Washington Watch

On today's program:

Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, highlights the latest instance of Russian aggression in Ukraine and the plight of persecuted Christians in Nigeria.

Brent Keilen, FRC’s Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, juxtaposes how the Trump administration honors Resurrection Week compared to Joe Biden’s celebration of trans extremism this time last year.

Mike Johnson, U.S. Speaker of the House, shares how he navigates difficult moments on the Hill and what a change in presidents means for Iranian foreign policy.

Ilan Berman, Senior Vice President for the American Foreign Policy Council, breaks down Saturday’s nuclear talks between the Trump administration and Iran.

On today's program:

Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, looks back on what led to the improbable House budget deal and dissects the back-and-forth on Trump’s tariffs.

Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, previews the president’s “do or die” nuclear talks with Iran.

Krista Schild, Director of Defending Our Republic, warns about Islamists’ plans to build an autonomous compound in Texas.

Dr. Hormoz Shariat, Iran Alive Ministries President, talks about the deeper agenda of Islam and the dangers of Sharia Law.

David Closson, Director of FRC’s Center for Biblical Worldview, explains what’s behind the far-left’s assassination culture and the ongoing war over girls’ sports.

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Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, breaks down Thursday’s surprise victory for House leadership on the Senate budget bill.

Dr. John Plake, Chief Ministry Insights & Innovation Officer at American Bible Society, shares encouraging statistics from the annual State of the Bible report.

Edward Graham, Chief Operating Officer of Samaritan's Purse, highlights the life-saving work his organization is doing in the aftermath of Myanmar’s deadly earthquake.

Jody Hice, FRC Action President, talks about the important role that grandparents play and specific ways that they can be more involved in their grandchildren’s lives.

On today's program:

Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, reports on the House’s budget standoff, as well as the GOP’s two-chamber strategy to stop activist judges.

Tracey Mann, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Kansas, talks about the president’s long-term tariff strategy and how it will help key industries like agriculture.

Claudia Tenney, U.S. Representative for the 24th District of New York, highlights the White House’s unique opportunity to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program and her bill to protect pregnancy care centers from government targeting and discrimination.

Ilan Berman, Senior Vice President for the American Foreign Policy Council, offers a deeper analysis of President Trump’s game plan for Iran, possible pressure points, and the increasing frailty of the Middle East regime.

On today's program:

Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, talks about the gulf between the House and Senate budget blueprints and what’s next for the “one, big, beautiful bill.”

Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, exposes a Colorado bill that would classify “misgendering” children as “child abuse.”

Lt. General (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC's Executive Vice President and former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence, explains what’s behind the build-up of U.S. military assets in the Middle East.

Dr. Eric Bordenkircher, Research Fellow at the UCLA Center for Middle East Development, previews the Trump administration’s high-level nuclear talks with Iran and provides a readout of the president’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

On today's program:

Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, reacts to President Trump’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as debates over Iran, tariffs, and the war in Gaza rage on.

Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, explains what’s next for budget reconciliation now that the Senate has amended the House blueprint.

Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, breaks down the heated standoff between the U.S. and China over trade.

David Bahnsen, the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group, discusses the deeper strategy behind the Trump tariffs, what fallout Americans should expect, and the spiritual implications of U.S. consumerism.

On today's program:

Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 14th district, discusses China’s response to President Trump’s tariff plan, budget reconciliation, and the latest efforts to eliminate government waste.

Laurel Libby, Maine State Representative for House District 90, provides an update on her lawsuit after being censored for advocating for girls’ sports protections in the legislature. She also addresses the Trump administration’s decision to freeze Maine’s federal funds over Title IX.

Sherri Gallick, Missouri State Representative for House District 62, talks about her bill to shield children from online pornography by requiring age verification.

David Closson, Director of FRC’s Center for Biblical Worldview, discusses the arrest of a woman whose crime was holding a sign expressing her willingness to talk with women entering an abortion center.

On today's program:

Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, comments on President Trump’s tariffs and shares how his Protect American Beef Act will work hand in hand with the tariffs. He also offers an update on the budget reconciliation process.

Spencer Morrison, Author of “Reshore: How Tariffs Will Bring Our Jobs Home and Revive the American Dream,” provides an overview of the new tariffs announced by President Trump and the financial impact on everyday Americans.

Houston Gaines, Georgia State Representative for House District 120, unpacks who Georgia’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act protects and comments on his Democratic colleagues’ walkout protest.

Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, highlights her new report, “Is Prayer a Crime?: Government Restrictions on Prayer in Europe.”

On today's program:

Dr. Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of North Carolina, discusses President Trump’s Liberation Day tariff plan, as well as the State Department's report on China's crackdown on the freedom Hong Kong citizens.

Chris Schandevel, Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel, reviews a Supreme Court case in which South Carolina argues that it should be allowed to stop using Medicaid dollars to fund Planned Parenthood.

Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 10th District, former Green Beret, and member of the Armed Services Committee, offers insight as into how the Pentagon’s heightened fitness standards may affect women in military combat roles.

Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, discusses the financial impact of America’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization. He also explains the current status of the Senate’s budget blueprint.

On today's program:

James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, discusses the latest developments on budget reconciliation, Senate Democrats blocking military aid to Israel, and his bill to protect pastors’ free speech.

Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 1st District, offers insight on the House fight over proxy voting.

John Cornyn, U.S. Senator from Texas, shares breaking news about illegal border crossings, as well as President Trump’s actions to deport violent gang members.

Chuck Grassley, U.S. Senator from Iowa, describes his legislation to stop judicial overreach in the lower courts.

David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, reviews his new book, Life After Roe, which was released today.