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The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on Florida lawmakers’ approval of Gov. Ron DeSantis’s new redistricting map, and the latest developments from Capitol Hill. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 1st District, offers an update on the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown and previews the next steps. Camille Varone, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, highlights the Department of Justice’s new report on Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias within the Federal Government. Tyler O’Neil, Senior Editor of The Daily Signal, unravels the Southern Poverty Law Center’s two motions refuting the DOJ’s claim that their informant program was kept secret. Casey Harper and Joshua Arnold, Washington Stand Senior Writer, break down the DOJ’s investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center, the DOJ’s anti-Christian bias report, and Sen. Joni Ernst’s request to the DOJ to investigate the Biden Administration’s discussions of Planned Parenthood’s Paycheck Protection Program loans.

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper provides great pro-life news from the U.S. Supreme Court and offers insight into Capitol Hill developments in the House on reconciliation, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and the agriculture bill. John Rose, U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 6th District, shares the latest news from Capitol Hill regarding FISA and the farm bill. Ted Budd, Senator from North Carolina, discusses the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and the questions he received about relieving key officials of their duties. Ben Aguiñaga, Louisiana Solicitor General, reacts to the U.S. Supreme Court’s pivotal decision regarding Louisiana’s congressional map. Dr. Albert Mohler, President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, shares biblical insights into the assassination attempt on President Trump and unpacks the Southern Poverty Law Center indictment.

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the state visit of King Charles III and congressional committee meetings on Health and Human Services and Education. Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 9th district, responds to King Charles III’s address to a joint session of Congress, the present status of Virginia’s gerrymandering vote certification, and the decision of the House Committee on Rules to delay voting on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and budget reconciliation. Peter McIlvenna, Co-Founder of Hearts of Oak, discusses the U.S. visit by the U.K.’s King Charles III in light of America’s 250th anniversary and the United Kingdom’s drift from its Christian roots as Islam and other ideologies grow in prominence. Chip Roy, U.S. Representative for Texas's 21st District, spells out the FACE Act and explores the investigation of the SPLC by the House Judiciary Committee. Holly Randall, Counsel at First Liberty Institute, explains the preliminary injunction against a school distri

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the arraignment of the shooter at Saturday’s White House News Correspondents’ Association, the U.S. House Committee on Rules meeting on the extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and President Trump’s meeting with England’s King Charles III. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, provides details from what he witnessed at Saturday’s dinner during the shooting and expresses the importance of funding DHS before they run out of money at the end of the month. John Pistole, Former Deputy Director of the FBI, offers a security analysis on the shooting at the Washington Hilton during the dinner with President Trump, and discusses the increased security threats toward the President and potential security gaps amid the DHS shutdown. Dr. Peter Wood, National Association of Scholars President and Author of “Diversity: The Invention of a Concept,” reviews a recent report that reveals fewer universities in the U.S. are requiring DEI

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse on America Reads the Bible, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's press conference on the Iranian War, and President Trump’s announcement on extending the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire. Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 5th District, offers insight into a letter from the House Judiciary Committee to the Southern Poverty Law Center and the possibility of upcoming hearings, where things stand on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), and the latest on budget reconciliation concerning DHS. Dr. Kenneth Finn, Vice President of the International Academy on the Science and Impacts of Cannabis, explores the potential implications of reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule C drug, the dangerous facts of cannabis, and what we’ve learned from Colorado since it legalized the drug. Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, shares from the Biblical Worldview Conference in Ohio, Senator Josh Hawley’s amendment to defund Planned Parenthood, th

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper covers the Senate budget resolution and how Senator Josh Hawley’s Planned Parenthood amendment fits into it, America Reads the Bible, and the decision of the DOJ to reclassify some marijuana products as less dangerous drugs. Erin Houchin, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 9th district, explains how passing the budget reconciliation resolution out of the Senate is the first step of bypassing the filibuster, explores whether the Senate bill to fund ICE and the Customs and Border Patrol will pass in the House without changes, and comments on FISA and the SAVE America Act. Steve Marshall, Attorney General of Alabama, digs into the indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center and shares what outcomes to anticipate. Ken Cuccinelli, Former Virginia Attorney General and Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative, reviews the redistricting referendum in Virginia that has been blocked from certification and examines its constitutionality under state law. Casey Harper, Man

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, gerrymandering in Virginia, America Reads the Bible, and The Ten Commandments in Texas schools. Harriet Hageman, U.S. Representative for Wyoming’s At-Large District, unpacks the indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, revealing the coordinated efforts between the charity and operatives planted in numerous activist organizations around the country. Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, provides insight into Senate hearings with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and further exposes the dangers of abortion drugs for women and children. Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, discusses the latest reports on persecuted Christians in Nigeria. Brent Keilen, FRC’s Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, Jason Selman, PVS Chapter leader in Baton Rouge, and Tim Echols, FRC’s Executive Director of Pray Vote Stand Chapters, provide updates on the launch of additiona

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on America Reads the Bible, the Senate confirmation hearing for Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, and Vice President J.D. Vance’s expected trip to Pakistan for talks with Iran as the two-week ceasefire is set to expire Wednesday. Jon Husted, U.S. Senator from Ohio, comments on an effort by some Capitol Hill Republicans to expand the Reconciliation 2.0 bill beyond funding for ICE and CBP and vents about how the SAVE America Act has now taken a backseat to other legislative priorities and shares an update on the FDA’s review of the abortion drug mifepristone. Dr. Bertha Madras, Professor of Psychobiology at Harvard Medical School, reacts to President Trump’s order to the FDA to fast-track their review of psychedelic drugs. She also comments on FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary’s claims that the psychedelics will only be administered “under close medical supervision.” Dr. Chris Gacek, FRC's Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, unpacks news that the U.S. Department o

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on America Reads the Bible, outlines the Capitol Hill agenda this week, and offers an update on the U.S.- Iran talks in Pakistan. Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for Kansas’s 4th District, reflects on the third month of the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown and Capitol Hill efforts to pass Reconciliation 2.0 to fund DHS. John Moolenaar, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Michigan and Chairman of the Select Committee on the CCP, unravels China’s involvement in the war in Iran, analyzes the impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure on China’s economy, and highlights the Select Committee’s investigation into the United States Heartland China Association. Alex J. Adams, Assistant Secretary for Family Support at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, shines a light on The Home for Every Child Initiative and First Lady Melania Trump’s efforts to champion new foster care legislation in Congress. Gregg Roman, Executive Director of the Middle E

Mary Stackhouse, Senior Producer for Washington Watch with Tony Perkins, reports the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s congressional hearings. Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 27th District, unpacks the latest from Capitol Hill, including on FISA reauthorization, Department of Homeland Security funding, and a potential Reconciliation 2.0. Dr. Chris Gacek, FRC's Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, analyzes Ohio’s Freedom of Information Act request seeking internal FDA records on the safety and efficacy review of mifepristone. Laura Wilkerson, Angel Mom of Josh Wilkerson, shares her son’s story. Dr. David Closson, Director of FRC's Center for Biblical Worldview, analyzes Secretary Kennedy’s comments on the Biden administration’s discrimination against Christian foster families and others motivated by their faith, analyzes a Gallup poll showing a rise in religiosity among young men, and highlights Tennessee’s nuclear family month declaration.

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper shares President Trump’s announcement of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, details of growing religious interest among young men, and reports that Supreme Court Justice Alito may retire soon. Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for Alabama's 4th District, explains efforts to fund DHS through budget reconciliation measures and California’s public funding of transgender procedures for illegal immigrants as President Trump demands data on the state’s transgender procedures and abortions. Ilya Shapiro, Author, Senior Fellow, and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute, explores the reports of an impending retirement of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, how his retirement would impact the court, and what we can make of President Trump’s list of potential replacement justices. Tim Echols, FRC’s Executive Director of Pray Vote Stand Chapters, discusses the Faith, Family, and Future Tour, currently in Midland, TX, and provides an overview of the Pray Vote Sta

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the status of the SAVE America Act and hopes of passing a Reconciliation 2.0 to fund the Department of Homeland Security. He also shares about the Department of Justice’s decision to fire four federal prosecutors accused of bias against pro-life activists and analyzes the U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks and the role China has agreed not to play in the conflict. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, assesses the chances of House passage for the “skinny” funding passage, the challenges of extending Section 702 of FISA and offers his reaction to a Texas Board of Education hearing and CAIR’s efforts to expand Islamic content in public school curriculums. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, reflects on the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act this Tax Day. Bunni Pounds, President of Christians Engaged, spotlights her America Reads the Bible initiative, meant to coincide with the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. C

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the Biden DOJ’s selective targeting of pro-life Americans, the resignations of Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales from Congress, and Secretary Marco Rubio hosting Israel’s and Lebanon’s ambassadors for peace negotiations in D.C. Harriet Hageman, U.S. Representative for Wyoming’s At-Large District, shines a spotlight on the U.S. Department of Justice’s report showing the extent of the Biden administration’s targeting of pro-life groups. Gregg Roman, Executive Director of the Middle East Forum, offers his analysis of the ceasefire talks between Israel and Lebanon, as well as Turkish President Erdogan’s comments comparing Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to Hitler. He also breaks down Pakistan’s offer to host a second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran. Ken Cuccinelli, Senior Fellow for Homeland Security and Immigration for the Center for Renewing America, pushes back on Democrats’ efforts to gerrymander in Virginia. Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports the latest news coming from Iran, including the U.S.-initiated blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and how oil prices will be affected. He also reports on Rep. Eric Swalwell’s decision to end his campaign for California governor even as calls for his removal from Congress grow. Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, provides an update on funding the Department of Homeland Security, the congressional agenda this week, including Section 702 of the FISA renewal, another Democrat-led war powers resolution, and budget reconciliation 2.0. Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, unpacks the potential consequences of the failed U.S.-Iran talks and President Trump’s threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Erica Inzina, Louisiana Right to Life Policy Director, unpacks state-level attempts to regulate care pregnancy centers in Louisiana. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washi

Mary Stackhouse, Senior Producer for Washington Watch with Tony Perkins, provides an update on Artemis II as it prepares to splash down in the Pacific Ocean and previews talks between the U.S. and Iran. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, discusses options to reverse the Johnson Amendment, which limits free speech of churches and non-profits, and comments from U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin about halting airport customs processing in sanctuary cities. Dr. David Adesnik, Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Vice President of Research, previews negotiations between the U.S. delegation, led by Vice President J.D. Vance, and the Iranian leadership on how to preserve the fragile ceasefire, provides analysis of the proposed 10 points in the ceasefire, and the meeting between leaders from Israel and Lebanon taking place next week. Brian Cochran, Founder of Pro-Life Atlanta, shares his experience in easily accessing dangerous abortion drugs without consulting a doc

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper provides an update on the fragile Iranian ceasefire and Canada’s hate speech legislation that outlaws quotations from some passages of the Bible. Rick Crawford, U.S. Representative for Arkansas’s 1st District and Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, shares expectations from Vice President J.D. Vance’s upcoming negotiations with Iran, the reports of accelerated executions of imprisoned Iranian protesters, and growing concerns for Christians within the country. John Rogers, Senior Partner and Pollster at Cygnal, offers insight into the Wisconsin and Georgia elections, as well as recent polls indicating that public polling is shifting towards the Democrats. Rabbi Pesach Wolicki, Executive Director of Israel365 Action, discusses the strained Iranian ceasefire as Israel attempts to eliminate the Hezbollah threat in Lebanon and the domestic and global rise of anti-Semitism. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand,

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reviews Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s press conference on the Iran ceasefire update and President Trump’s meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss America’s frustration with several member- nations that refused to help the U.S. in the Iranian conflict. Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina, explains the ceasefire discussions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, shares Israel’s response to the ceasefire deal, and the key points being negotiated in the proposals. Ben Aguiñaga, Solicitor General of Louisiana, breaks down the ruling by a federal judge in Louisiana that will continue to allow nationwide distribution of the abortion drug Mifepristone, including shipment into states that have banned abortion pills, and considers the next anticipated legal steps in response to this court decision. David Bahnsen, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group, explores recent economic data reports against the backdrop of oil prices, inflation

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper offers an update on last-minute negotiations for an Iranian ceasefire, Trump’s threat to end their civilization, and reports on the elections taking place in Wisconsin and Georgia. Bill Cassidy, U.S. Senator from Louisiana and Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, discusses an investigation into chemical abortion drug manufacturers accused of not complying with U.S. Food and Drug Administration safety requirements and calls to investigate Biden health officials who allegedly colluded with radical groups to promote gender mutilation procedures on children. Wesley J. Smith, Chair and Senior Fellow at Discovery Institute’s Center on Human Exceptionalism, reviews a study from Finland of over 2,000 adolescents and young adults who suffered from gender confusion. The report reveals that patients who sought gender reassignment procedures suffered greater mental health problems compared to those who did not seek the procedures. Christopher Ferrara, Senior Counsel for Thomas Mor

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the Senate’s pro forma session, President Trump’s order to pay all DHS employees, an update on the Iranian conflict, and the White House Easter Egg Roll. Brad Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 13th district, explains the rationale for the President to pay all DHS employees, why some Democrats are now proposing tax cuts, and provides an update on ending the partial DHS shutdown. Dr. Michael Rubin, Director of Policy Analysis at the Middle East Forum, provides analysis of the latest in the Iranian conflict, President Trump’s renewed threats to Iran, the extension of the deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and the proposal for a 45-day ceasefire. Dr. Michael McMullen, Author and Church History Professor at the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, weighs in on President Trump’s rant on Truth Social through the lens of William Wilberforce, considers how Christians should respond to coarse language in today’s society, and how we can learn more ab

On this Good Friday edition of Washington Watch, Tony walks us through the timeless account of God’s grace and mercy as recorded in Matthew 26-28—the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ—through the lens of Stand on the Word, FRC’s daily Bible reading plan. As we approach Resurrection Sunday, we pray that you remember the final promise in the gospel of Matthew, that “he is with us to the very end of the age.”