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The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on President Trump’s White House address on Iran and the timeline to end the conflict, speculation on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security, and the dramatic increase in abortions in Massachusetts under the state’s shield laws.

Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, analyzes President Trump’s speech about Iran, whether he made his case to the American people, and the strategy moving forward.

Sean O’Keefe, Former NASA Administrator, reflects on his time at NASA, the Artemis II launch to orbit the moon, and its significance for future space travel.

Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, and Joshua Arnold, Washington Stand Senior Writer, review the U.S. Supreme Court win for counselors in Colorado, the DHS funding proposal, President Trump’s agreement to extend funding of Planned Parenthood, and the court’s rejection of a Johnson Amendment case which maintains a ban on pastors and non-profit charities from endorsing candidates.

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper covers the Supreme Court oral arguments on birthright citizenship, a funding decision concerning Planned Parenthood, a federal court’s ruling against President Trump’s executive order to end funding for PBS and NPR, and the president’s national address on the Iranian conflict.

Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for Georgia's 9th District, discusses President Trump’s executive action that temporarily funds the TSA, speculates on how long this strategy may continue, and whether it may affect future negotiations on DHS Funding.

Ken Cuccinelli, Senior Fellow for Homeland Security and Immigration for the Center for Renewing America, reviews the U.S. Supreme Court arguments surrounding birthright citizenship and the amicus brief he authored, expressing opposition to the concept of birthright citizenship.

Mike Farris, General Counsel for National Religious Broadcasters, explains how a decision by a judge to reject hearing the Johnson Amendment case, which will maintain a ban on pastors and non-profit charities from endorsing candidates, and the next steps for the National Religious Broadcasters, who plan to appeal the decision.

Marc LiVecche, McDonald Distinguished Scholar of Ethics, War, and Public Life at Providence, and Author of “The Good Kill: Just War & Moral Injury,” responds to comments from Pope Leo XIV regarding God’s refusal to answer the prayers of those who wage war and then cites how prayer has been a long-held practice of America’s leadership, from our inception to our nation’s 250th anniversary.

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

Kevin Hern, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 1st district, explains how the U.S. House is contemplating a three-year DHS funding bill through the reconciliation process, the policy priorities of House Republicans ahead of the midterm elections, and the status of the SAVE America Act.

Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, sheds light on the negotiations with Iran, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s comments, “We know what Russia and China are doing with Iran,” and how our Gulf Allies are pressuring President Trump to continue operations against Iran until the job is done.

Brigham A. McCown, Senior Fellow and Director of Initiative on American Energy Security at the Hudson Institute, discusses how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is affecting the U.S. oil supply, President Trump’s comments to other countries suffering from a reduction in oil, and increasing concerns over energy security and increased gas prices.

Dr. Jennifer Bauwens, Senior Research Fellow for Family Research Council, explains the broader implications for therapists moving forward under the latest SCOTUS ruling that ends Colorado’s ban against Christian counselors who advise patients struggling with unwanted sexual attraction.

Jake Warner, Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel, provides background on the U.S. Supreme Court decision to end Colorado’s “Conversion Therapy” ban, citing free speech protections in the First Amendment.

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the “No Kings” rallies from the weekend and President Trump’s executive order to finally pay TSA workers.

Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 9th district, responds to “No Kings” protests held around the country, the U.S. House’s rejection of the Senate’s bill to fund TSA and FEMA, and speculates on the redistricting efforts in Virginia that are backed by over $33 million from George Soros.

Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, shares insight into the hostilities on the ground in Nigeria based on her recent trip to the country and provides an update on the ongoing persecution of Christians there, including an attack that killed 20 people over the weekend in the northern part of Nigeria.

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Bob Maginnis, Author and Senior Fellow for National Security at FRC, explains President Trump’s recent threat to Iran, as negotiations remain volatile, and provides an update on the peace talks that are anticipated to be hosted by Pakistan.

Tim Echols, FRC’s Executive Director of Pray Vote Stand Chapters, and Paul Letvin, Pastor of Submerge Church in Fargo, North Dakota, share the progress of the Pray Vote Stand Chapters being launched nationwide to help equip Christians to engage in political conversations and what some of the main issues these chapters are focusing on.

Washington Watch’s Mary Stackhouse reports on the Senate’s vote to end the partial DHS shutdown and President Trump’s deadline extension to refrain from striking Iranian energy power plants until April 7th.

Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 6th District and member of the Oversight & Government Reform Committee, explains why Republicans in the House have rejected the Senate’s bill to end the partial shutdown of DHS.

Elliot Abrams, Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, offers an update on the Strait of Hormuz and comments on why President Trump believes deploying 10,000 ground troops may persuade Iran to accept the U.S. terms to strike a deal to end the conflict.

Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, defends the bill to end the partial government shutdown, which the Senate passed, and what it should mean for ICE and immigration enforcement funding.

Donna Rice Hughes, President and CEO of Enough is Enough, breaks down the court decision that found Google and Meta liable for building applications that inflicted mental health problems on children, whether this will lead to more accountability among tech companies, and how Christians should address the addictive nature of social media.

Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, examines key weekly stories on transgender policies, international women's sports, religious freedom challenges, and debates on gender definition from a biblical perspective.

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper discusses the ongoing battle to fund DHS and the TSA while passengers wait in long airport lines and covers the Senate floor debate on the SAVE America Act.

Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, responds to the death of another Iranian Commander as President Trump seeks to negotiate an end to the Middle East conflict. He also addresses the International Olympic Committee’s new policy to ensure only biological females compete in women’s Olympic sports, and the possibility of a second reconciliation bill for DHS funding and other GOP priorities.

Burgess Owens, U.S. Representative for Utah’s 4th District, highlights the growing aviation industry challenges due to the partial DHS shutdown and the security threat to America’s higher education from other countries, including China, that are actively stealing our innovations from within.

Dr. Michael New, Associate Scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute, reviews findings from a 2025 Guttmacher report revealing an increase in abortion, via virtual appointments, among women living in states with strong pro-life legislation, even as a majority of likely voters in America favor required in-person doctors’ appointments to receive abortion pill prescriptions.

Sean Nelson, Senior Counsel for Global Religious Freedom with ADF International, reviews the legal case in Finland where parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen, who is also a medical doctor and grandmother of 12, was convicted of hate speech for distributing a church pamphlet on marriage and sexual ethics that was published in 2004. He also explains the possible implications for Europe and whether this is a cautionary tale for America.

Chip Roy, U.S. Representative for Texas's 21st District, offers a reaction to the “hate speech” conviction of Finnish parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen and shares his thoughts on whether this censorship could be coming to America.

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the Homeland Security Committee hearing on DHS Funding, the Senate’s debate over the SAVE America Act, and the deployment of 3,000 troops to the Middle East as Iran rejects the U.S. peace proposal.

Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 2nd District, explores growing criticism from both sides of the political aisle regarding the breakdown over DHS funding negotiations, whether the deployment of ICE to the airports is helping, and the status of the SAVE America Act.

Will Chamberlain, Senior Counsel for the Article III Project, summarizes his testimony before the Senate about Arctic Frost and the abuse of subpoena powers by Special Counsel Jack Smith, who targeted Republican lawmakers by surveilling their phones.

Bob Fu, Founder and President of China Aid Association and FRC’s Senior Fellow for International Religious Freedom, shares how the Chinese Communist Party is now targeting the attorneys of the pastors jailed by the CCP and provides an update on the imprisoned church leaders and their families.

Ilan Berman, Senior Vice President for the American Foreign Policy Council, offers insight into President Trump’s 15-point plan to end the Iranian conflict, explains why Turkey and Pakistan are facilitating indirect talks, and raises concerns expressed by Israel and Gulf Arab countries over an eagerness to strike an Iranian peace deal prematurely.

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the swearing in of Markwayne Mullin as the new Secretary of Homeland Security, ongoing flight delays due to the DHS partial shutdown, and the deployment of ICE agents to airports.

Erin Houchin, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 9th district, provides insight on negotiations to fund DHS, Markwayne Mullin’s new appointment as the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the status of the SAVE America Act.

Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, discusses President Trump’s desire to conclude the Iranian conflict, as people question who is negotiating on Iran’s behalf, and the debate over the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).

Brian Helton, West Virginia State Senator, explains an abortion pill reversal bill in the state Senate and another bill that would ban the trafficking, prescribing, and dispensing of the abortion pill.

Len Munsil, President of Arizona Christian University, covers a recent survey that finds even with the increased interest in Christianity following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Americans holding to a biblical worldview remain unchanged at the 2023 level of 4%. He also shares why major events are unlikely to shape worldview beliefs, discusses his new book, “Transforming Culture with Truth,” and the obstacles younger generations have in developing their Biblical worldview.

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the Senate floor debate on the SAVE America Act and gives the latest update on Iran.

Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for Alabama's 4th District, discusses the present status of the SAVE America Act, including the women’s sports amendment, and the deployment of ICE agents to airports due to the absence of TSA workers.

Admiral Brian Christine, MD, Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), advocates for the conscious protection rights of medical residents who object to performing procedures like abortions and gender transitions and explains the HHS investigation into 13 states that coerced health care providers to provide abortions.

Andrea Lucas, Chair for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), provides details that led to Planned Parenthood of Illinois paying $500,000 to end a DEI-related race discrimination and exposes Planned Parenthood's ongoing misinformation campaign.

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Bob Maginnis, Author and Senior Fellow for National Security at FRC, explores President Trump’s announcement to postpone Iranian infrastructure strikes during negotiations, why Europe is on high alert after Iran launched intermediate-range ballistic missiles toward a U.S.-U.K. military base in the Indian Ocean, and the spreading anxiety among Iran’s neighbors as Trump considers winding down Operation Epic Fury.

Washington Watch’s Mary Stackhouse reports on the Senate floor debate over the SAVE America Act and provides the latest on Iran.

Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, discusses the White House’s efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reports that Iran’s Speaker of Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, may be leading Iran’s war effort.

Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, covers the SAVE America Act, the ongoing funding battle for the Department of Homeland Security, and the Homeschool Graduation Recognition Act.

Matt Sharp, Senior Counsel and Director of the Center for Public Policy at Alliance Defending Freedom, explores the investigations by the Department of Health and Human Services of 13 states that coerced health care providers to carry out abortions.

Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, offers a biblical perspective on the HHS investigation of states that pressured health care providers to participate in abortions, the Protecting Women’s Sports Amendment in the SAVE America Act, and leftists' outrage over War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s call to pray for our troops.