Washington Watch

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, provides an update on the House committee hearings on ICE and Customs and Border Patrol, as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trip to Washington, D.C., to discuss an Iran deal.

Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 10th District, covers the Homeland Security funding debate, the Pentagon’s decision to break ties with Harvard, and the announcement from Hamas that disarmament is off the table.

Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 2nd District, shares what he learned during the Homeland Security hearing and U.S. policy challenges in Syria in a post- Bashar al-Assad regime.

Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, provides insight into a closed-door meeting with the FDA commissioner about the growing concerns over the unregulated abortion drug.

James Rosen, Newsmax Chief Washington Correspondent, offers a preview of a meeting between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the next steps toward peace and reviews his new book, “Scalia: Supreme Court Years, 1986 to 2001.”

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on hearings concerning anti-Semitism, the Epstein probe, and debates over funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, offers a perspective on the Homeland Security funding debate and efforts to safeguard America’s elections so every registered legal citizen can vote once in an election.

Michael Rubin, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), unpacks the latest developments in the Iran-US talks and previews the upcoming meeting between President Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu.

Dr. Albert Mohler, President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, discusses a new study that explores the impact of a father on his young children, the Greater Than campaign that promotes the value of natural marriage, and two major medical associations that have adjusted their positions on gender-transition procedures for minors.

John Stemberger, Primary Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Trail Life USA and President of Liberty Counsel Action, reviews some state ballot initiatives challenging abortion and then explores potential broader public health concerns from abortion drugs.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the new guidance from the Department of Education for prayer and religious activities in schools, the faith message from the Seattle Seahawks’ head coach ahead of the Super Bowl, and the controversy over Netflix’s abundant transgender content aimed at children.

Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 9th district, comments on the congressional funding battle surrounding DHS and ICE reforms, ideological challenges on Capitol Hill to secure elections, and the proposed lopsided congressional map for Virginia.

Phil Berger, North Carolina State Senate Leader, delves into allegations that the suspect in the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte had been inappropriately released from prison, addresses the lax attitude on crime by state Democrats, and the early release or transition of roughly 3,500 criminals under the 2021 COVID-era settlement.

Holly Randall, Counsel at First Liberty Institute, reviews the U.S. Department of Education's new guidance for prayer and religious speech in public schools.

Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, highlights FRC’s Biblical Worldview Workshops and tackles the shift in medical associations that are moving away from openly endorsing sex transition procedures on minors.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, covers the 2026 National Prayer Breakfast and the demands from Democrats to overhaul ICE.

Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 5th District, analyzes the Democratic Party’s 10 federal immigration reform demands and outlines Republican concerns about the potential impact on Homeland Security funding.

Dr. Quentin Van Meter, former American College of Pediatricians President, discusses the American Medical Association’s announcement to no longer recommend gender transition procedures on minors and considers the motivation behind it, such as medical standards, political pressure, and legal liabilities.

John McGuire, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, weighs in on the resumed negotiations between President Trump and Iran, explaining how this scenario differs from that of Venezuela.

Ken Isaacs, Vice President of Programs and Government Relations at Samaritan’s Purse, raises concerns over Christian persecution in Nigeria, Sudan, and Tanzania, contemplates the role of a Christian with respect to providing basic needs to people and presenting the Gospel and shares his new book, “Running to the Fire: Helping in Jesus’ Name.”

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the reduction of immigration agents in Minnesota, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons' position against transgender surgeries for minors, and the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s hearing on religious freedom.

Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, discusses where things stand in funding the Department of Homeland Security, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons' guidance against gender-transition surgeries on minors, and the National Gathering on Prayer and Repentance.

Steve Daines, U.S. Senator from Montana, sheds light on the U.S. Navy’s shooting down of an Iranian drone, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s skepticism over Iran’s intentions surrounding nuclear negotiations, and President Trump’s tariff agreement with India that requires them to no longer purchase oil from Russia.

Tim Echols, FRC’s Executive Director of Pray Vote Stand Chapters, and Rodney Lord, Pastor at Freedom Gate Church, unpack the launch of FRC’s Pray Vote Stand Chapters and share personal observations from the National Gathering Prayer and Repentance.

Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, covers the congressional hearing on Defending Religious Freedom Around the World, the U.S. deployment of troops to Nigeria, and addressing Christian persecution in Nigeria and China.

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 government shutdown, positive news on an abortion drug case in Texas, and context surrounding Bill and Hillary Clinton’s plans to testify in the House Epstein probe.

Ben Cline, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 6th District and member of the House Budget Committee, discusses the GOP efforts to end the partial government shutdown, DHS funding, and prayer events in DC this week.

Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, provides insight into negotiations in Iran later this week and efforts to restore safety standards for abortion drugs.

Dr. Jim Garlow, Founder and CEO of Well Versed, previews the National Gathering for Prayer and Repentance.

Sarah Holliday, Reporter for the Washington Stand, and Casey Harper examine a lawsuit involving a California doctor who violated a Texas abortion drug ban, HHS’s halted pharmacist requirement to dispense abortion drugs, a $2 million award to a detransitioner, body cams for federal agents in Minneapolis, and arrests of St. Paul’s City Church agitators.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, gives an update on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding amid the partial government shutdown, the Minnesota church invasion that has led to more arrests, and a New York woman who sued for medical malpractice after a gender transition procedure as a young teenager and won.

Tim Moore, U.S. Representative from North Carolina’s 14th District, details the GOP’s efforts to resolve the shutdown over DHS funding.

Ted Budd, Senator from North Carolina, applauds President Trump’s decisive actions on Iran and Venezuela, as well as the president’s championing of religious freedom around the globe.

Dr. David Prentice, President and Founding Board Member of the Science Alliance for Life and Technology, discusses a Florida couple who sued an IVF clinic after discovering they were raising a girl who isn’t biologically theirs.

Jeff Schafer, Director of the Hale Institute at New Saint Andrews College in Idaho, provides a legal perspective on issues related to the Greater Than Campaign, a NY malpractice case resulting in a $2 million award to a detransitioner, and additional arrests of protesters who violated the FACE Act when invading Cities Church in St. Paul, MN.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on Capitol Hill negotiations to avoid a government shutdown, President Trump’s Federal Reserve Chair nominee announcement, and the arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon following his involvement in the protest disrupting a St. Paul, MN church service.

Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, shares where Congress stands on the federal government shutdown with respect to funding DHS and FEMA, reacts to President Trump’s Federal Reserve Chair announcement, and the release of more documents from the Epstein files.

Cleta Mitchell, Senior Legal Fellow at Conservative Partnership Institute, provides context on the FBI raid of the Fulton County, GA, election headquarters, concerns over Georgia officials who defended their 2020 election actions with election records, and comments that they are prepared for potential charges.

Mike Waller, Senior Analyst for Strategy at the Center for Security Policy, explains tactics agitators use to antagonize ICE agents, discusses the funding mechanisms behind protests with suspected ties to the Chinese Communist Party and dark-money sources, and offers ways ICE should handle professional protesters and their complex operations.

Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, discusses HHS rescinding the pharmacy abortion pill mandate, President Trump’s drug addiction executive order, and the Don Lemon arrest related to church protests.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, covers the press conference with White House Border Czar, Tom Homan, and the attack on a synagogue in New Jersey.

Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for the 9th District of Georgia, provides an update on the funding challenges with the Department of Homeland Security, along with other funding negotiation developments, and responds to talks on ICE reforms following the press conference with Border Czar Tom Homan.

Chuck Holton, Freelance War Correspondent and host of The Hot Zone Podcast, reports from Syria on the violence against the Kurds in Northeast Syria, the persecution of Christians, and Senator Lindsey Graham’s bill to help save the Kurds.

Curtis Bostic, Attorney, Founder and Board Chairman of Remember, shares insight into the violent attacks on Nigerian Christians, considering the U.S. Undersecretary of State’s recent visit, and scrutinizes whether the Nigerian government is taking appropriate actions to prevent further violence against Christians.

Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper, discuss tactics ICE is using in Minnesota, reacts to the press conference with Border Czar Tom Homan, and analyze how the ICE operations are impacting Republican strategies as they handle the calls from Democrats for ICE reforms as a condition to funding the government.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on President Trump’s critique of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and the decline in migration linked to slower population growth.

Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina, outlines the Senate’s challenges in passing a budget appropriations bill as Democrats threaten to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

John Cornyn, U.S. Senator from Texas, discusses U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Senate testimony with respect to Cuba and Venezuela, the rationale behind the Gaza Board of Peace, and efforts to defend displays of the Ten Commandments in public schools.

Andy McCarthy, an Attorney, Columnist, and Senior Fellow at the National Review Institute, analyzes the accusations against ICE regarding warrantless searches and whether their actions violate the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution.

Dr. Christina Francis, CEO of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, raises concerns over the Trump administration’s delay of a case that could restrict future access to the abortion drug, Mifepristone, pending an ongoing study.

Katy Faust, Founder of Them Before Us, announces the Greater Than Campaign, which aims to undo the disastrous Obergefell decision and restore marriage to a child-protecting institution that elevates children’s rights rather than sacrifice those rights in service of the desires and feelings of adults.