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On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, reacts to the Trump administration’s meeting with Vladimir Putin as the threat of sanctions looms and the latest on the Israel-Gaza war. Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, praises the Trump administration’s pursuit of truth in the Russia collusion hoax and explains the need for his No Foreign Election Partnership Act. Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for the 9th District of Georgia, comments on the president’s suggestion that the city of D.C. should be under federal control and also the release of the DOJ’s sanctuary city list. Kevin Theriot, Senior Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, celebrates a commonsense ruling on abortion pill reversals in Colorado. Mary Szoch, Director of the Center for Human Dignity at Family Research Council, highlights more Planned Parenthood closures in Louisiana and FRC’s push to enforce federal law on the abortion drug.

On today’s program: Jim Baird, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Indiana, comments on House Speaker Mike Johnson’s historic trip to Judea and Samaria, Israel’s plans for the future of Gaza, and the DOJ’s investigation into the Russia collusion hoax. David Spiller, State Representative for the 68th District of Texas, reacts to the partisan drama in the Lone Star State after Texas moved to redistrict its congressional seats. Carter Skeel, Executive Director at the Institute for Family Studies, talks about what’s behind the good news on divorce rates and the boost in children being raised with married parents. Gina Gleason, Executive Director of Real Impact, sounds the alarm on a California bill threatening parents’ rights. Joel Richardson, New York Times Best-Selling Author, Filmmaker, and Bible Teacher, explains how Christians should respond to rising anti-Semitism around the world.

On today’s program: Randy Fine, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Florida, reacts to the disturbing picture of a Hamas hostage released this weekend, the latest in Israel, and the rising anti-Semitism in Europe. Brenna Bird, Attorney General of Iowa, talks about her role in defending the state’s pro-life laws and the efforts to end DEI across Iowa. Rev. Johnnie Moore, Executive Chairman of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, discusses his foundation’s delivery of 100 million meals directly to Gaza residents and shares his observations of what’s happening in Gaza. Craig DeRoche, President & CEO of Family Policy Alliance, exposes how New York Attorney General Letitia James is twisting the law to persecute pro-lifers.

On today’s program: Buddy Carter, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Georgia, reacts to Ambassador Mike Huckabee and Envoy Steve Witkoff’s trip to Gaza and what’s next for Congress after the August recess. Alan Wilson, South Carolina Attorney General, explains the urgency behind the call for Congress to intervene and stop doctors from mailing abortion drugs into pro-life states. Ken Isaacs, Vice President of Programs and Government Relations at Samaritan’s Purse, shares what their teams of volunteers have witnessed on the ground in Gaza when delivering aid. David Closson, Director of Family Research Council’s Center for Biblical Worldview, comments on the situation in Israel, the growing number of pro-life victories in states like Oklahoma, and a Texas pastor who claims the Bible is pro-abortion.

On today’s program: Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, breaks down the world’s impatience with the Gaza war, the anti-Israel resolutions in the Senate, and his chamber’s busy schedule heading into August. Julie Emerson, Louisiana State Representative, calls on Congress to ban the shield laws that enable out-of-state doctors to bypass pro-life laws on the abortion pill. Luke Moon, Executive Director of the Philos Project, shares how and why young people are being swayed toward anti-Semitism. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand, respond to the media’s continued bias on Gaza, the growing Republican divide on Israel and what’s fueling it, and an encouraging new study on the falling divorce rates.

On today’s program: Tommy Tuberville, U.S. Senator from Alabama, explains his call to replace the current Senate parliamentarian so that Republicans can continue defunding Planned Parenthood. Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, shares where the Senate is in the appropriations process and offers his opinion on the FDA’s non-committal stance on reviewing the abortion drug’s safety protocol. Jennifer Balkcom, North Carolina State Representative, celebrates the bipartisan veto override of a bill that guarantees gender sanity, privacy, and religious freedom protections in the state. Chris Mitchell, CBN’s Middle East Bureau Chief, reacts to the latest proposals for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire and news that Trump’s envoy is back in the Middle East for further negotiations.

On today’s program: Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina, reacts to news that President Trump has shortened the deadline for Russia to end the Ukraine war before the U.S. triggers crippling sanctions and tariffs. Dr. Will Hall, Director of the Office of Public Policy at the Louisiana Baptist Convention, highlights a letter that Baptist leaders representing 22 states sent to the White House calling for immediate action to stop the illegal shipment of the abortion drug into pro-life states. Steve Daines, U.S. Senator from Montana, exposes the historic level of obstruction by Senate Democrats on President Trump’s nominees. Caroline Glick, International Affairs Advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, comments on the distribution of food in Gaza and the U.N. confab on the two-state solution that the U.S. and Israel boycotted.

On today’s program: Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, reacts to President Trump’s latest trade deals with the European Union and explains what’s next for the budget and spending cuts. Ruthie Blum, Senior Contributing Editor for Jewish News Syndicate, comments on the collapse of talks with Hamas and Israel’s latest strategy for delivering humanitarian aid. Mike Huckabee, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, discusses France’s support for a Palestinian state as well as the Knesset’s resolution on the sovereignty of Judea and Samaria. David Closson, Director of Family Research Council’s Center for Biblical Worldview, breaks down Donald Trump’s first six months of successes and identifies what remains to be done.

On today’s program: Tom Tiffany, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 7th District, comments on the Justice Department’s Russian collusion investigation, as well as a bill that would encourage higher education to prioritize American workers. Mallory Sleight, Legal Counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, celebrates the Ninth Circuit’s decision to allow an Oregon mom to adopt despite her biblical views on gender that contradict state policy. Mary Szoch, Director of the Center for Human Dignity at Family Research Council, reacts to the FDA’s openness to reevaluating the abortion drug’s safety. Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies, compares the Trump and Biden immigration records and applauds the administration’s efforts to find 13,000 unaccompanied migrant children.

On today’s program: Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, discusses how the controversy over the Epstein files is gumming-up the legislative process and touches on the latest actions with Hamas. Micah Beckwith, Indiana Lt. Governor and Former Pastor, shares his journey from behind the pulpit to behind the desk as the second-in-command of his state. Bunni Pounds, President of Christians Engaged, highlights a 2026 movement of continuous Scripture reading in D.C. called America Reads the Bible. Jason Rapert, Founder and President of National Association of Christian Lawmakers, offers an update on the Ten Commandments in public spaces, the Judea Samaria Act, and the Johnson Amendment. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, highlights concern with “America’s AI Action Plan” rolled out by the White House this week.

On today’s program: Craig DeRoche, President & CEO of Family Policy Alliance, highlights the 2025 gathering of SoConCon and what social conservatives hope to accomplish in today’s culture and politics. Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, praises America’s withdrawal from UNESCO and explains what the Senate hopes to accomplish by staying in session. Troy Miller, President & CEO of National Religious Broadcasters, offers an update on the AM for Every Vehicle Act. David Bereit, Executive Director of Life Leadership Conference, and Christina Francis, CEO of American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, go behind the scenes of Missouri’s legal battle against Planned Parenthood and outline what the Trump administration can do to protect women from the abortion drug.

On today’s program: Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, responds to the tension over the Epstein files in Congress, Iran’s absurd conditions for a nuclear deal, and his legislation to protect Americans who believe in biological truth from workplace retaliation. Gov. Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron (Samaria) Regional Council in Israel, discusses the growing movement to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the biblical lands of Judea and Samaria and his trip to the United States. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, talk about the betrayal of New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte, who vetoed common-sense legislation on parents’ rights and transgender activism, as well as NPR’s wild claims that public safety is in jeopardy after the GOP’s spending cuts.

On today’s program: Chuck Holton, freelance war correspondent, reacts to the ceasefire deal between Israel and Syria, recent attacks on a Christian area of Palestine, and claims that evangelical groups are being blocked from Israeli visas. Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 5th District, praises the Trump administration for rejecting the dangerous amendments to the World Health Organization’s 2024 pandemic regulations. John Bolton, Former Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, discusses the Trump administration’s possible next steps on Iran. Dr. Lewis Richerson, Lead Pastor of Woodlawn Baptist Church- St. George, La., spotlights Thursday’s heated board meeting at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library over its woke pronoun policy and a letter demanding Pastor Luke Ash’s reinstatement to that library after his biblical stance on gender.

On today’s program: Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for Kansas’s 4th District, comments on the late-night victory on the rescissions package, the disinformation about the Big Beautiful Bill, and the significance of the HALT Fentanyl Act. Dr. A.J. Nolte, Director of the Institute for Israel Studies at Regent University, analyzes the new tensions between Syria and Israel as President Trump pushes for Middle East peace. Dr. Chris Gacek, FRC's Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, warns of a grassroots effort to expand access to the dangerous abortion pill. David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, reflects on the life and legacy of Pastor John MacArthur.

On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, details the House’s urgency in passing the rescissions bill, the drama over the cryptocurrency legislation, and the most recent successes of the House Freedom Caucus. Larry Taunton, Author and Columnist, takes a deeper look at the troubling beliefs of NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Frank Gaffney, Institute for the American Future President, comments on the rapidly approaching deadline for countries to reject the 2024 amendments to the World Health Organization’s International Health Regulations. Dr. George Barna, FRC’s Senior Research Fellow for the Center for Biblical Worldview, highlights his latest research on U.S. states with the highest biblical worldview and a study about the millions of Americans who could be persuaded to believe in God.

On today’s program: Ted Budd, Senator from North Carolina, breaks down the status of the president’s rescissions request and key amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act. Erin Hawley, Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel and Vice President of the Center for Life and Regulatory Practice, praises the appeals court ruling upholding West Virginia’s ability to protect women from the dangerous abortion drug. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, explains what’s behind the movement to repeal the National Education Association’s federal charter. Sam McCarthy, Washington Stand News Writer, gives a historical overview of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Tom Fitton, Judicial Watch President, unpacks the controversy surrounding the Trump administration’s refusal to release the Epstein files.

On today’s program: Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, responds to the pressure to pass the president’s rescissions package and comments on the breaking news that the woke elements of PEPFAR funding have been reinstated. Corey DeAngelis, Educational Freedom Institute Executive Director, sounds the alarm on the National Education Association’s latest resolutions and the need to revoke the NEA’s federal charter. Burgess Owens, U.S. Representative for Utah’s 4th District, celebrates the Supreme Court’s decision to let the president greatly reduce the scope and role of the Department of Education. Pastor Luke Ash, Lead Pastor of Stevendale Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, shares how he was fired from his job at the local library for taking a personal stand against preferred pronouns.

On today’s program: Jason Smith, U.S. Representative for the 8th District of Missouri and Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, talks about Congress’s sprint to pass the president’s rescissions package and sets the record straight on the Big Beautiful Bill’s impact. Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 10th District, reacts to Iran’s sudden willingness to consider a nuclear deal and comments on the president’s commitment to re-arm Ukraine. Edward Graham, Chief Operating Officer at Samaritan's Purse, shares an update of his organization’s relief work on the ground in Texas with flood victims. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, discuss the mass misinformation campaign about PEPFAR and highlight a new poll on the Democrats’ unpopularity.

On today’s program: Brad Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 13th District, responds to the growing violence against ICE agents, the success of Trump’s DHS raids, and the administration’s decision to end taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal immigrants. Tina Descovich, CEO and Founder of Moms for Liberty, sounds the alarm on the resolutions passed by the nation’s largest teachers’ union last week. Chris Gober, Founder and CEO of Lex Politica, explains the legal effort to keep the IRS from blackballing conservative groups seeking nonprofit status. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, discusses the aftermath of the Texas flood, the about-face by Baylor on a pro-LGBT grant, and the latest on the Johnson Amendment.

On today’s program: Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, reacts to President Trump’s strategic outreach to African nations and his proposal to exchange trade for aid and humanitarian relief in war torn areas while removing U.S. financing of abortion and the LGBT agenda. Chuck Fleischmann, U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 3rd District, talks about the big jobs on Congress’s to-do list before the August recess. Scott Turner, Secretary of U.S. Housing and Urban Development, shares how HUD is helping victims of the Texas flood and explains how his deep faith impacts his work. Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, and Mark Tapscott, Senior Congressional Analyst for The Washington Stand, take a deeper look at the outcry over PEPFAR reforms and how the program has been abused and radicalized under Democrats.