Washington Watch

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the Middle East war, AG Pam Bondi’s subpoena to appear before the House Oversight Committee regarding the Epstein Files, and West Virginia’s efforts to help mothers acquire abortion pill reversal treatment.

Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, shares where things stand with the U.S. House vote on a War Powers Resolution and Iran’s seemingly indiscriminate attack on neighboring countries.

John Rogers, Senior Partner and Pollster at Cygnal, analyzes the first round of primary races, explains what this may mean for incumbents, and contemplates additional factors that may influence the upcoming midterm elections.

Brent Keilen, FRC’s Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, discusses the exciting launch of the Pray Vote Stand Chapters.

Lt. General (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, Executive Vice President of Family Research Council, reviews the U.S. historical approach to Iran terrorism, how the current situation is affecting domestic affairs, including DHS funding, and the troubling news of Islamic communities in America that are memorializing the deceased Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, breaks down recent polls on how Americans view the Iranian conflict and the Department of Homeland Security, and celebrates the SCOTUS decision to restore parental rights in California.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, shares the latest on the Middle East and Iranian conflict, recaps the primaries in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas, and reviews the U.S. House Homeland Security Hearing.

Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, reviews the Senate’s consideration of a War Powers resolution, the progress of Operation Epic Fury, and contemplates NATO’s response to the conflict with Iran after Tehran launched missiles towards Turkey.

Jon Husted, U.S. Senator from Ohio, covers the need to reform the FDA’s abortion drug policies and efforts to protect our future elections.

Vicky Hartzler, Chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom and former U.S. Representative, discusses USCIRF’s Annual Report, highlighting global persecution and religious freedom challenges throughout the world.

Marc LiVecche, McDonald Distinguished Scholar of Ethics, War, and Public Life at Providence, and author of “The Good Kill: Just War & Moral Injury,” reviews just war theory as it pertains to the Iranian conflict and explains its military and biblical applications.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the U.S. State Department’s warning to Americans to leave the Middle East, the congressional Oversight Committee’s video deposition of the Clintons’ testimony on Epstein, and a U.S. Supreme Court ruling restoring parental rights in California.

Steve Daines, U.S. Senator from Montana, shares firsthand insight from the Senate briefing on Operation Epic Fury in Iran and the plans moving forward.

Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, offers military analysis of the joint strategy between the U.S. and Israel regarding Iran and previews his new book, “In God I Trust: Making Our National Motto My Personal Declaration.”

Kevin Stitt, Governor of Oklahoma, explains the negative impact of legalizing marijuana in Oklahoma and shares the state’s next step to ban the drug’s use in automobiles.

Chris Mitchell, CBN’s Middle East Bureau Chief, provides on-the-ground context of how Israel is affected by the war against Iran.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, provides the latest on Operation Epic Fury, how this may impact domestic terror concerns, and previews the Texas primaries.

John McGuire, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, shares unfolding details on the U.S.-Israel joint-led attack on Iran and what he learned during the closed-door House Oversight Committee hearings with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton regarding the Epstein files.

Dr. Michael Rubin, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), considers the long-term implications of the strikes against Iran and discusses concerns regarding potential future involvement by Turkish leaders.

Tim Miller, President and Founder of Lionheart International Services Group and Former Secret Service Special Agent, covers the possible domestic implications of the conflict in Iran and gets into the likely terror link to the Texas shooting that left three dead and 14 injured.

Jack Hibbs, Senior and Founding Pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, offers a biblical perspective on the Middle East conflict and contemplates how Christians may respond and pray for Israel and other nations involved.

On today’s program:

Sarah Holliday, Reporter for the Washington Stand, covers President Clinton’s deposition before the House Oversight Committee about the Epstein probe, the Pentagon’s announcement regarding Scouting America, and the U.S. decision to remove non-emergency staff from Israel.

Joseph Tully, Criminal Defense Attorney, provides insight into depositions like the one President Clinton faced today, discusses the lack of transparency with the Epstein Files, and considers what is next.

Christopher Holton, Senior Analyst at the Center for Security Policy, reviews the U.S.-Iran negotiations as the American military build-up continues in the Middle East and previews Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s upcoming trip to Israel.

John Stemberger, Primary Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Trail Life USA and President of Liberty Counsel Action, analyzes the path of Scouting America’s left-leaning policies and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s comments on the Pentagon’s future relationship with the Scouts.

Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, and Sarah Holliday highlight President Trump’s statements from the State of the Union Address about banning gender transition procedures on minors, his failure to address the interstate abortion drug crisis, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s policy announcement regarding Scouting America, and the Senate committee hearings on Mifepristone.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s deposition on the Epstein files, and the Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Senate Committee hearing on the harms of abortion drugs.

Dr. Martha Shuping, Psychiatrist and Adjunct Instructor in Psychology at Belmont Abbey College, reacts to a Texas man charged with secretly administering an abortion drug to his pregnant girlfriend.

Admiral Brian Christine, MD, Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), discusses New York University’s cessation of gender transition procedures for children after threats that they would lose federal funding and then responds to President Trump’s State of the Union comments opposing gender surgeries on minors.

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Bob Maginnis, Author and Senior Fellow for National Security at FRC, exposes China’s use of ChatGPT to attempt to discredit Japan’s Prime Minister, the practice of students using chatbots in school, and his books covering the use and abuse of artificial intelligence moving forward.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports the highlights from the State of the Union, and sheds light on the U.S. military buildup in the Middle East.

Brad Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 13th district, grades President Trump’s State of the Union address—specifically regarding DHS funding and related policy priorities.

John Rogers, Senior Partner and Pollster at Cygnal, breaks down his new polling on the importance of the abortion issue for Republican voters.

Bob Onder, U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 3rd District, reacts to President Trump’s call during the State of the Union to ban gender transition procedures for minors and discusses the introduction of his bill, the Chloe Cole Act of 2026.

Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper analyze the State of the Union that left out mention about the abortion issue. They also discuss President Trump’s decision to honor Sage Blair.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, previews the State of the Union, reports on the consequences of the recent violence in Mexico, and reflects on the fourth anniversary of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, offers insights into the ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations and a sneak peek at the State of the Union.

Jeff Landry, Governor of Louisiana, celebrates the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling in favor of Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law requiring displays in public schools.

Frank Gaffney, Institute for the American Future President, shines a light on his Save Texas, Save America Campaign and the Ban Sharia campaign.

Steve Marshall, Attorney General of Alabama, highlights the state attorneys general letter he led calling on the American Medical Association to withdraw its endorsement of so-called gender transition procedures for minors. He also shares about an upcoming court hearing on a federal lawsuit led by Louisiana seeking to block the mailing of the abortion drug mifepristone across state lines without an in-person doctor’s visit.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on revelations of a U.S. military-led group aiding Mexico's hunt for the El Mencho cartel boss, renewed student protests in Iran, and President Trump's new 15 percent global tariff.

Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 1st District, reacts to the deteriorating situation in Mexico after the Mexican government killed the most wanted drug lord and provides an update on the continuing partial government shutdown.

David Bahnsen, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group, previews what the new global tariffs could look like after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs.

Cliff Martin, First Liberty Institute Senior Counsel, shares about a Nashville teacher threatened with termination and reassignment to a new position after requesting religious accommodations to avoid reading books to children that promote same-sex marriage.

Dr. A.J. Nolte, Director of Regent University’s Israel Institute, comments on renewed student protests in Iran and why Israel is preparing for a potential attack from Iran. He also offers an update on the U.S.- Iran negotiations.

Dr. Hormoz Shariat, Iran Alive Ministries President, assesses the 2026 annual report on “Rights Violations Against Christians in Iran” and reveals how Iran Alive Ministries works inside Iran.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on Day 7 of the partial government shutdown, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down President Trump’s tariffs and potentially imminent U.S. strikes on Iran.

Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 4th District, comments on the Democrat-led partial government shutdown, and the U.S. Supreme Court’s tariffs decision.

Elliot Abrams, Senior fellow for Middle Eastern studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, previews what to expect following the first Gaza Board of Peace meeting and from the potentially imminent U.S. strikes on Iran.

Jerry Bowyer, President and CEO of Bowyer Research, breaks down what to expect after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Trump’s tariffs.

Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, reacts to an unaired interview between comedian Stephen Colbert and Senate candidate James Talarico. He also comments on Minnesota State Rep. Finke’s testimony against age verification for pornographic sites and Chloe Cole's upcoming court date against Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and unpacks Just War Theory as it relates to Iran.