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On today’s program: Sarah Holliday, Reporter for the Washington Stand, reports on President Trump’s signing of the National Defense Authorization Act, NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani’s staff member, who resigned over antisemitic comments, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s press conference on the status of international developments. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, offers his thoughts on the Department of Health and Human Services’ ending sex rejecting procedures and drugs on minors, reflects on the past year, and looks to what’s in store for Congress in 2026. Chris Motz, Senior Counsel with First Liberty Institute, contemplates the policy shifts at the Pentagon, which include positive changes for chaplains, religious liberty, and prayer services hosted within the Department of War. Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 2nd District, discusses the assurances members of the House are seeking before agreeing to easing sanctions on Syria. Dr. David Closson, Di

On today’s program: Sarah Holliday, Reporter for the Washington Stand, Reports on Obamacare developments, reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug, and President Trump’s speech on the state of the economy. Barry Loudermilk, U.S. Representative from Georgia's 11th District, talks frankly about President Trump’s executive order affecting the reclassification of marijuana. Jason Smith, U.S. Representative for the 8th District of Missouri and Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, explains the latest on the health insurance legislation and a bombshell report from the Government Accountability Office uncovering massive fraud with Obamacare. Brandon Showalter, Journalist with the Christian Post, delves into the end of Medicaid funding of gender reassignment procedures. Mark Tapscott, Senior Congressional Analyst for The Washington Stand, and Joshua Arnold, Washington Stand Senior Writer, recap concerns over Obamacare, President Trump’s economic speech, some good news for foster parents in Massachusetts, and

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, provides an update on the health insurance legislation proposal and President Trump’s order for a military blockade in Venezuela. Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, discusses the debate in Congress over health insurance legislation as well as President Trump’s consideration of reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III Drug. Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, explores the actions of the U.S. military blockade off the coast of Venezuela. Luke Niforatos, Executive Vice President of Smart Approaches to Marijuana, expresses concerns over President Trump’s possible reclassification of marijuana as a drug with acceptable medical use. Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, and Quena Gonzalez, FRC’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, weigh in on reclassify

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on the SPLC, the case before the U.S. Supreme Court on the San Jose, California church facing $1.2 million in COVID fines, the Islamic influence of the deadly shooting in Australia, and how that is affecting security measures of Jewish groups in America. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, shares the latest on how Congress proposes to make health insurance more affordable and what he heard from witnesses affected by the Southern Poverty Law Center's lies at the House Judiciary Committee's hearing on the discredited group. Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, provides insight into his testimony on Capitol Hill regarding the Southern Poverty Law Center's questionable actions and its entanglement with media and government agencies. Robert Tyler, President and Chief Counsel at Advocates for

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the antisemitic terror attack in Australia and the FBI revelations that a terrorist attack was foiled in California. He also shares about the GOP health care plan announced by House Republican leadership and offers an update on the NDAA in the Senate. Dr. Moshe Glick, president of the New Jersey chapter of Israel365, comments on the antisemitic mass shooting in Australia and contrasts that with how the U.S. Department of Justice is responding to the violent protestors outside Dr. Glick’s synagogue. Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies, offers his insights into how the FBI foiled a New Year’s terrorist plot and sounds the alarm on news that 18,000 suspected terrorists were allowed into the U.S. under the Biden administration. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, and Casey Harper, unpack the White House’s A

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the recent developments in the Indiana state legislature’s attempt at redistricting, the Trump administration’s policies toward Venezuela, and updates on how Capitol Hill may tackle the issue of health care. Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 9th district, recaps the latest Capitol Hill news on health care reform alternatives and highlights his efforts to undo the Green New Deal. Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, unpacks the latest developments in how the Trump administration is handling Venezuela. Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, examines how Christians should view marijuana in light of the Trump administration’s potential reclassification of the drug. Franklin Graham, President and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse, gives a tour of the

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on how the Senate voted on the Obamacare subsidies, FRC President Tony Perkins’s Capitol Hill testimony on Sudan, and the vote on NDAA in the House. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, shares the latest Capitol Hill developments regarding the soon-to-expire Obamacare subsidies. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Quena Gonzalez, FRC’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, preview the coming Obamacare subsidies cliff, report the status of the NDAA in the House, and comment on the DOJ’s decision to back Loudoun County, Va. school students who spoke out against being forced to share sensitive spaces with a trans-identifying fellow student. Chip Roy, U.S. Representative for Texas's 21st District, explains the latest on the NDAA, looks ahead to an upcoming House Judiciary Committee hearing on the

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports the latest developments on the Senate Republican health care plan, the House NDAA vote, and President Trump’s roundtable focusing on current administration priorities. He also shares about a House hearing regarding Judea and Samaria and the latest in the ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia. Warren Davidson, U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 8th District, gives a status report on the NDAA, reacts to a D.C. federal court ruling upholding President Trump’s policy prohibiting trans-identifying service members, and comments on the president’s policy regarding selling chips to China. Peter Doran, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, reacts to the latest developments in ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Dr. Robert Malone, CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Member, recaps recent vaccine news, including the withdrawal

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, anticipates the upcoming vote on the National Defense Authorization bill, unpacks how congressional redistricting in Indiana could have a national impact, and Ukrainian President Zelensky’s pronouncement that he cannot morally surrender more of Ukrainian land to Russia, to appease Putin in a peace deal. James Comer, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Kentucky, provides an update on investigations into the Jeffrey Epstein child sex trafficking scandal and where things stand with health care reform legislation. Dr. Lauren Rubal, a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Physician, shares her background working with in vitro fertilization procedures, explains how she developed ethical concerns over IVF, and provides alternative options. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, reviews the status of the congressional redistricting process in Indiana,

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on steps to halt the expansion of IVF in the National Defense Authorization Act, efforts to increase military pay, and initiatives to exclude abortion funding from health care subsidies and future government funding plans. Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 14th District, explains the importance of Congress excluding abortion funding from health care reforms, Gaza ceasefire negotiations, and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s plans for a future visit with President Trump. Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, shares how funding expansion for IVF was removed from the National Defense Authorization Act and describes his bill, “The Marshall Plan,” which will include extensive efforts to continue Hyde protections, preventing government funding of abortion, while also defunding gender transition procedures. Mike Johnson, U.S. Speaker of the House, analyzes the re

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, provides updates on a U.S. Supreme Court decision affecting congressional redistricting in Texas, a Ten Commandments case, and highlights the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. Dr. Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of North Carolina, offers insight into the ongoing healthcare debate, including whether the Obamacare subsidies will survive. Ken Blackwell, FRC Action's Special Advisor for Election Integrity, explains the U.S. Supreme Court’s restoration of Texas’s GOP-friendly congressional map and the ongoing controversy surrounding California’s proposed map. Mike Berry, Executive Director of External Affairs & Senior Counsel, First Liberty Institute, discusses how members of Congress have urged a federal court to permit Ten Commandments displays in public schools. Lee Strobel, Journalist and best-selling Author of “The Case for Christ,” previews his latest

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 meeting today with leaders from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, an Obama appointed judge who blocked one of the Trump policies that would stop Medicaid dollars from going to Planned Parenthood, and a poll reflecting how Americans are tuning out traditional news sources. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, provides insight into the conversations with Admiral Bradley regarding the Venezuelan boat strikes and some peace talks occurring between Israel and Lebanon. Rep. John Moolenaar, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Michigan and Chairman of the Select Committee on the CCP, discusses his proposed bill to protect children from propaganda originating from the Chinese Communist Party. Ken Blackwell, FRC Action's Special Advisor for Election Integrity, provides an update on how congressional retirements and redist

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, covers the recent Ukraine-Russia negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the generous $6.25 billion donation by tech giants to savings accounts for U.S. children, a troubling survey on college students’ perceptions of speech, and the latest violence against Nigerian Christians. Peter Doran, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, offers an update on the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, and the potential expansion of U.S. strikes from Venezuelan drug boats to land targets. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, and Brad Brandon, CEO and Founder of Across Nigeria, raise awareness of the genocide of Nigerian Christians and highlight an important event at the Museum of the Bible on international religious freedom. Sarah Holliday, Reporter for the Washington Stand, shares how the Stand on the Word Bible devotio

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, highlights the Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, a case before the U.S. Supreme Court that would affect private donor information for pro-life pregnancy care centers, a tight U.S. congressional special election in Nashville, and Sudanese churches vandalized by radical Islamists. Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, unpacks the Russia-Ukraine negotiations and examines Trump administration’s efforts against drug smuggling. Caleb Dalton, Senior Counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, analyzes oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court regarding pregnancy resource centers. He also explains an appeals court ruling allowing mothers to learn about medication that can prevent abortion drugs from working. Andy McCarthy, Senior Fellow at the National Review Institute, fleshes out the legality and military considerations involved in striking foreign drug boats. D

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on a special election in Tennessee, the latest developments in the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C., Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations, and rising tensions with Venezuela. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, provides more details on the attack against the National Guard soldiers in D.C., a proposed bill that would better prevent criminals from gaining asylum in America, another bill that would stop taxpayer funding of abortions for illegal immigrants, and offers an update on the Ukraine/Russia negotiations. Rear Admiral (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, Senior Fellow and Senior Director at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation, discusses recent developments involving Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and outlines what President Trump aims to achieve with the latest military actio

Post-Thanksgiving Friday Program: On this special post-Thanksgiving edition of Washington Watch, Pastor Luke Ash, Maine State Rep. Laurel Libby, Jason McGuire, and Pastor Amado Huizar share how they were targeted and persecuted in America for remaining faithful to biblical teachings. Their examples will encourage Christians to stand for their convictions over culture.

On this Thanksgiving Day Special: This Thanksgiving — and every day — we have much for which we can thank God. Join special guests, Congressman Barry Loudermilk, Tim Barton, Dr. Kenyn Cureton, Dr. Mark David Hall, and former Congresswoman Michele Bachmann as we give thanks for America’s God-inspired heritage and look forward to this next year as we prepare to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary.

On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, provides an update on the Ukraine-Russia peace talks and discusses President Trump’s phone call with China’s President Xi and Trump’s upcoming visit to China next April. He also expresses what he believes we can be thankful for this year and contemplates what to anticipate moving forward. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, reflects on the U.S. State Department’s recent directive on America’s God-given rights as we seek to protect the most innocent among us. He then reports on a bold position taken by the Alabama Public Library Service Board, which moved transgender literature from the youth section to an adult-restricted area, and provides thoughtful tips on how Christians can share their faith at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Dr. Paul Jehle, Executive Director of the Plymouth Rock Foundation, explores the background of the Pilgrims’ first Thanksgiving and their failed experiment with socialism.

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the proposed Obamacare subsidy extensions, the terms of the peace agreement that Ukrainian President Zelensky has agreed upon in principle, and the tenuous Isreal-Gaza peace plan under which Hamas continues attacking Israel. Eric Burlison, U.S. Representative for the 7th District of Missouri, delves into how the abortion topic is covered in the most discussed healthcare solutions being proposed by Congress and the White House. Brad Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 13th District, explains what prompted the dismissal of FBI Director James Comey’s legal case and shares where things stand with the Epstein files. Clint Lyons, Executive Director of iReach Global, provides an update from Nigeria on the 50 kidnapped children who escaped their Muslim captors. Dr. A.J. Nolte, Director of Regent University’s Israel Institute, breaks down the Ukraine-Russia peace deal a

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, shares the latest on President Trump’s plans for Obamacare subsidy extensions, Ukrainian President Zelensky’s upcoming White House visit, and Israel’s headline news after pushing back against Hezbollah terrorists. Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, puts all options on the table with the Ukrainian peace negotiations. Mat Staver, Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel, provides insight into an important legal case in Maine, where a single mom is battling a custody order that prevents her from taking her daughter to church. Catherine Hanaway, Missouri Attorney General, makes clear the steps Missouri is taking to protect women and unborn children by stopping dangerous mail-order abortion drugs from flooding the market. Mark Tapscott, Senior Congressional Analyst for The Washington Stand, and Casey