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Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse discusses the Senate’s vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt, the process of voting on the continuing resolution, and where things stand in Iran.

Andrew Bostom, M.D. MS, Research Physician at the Brown University Center for Primary Care and Prevention, reviews what led to the contempt vote on Dr. Fauci and offers specifics on his inaccurate assessment of COVID-19’s origins and symptoms.

Tim Griffin, Arkansas Attorney General, shares why 34 state attorneys general have joined together in a letter urging the U.S. Congress to preserve federal hemp reforms and prevent the return of intoxicating hemp products to the market.

Kyle Shideler, Director and Senior Analyst for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism at the Center for Security Policy, exposes the efforts in a U.S. Senate Judiciary hearing to confront the growing Muslim Brotherhood network in America and shares part of his testimony, which included details on the threat the Muslim Brotherhood poses in the United States.

Charles “Cully” Stimson, Acting Director for Legal Policy Center and Senior Legal Fellow for National Security at the Heritage Foundation, provides deeper insight into the contempt vote on Dr. Fauci, the legality of the 5th Amendment, how it applies to someone with a preemptive pardon, and dives into details uncovered in Dr. Fauci’s diary.

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on recent primary elections, a security threat at Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles in Rancho Palos Verdes, and the status of the Iranian conflict.

Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 6th District, summarizes Vice President Vance’s meeting with congressional members to address waste and fraud, charges against 19 people over massive Medicaid fraud, and offers an update on budget considerations being discussed on Capitol Hill.

Dr. Michael Rubin, Director of Policy Analysis at the Middle East Forum, offers the latest on a prospective deal with Iran, an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, Prime Minister Netanyahu’s understanding of Israel’s relationship with Gaza, and the status of Islamic terrorism against Christians in Africa.

Matt Carpenter, Director of FRC Action, analyzes the ongoing primary elections, the implications they may have on the upcoming general elections, whether Democratic Socialist wins will benefit Republicans in November, and what current results may mean for issues like abortion, religious liberty, and gender transition procedures on minors.

Michael Grayston, Campus pastor at LifeFamily Church in Austin, Texas, and Assistant Professor at Liberty University, explores what steps people can take to prevent Artificial Intelligence from replacing human connection and community involvement, and contemplates its proper role in spiritual development.

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper shares insight into the primary races, the advancement of Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche out of the Senate Judiciary Committee in preparation for a floor vote, and an update on Iran.

Claudia Tenney, U.S. Representative for the 24th District of New York, discusses President Trump’s threat to Iran over negotiations and possibly ending the conflict, NYC Mayor Mamdani’s ID requirement for grocery stores, and passage of the continuing resolution in the Senate.

John Rogers, Senior Partner and Pollster at Cygnal, offers an analysis of primaries in five states, what voter trends are emerging 100 days before the midterm elections, and considers how abortion policies will sway the November vote.

Phil Sechler, Senior Legal Counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, explains the court ruling in Vidalia, GA, that will require a school district to reinstate a Christian release-time program, as a case involving a pastor who exercised his First Amendment rights is litigated.

Kyle Campbell, Host of the Politically Basic Podcast, and Casey Harper, Managing Editor of Broadcast for The Washington Stand, break down the ongoing disagreement between Governor Newsom and President Trump, review a poll on voters embracing conservative positions ahead of the midterms, concerning trends on child gender transition procedures, and the rise of socialism in the Democratic Party.

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse highlights the Senate’s progress in passing a continuing resolution to fund the government through December, the confirmation process for Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche, his decision to end the weaponization fund, and the recent Democratic Socialists of America’s conference in Chicago.

Buddy Carter, U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 1st District, shares how the continuing resolution coming out of the Senate differs from what the House passed, discusses the ongoing discovery of Medicaid fraud, and reacts to the Democratic Socialist agenda.

Tina Descovich, CEO and Founder of Moms for Liberty, explores how the Department of Education is holding school districts in Ann Arbor and Anne Arundel County accountable for keeping students’ gender identities a secret from parents.

Luke Goodrich, Vice President & Senior Counsel at the Beckett Fund, shares details of a case in Michigan where the state agreed to stop silencing counselors who help children struggling with their biological sex.

Larry Taunton, Author and Columnist, shares key takeaways from the Democratic Socialists of America summit in Chicago, how the DSA’s anti-capitalism and anti-individual freedoms clash with our Constitution and democratic institutions, and the threat socialism poses to religious freedom.

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on news of a potential disarming of Hamas, President Trump’s Camp David cabinet meetings, and calls from the President for Senate approval of Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche.

David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, provides insight into the deal being discussed with Hamas, including disarming as demanded by the Board of Peace, and provides an update on Iran.

Stephanie Taub, First Liberty Institute Senior Counsel, explains why the University of Michigan Health-West is altering their gender transition policy, how they conduct training, and the damages they must now pay following the inappropriate firing of a Christian physician assistant. She also offers insight into the Justice Department's guidance for revisions to reinforce federal religious liberty protections.

Jep and Jessica Robertson, Actors from Great American-Pure Flix “Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou,” share what viewers can expect when tuning in to their new family-focused series, which begins broadcasting on August 13th.

Ryan Walters, CEO of the Teacher Freedom Alliance, explains efforts to oppose the left-wing agenda to politically influence state public education programs, including harmful transgender policies and DEI initiatives.

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse shares disturbing poll findings on the Democratic Socialists of America, insight into the Senate confirmation hearings for a new Director of the Cener for Disease Control and Prevention, and an update on Iran.

Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for Alabama's 4th District, explores the implications of a recent poll on socialism, Reconciliation 3.0, and the status of the continuing resolution, and provides an update on the future of taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood.

Michael A. Fragoso, Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in the Constitution, the Courts, and the Culture Program, reviews the confirmation process for Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche, challenges he would face as the next AG if confirmed, and whether or not he will enforce the Comstock Act.

Dr. Quentin Van Meter, Executive Committee Member with American College of Pediatricians, reports on the World Professional Association for Transgender Health’s (WPATH) admission that nations need detransition protocols even as the organization continues pushing for these procedures on minor children. He also provides an update on the FTC lawsuit against WPATH for their wildly misleading claims.

Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, reveals how the growing “culture of death” is moving beyond abortion to physician-assisted suicide, shares details on WNBA star Sophie Cunningham’s courageous stand for girls’ sports, and breaks down a new poll on abortion.

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on today’s Senate hearings on the COVID-19 Origins with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the confirmation of Jay Clayton as the Director of National Intelligence, and Iran’s attacks on U.S. military bases and neighboring countries.

Sheri Biggs, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of South Carolina, shares what she will miss about Senator Lindsey Graham, reacts to Dr. Fauci’s overuse of the 5th Amendment during Senate hearings, and provides an update on the recent continuing resolution and Reconciliation 3.0.

Todd Rokita, Indiana Attorney General, details the uncovering of an alleged $10.9 million Medicaid fraud scheme in Indiana, as well as details on those charged in the investigation and the pause placed on certifying new Medicaid service providers in the state.

Shawn Wright, President of International Christian Concern, discusses the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria as the death toll surpasses 3,150 victims this year, the recent abduction of another pastor by Nigerian Islamic terrorists, and growing concerns over Christian persecution in Sudan.

Michael King, Massachusetts Family Institute President, sounds the alarm on legislation in Massachusetts that, if passed in the state senate, will permit abortion up to the point of birth.

Valerie Huber, President and Founder of the Institute for Women's Health, explores the Trump administration’s decision to cut taxpayer funding for graphic sex education in favor of programs that emphasize marriage and family formation.

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on Sen. Lindsey Graham’s funeral and President Trump’s separate meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Zelensky.

Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for Kansas’s 4th District, provides insight into the proposed federal budget continuing resolution, Reconciliation 3.0, the status of the SAVE America Act, and the Trump accounts.

Gregg Roman, Executive Director of the Middle East Forum, discusses President Trump’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, the expansion of the Abraham Accords, the nuclear deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, and the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s crucial involvement in the Middle East.

Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, celebrates the life of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham and reflects on his pro-life, pro-Israel legacy.

Ryan Bomberger, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of the Radiance Foundation, addresses funding for Planned Parenthood and reacts to the ways his new book, Should Have Been Aborted, is making waves.

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper discusses the last eight days of the Senate’s agenda before their August recess, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Trip to Washington, DC, and the Fox News interview the Prime Minister gave over the weekend criticizing NYC Mayor Mamdani for fueling anti-Semitism.

Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, comments on the pause in the bombings involving Iran, the proposed supplemental appropriations funding package, and the National Defense Authorization Act. He also covers the upcoming Senate confirmation vote for Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton and explores whether it may impact passage of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, previews Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s visit with President Trump and provides an assessment on the role of Israel in the U.S.-Iran conflict and negotiations.

Mike Johnson, U.S. Speaker of the House, recaps his chamber’s passage of the National Defense Authorization Act, restrictions on insider trading for members of Congress, the SAVE America Act and a legislative package the House sent to the U.S. Senate for action.

Dr. Scott Rae, Dean of the Faculty at Talbot School of Theology and Professor of Philosophy and Christian Ethics, investigates the growing acceptance of artificial intelligence among Christians, concerns over how it is being used, and how we should safeguard ourselves against faith and theological inaccuracies by AI platforms.

Donna Rice Hughes, President and CEO of Enough is Enough, reviews strategies parents can employ to keep their children safe on social media platforms.

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse shares insight into another anti-Semitic attack in New York City, the latest on Iran, and new tariffs proposed by President Trump.

Tom McClintock, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of California, reviews this week’s GOP accomplishments, from Reconciliation 3.0 to the National Defense Authorization Act and a clean continuing resolution to prevent another Democrat shutdown. He also covers the War Powers Resolution and his recent floor speech on freedom vs. socialism.

Dr. Joel Finkelstein, Co-Founder of The Network Contagion Research Institute, provides background on the investigations within a U.S. House panel that has issued subpoenas to three left-wing groups involved in a probe of $39 million that is tied to Marxist tycoon Neville Singham.

Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, explains the impact a country’s view on religious freedom has on its citizens and how they are treated.

Kristi Hamrick, Vice President of Media & Policy at Students for Life of America, explores recent findings of the dangers of the chemical abortion pill, mifepristone, in three cities where the water was tested and calls on the EPA to nationalize this examination in light of increased infertility rates.

Ingrid Skop, Vice President of Medical Affairs at the Charlotte Lozier Institute, offers additional context on congressional Democrats who have determined to fully support abortion drug trafficking.