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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

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