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 House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on the SPLC, the case before the U.S. Supreme Court on the San Jose, California church facing $1.2 million in COVID fines, the Islamic influence of the deadly shooting in Australia, and how that is affecting security measures of Jewish groups in America.

Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, shares the latest on how Congress proposes to make health insurance more affordable and what he heard from witnesses affected by the Southern Poverty Law Center's lies at the House Judiciary Committee's hearing on the discredited group.

Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, provides insight into his testimony on Capitol Hill regarding the Southern Poverty Law Center's questionable actions and its entanglement with media and government agencies.

Robert Tyler, President and Chief Counsel at Advocates for Faith and Freedom, explains their cert. petition before the U.S. Supreme Court, defending Calvary Chapel in San Jose, CA, which faces over one million dollars in fines for keeping the church open during the COVID crisis.

Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, and Tony Perkins clarify the U.S. policy towards Syria, shed light on the plight of persecuted minorities there, and cover the recent deadly attack on U.S. soldiers.

Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, discusses the uncertain climate in Syria, what led to this point, and how Congress and President Trump may respond.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the antisemitic terror attack in Australia and the FBI revelations that a terrorist attack was foiled in California. He also shares about the GOP health care plan announced by House Republican leadership and offers an update on the NDAA in the Senate.

Dr. Moshe Glick, president of the New Jersey chapter of Israel365, comments on the antisemitic mass shooting in Australia and contrasts that with how the U.S. Department of Justice is responding to the violent protestors outside Dr. Glick’s synagogue.

Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies, offers his insights into how the FBI foiled a New Year’s terrorist plot and sounds the alarm on news that 18,000 suspected terrorists were allowed into the U.S. under the Biden administration.

Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, and Casey Harper, unpack the White House’s AI order, commend lawmakers working to strengthen regulations on sports gambling and voice concern about Chinese billionaires having babies via surrogates.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the recent developments in the Indiana state legislature’s attempt at redistricting, the Trump administration’s policies toward Venezuela, and updates on how Capitol Hill may tackle the issue of health care.

Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 9th district, recaps the latest Capitol Hill news on health care reform alternatives and highlights his efforts to undo the Green New Deal.

Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, unpacks the latest developments in how the Trump administration is handling Venezuela.

Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, examines how Christians should view marijuana in light of the Trump administration’s potential reclassification of the drug.

Franklin Graham, President and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse, gives a tour of the new Samaritan’s Purse ministry center, previews this year’s Operation Christmas Child, and discusses their ongoing relief efforts in Jamaica.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on how the Senate voted on the Obamacare subsidies, FRC President Tony Perkins’s Capitol Hill testimony on Sudan, and the vote on NDAA in the House.

Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, shares the latest Capitol Hill developments regarding the soon-to-expire Obamacare subsidies.

Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Quena Gonzalez, FRC’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, preview the coming Obamacare subsidies cliff, report the status of the NDAA in the House, and comment on the DOJ’s decision to back Loudoun County, Va. school students who spoke out against being forced to share sensitive spaces with a trans-identifying fellow student.

Chip Roy, U.S. Representative for Texas's 21st District, explains the latest on the NDAA, looks ahead to an upcoming House Judiciary Committee hearing on the SPLC, and previews the coming budget fight in January.

Chad Connelly, Founder of Faith Wins, shares about his ministry, Faith Wins, and about the work they do.

Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, highlights the hearing he chaired regarding the ongoing civil war and religious liberty concerns in Sudan.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports the latest developments on the Senate Republican health care plan, the House NDAA vote, and President Trump’s roundtable focusing on current administration priorities. He also shares about a House hearing regarding Judea and Samaria and the latest in the ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia.

Warren Davidson, U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 8th District, gives a status report on the NDAA, reacts to a D.C. federal court ruling upholding President Trump’s policy prohibiting trans-identifying service members, and comments on the president’s policy regarding selling chips to China.

Peter Doran, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, reacts to the latest developments in ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.

Dr. Robert Malone, CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Member, recaps recent vaccine news, including the withdrawal of a recommendation for newborns to get the hepatitis B vaccine, as well as recent FDA revelations about children dying due to the COVID shot.

Josh Hodges, Commissioner on the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, explains why the U.S. shouldn’t allow China’s military machine to operate on American computer chips.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, anticipates the upcoming vote on the National Defense Authorization bill, unpacks how congressional redistricting in Indiana could have a national impact, and Ukrainian President Zelensky’s pronouncement that he cannot morally surrender more of Ukrainian land to Russia, to appease Putin in a peace deal.

James Comer, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Kentucky, provides an update on investigations into the Jeffrey Epstein child sex trafficking scandal and where things stand with health care reform legislation.

Dr. Lauren Rubal, a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Physician, shares her background working with in vitro fertilization procedures, explains how she developed ethical concerns over IVF, and provides alternative options.

Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, reviews the status of the congressional redistricting process in Indiana, reminds us of what the Caesar sanctions are, why they were imposed on former Syrian Leader Assad’s regime, and shares why the U.S. Congress is considering reversing the sanctions.

Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, discusses the latest conversations between the U.S. and China and explains why the U.S. shouldn’t allow China’s military machine to operate on American computer chips.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on steps to halt the expansion of IVF in the National Defense Authorization Act, efforts to increase military pay, and initiatives to exclude abortion funding from health care subsidies and future government funding plans.

Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 14th District, explains the importance of Congress excluding abortion funding from health care reforms, Gaza ceasefire negotiations, and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s plans for a future visit with President Trump.

Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, shares how funding expansion for IVF was removed from the National Defense Authorization Act and describes his bill, “The Marshall Plan,” which will include extensive efforts to continue Hyde protections, preventing government funding of abortion, while also defunding gender transition procedures.

Mike Johnson, U.S. Speaker of the House, analyzes the recent Tennessee special election and discusses how the media coverage of it fell short.

Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper, cover the current status of the Indiana efforts for congressional redistricting and the rumors of a “women’s revolt” in the GOP against Speaker Johnson.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, provides updates on a U.S. Supreme Court decision affecting congressional redistricting in Texas, a Ten Commandments case, and highlights the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.

Dr. Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of North Carolina, offers insight into the ongoing healthcare debate, including whether the Obamacare subsidies will survive.

Ken Blackwell, FRC Action's Special Advisor for Election Integrity, explains the U.S. Supreme Court’s restoration of Texas’s GOP-friendly congressional map and the ongoing controversy surrounding California’s proposed map.

Mike Berry, Executive Director of External Affairs & Senior Counsel, First Liberty Institute, discusses how members of Congress have urged a federal court to permit Ten Commandments displays in public schools.

Lee Strobel, Journalist and best-selling Author of “The Case for Christ,” previews his latest film, “The Case for Miracles,” set to hit theaters soon.

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 meeting today with leaders from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, an Obama appointed judge who blocked one of the Trump policies that would stop Medicaid dollars from going to Planned Parenthood, and a poll reflecting how Americans are tuning out traditional news sources.

Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, provides insight into the conversations with Admiral Bradley regarding the Venezuelan boat strikes and some peace talks occurring between Israel and Lebanon.

Rep. John Moolenaar, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Michigan and Chairman of the Select Committee on the CCP, discusses his proposed bill to protect children from propaganda originating from the Chinese Communist Party.

Ken Blackwell, FRC Action's Special Advisor for Election Integrity, provides an update on how congressional retirements and redistricting efforts may impact the mid-term elections.

Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper, dive into the peace deal signed at the White House today between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, an appeals court decision that will make abortion reversal pills available, and how Chick-Fil-A waffled on same-sex marriage and a focus on DEI.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, covers the recent Ukraine-Russia negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the generous $6.25 billion donation by tech giants to savings accounts for U.S. children, a troubling survey on college students’ perceptions of speech, and the latest violence against Nigerian Christians.

Peter Doran, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, offers an update on the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, and the potential expansion of U.S. strikes from Venezuelan drug boats to land targets.

Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, and Brad Brandon, CEO and Founder of Across Nigeria, raise awareness of the genocide of Nigerian Christians and highlight an important event at the Museum of the Bible on international religious freedom.

Sarah Holliday, Reporter for the Washington Stand, shares how the Stand on the Word Bible devotional has benefited her and many partners of the Family Research Council.

Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, explains why removing an artificial intelligence regulation from the National Defense Authorization Act will be good for the states.