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Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse unpacks House Democrats' efforts to cap the U.S. Supreme Court at nine justices, the House bill that will crack down on university boycotts of Israel, and gives the latest on the war in Iran.

Steven E. Moore, Founder and President of the Ukraine Freedom Project (UFP), provides an update on the Ukraine-Russia war, the recent meetings between India’s Prime Minister Modi, Russia’s President Putin, and China’s President Xi, and offers a peek at the Faith in War series.

Peter Breen, Executive Vice President and Head of Litigation at Thomas More Society, shares insight into the legal case against California’s Attorney General regarding the abortion pill reversal, filed on behalf of Heartbeat International and RealOptions.

Rosemary Jenks, Policy Director at Immigration Accountability Project, discusses her testimony on Capitol Hill in the hearing on birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment, and explores how the 14th Amendment is often misinterpreted and misused.

Edward Graham, Chief Operating Officer at Samaritan's Purse, explains why Samaritan’s Purse turned down a $300 million grant from the U.S. State Department intended for relief work, and discusses their ongoing efforts following the flood in Nepal.

Kyle Campbell, Host of the Politically Basic Podcast, analyzes the decision by a federal judge who dismissed the DOJ’s lawsuit challenging California’s policy allowing biological males to compete in girls’ sports, which will permit the men to continue competing during the Justice Department’s appeal, and exposes Governor Newsom’s participation in fraud and his threat to whistleblowers.

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse provides insight into a U.S. House hearing regarding birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment, a mifepristone abortion drug case, and recent strikes in the Strait of Hormuz.

Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, discusses the latest bombings in Iran and raises awareness of the nuclear ambitions of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, shares where things stand with those resources, and explains how we should move forward.

Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, breaks down Russian President Putin’s prediction of record trade agreements with China and India that will serve as a counterweight to the United States’s global influence.

Brittany Jones, President at Kansas Family Policy Council, sounds the alarm about the Justice Department’s lawsuit against a school district in Kansas that has been secretly advancing gender transition without parental approval or knowledge.

Peter Jacobsen, Associate Teaching Professor and Otto Fellow at the University of Kansas, sheds light on the U.S. House resolution denouncing all forms of socialism, why the Democratic Socialists of America’s agenda runs contrary to biblical principles, and reveals the problem with the term “Christian Socialism.”

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper explores congressional resolutions to fund the government through December 11 and denounce all forms of socialism, the House Oversight hearing protecting American citizenship while confronting birth tourism, and Treasury Secretary Bessent’s goal to rally support against Iran at the G20 Summit.

Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, discusses the U.S. House’s vote on the continuing resolution, the House Oversight Committee investigation into allegations that the Biden administration and DEA allowed fentanyl sales on the street, and the oil deal with Venezuela.

Stanley E. Woodward, Jr., Associate Attorney General for the U.S. Department of Justice, talks about the U.S. Department of Justice’s recent report on how the Biden administration weaponized the DOJ to target conservatives and Christians.

Stephen Nast, Attorney at Liberty Counsel, explains a new legal challenge against a move to amend the Virginia Constitution to codify abortion and efforts to strike down the ballot initiative due to procedural violations in the House of Delegates.

Dean Francis, President of End Kratom Addiction Work, shares the dangers of many hemp-based products, frequently referred to as “gas station weed,” including the highly addictive nature of the products and how companies are taking advantage of legal loopholes to make and redistribute the products.

Luke Niforatos, Executive Vice President of Smart Approaches to Marijuana, unpacks current efforts to ban hemp and THC-laced products and highlights an upcoming documentary on THC, addressing dangers within the marijuana industry.

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse highlights a campaign event in Michigan attended by Vice President Vance, where he addressed anti-Semitism, the House Intelligence Committee’s 9-11 Commission report, and the resumed attacks by Iran on its neighbors.

Chuck Fleischmann, U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 3rd District, shares insight into the House of Representatives’ return to D.C. to take up the continuing resolution and other legislative agenda items and explains a House resolution that condemns and denounces all forms of socialism.

Chris Pilkerton, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Investment Security, discusses the G20 summit planned for Asheville, North Carolina, the tightening of sanctions on Iran, and the anticipated sanctions on banks doing business with Iran.

Dr. Hormoz Shariat, President of Iran Alive Ministries, offers an update on how Christians in Iran are coping with the oppressive regime six months into the conflict, shares how his organization is working with churches and Christians inside the country, and explains the impact of mass inflation on the citizens in Iran.

Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 1st District, raises concerns about the dangers of hemp products, the Senate’s failure to address the issue, and a proposed constitutional amendment to cap the U.S. Supreme Court at nine justices.

Dr. Colin Wright, Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and co-author of the HHS report on left-wing ideology, breaks down the connection between gender ideology and authoritarianism, how that agenda is creeping into the science community, and comments on the WNBA commissioner’s inability to define the word “woman.”

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse discusses the Department of Justice’s report that reveals how the Biden administration targeted conservatives and Christians, the Iranian conflict reaching the six-month point, and a call to pray for the Nepal disaster victims, including 90 missing Americans.

Burgess Owens, U.S. Representative for Utah’s 4th District, responds to the DOJ weaponization report and President Trump’s school choice and tax credit program.

Dr. Michael Rubin, Director of Policy Analysis at the Middle East Forum, analyzes the Iranian conflict as it reaches the six-month mark and how the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the nuclear disarmament plans are unfolding.

Tim Echols, FRC’s Executive Director of Pray Vote Stand Chapters, provides an update on the efforts and expansion of Pray Vote Stand chapters around the country as churches engage local communities.

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse and Dr. Peter A. Lillback, President Emeritus and Co-Chair of the Centennial Campaign at Westminster Theological Seminary, investigate how George Washington drew deep inspiration from prayer, scripture, and his Christian faith, as he helped shape America during our founding days.

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse shares findings of a Senate investigation into whether chemical abortion drug manufacturers are complying with FDA-mandated safeguards associated with the marketing of these drugs, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rejoining the Democratic Socialists of America, and Russia’s new wave of strikes against Ukraine.

Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 6th District and member of the House Judiciary Committee, discusses Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s decision to rejoin the Democratic Socialists of America, and a new HHS-commissioned study that reveals a strong link between transgender ideology and left-wing violence.

Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Attorney General, explores details of META’s $17 billion settlement in the social media safety lawsuit.

Kody Cooper, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, shares the role of Christianity in the success of our Revolutionary War, corrects misconceptions about our Founding Fathers and the American Revolution, and reviews Justice Neil Gorsuch's comments on the role of religion in the founding of our nation.

Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, provides insight into his participation in a prayer breakfast in Ukraine, an update on the Ukraine-Russia war, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s recent visit to Russia, where he reportedly warned Moscow not to attack NATO or use nuclear weapons.

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper recaps the recent primary elections, provides an update on Iran, including the death threats against Baron Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s son, and META’s $17 billion social media safety lawsuit settlement.

Buddy Carter, U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 1st District, offers a congressional perspective on the tariffs Canada imposed on $20 billion of U.S. goods, President Trump's threat to impose tariffs on certain Chinese products, the drop in prescription drug prices, the anticipated request from the President to raise the debt ceiling now that our national debt exceeds $40 trillion.

Ken Cuccinelli, Former Virginia Attorney General and Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative, reviews the Trump administration's pause on immigrant visa appointments, the announcement to revoke 200,000 visas from asylum seekers, while considering who this may affect and how it may be challenged in court, and discusses the new DHS rule to increase the H-1B visa fee to $103,000.

Colten Stanberry, Counsel at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, explains the lawsuit against SUNY Broome Community College in New York over the school's interference with the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship's First Amendment right to choose leaders who are Christians.

Bob Onder, U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 3rd District, discusses the WNBA’s decision to declare Enes Kanter Freedom ineligible for the draft without ever addressing the issue at the center of the conversation regarding men in women’s sports, the White House Rose Garden event for school choice, and the latest on the Chloe Cole petition.

Frank D. Murphy, Chair of Athletes for America Coalition and Director of Community Impact, dives into the WNBA’s pro-transgender policies that marginalize female Christian athletes and explains why we should protect women in sports.

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reviews the latest primaries, the influence of Democratic Socialists of America, preliminary approval from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding President Trump’s vote-by-mail restrictions, and a State Department announcement that it will revoke the visas of over 200,000 immigrants.

Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom, explains the background on President Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting, which the U.S. Supreme Court has initially upheld, and explores the ongoing battle in California over Sheriff Chad Bianco’s seizure of 650k ballots regarding last year’s redistricting battle.

Debbie Wuthnow, iVoterGuide President and AFA Action Vice President, provides analysis heading into the election primary results in Oklahoma and South Carolina, the continued influence of Democratic Socialists of America, and the benefits people may find in the iVoterGuide.

P. George Tryfiates, Vice President for Public Policy & Legal Affairs (PPLA) at the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), shares how the expansion of school choice opportunities, the Education Freedom Tax Credit, and the expansion of 529 investment accounts for education expenses will impact home-school families and Christian schools.

Hiram Sasser, Executive General Counsel at The First Liberty Institute, breaks down the lawsuit filed at the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of California parents regarding the state’s decision to ban religious materials.

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on Treasury Secretary Bessent’s announcement on the economic measures the U.S. will implement against Iran, NYC grocery store owners suing Mayor Mamdani over the city-owned grocery store plans, and the ejection of a former NBA player from a WNBA game while wearing a shirt supporting biological women.

Brigham A. McCown, Senior Fellow and Director of the Initiative on American Energy Security at the Hudson Institute, analyzes the economic D-Day measures against Iran and how this may impact the U.S. economy.

David Bahnsen, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group, explains where things stand with President Trump’s tariff threat to Canada and China.

Katie Britt, U.S. Senator for Alabama, sounds the alarm on pro-abortion groups seeking to muzzle the free speech rights of pro-lifers and zeroes in on the newly enacted Massachusetts law allowing abortion right up to the moment of birth.

Dr. Wendy R. Wang, Director of Research and Senior Fellow at the Institute for Family Studies, explores the revelations of an astronomically high number of unmarried young adults in urban areas of America.

Dr. Jeff Myers, President of Summit Ministries, considers what the Bible says about marriage.

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse highlights Vice President J.D. Vance’s speech on the health of our economy, reviews polling data on key Senate races, and provides an update on the surrogate mother of baby Gabriel.

Barry Loudermilk, U.S. Representative from Georgia's 11th District, responds to recent reports about our economy, Vice President Vance’s speech on the matter, and news that, for the first time in history, our national debt now exceeds $40 trillion.

Shawn Hyland, Director of Advocacy at the New Jersey Family Policy Center, offers insight into recent legislation signed by the Governor of New Jersey that shields medical professionals performing abortions and sex transition procedures on children from certain investigations.

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse explores the uniquely different roles of the three branches of federal Government in the United States and how the system of checks and balances set up by our founders is designed to maintain accountability while balancing power.

Joe Davis, Senior Counsel at Becket Fund, highlights a case in New Jersey filed on behalf of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes because volunteer mentors have been banned from religious-based clubs, while welcoming them to other types of clubs within public schools.

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.