Washington Watch

On today’s program:

Anthony Cabassa, Independent Journalist, provides an update of the violent Los Angeles riots that escalated against ICE agents over the weekend.

Josiah O’Neil, Owner and CEO of O'Neil Security Group and Former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy, comments on the president’s strong response to the lawlessness, looting, and destruction in California.

Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative from the 2nd District of Tennessee, discusses the National Guard’s involvement in quelling the L.A. uprising and the DOJ’s return of migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia to face charges.

Mike Huckabee, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, criticizes the fake news that provided cover for the U.N. Security Council to advance an anti-Israel resolution.

Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, expose companies that are heavily financing pro-trans agendas in schools, highlight the shocking nature of Hamas’s underground tunnels, and react to global unrest from Colombia to LA.

On today’s program, hosted by Joseph Backholm:

Ken Blackwell, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Human Rights and Constitutional Governance, dissects the war of words between President Trump and Elon Musk and weighs in on whether the former DOGE chief’s criticisms about the Big Beautiful Bill are valid.

Marc LiVecche, Distinguished Scholar of Ethics, War, and Public Life at Providence Institute of Religion and Democracy, reflects on the anniversary of D-Day and how America’s military might is tied to its spiritual strength.

David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, reacts to this year’s Pride Month, how a Supreme Court decision could beat back DEI, and important resolutions before the upcoming Southern Baptist Convention.

On today’s program:

Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, shares the key takeaways from his meeting with President Trump on reconciliation, as well as his reaction to Elon Musk’s criticism of the Big Beautiful Bill.

Kevin Hern, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 1st district, responds to the White House’s travel ban on 19 countries to combat the rising tide of terrorism.

Troy Miller, President & CEO of National Religious Broadcasters, highlights a landmark study from NRB and the Barna Group on the state of Christian media.

Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, and Jared Bridges, Editor-in-Chief for The Washington Stand, go behind the curtain of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), exposing why the discredited organization should not be a trusted source for anyone in government, education, or the media.

On today’s program:

John McGuire, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, applauds the Trump effect on Army recruitment and responds to the news that a Chinese couple has been charged with attempted biowarfare in the U.S.

Kevin Kiley, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of California, talks about an expansive school choice provision tucked in the reconciliation bill and discusses Wednesday’s hearing on education.

Mark Tapscott, Senior Congressional Analyst for The Washington Stand, breaks down the deficiencies in the Congressional Budget Office’s scoring system for legislation like the Big Beautiful Bill.

Mike Johnson, U.S. Speaker of the House, pushes back on criticism that the reconciliation package doesn’t cut enough spending by explaining the rules that govern the process.

Phil Wegmann, White House Correspondent for Real Clear Politics, reports on how much influence Trump is wielding behind the scenes of reconciliation.

On today’s program:

Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for the 9th District of Georgia, highlights the spending cuts in the president’s rescission package and summarizes his recent trip to Israel.

Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 10th District, shares how surprise drone attacks like Ukraine’s are revolutionizing modern warfare and impacting the U.S.

Mary Miller, U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 15th District, explains her rationale for introducing legislation to declare June Family Month.

Caroline Glick, International Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister of Israel, exposes the media’s role in fanning the flames of anti-Semitism and applauds the president’s stern warning to Iran.

On today’s program:

Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, discusses the anti-Semitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, as well as revelations that the Biden administration withheld key information about the COVID vaccine from Americans.

Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, reflects on his recent trip to Israel, what the media is getting wrong about Gaza, and how Ukraine’s crippling drone attack could alter peace talks with Russia.

Dr. Kenyn Cureton, FRC’s Vice President for Christian Resources, invites people to join FRC’s three-week Family Bible Challenge through the Gospel of Matthew.

Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, comment on the shifting dynamics in Syria, the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war, the media’s disinformation campaign on Gaza, and the Senate’s reconciliation debate.

On today’s program:

Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Alabama, reflects on Elon Musk’s work at DOGE and the spending cuts that President Trump aims to make permanent with next week’s rescissions package.

Spencer Morrison, Author of “Reshore: How Tariffs Will Bring Our Jobs Home and Revive the American Dream,” analyzes the dueling court rulings over the president’s tariffs, as well as the economic and consumer impact.

Ruthie Blum, Senior Contributing Editor and Columnist at Jewish News Syndicate, shares the latest on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks.

David Closson, Director of FRC’s Center for Biblical Worldview, comments on the cratering support for same-sex marriage in the GOP, the controversy over Fuller Seminary’s marriage views, and the Democrats’ efforts to win back young male voters.

On today’s program:

Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 1st District, reacts to the State Department’s efforts to revoke the visas of students with Chinese Communist Party ties.

Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief at CBN News, comments on another possible ceasefire in Israel and its implications for the ongoing Iran-U.S. nuclear negotiations.

Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, and Mark Tapscott, Senior Congressional Analyst for The Washington Stand, debunk the disinformation on Medicaid reform, highlight HHS’s crackdown on gender transition procedures, and applaud the billions of dollars of cuts in the president’s new rescissions package.

On today’s program:

Joshua Arnold, Washington Stand Senior Writer, unpacks what happened in Seattle when woke rioters clashed with peaceful pro-life protesters.

Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, reacts to the news that Trump’s DOJ is restoring justice for all, especially when it comes to Christian targeting.

Andrew Bailey, Attorney General of Missouri, celebrates the state Supreme Court decision that reinstates health and safety protocols for women at abortion businesses.

Jason Rapert, Founder & President of National Association of Christian Lawmakers, encourages men and women of faith to run for office at all levels and previews next week’s National Association of Christian Lawmakers event.

Gregg Roman, Executive Director of the Middle East Forum, warns against the sweeping influence of Qatar in America and spells out possible consequences.

On today’s program:

Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor of Texas, explains the progress of a bill that would require schools to post the 10 Commandments and another that would allow children to be excused for religious instruction with their parents’ permission.

John McGuire, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, dissects the latest back-and-forth on a Ukraine-Russia peace deal, as well as the rationale behind the U.S. military build-up in Europe.

Mike Johnson, U.S. Speaker of the House, shares how he managed to get almost every Republican on board for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Mary Szoch, Director of the Center for Human Dignity at Family Research Council, and Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy & Government Affairs, talk about two key developments on the pro-life front, the blame game in a Seattle counter-protest, and news from Israel.