Washington Watch

Today we feature remarks from Heidi St. John, Founder of MomStrong International, where she explains the need for the church to get off the bench and on to the battlefield.

On today’s program, we feature Katy Faust, Founder of Them Before Us, from the 2025 Pray Vote Stand Summit.

On today’s program:

Dr. Kenyn Cureton, FRC’s Vice President for Christian Resources, shares what is unique about FRC’s Stand on the Word Bible Reading Plan.

Bunni Pounds, President of Christians Engaged and visionary for America Reads the Bible, discusses the significance of reading God’s Word aloud from beginning to end as America celebrates 250 years of freedom.

Paul Letvin, Pastor of Submerge Church in Fargo, North Dakota, highlights how both his church and family are engaging with and being impacted by FRC’s Bible reading plan.

Sarah Holliday, Reporter for the Washington Stand, and Joshua Arnold, Washington Stand Senior Writer, share how they have grown in their knowledge and love of God’s word by reading through the Bible with their coworkers.

On this special Christmas Day program, we are stepping back from the news and the business of Washington, D.C., for an unscripted, free-wheeling conversation about faith, family, and freedom - the core values FRC works to defend so that we can freely celebrate days like today.

Joining us are familiar voices from The Washington Stand, Casey Harper, Suzanne Bowdey, Jared Bridges, and Sarah Holliday. Travis Weber and Quena Gonzalez from FRC’s Policy and Government Affairs team, along with Lt. General (Ret.) Jerry Boykin and Ken Blackwell share about their work and favorite Christmas memories.

On this special Christmas Eve program, we pause to remember that in the fullness of time, God broke into human history. In a world often marked by upheaval, uncertainty, and conflict, Christmas reminds us that heaven is not distant. The Prince of Peace has come. And this year, with all that has unfolded globally, that message feels especially poignant.

Mike Huckabee, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, reflects on 2025, previews what 2026 may hold for Israel and the Middle East, and shares how U.S. leadership continues to shape stability in the region.

Chris Mitchell, CBN’s Middle East Bureau Chief, brings us the sights and sounds of Christmas in the Holy Land, and assesses new Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s first year in office.

Phil Hopper, Lead Pastor at Abundant Life Church in Lee’s Summit, shares his reflections on Christmas, his visit to Judea and Samaria this year, and why Christians must stand with Israel.

On today’s program:

Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, discusses President Trump’s upcoming White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and concerns over Iranian missile exercises. He also reflects on his trip to Nigeria and the ongoing persecution there, as well as the movement to launch a Sharia-free caucus in America.

Mike Berry, Executive Director of External Affairs & Senior Counsel, shares insights into a lawsuit regarding an Arizona man who was threatened with arrest for sharing his Christian faith and unpacks the Constitutionality of Christmas displays in the public square.

Dr. John Sorensen, President & CEO of Evangelism Explosion, encourages Christians to consider how they may participate in Christ’s call to share the good news of the gospel message, especially as we head into the holidays.

Jared Bridges, Editor-in-Chief for The Washington Stand, and Mark Tapscott, Senior Congressional Analyst for The Washington Stand, review the top news stories for The Washington Stand in 2025 and the impact of the publication’s coverage.

On today’s program:

Claudia Tenney, U.S. Representative for the 24th District of New York, shares the latest developments on the Venezuelan blockade, current tensions in Israel, and what we can anticipate Congress will address in 2026.

Mike Huckabee, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, comments on the anticipated disarmament of Hamas, as promised by President Trump.

Dr. Gerald McDermott, Distinguished Professor of Theology at Jerusalem Seminary, discusses why Christians should stand with Israel in an era of growing anti-Semitism, what the Bible says about the land God gave to Israel, and a thoughtful response to replacement theology.

Jared Bridges, Editor-in-Chief for The Washington Stand, covers the latest conversations on Artificial Intelligence regulations in our worldview segment.

On today’s program:

Sarah Holliday, Reporter for the Washington Stand, reports on President Trump’s signing of the National Defense Authorization Act, NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani’s staff member, who resigned over antisemitic comments, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s press conference on the status of international developments.

Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, offers his thoughts on the Department of Health and Human Services’ ending sex rejecting procedures and drugs on minors, reflects on the past year, and looks to what’s in store for Congress in 2026.

Chris Motz, Senior Counsel with First Liberty Institute, contemplates the policy shifts at the Pentagon, which include positive changes for chaplains, religious liberty, and prayer services hosted within the Department of War.

Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 2nd District, discusses the assurances members of the House are seeking before agreeing to easing sanctions on Syria.

Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, unpacks the growing culture of death with assisted suicide developments and the Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement to cease funding of transgender procedures on minors, all from a biblical perspective.

On today’s program:

Sarah Holliday, Reporter for the Washington Stand, Reports on Obamacare developments, reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug, and President Trump’s speech on the state of the economy.

Barry Loudermilk, U.S. Representative from Georgia's 11th District, talks frankly about President Trump’s executive order affecting the reclassification of marijuana.

Jason Smith, U.S. Representative for the 8th District of Missouri and Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, explains the latest on the health insurance legislation and a bombshell report from the Government Accountability Office uncovering massive fraud with Obamacare.

Brandon Showalter, Journalist with the Christian Post, delves into the end of Medicaid funding of gender reassignment procedures.

Mark Tapscott, Senior Congressional Analyst for The Washington Stand, and Joshua Arnold, Washington Stand Senior Writer, recap concerns over Obamacare, President Trump’s economic speech, some good news for foster parents in Massachusetts, and new information regarding the Mar-a-Lago in 2022.

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 health insurance legislation proposal and President Trump’s order for a military blockade in Venezuela.

Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, discusses the debate in Congress over health insurance legislation as well as President Trump’s consideration of reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III Drug.

Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, explores the actions of the U.S. military blockade off the coast of Venezuela.

Luke Niforatos, Executive Vice President of Smart Approaches to Marijuana, expresses concerns over President Trump’s possible reclassification of marijuana as a drug with acceptable medical use.

Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, and Quena Gonzalez, FRC’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, weigh in on reclassifying marijuana, the proposed GOP health insurance legislation, the National Defense Authorization Act, and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s possible attempt to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his leadership role.