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Washington Watch is a daily program hosted by Family Research Council President Tony Perkins that covers the issues of faith, family and freedom. Tony is your leading source for what is really happening in our nation’s Capital.
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Mary Stackhouse, Greg Steube, A.J. Nolte, Quentin Van Meter, John Kindt
1w ago00:54:02Tap to summarizeWashington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the preliminary deal with Iran signed by President Trump and Vice President JD Vance’s press conference on the details of that Memorandum of Understanding. Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, provides insight into budgetary issues surrounding the National Defense Authorization Act, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and the delay of DNI nominee Jay Clayton. He also reveals details from his proposed legislation, the Stop Antifa Act. Dr. A.J. Nolte, Associate Professor of Politics at Regent University’s Robertson School of Government, offers analysis on the 14-Point U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, signed electronically by President Trump while in France. Dr. Quentin Van Meter, American College of Pediatricians, gives the rationale for the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) for the alleged deceptive practices regarding the treatment of children suffering from gender dysphoria. Dr. John Kindt, Professor Emeritus of Business at the University of Illinois, explains the lawsuit filed by the state of Kentucky against Kalshi, Polymarket, and VGW for facilitating illegal gambling, discusses the harms of online sports betting, and considers the necessary guardrails in the rapidly expanding industry.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Brad Knott, Michael Leiter, Robert Harward, Mary Stackhouse
1w ago00:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the leaked U.S.-Iran deal, Comments from President Trump at the G7 Summit, the delay in confirming the new DNI nominee, and Primary election results. Brad Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 13th District, reviews the status of FISA, the confirmation complications for DNI nominee Jay Clayton, and the SAVE America Act. Michael Leiter, Israeli Ambassador to the United States, offers his reaction to the leaked Memorandum of Understanding for the Iran deal, how the deal may impact Israel, and the Ambassador’s comments that Israel will not abandon their defense efforts in South Lebanon. Robert Harward, Vice Admiral (RET), Deputy Commander of U.S. Central Command, Shield AI’s Executive Vice President for International Business and Strategy, and JINSA Fellow, provides analysis on the leaked text from the 14-Point U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding. Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse provides an in-depth report detailing the background and purpose of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Casey Harper dives into the details of why pro-life Americans continue to have concerns over the mishandling of the abortion drug crisis, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s monthly prayer time, and how the term Christian Nationalism continues to be used as a pejorative.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Jeff Crank, Jonathan Tobin, Ken Blackwell, Suzanne Bowdey
1w ago00:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran, the G7 Summit meetings, U.S. Senate discussions on FISA, and various primary elections around the country. Jeff Crank, U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 5th District, reacts to what we know about the Iran deal, the status of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. Jonathan Tobin, Editor-in-Chief of the Jewish News Syndicate, provides context to what is being learned about the Iran deal and how this may impact the nation of Israel. Ken Blackwell, Senior Fellow for Human Rights and Constitutional Governance at the Family Research Council and Minority Shareholder of the Cincinnati Reds, explains the Major League Baseball controversy surrounding players who modified the teams’ Pride caps by adding Bible verses referring to the Genesis flood and rainbow. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper provide analysis and commentary on the controversy surrounding Bible verses covering MLB Pride baseball caps, Bethany Christian Services’ policy reversal to reaffirm its Christian identity, and federal efforts to combat fraud.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Michael Rubin, Greg Scott
1w ago00:54:03Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the memorandum of understanding expected to be signed by the U.S. and Iran, President Trump’s travel to France for the G7 Summit, the reconvening of the U.S. Senate, and connecting the passage of a FISA deal with the SAVE America Act. Michael Rubin, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), provides analysis on the U.S.-Iran deal and whether this will be a good deal for Israel as well. Casey Harper explains the troubling charges against a father who allegedly gave his daughter abortion drugs without her knowledge. Greg Scott, Executive Vice President at 1792 Exchange, discusses his organization’s new initiative to stop companies from funding children’s gender transition procedures and shares an open letter to Benevity, urging it to stop using the Southern Poverty Law Center’s hate map list to identify charities employees can support.
Transcribe →Mary Stackhouse, Glenn Grothman, David Wurmser, David Closson
2w ago00:54:02Tap to summarizeWashington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse provides insight into the Iranian Foreign Minister’s statement that a deal with the U.S. is almost final and reviews the Capitol Hill debates over extending the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 6th District and member of the Oversight & Government Reform Committee, offers more details on why the House failed to pass the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, the nomination of a new Director of National Intelligence, and whether a third attempt at reconciliation has a chance. Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, breaks down the highly anticipated deal between the U.S. and Iran, considers Israel’s take on it, and shares what to expect afterwards. Ian Prior, Senior Counsel at America First Legal, gives context on the transgender student policies in Loudon County, Virginia, that were highlighted in this week’s U.S. House Education hearings, and updates us on the America First Legal lawsuits against Loudon County. Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, shares an overview of the Southern Baptist Convention conference, a resolution he drafted on physician-assisted suicide, a lawsuit in the state of Washington, challenging officials for letting boys into girls’ sports, while ignoring sexual assault, and discusses the upcoming celebration of Father’s Day.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Andy Harris, Tim Walberg, Catherine Hanaway, Suzanne Bowdey
2w ago00:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act vote in the U.S. House, a hearing in the Senate over Artificial Intelligence, and what is happening in Iran. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 1st District, explains why the House failed to pass the short-term extension of Section 702 of FISA, what to expect next from reconciliation proposals, and comments on President Trump’s recent demand to pass the SAVE America Act. Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 5th District, provides insight into a congressional hearing that covered several important issues surrounding parental rights. Catherine Hanaway, Missouri Attorney General, sheds light on an effort by 14 state attorneys general to press the EPA to investigate whether abortion pill chemicals are contaminating wastewater and drinking water supplies. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper look into concerns over the possible contamination of our water supply from abortion pill chemicals, analyze congressional efforts to pass a FISA extension, and discuss New York’s new law to redesignate mothers and fathers as gestating and non-gestating parents.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, David Adesnik, John “Fozzie” Miller, Tom McClintock, Tim Echols, Jason Selman
2w ago00:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper breaks down the fragile Iranian ceasefire, primary election results, and a hearing by the House Education and Workforce Committee on the attacks on parental rights. Dr. David Adesnik, Vice President of Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, explains the stalemate in the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, Israel’s role in ending the conflict, and whether Israel should focus on military deterrence or diplomatic engagement. Vice Admiral John “Fozzie” Miller, former Commander of U.S. Naval Forces CENTCOM and Fellow with the Jewish Institute for National Security of America, provides expert analysis of the Iranian conflict now that the U.S. has resumed military strikes. Tom McClintock, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of California, offers insight into the U.S. House Judiciary hearing on the Southern Poverty Law Center and shares what to anticipate next. Tim Echols, FRC’s Executive Director of Pray Vote Stand Chapters, Pastor Scott Thomson, Lead Pastor at the River of Life Church and author of "The Watchman's Call: How God Has Called and Anointed You to Impact Your Community,” and Jason Selman, PVS Chapter leader in Baton Rouge, highlight FRC’s pastors’ conference and the expansion and impact of newly opened Pray Vote Stand chapters.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Steve Daines, Jonathan Hessen, Mark Harris, Suzanne Bowdey
2w ago00:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the House Judiciary Committee hearing with the Southern Poverty Law Center, primary elections in four states, and an update in the Iranian conflict following a downed U.S. helicopter. Steve Daines, U.S. Senator from Montana, offers a status update on U.S. negotiations with Iran, insight into an extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and shares where things stand with reconciliation. Jonathan Hessen, Senior Fellow at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, offers an assessment of Iran’s recent attacks on Israel in response to Israel’s operations against Hezbollah and President Trump’s call for Israel and Iran to reach a ceasefire agreement. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, provides context on the congressional hearing involving the Southern Poverty Law Center’s interim CEO, Bryan Fair, before the House Judiciary Committee, which frequently referenced the violent attack on Family Research Council by a shooter inspired by the SPLC Hate Map. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper discuss the congressional hearing on the SPLC, public opinion on same-sex marriage, New York state’s gestating parent law, and ongoing efforts to reduce fraud in our government.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Michael Cloud, Renee Carlson, Chip Roy
2w ago00:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper covers the U.S. House anti-fraud hearing, Iran’s latest missile attack on Israel, and a concerning poll that indicates a decline in U.S. citizens who view America as exceptional. Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 27th District, discusses the debate over Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and plans for the U.S. House to take up the reconciliation act. Casey Harper dives deeper into a new poll revealing that a growing number of young Americans no longer see our Nation as exceptional, and based on what they are being taught, many perceive our country as evil. Renee Carlson, True North Legal General Counsel for Cities Church Attorney, explains why St. Paul’s Cities Church pastor has criticized MN state attorneys for not charging the rioters who disrupted their church worship service, comments on the federal case against the rioters, and assesses the spiritual battle churches in America are facing. Chip Roy, U.S. Representative for Texas's 21st District, reviews the DOJ’s superseding indictment against the SPLC, which alleges the organization reimbursed informants for cross-burning and other activities, paying the salaries of those informants while fundraising and recruiting off the incendiary activities. He also previews the upcoming House Judiciary Committee hearing with the SPLC’s CEO.
Transcribe →Mary Stackhouse, Keith Self, David Adesnik, Tyler O’Neil, David Closson
3w ago00:54:02Tap to summarizeWashington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the Senate passage of the reconciliation bill and shares the good news on more states designating June as Fidelity or Family month. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, provides details from the Senate’s reconciliation legislation, how it will fund ICE and the Customs and Border Patrol, the next steps to achieve passage in the House, the upcoming debate over FISA’s section 702, and the anniversary of D-Day. Dr. David Adesnik, Vice President of Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, offers insight into the U.S.-Iran negotiations as we near the 100-day mark of fighting and explains what to expect next regarding the problems with Iran’s enriched uranium. Tyler O’Neil, Senior Editor of The Daily Signal, analyzes the DOJ indictment against the SPLC that alleges they reimbursed informants for cross-burning, paid the salaries of those instigating racially extremist activities, while raising money under the notion they were fighting these kinds of racist groups. He also discusses the upcoming House Judiciary hearing where the SPLC CEO will testify. Dr. David Closson, Director of FRC's Center for Biblical Worldview, breaks down the New York State law that eliminates the terms “father” and “mother,” and the Capitol Hill hearings on the dangers of gender transitions for minors.
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