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On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, covers President Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, key elections tomorrow in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City, and the president’s response to a judge ordering a continuation of SNAP benefits during the shutdown.

Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, provides key insights on the federal government shutdown and how the Islamic slaughter of Christians led to the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC)

Robert Destro, Professor of Law (ret.), Columbus School of Law and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, considers possible steps President Trump may take now that Nigeria is on the CPC list.

Matt Carpenter, Director of FRC Action, previews the implications of Tuesday’s elections in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City.

Quena Gonzalez, FRC’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, and Casey Harper analyze top headlines, including news on Nigeria, Israel, federal spending during the shutdown, along with who is really to blame, and President Trump's comments on a Venezuelan regime change and eliminating the filibuster.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports the latest on the government shutdown, a lawsuit alleging that Loudoun County school district officials deleted evidence in trans locker room filming case, and a DOJ investigation into the Black Lives Matter movement.

Mary Miller, U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 15th District, recaps Day 31 of the Schumer Shutdown and revealing the impact on the American agriculture sector. She also reflects on Thursday night’s House Freedom Caucus-FRC prayer call.

Paul Coleman, ADF International Executive Director, shares insights into how the third legal showdown over Finnish parliamentarian Paivi Rasanen’s 2019 Bible tweet went.

Jonathan Gilliam, former FBI agent and former Navy Seal, exposes the Biden White House’s ‘enemies list’ that was revealed as a part of the Arctic Frost Investigation.

David Closson, Director of FRC's Center for Biblical Worldview, comments on the significance of Reformation Day, the Paivi Rasanen case, previews upcoming elections, and unpacks recent McLaughlin & Associates’ polling on the abortion drug.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, shares updates on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. He also recaps President Trump’s trip to Asia, renewed American nuclear weapons testing, and the ongoing Capitol Hill negotiations on the government shutdown.

Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, comments on President Trump’s meeting with Chinese leader Xi and calls out the Chinese Communist Party’s deplorable human rights and religious freedom record. He also responds to new polling showing strong support for restoring previous FDA-safeguards on the abortion drug mifepristone.

Mark Mitchell, Chief Pollster at Rasmussen Reports, previews of the elections happening next week in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City elections and forecasts any possible impact on the government shutdown.

Chris Mitchell, CBN’s Middle East Bureau Chief, goes beyond the headlines surrounding the unsteady ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports the latest developments in Israel after the IDF responded to Hamas’s attacks amid the ceasefire. He also shares about President Trump’s Asia tour as well as Day 29 of the Schumer Shutdown.

Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 27th District, relays the latest news on the continuing government shutdown and highlights the House Oversight Committee’s report on former President Biden’s abuse of the autopen.

Chance Son, son of jailed South Korean Pastor Son Hyun-bo, shares his father’s story of being targeted by the increasingly un-democratic South Korean government.

Matt Carpenter, Director of FRC Action, previews the upcoming elections in Virginia, New York, and New Jersey. He also pushes back on the Democratic Party’s embrace of socialism and shares an update on redistricting battles around the country.

Dr. David Adesnik, Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Vice President of Research, comments on the latest on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and debunks Tucker Carlson’s attack on “Christian Zionists.”

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, discusses the latest on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and recaps both Day 28 of the government shutdown, and President Trump’s Asia trip.

Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland and Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, comments on the increasingly fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, previews the upcoming “Congress Prays for America” prayer call with FRC, and considers possible solutions for ending the government shutdown.

Ted Budd, Senator from North Carolina, explains what motivated his Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act and offers his view of the Senate’s 13th vote to reopen the federal government.

Grace Jin Drexel, daughter of jailed Chinese pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, shares her father’s story of persecution at the hands of communist China.

Dr. Gerald McDermott, Distinguished Professor of Theology at Jerusalem Seminary, offers a biblical perspective on Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria and previews the potential consequences of dividing up the land of Israel.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the current status of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, the government shutdown, and President Trump’s Asia trip.

Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, recaps Day 27 of the government shutdown, comments on the future international peace keeping force in Gaza, as well as President Trump’s tour of Asia.

Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, offers his analysis of the potential U.S.-China trade agreement currently being negotiated and shares an update on the jailing of South Korean pastors.

Debbie Wuthnow, iVoterGuide President and AFA Action Vice President, previews next week’s elections across the country and highlights iVoterGuide's resources.

Mark Tapscott, Senior Congressional Analyst for The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper uncover how Democrats on Capitol Hill and health care insurers are conspiring to protect the temporary, but very lucrative, Obamacare tax subsidies. They also expose the Chinese Communist Party dollars being funneled to U.S. colleges and react to a federal court ruling against the Biden administration's Title IX lunacy.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reviews this week's news highlights, including the Middle East trips by Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the future of Judea and Samaria, and the generous donor helping to pay military salaries during the shutdown.

Bob Onder, U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 3rd District, explains the obstacles Congress will have to overcome to end the government shutdown.

Morse Tan, U.S. Chairman of Korean Conservative Political Action Conference, previews President Trump’s trip to Southeast Asia and growing concerns over South Korean pastors who are jailed for upholding a biblical worldview.

Aaron Fruh, President of Israel Team Advocates, discusses concerns over Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s opposition to Israel’s national sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

David Closson, Director of FRC's Center for Biblical Worldview, highlights Family Research Council’s worldview survey conducted with Arizona Christian University and two studies indicating a decline in young people who identify as transgender.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on Vice President J.D. Vance’s criticism of the Israeli Knesset’s vote to annex Judea and Samaria, President Trump’s meeting with the NATO Secretary General regarding sanctions targeting Russian oil giants, and the 12th vote to reopen the government.

Jon Husted, U.S. Senator from Ohio, provides insight into day 23 of the federal shutdown and discusses the national debt, which has topped $38 trillion.

John Kindt, Professor Emeritus of Business at the University of Illinois, shares the FBI’s investigation into Mafia-linked sports gambling and game-rigging within the NBA.

Akil Pano, a leading Albanian pastor, talks about the advancement of gender identity legislation in Albania, backed by George Soros-funded organizations.

Michele Bachmann, Dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University, responds to Vice President Vance’s comments regarding the Knesset’s vote on sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, provides insight into the current status of the federal shutdown, a tortured Kyrgyzstan pastor who suffered a brain injury, JD Vance’s Israel trip, and concerns over Turkey and Qatar’s involvement in Gaza, and a new poll of Americans’ thoughts on recognizing Palestine.

Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, shares details from yesterday’s White House lunch, a letter from Republican Senators to the HHS and FDA regarding the push of dangerous abortion pills, highlights studies revealing a drop in transgender identification, and discusses his legislation to protect children from the transgender predatory agenda.

Jack Terrell, Founder and President of KiDs Beach Club, shares the ministry of The KiDs Beach Club during a special Standing Together segment.

Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, provides the latest on the Israel-Hamas peace process following VP Vance’s Israel trip, and concerns over Turkey and Qatar’s involvement in light of their historical funding of Hamas, which has shown reluctance to disarm.

On today’s program:

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, provides updates on the Israel-Hamas talks in light of Vice President Vance’s Israel trip, the 2nd longest government shutdown in history, and another church attack.

Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for Alabama's 4th District, shares an update on the 21st day of the federal government shutdown and considers the path forward.

Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, discusses the two most recent attacks on churches and rising violent hostility targeting churches across America.

Peter Doran, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, provides the latest updates on the Ukraine-Russian war and the cancellation of the planned summit in Budapest.

Chris Mitchell, CBN’s Middle East Bureau Chief, reports on visits to Israel by Vice President Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner.