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On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports the latest on the government shutdown, a lawsuit alleging that Loudoun County school district officials deleted evidence in trans locker room filming case, and a DOJ investigation into the Black Lives Matter movement. Mary Miller, U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 15th District, recaps Day 31 of the Schumer Shutdown and revealing the impact on the American agriculture sector. She also reflects on Thursday night’s House Freedom Caucus-FRC prayer call. Paul Coleman, ADF International Executive Director, shares insights into how the third legal showdown over Finnish parliamentarian Paivi Rasanen’s 2019 Bible tweet went. Jonathan Gilliam, former FBI agent and former Navy Seal, exposes the Biden White House’s ‘enemies list’ that was revealed as a part of the Arctic Frost Investigation. David Closson, Director of FRC's Center for Biblical Worldview, comments on the significance of

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, shares updates on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. He also recaps President Trump’s trip to Asia, renewed American nuclear weapons testing, and the ongoing Capitol Hill negotiations on the government shutdown. Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, comments on President Trump’s meeting with Chinese leader Xi and calls out the Chinese Communist Party’s deplorable human rights and religious freedom record. He also responds to new polling showing strong support for restoring previous FDA-safeguards on the abortion drug mifepristone. Mark Mitchell, Chief Pollster at Rasmussen Reports, previews of the elections happening next week in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City elections and forecasts any possible impact on the government shutdown. Chris Mitchell, CBN’s Middle East Bureau Chief, goes beyond the headlines surrounding the unsteady ceasefire b

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports the latest developments in Israel after the IDF responded to Hamas’s attacks amid the ceasefire. He also shares about President Trump’s Asia tour as well as Day 29 of the Schumer Shutdown. Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 27th District, relays the latest news on the continuing government shutdown and highlights the House Oversight Committee’s report on former President Biden’s abuse of the autopen. Chance Son, son of jailed South Korean Pastor Son Hyun-bo, shares his father’s story of being targeted by the increasingly un-democratic South Korean government. Matt Carpenter, Director of FRC Action, previews the upcoming elections in Virginia, New York, and New Jersey. He also pushes back on the Democratic Party’s embrace of socialism and shares an update on redistricting battles around the country. Dr. David Adesnik, Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Vice Pre

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, discusses the latest on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and recaps both Day 28 of the government shutdown, and President Trump’s Asia trip. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland and Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, comments on the increasingly fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, previews the upcoming “Congress Prays for America” prayer call with FRC, and considers possible solutions for ending the government shutdown. Ted Budd, Senator from North Carolina, explains what motivated his Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act and offers his view of the Senate’s 13th vote to reopen the federal government. Grace Jin Drexel, daughter of jailed Chinese pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, shares her father’s story of persecution at the hands of communist China. Dr. Gerald McDermott, Distinguished Professor of Theology at Jerusalem S

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the current status of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, the government shutdown, and President Trump’s Asia trip. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, recaps Day 27 of the government shutdown, comments on the future international peace keeping force in Gaza, as well as President Trump’s tour of Asia. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, offers his analysis of the potential U.S.-China trade agreement currently being negotiated and shares an update on the jailing of South Korean pastors. Debbie Wuthnow, iVoterGuide President and AFA Action Vice President, previews next week’s elections across the country and highlights iVoterGuide's resources. Mark Tapscott, Senior Congressional Analyst for The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper uncover how Democrats on Capitol Hill and health care insurers are conspiring to protect the t

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reviews this week's news highlights, including the Middle East trips by Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the future of Judea and Samaria, and the generous donor helping to pay military salaries during the shutdown. Bob Onder, U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 3rd District, explains the obstacles Congress will have to overcome to end the government shutdown. Morse Tan, U.S. Chairman of Korean Conservative Political Action Conference, previews President Trump’s trip to Southeast Asia and growing concerns over South Korean pastors who are jailed for upholding a biblical worldview. Aaron Fruh, President of Israel Team Advocates, discusses concerns over Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s opposition to Israel’s national sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. David Closson, Director of FRC's Center for Biblical Worldview, highlights Fam

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on Vice President J.D. Vance’s criticism of the Israeli Knesset’s vote to annex Judea and Samaria, President Trump’s meeting with the NATO Secretary General regarding sanctions targeting Russian oil giants, and the 12th vote to reopen the government. Jon Husted, U.S. Senator from Ohio, provides insight into day 23 of the federal shutdown and discusses the national debt, which has topped $38 trillion. John Kindt, Professor Emeritus of Business at the University of Illinois, shares the FBI’s investigation into Mafia-linked sports gambling and game-rigging within the NBA. Akil Pano, a leading Albanian pastor, talks about the advancement of gender identity legislation in Albania, backed by George Soros-funded organizations. Michele Bachmann, Dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University, responds to Vice President Vance’s comments regarding the Knesset’s vote on

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, provides insight into the current status of the federal shutdown, a tortured Kyrgyzstan pastor who suffered a brain injury, JD Vance’s Israel trip, and concerns over Turkey and Qatar’s involvement in Gaza, and a new poll of Americans’ thoughts on recognizing Palestine. Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, shares details from yesterday’s White House lunch, a letter from Republican Senators to the HHS and FDA regarding the push of dangerous abortion pills, highlights studies revealing a drop in transgender identification, and discusses his legislation to protect children from the transgender predatory agenda. Jack Terrell, Founder and President of KiDs Beach Club, shares the ministry of The KiDs Beach Club during a special Standing Together segment. Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, provides the latest on the Israel-Hamas p

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, provides updates on the Israel-Hamas talks in light of Vice President Vance’s Israel trip, the 2nd longest government shutdown in history, and another church attack. Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for Alabama's 4th District, shares an update on the 21st day of the federal government shutdown and considers the path forward. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, discusses the two most recent attacks on churches and rising violent hostility targeting churches across America. Peter Doran, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, provides the latest updates on the Ukraine-Russian war and the cancellation of the planned summit in Budapest. Chris Mitchell, CBN’s Middle East Bureau Chief, reports on visits to Israel by Vice President Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner.

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports the latest on U.S. diplomatic conversations regarding the Israeli-Hamas peace deal, the continued government shutdown, Antifa-style “No Kings” rallies over the weekend, and news on bible sales. Chuck Edwards, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 11th District, shares growing concerns over the government shutdown’s impact on citizens and the optics of the “No Kings” rallies. Mat Staver, Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel, discusses the letter Liberty Counsel submitted to a Louisiana library expressing how they violated the state and federal constitution when firing pastor Luke Ash. Dr. Lauren Rubal, Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Physician, discusses President Trump’s recent expansion of in vitro fertilization (IVF) techniques. Michele Bachmann, Dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University, and Jack Hibbs, Senior and Founding Pastor of

On today’s program: Sarah Holliday, Reporter for the Washington Stand, previews the Pray Vote Stand Summit, shares Liberty Council’s challenge to reinstate Luke Ash, who was fired from the Baton Rouge Libraries for holding to biblical and biological truth, the latest on the government shutdown, the Israel-Hamas negotiations, and Ukrainian President Zelensky’s meeting with President Trump. Michele Bachmann, Dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University, offers insight into developments in the Middle East and discusses the opening of the Pray Vote Stand Summit in Chino Hills, California. Steve Scalise, U.S. House Majority Leader and U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Louisiana, provides insight into the government shutdown debates and how the “No Kings” rallies are impacting negotiations. Kevin Hern, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 1st district, comments on the conversations between Presidents Trump and Zelensky and the U.S. Senate’s rejection of the National Defense Appropriation

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the Israel-Hamas updates, Prime Minister Netanyahu’s ceremony for fallen soldiers, and ongoing Senate negotiations on the continuing resolution. Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 14th District, provides further context on the government shutdown and Middle East ceasefire. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, discusses religious persecution in China and Nigeria and the possibility of placing Nigeria on the list of countries of particular concern (CPC). Jonathan Keller, CEO of California Family Council, looks at Los Angeles declaring a state of emergency against ICE agents and the potential impact of how passing Assembly Bill 495 will infringe on parental rights. Daniel Cohen, News Director at Real Life Network, previews the Pray Vote Stand Summit and offers his insight on what is happening in Israel.

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports the latest in the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the Turkish government’s decision to deny re-entry to at least 200 foreign Christian due to “national security threats.” He also gives an update on the government shutdown and shares about the U.S. Supreme Court’s hearing on Louisiana’s contested congressional map. Dr. Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of North Carolina, comments on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and criticizes the Chinese Communist Party’s unprecedented crackdown on churches. Riley Moore, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of West Virginia, reports the latest on Capitol Hill negotiations on the government shutdown, unpacks why it’s vital to preventing taxpayer dollars from going toward abortions and why Nigeria must be re-designated as a Country of Particular Concern. Steve Daines, U.S. Senator from Montana, shares the

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, provides updates on the Gaza ceasefire and the search for slain Israelis, the government shutdown, and President Trump’s decision to posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Claudia Tenney, U.S. Representative for the 24th District of New York, shares insight into where things stand with the government shutdown. Burgess Owens, U.S. Representative for Utah’s 4th District, discusses President Trump’s decision to award the late Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the latest on tariffs with China. Bob Fu, Founder and President of China Aid Association and FRC’s Senior Fellow for International Religious Freedom, provides details on the Chinese Communist Party’s crackdown on Christians. Dr. A.J. Nolte, Director of Regent University’s Israel Institute, breaks down the 20-point Israel-Gaza peace plan and potential implications for the Ukraine-Rus

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the Israeli hostage release, President Trump’s Knesset speech and peace signing meeting in Egypt, the unprecedented arrest of 30 pastors in China, and Gov. Newsom’s bill that violates parental rights. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, shares how President Trump’s recent brokered peace deal between Israel and Hamas may benefit individuals and nations, and what’s next with the government shutdown. Dr. George Barna, FRC’s Senior Research Fellow for the Center for Biblical Worldview, on his most recent study, revealing the closely held beliefs and values of churchgoing Americans. Mike Johnson, U.S. Speaker of the House, responds to Senator Chuck Schumer’s comments that things get better for Democrats the longer the shutdown continues. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, and Casey Harper unpack how President Trump and Pr

On today’s program: Sarah Holliday, Reporter for the Washington Stand, with unfolding news on the Israel-Hamas deal, Day 9 of the Government Shutdown, and the Whitehouse Antifa roundtable conference. Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for Georgia's 9th District, discusses the hostage release plan in the Israel-Hamas deal, the current status of the government shutdown, and the $1.8 trillion fiscal year deficit. Ruthie Blum, Senior Contributing Editor and Columnist at Jewish News Syndicate, breaks down more details within the Israel-Hamas agreement. Yoe Suarez, Writer with The Washington Stand, reports on the 10,000 U.S. troops deployed to the Caribbean and Puerto Rico in response to the cartel boats departing South America. Sam Brownback, former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, shares more about the efforts to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. Cully Stimson, Senior Legal Fellow at Heritage Foundation, highlights President Trump’s roundtable on Antifa and the

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the staffing shortages resulting from the government shutdown, the Texas National Guard deployment to Illinois, and the Israel-Hamas hostage negotiations. Tommy Tuberville, U.S. Senator from Alabama, responds to the government shutdown affecting air travel, Christian persecution in Nigeria, the Israel-Hamas hostage negotiations, and the FBI’s surveillance of U.S. Senators under the Biden administration’s weaponized Department of Justice. Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, offers insight into the government shutdown and his commonsense solution to prevent future shutdown-showdowns. Liz Murrill, Louisiana Attorney General, explains why the state of Louisiana is suing the FDA over abuse of its abortion pill policy. John Stemberger, President of Liberty Counsel Action, explains the link between the abortion pill and contamination of the water supply. Quena Gonzalez, FRC

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reflects on the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel and reports on the U.S. Supreme Court hearings examining Colorado’s law banning talk therapy for minors who want to affirm their biological sex. He also reports the latest on the protests in Portland and Chicago, and the Democrats' Arctic Frost campaign to spy on Republicans. Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina, shares the latest on the Israel-Hamas talks, the government shutdown negotiations, and learning about being spied on by those seeking to undermine President Trump. Jonathan Scruggs, Senior Counsel and Vice President of Litigation Strategy at Alliance Defending Freedom, delves into the Supreme Court case that will determine whether Christians can continue offering counseling for minors on gender identity from a biblical worldview. Ryan Walters, CEO of the Teacher Freedom Alliance, explains his new ro

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, covers updates on the government shutdown, a federal judge’s block on the National Guard deploying to Oregon, Israel and Hamas talks in Egypt, and a Seattle school transgender policy. Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 27th District, explains how Democrats want to reinstate funding for Obamacare before they agree to end the government shutdown. Victoria Coates, Vice President for National Security and Foreign Policy at the Heritage Foundation, offers insights into the Middle East negotiations between Israel, Hamas, and the United States at a joint summit in Egypt. Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, responds to the growing concern over the abortion drug mifepristone, especially in light of the FDA’s recent approval of the generic form of mifepristone. Michele Bachmann, Dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University, joins Tony Perkins for a sp

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the government shutdown, continued violent protests at ICE facilities, Middle East concerns with Qatar, Hamas, and Israel, and China’s forced labor and human trafficking of Uyghurs. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, dissects the Democrats’ funding demands that led to the government shutdown and the potential mass layoffs of federal workers as a result. Dr. A.J. Nolte, Director of the Institute for Israel Studies at Regent University, explores the implications of the U.S. brokered peace deal that Hamas has yet to accept and the executive order on Qatar. Tyler O’Neil, Managing Editor of The Daily Signal, covers the breaking news about the FBI’s decision to cut all ties with the Southern Poverty Law Center. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, discusses the FDA’s approval of a generic abortion drug, growing human