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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 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

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the short and long-term impact of the government shutdown, an attack on a synagogue in England during Yom Kippur, and continued Middle East tensions involving Israel, Hamas, Turkey, and Qatar. Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, explains the history of government shutdowns, how they affect average Americans, and a new FDA-approved generic abortion pill. Ahmad Sharawi, Research Analyst at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, shares insights on the Druze religious minority in Syria who are seeking help from Israel and explains President Trump’s executive order concerning Qatar. Ken Bitgood, CEO and Founder of Digital Bible Society and Co-Founder of the Bible Access Initiative, shares about a collaborative effort to provide Bible access to remote places around the world. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, and Casey Harper disc

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, a DOJ lawsuit against individuals who targeted a synagogue in West Orange, New Jersey, and previews a survey that reveals a growing theological confusion among Christians. Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 4th district, discusses the stalled congressional talks that have led to the government shutdown. Dr. Moshe Glick, president of the New Jersey chapter of Israel365, shares a first-hand perspective on an anti-Semitic attack at a New Jersey synagogue and the DOJ’s pending FACE Act lawsuit against the violent protesters. Tony Perkins and Casey Harper discusses the backlash to Hillary Clinton’s comments about White men of “a certain religion” damaging America. Jack Hibbs, Senior and Founding Pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, responds to the reports of people returning to church and shares why they must be discipled as followers of

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the latest Democrat government shutdown, the 20-point plan for Gaza, speeches by the President and Secretary of War to military leaders at Quantico, and more. James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, provides details on the latest demands from Democrats that will lead to a federal government shutdown tonight. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, shares more on the Gaza ceasefire deal and today’s meeting of U.S. military generals and admirals. Christina Bennett, News Correspondent for Live Action, shares details of the Live Action reporter who was physically assaulted in New York, on camera, only to have District Attorney Alvin Bragg drop the charges. Liz Murrill, Attorney General for Louisiana, Attorney General for Louisiana, explains how an arrest warrant was issued for a California doctor who violated Louisiana abortion laws. Dr. Michael New, Seni

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, highlights a letter from nearly 300 evangelical leaders to President Trump regarding Israel’s sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, ahead of Trump’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. He also covers the attack on a Mormon congregation in Michigan and the arrest of a pastor in South Korea. Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 10th District, explains the 21-point plan for Gaza and summarizes the meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu. Mike Johnson, U.S. Speaker of the House, explains the reality behind Democrats’ demands that are positioning the nation for a government shutdown and shares why the former FBI Director, James Comey, is under indictment for lying to Congress. Abigail DeJarnatt, Founder and CEO of Counteract USA, shares information about Counteract USA’s ministry, which helps young adults respond to current issues from a bi

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on former FBI Director James Comey’s indictment, the stalled budget talks in Congress, and shares highlights from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s address at the UN. Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, unpacks Prime Minister Netanyahu’s U.N. speech and the Democrats' unreasonable demands to prevent a government shutdown. Chris Farrell, Director of Investigations & Research of Judicial Watch, explores the details behind the indictment of James Comey and what Judicial Watch uncovered through FOIA requests. Stephanie Lundquist-Arora, Fairfax County Chapter Leader of the Independent Women’s Network, explains how a Fairfax County, VA public school policy allows an older boy in the girls’ locker room while they change. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, comments on the FDA’s decision to re-assess its approval of the

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, updates us on the looming government shutdown, potential charges against James Comey, the UN General Assembly, and President Trump’s meeting with Turkish President Erdo?an. John McGuire, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, gives insight into the latest from the UN concerning Israel and offers analysis on the Trump/Erdo?an meeting. Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief at CBN News, previews Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s presentation to the United Nations and offers a prayer for Israel. Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, leads listeners and viewers through a time of prayer for Israel. Special guests from around the world include Rick Ridings (Jerusalem, Israel), Daniel Obi (Geneva, Switzerland), Tomas Sandell (Brussels, Belgium), Pastor Jacinto Papp (Budapest, Hungary), and Travis Weber (FRC’s Vice President for for Policy and Government Aff

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 negotiations between Israel and Hamas, the UN General Assembly, and shares insight into the controversy between President Trump and London’s mayor Sadiq Khan. Victoria Coates, Vice President for National Security and Foreign Policy at the Heritage Foundation and former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Donald Trump, offers her expertise on developments from the UN concerning Israel, the Hamas hostage proposal, and comments on the colorful exchange President Trump had with London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan. Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 27th District, on stalled government budget talks and confirmation that the Biden administration demanded Google censor conservatives. Rear Admiral (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, Senior Fellow and Senior Director of Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation, provides anal

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on President Trump’s U.N. address, recent developments concerning Palestine and Israel, and the autism press conference. Dr. Robert Malone, Chief Medical and Regulatory Officer for The Unity Project, discusses the potential role of acetaminophen, an ingredient found in Tylenol, is contributing to autism. Warren Davidson, U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 8th District, corrects Turkish President Erdogan’s claim that Hamas is a resistance group, rather than terrorist organization. Kyle Shideler, Director and Senior Analyst for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism at the Center for Security Policy, examines the reasons for designating Antifa as a domestic terror organization. Dr. A.J. Nolte, Director of the Institute for Israel Studies at Regent University, and Dr. Cal Beisner, President, Founder, and National Spokesman of The Cornwall Alliance, offer analysis of President Trump’

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, shares highlights from Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, reacts to a deadly attack with anti-Semitic undertones at a wedding, and previews the upcoming U.N. meetings. Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Alabama, offers insight into a potential government shutdown should Congress fail to reach an agreement on budget talks. Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, previews the convening of the United Nations as France, Canada, England, Australia, and other countries prepare to acknowledge Palestine as an independent state. Nina May, the Founder of Renaissance Women Productions, offers a look behind the curtain of the post-theatrical release of the film "Jesus Freaks." Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, and Casey Harper reflect on Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, discuss the upcomin

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reacts to the Senate Democrats’ risky government shutdown gamble, Majority Leader John Thune’s push to confirm more Trump nominees, and America’s veto of an anti-Israel resolution at the U.N. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, discusses what came of Trump’s call with China’s Xi Jinping and the CCP’s defense of the Venezuelan drug cartels the U.S. is targeting. Geary Higgins, State Delegate for Virginia’s 30th District, comments on new developments in the case of two Virginia boys who were punished for objecting to a biological girl in the men’s locker room. Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 9th District, faults Democrats for blocking an uncontroversial government funding measure. David Closson, Director of FRC’s Center for Biblical Worldview, urges churches to emphasize discipleship as Gen Z flocks to church and outlines the seve

On today’s program: James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, reflects on the anniversary of the Abraham Accords in light of the conflict in Gaza and whether Congress is headed for a government shutdown. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, discusses the Democrats’ refusal to work with Republicans on a government funding bill, as well as revelations that Biden’s DOJ targeted dozens of Christians and conservatives. Dr. Andrew Bostom, Author of “Sharia Versus Freedom: The Legacy of Islamic Totalitarianism,” reacts to the firestorm in Dearborn, Michigan, after the Muslim mayor said Christians were “not welcome” in the city. Jared Bridges, Editor-in-Chief for The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, debate AG Pam Bondi’s troubling comments on “hate speech” and the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show after his offensive comments about Charlie Kirk.

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, celebrates Constitution Day, reacts to revelations of the Biden administration’s large-scale investigation of conservatives, and dissects the EU’s plan to sanction Israel. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, shares what Secretary Marco Rubio’s visit means for Middle East peace, how his amendment to the Defense bill will hold Turkey accountable, and the latest on a government funding extension. Peter McIlvenna, Co-Founder of Hearts of Oak, highlights the royal welcome President Trump is getting in the U.K. from King Charles. Harriet Hageman, U.S. Representative for Wyoming’s At-Large District, offers perspective on Wednesday’s hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel and the shocking news that Joe Biden’s DOJ targeted 92 conservative organizations. Reagan Rose, Founder of Redeeming Productivity, details how modern gaming is impacting our culture and possibly motivat