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On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the possible results of Obamacare subsidies ending today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee hearings, the launch of the Gaza Board of Peace, and arrests in Mexico of those who broke U.S. laws.

Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 27th District, discusses the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act and the Pregnant Students' Rights Act on the House floor this week, the abortion pills press conference, and the latest government funding proposals from the House Appropriations Committee.

Dr. David Adesnik, Vice President of Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discusses the launch of the Board of Peace and some of the controversial nations invited to join, along with concerns from some European countries that this may be used to replace existing international groups, such as the U.N.

Nadine Maenza, Co-Chair of the International Religious Freedom Roundtable and Former Chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, raises growing concerns over Syria, especially for persecuted Christians living there.

Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper, comment on FBI and ICE arrests, the annual March for Life, concerns over the unaddressed abortion pill, and Virginia’s radical new position on abortion.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the Davos Economic Forum, efforts in Congress to pass the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women’s Act, and hearings in the U.S. House on the Minnesota fraud investigation.

Harriet Hageman, U.S. Representative for Wyoming’s At-Large District, discusses the DOJ’s investigation and the House Judiciary Subcommittee’s hearing on Minnesota, protesters who interrupted a church service in St. Paul, and the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act.

Larry Taunton, Author and Columnist, provides an update from Davos, Switzerland, on how President Trump’s comments on Greenland were received, Gaza Peace Board developments, and Israel’s response to the Peace Board and Trump’s remarks on disarming Hamas.

Tim Miller, President and Founder of Lionheart International Services Group and a Former Secret Service Special Agent, explains the challenges church security teams face and the optimal way church leaders can respond if protests similar to those at the church in St. Paul occur at their church.

Paula Stannard, Director of the Office for Civil Rights at HHS, breaks news on HHS announcements regarding abortion laws and clarifies that medical professionals will not be required to violate their conscience and participate in abortions.

Christopher Mills, Founder of Spero Law LLC, analyzes the Ten Commandments case in Louisiana and how this may affect the rest of the country.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, comments on Speaker Mike Johnson’s address to the British Parliament, the Virginia General Assembly’s decision to put a state constitutional abortion amendment on the ballot, and the latest on protests in Minnesota.

Mark Harris, Pastor and U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, disputes Minnesota AG Keith Ellison’s claim that protesters didn’t violate the FACE Act when they disrupted a church service in St. Paul.

David Bahnsen, the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group, discusses President Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland, how the President’s ambition may impact trade with Europe, the U.S. Supreme Court’s pending decision on tariffs, and offers a preview of the Davos Economic Forum.

Victoria Cobb, President of The Family Foundation of Virginia, breaks down the Virginia General Assembly’s move towards unlimited abortions by bringing a state constitutional amendment before voters.

Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, provides context on the oral arguments before the Louisiana Supreme Court concerning a law that requires public schools throughout the state to display a copy of the Ten Commandments.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the protest that occurred at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minn., the DOJ’s investigation into violations of the FACE Act, and Iran’s growing violence against its people.

Claudia Tenney, U.S. Representative for the 24th District of New York, discusses the uprisings in Minnesota, the anti-ICE protest that disrupted a church worship service, and explains the FACE Act.

Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, talks about the increased animosity against Christians and churches in the United States, attempts by the leftist mobs to paint Christians as intolerant or anti-immigrant, and the continual progress to normalize anti-Christian rhetoric.

Mike Waltz, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, outlines how President Trump’s decisive action on Iran is “drying up the Terrorist Trust Fund that fueled Iran’s terror proxies around the globe” and updates on internal protests against the regime.

Gregg Roman, Executive Director of the Middle East Forum, analyzes the White House statement on President Trump’s comprehensive Gaza peace plan, Turkey and Russia’s invitation to join the “Peace Council,” and the declaration from the Iranian President that an attack on their Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, would be considered an act of war.

On today’s program:

Sarah Holliday, Reporter for The Washington Stand, explains President Trump’s newly unveiled health care plan, updates us on the anti-ICE protests in Minnesota, and provides the latest on Iran.

Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 6th District and member of the Oversight & Government Reform Committee, explores what Congress is learning about expansive fraud in Minnesota and ongoing anti-ICE protests.

Dr. David Adesnik, Vice President of Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, shares the latest on the Iranian protesters and the effects of Iranian instabilities on Israel and the region.

Dr. Keith Plummer, Dean and Professor of Theology at Cairn University’s School of Divinity, discusses some benefits and harms of new technologies, responds to the Senate hearing about concerns regarding too much screen time for children, and considers the future of artificial intelligence and developing technology.

Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, reviews the U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments concerning girls’ sports, Senate hearings on chemical abortion drugs, and National Religious Freedom Day.

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 threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota, a Senate hearing on the amount of time children spend looking at video and mobile screens, and the U.N. Security Council’s meeting on Iran.

Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 5th District, weighs in on the protests in Minnesota, President Trump’s threat to remove federal funding for sanctuary cities, and the role of a federal response to domestic unrest.

Jonathan Hessen, Senior Fellow at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, delves into the growing protests in Iran as well as the ongoing violence and Christian persecution in Syria.

Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy & Government Affairs, and Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, discuss the Senate hearing on children’s screen time, the status of the annual appropriations bills in Congress, and growing concerns over the Chinese Communist Party’s influence over Chinese nationals now living in Kazakhstan.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on a Capitol Hill press conference regarding the abortion drug mifepristone, a meeting between Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Rubio, and Foreign Minister of Denmark Rasmussen to discuss the U.S. Interest in Greenland, and provides an update on Iran.

Bill Cassidy, U.S. Senator from Louisiana and Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, discusses the Senate hearing to protect women from dangerous abortion drugs and provides the latest on the investigations into childcare fraud in Minnesota.

Randy Fine, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Florida, gives an update on the Iranian leadership, which seeks to quell civil unrest at all costs, and intense clashes in Syria between Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces and former members of Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State.

Ryan Brown, CEO of Open Doors U.S., unpacks their latest report that reveals 388 million Christians worldwide are facing high levels of persecution and highlights the most dangerous countries in the world for Christians.

Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper, break down the status of the Hyde Amendment, especially as it pertains to Obamacare subsidies, the battle against dangerous chemical abortions, and the FRC press conference on Capitol Hill with congressional and state leaders who are seeking to protect women from the harms of 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 U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments over biological men in women’s sports, the state of Minnesota’s lawsuit against the federal government, and President Trump’s response to Iran’s deadly protests.

Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, previews a press conference on Capitol Hill urging DOJ and HHS to end the Biden-era policies that have allowed abortion drugs to be shipped across state lines.

Jonathan Scruggs, Senior Counsel and Vice President of Litigation Strategy at Alliance Defending Freedom, reviews the oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court on two cases involving transgender-identifying athletes competing in women’s sports.

Franklin Graham, President and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse, discusses his call to prayer and repentance, increasing protests in cities around the country, and Samaritan’s Purse’s efforts to help those in crisis.

Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, examines the U.S. policy toward Iran, considering the growing violence, and whether the Trump administration should engage the Shia regime with diplomacy.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, provides an update on protests in Minnesota and other cities, and President Trump’s comments on Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba.

Dr. Hormoz Shariat, Iran Alive Ministries President, shares insights on tensions and protests in Iran and delves into the increasing persecution of Christians.

Joel Griffith, Senior Fellow at Advancing American Freedom, discusses the DOJ’s investigation into the financial management of the Federal Reserve.

Scott Turner, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, explains how HUD plans to investigate fraud allegations in Minnesota and outlines an initiative to partner with faith communities and churches to address homelessness nationwide.

Dr. Albert Mohler, President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, reflects on January as “Life Month,” raises concerns over the increase of abortions in a post-Roe America, and responds to President Trump’s comments about remaining “flexible” on taxpayer-funded abortion in Obamacare.

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. House efforts to extend the Obamacare subsidies, protests in Minnesota and Portland, as well as growing protests in Iran.

Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, analyzes the protests in Iran and how they may impact Israel, provides an update on Venezuela and the Senate’s vote on the War Powers Resolution, and offers some insight on the House battle over Obamacare subsidies.

Carla Sands, Former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark and current Chair of Foreign Policy Initiative & Senior Fellow for Energy Policy, shares why Greenland is so important to President Trump and puts into perspective the priorities of the people there.

Casey Harper on President Trump’s creation of a new Assistant Attorney General position that will focus on investigating financial abuse in Minnesota and other states where American taxpayer funds have been fraudulently used.

Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, discusses President Trump’s “flexibility” on taxpayer-funded abortion, next week’s U.S. Supreme Court hearings on men in girls’ sports, and the new Principal Advisor for Global Religious Freedom at the State Department.