncertainty.

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.”