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The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on Constitution Day, the House-passed bill to sanction Russia before heading into recess ahead of the midterm elections, and offers an update on Iran.

John McGuire, U.S. Representative for Virginia's 5th District, details increased pressure from Congress on Russia and Iran, responds to Russia’s recent attack on Ukraine, and explains how certain Middle East battles are constricting energy routes.

Joel Griffith, Senior Fellow at Advancing American Freedom, discusses the potential impact of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike on inflation and how Secretary Bessent’s support of a $5,000 dividend check seems to contradict conservative principles.

James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, reflects on the Abraham Accords, explores President Trump’s plan to sell Israel $2.8 billion in ammunition and bombs, the announced EPA study of drinking water to investigate pollutant concerns including the detection of mifepristone, and helps expose how Obamacare covers elective abortions.

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Bob Maginnis, Author and Senior Fellow for National Security at FRC, considers how different groups and industries are responding to and addressing concerns with artificial intelligence, looks at the risks and rewards, steps that can be taken to prevent abuse, and how Christians should engage in the conversation helpfully.

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper shares insight into the House resolution to end military operations in Iran and considers the anticipated response from the Senate, a floor vote in the U.S. House to impose sweeping sanctions on Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine, and a prayer event hosted by Senator Josh Hawley on Capitol Hill, where he shared an important pro-life announcement.

Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 2nd District, reports on a vote unfolding in the U.S. House that, if passed, will implement strict sanctions on Russia.

E. J. Antoni, Chief Economist for the Institute for Economic Policy Studies and a Richard Aster Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, describes the likely ramifications of the Fed raising interest rates and contrasts that decision with Secretary Bessent’s testimony that sending $5,000 checks to adult citizens can be accomplished without borrowing additional money or seeking congressional approval.

Bill Cassidy, U.S. Senator from Louisiana and Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, explains why Congress must take action to save Social Security.

Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, highlights a Capitol Hill prayer event where he shared the Declaration for Life with Missouri pastors and numerous national Christian leaders. He also provided insight into the Senate Judiciary Committee’s efforts to fill judicial vacancies ahead of the November elections.

Cissie Graham Lynch, Author and Host of the “Fearless” Podcast, responds to her nomination for Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom and previews her new book “Stand Steady.”

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on a proposed congressional act, named in honor of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, to sanction Iran and Russia, a Senate oversight hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel, and a SCOTUS decision against President Trump’s mail-in-ballot restrictions.

Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, explains why Congress is voting on an AM radio bill, Speaker Johnson's consideration of passing part of the SAVE America Act through reconciliation, and efforts to oppose Sharia Law in America.

Richard Stern, Vice President of the Plymouth Institute for Free Enterprise at Advancing American Freedom, discusses the Clarity Act and Cryptocurrency regulations.

Kevin Theriot, Senior Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, provides context on a court decision from the 9th Circuit that is forcing a church in the state of Washington to include abortion coverage in its employee health insurance plan, and shares the next steps for the church.

Casey Harper breaks down a proposal to extend $9,000 to married couples who choose to raise kids without outside child care and President Trump’s promise to give $5,000 to Americans if Republicans win the midterm elections.

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper provides an Iran update, shares growing concerns about artificial intelligence risks, and details from a new poll revealing that 54% of Democratic voters are motivated more by their opposition to Trump than inspiration from the Democratic Party platform.

Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 10th District, explains how the Iranian-funded terrorists' Houthi attack on Saudi Arabian oil interests will impact the global oil trade and shares insight into where things stand presently in Iran.

Tom Emmer, U.S. Representative for Minnesota’s 6th District and House Majority Whip, previews this week’s House agenda, including proposed cryptocurrency legislation, and considers how Congress may respond to President Trump’s proposed dividend check.

Liz Murrill, Louisiana Attorney General, gives details on how the abortion-pill industry is operating on a Biden-era “superhighway,” sending abortion pills by mail into pro-life states, including Louisiana, in violation of state laws.

Michael McCaul, U.S. Representative for Texas's 10th District and Chairman Emeritus of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, talks about proposed sanctions against Russia and Iran, a Russian drone attack near the Ukraine-Poland border, along with the atrocities committed against Ukrainian Christians, and the mass kidnapping of 20,000 children by Russia.

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on 9/11 anniversary ceremonies, a recent poll revealing a 4% decline in Americans’ confidence in the government's ability to protect them from another terrorist attack, and the second day of the GOP midterm election convention.

Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, reflects on September 11th, where we are as a country 25 years later, the change in our military since then, what we can anticipate looking ahead, and how his experiences prompted the writing of “In God I Trust.”

Colonel (Ret.) Franklin Childress, Deputy Director of Army Reserve Strategic Communications, recalls 9/11 and the days and years following the tragedy during his assignment at the Pentagon, what the experience taught him, and how he has moved forward.

Rick Crawford, U.S. Representative for Arkansas’s 1st District and Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, reveals what Congress uncovered through the 9/11 Commission’s report, along with its recommendations in light of the 25th anniversary, and offers his thoughts and reaction to the anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

Pastor Carter Conlon, General Overseer of Times Square Church, shares what the Lord showed him in the months leading up to September 11th, which prepared his church to respond and meet the needs at Ground Zero. He also reacts to the myriad changes in New York City in the 25 years since the terrorist attack.

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the GOP Midterm Convention, a new poll indicating that 9/11 is the most important incident during their lifetimes, and the latest from Iran.

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Bob Maginnis, Author and Senior Fellow for National Security at FRC, reflects on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack, contemplates the current threat of Islamic terrorism in America, what will likely pose the greatest terror threat moving forward, and how terror groups may use artificial intelligence to carry out attacks on the U.S. and other Western nations.

Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 1st District and member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, provides insight into the GOP Midterm Convention and the Chinese threat to America’s technology in the current AI race.

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse explains the legislative process of developing a proposed bill from conception to passing it into law.

Dr. Frank Turek, Author and President of CrossExamined.org, considers America’s spiritual state on the anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, responds to President Trump’s speech during the first night of the GOP Midterm Convention, and previews his new book, “The War on Reality.”

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the battle over congressional maps in Missouri, the GOP midterm convention, and oral arguments in Louisiana’s 5th Circuit over the mifepristone abortion drug.

Randy Fine, U.S. Representative for Florida’s 6th District, provides an update on Iran, the potential ripple effect of U.K. sanctions against Judea and Samaria in Israel, and the Republicans’ midterm election convention in Dallas, TX.

Christopher Mills, Founder of Spero Law LLC, offers expert analysis on the abortion drug hearing in Louisiana and shares what to anticipate next.

Randall Wenger, Chief Operating Officer of the Pennsylvania Family Institute and Chief Counsel of the Independence Law Center, shares background on the Pennsylvania Department of Health's decision to abandon using the words “mother” and “pregnant woman” in the state health code.

Robert Spencer, Director of Jihad Watch and a Shillman Fellow at the David Horowitz Freedom Center, responds to the growth of Muslim politicians who embrace socialist policies and refuse to reject Sharia Law, considers the growing influence of Muslim Americans in the Democratic Party, the Texas Education Board tying September 11th terror attacks to “radical Islam,” and the changing perception of Muslims in America since the 2001 terrorist attacks.

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse provides updates on the Middle East and the Ukraine-Russia war, as well as President Trump’s 9/11 comments, where he commended the bravery of first responders and tied that tragedy back to the current hostilities in the Middle East.

Barry Loudermilk, U.S. Representative from Georgia's 11th District, analyzes the recent encouraging jobs report and its link to GOP efforts in Congress, President Trump’s appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the mail-voting case, and contemplates how the House may address the national debt.

Jonathan Tobin, Editor-in-Chief of the Jewish News Syndicate, critiques the decision by Canada, the U.K., and France to ban trade with Judea and Samaria.

Ryan Walters, CEO of the Teacher Freedom Alliance, explains why accurately teaching the history of 9/11 in America is becoming more important as we near its 25th anniversary, especially as many obfuscate elements of it.

Bill Cassidy, U.S. Senator from Louisiana and Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, offers a warning to abortion-pill manufacturers that continue to defy FDA regulations on mail-order abortion drugs being issued without doctor supervision.

Dr. Chris Gacek, FRC's Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, previews the oral arguments before the Fifth Circuit Court regarding the mifepristone abortion drug and offers an overview of the amicus brief submitted by Family Research Council.

Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 5th District, explains efforts in the U.S. House to ensure that the interests of students, families, educators, and taxpayers are of greater importance than government bureaucracy, through a series of legislative actions to right-size the Department of Education.

Nicole Neily, President and Founder of Defending Education, provides parents with guidance as children head back to school in the coming days to advocate for a safe environment and identify red flags, like policies that continue pushing for the admission of boys in girls’ locker rooms.

Victoria Cobb, President of The Family Foundation of Virginia, breaks down the ideological battlefield within public schools and offers guidance to parents as they send their children back to school.

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the Missouri Supreme Court decision to block recent redistricting maps after the primary concluded, the ongoing saga in Iran, and rising diesel fuel prices.

Tom McClintock, U.S. Representative for California’s 5th District, explains the tragic consequences of sanctuary policies, many of which were raised in recent congressional hearings, and sheds light on the congressional divide over packing the U.S. Supreme Court and supporting socialism in America.

Gregg Roman, Executive Director of the Middle East Forum, provides analysis on President Trump’s military and economic approach to dealing with Iran and comments on Trump and Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu’s claim that Iran is close to a regime change.

Travis Carey, Senior Pastor at Calvary Chapel Greater Portland, offers insight into the case in which the Supreme Court of Maine ruled that a mom is no longer permitted to bring her daughter to the church he pastors, after the court deemed his Calvary Chapel congregation a cult, raising significant First Amendment concerns.

Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, discusses his recent articles on abortion, the incompatibility of socialism and a biblical worldview, the Maine Supreme Court's broad overstep, and the parental-rights conversation this raises.