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Washington Watch
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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, David Wurmser, Stephanie Taub, Jep and Jessica Robertson, Ryan Walters
1w ago00:54:02Tap to summarizeWashington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on news of a potential disarming of Hamas, President Trump’s Camp David cabinet meetings, and calls from the President for Senate approval of Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, provides insight into the deal being discussed with Hamas, including disarming as demanded by the Board of Peace, and provides an update on Iran. Stephanie Taub, First Liberty Institute Senior Counsel, explains why the University of Michigan Health-West is altering their gender transition policy, how they conduct training, and the damages they must now pay following the inappropriate firing of a Christian physician assistant. She also offers insight into the Justice Department's guidance for revisions to reinforce federal religious liberty protections. Jep and Jessica Robertson, Actors from Great American-Pure Flix “Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou,” share what viewers can expect when tuning in to their new family-focused series, which begins broadcasting on August 13th. Ryan Walters, CEO of the Teacher Freedom Alliance, explains efforts to oppose the left-wing agenda to politically influence state public education programs, including harmful transgender policies and DEI initiatives.
Transcribe →Mary Stackhouse, Robert Aderholt, Michael A. Fragoso, Quentin Van Meter, David Closson
1w ago00:54:02Tap to summarizeWashington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse shares disturbing poll findings on the Democratic Socialists of America, insight into the Senate confirmation hearings for a new Director of the Cener for Disease Control and Prevention, and an update on Iran. Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for Alabama's 4th District, explores the implications of a recent poll on socialism, Reconciliation 3.0, and the status of the continuing resolution, and provides an update on the future of taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood. Michael A. Fragoso, Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in the Constitution, the Courts, and the Culture Program, reviews the confirmation process for Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche, challenges he would face as the next AG if confirmed, and whether or not he will enforce the Comstock Act. Dr. Quentin Van Meter, Executive Committee Member with American College of Pediatricians, reports on the World Professional Association for Transgender Health’s (WPATH) admission that nations need detransition protocols even as the organization continues pushing for these procedures on minor children. He also provides an update on the FTC lawsuit against WPATH for their wildly misleading claims. Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, reveals how the growing “culture of death” is moving beyond abortion to physician-assisted suicide, shares details on WNBA star Sophie Cunningham’s courageous stand for girls’ sports, and breaks down a new poll on abortion.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Sheri Biggs, Todd Rokita, Shawn Wright, Michael King, Valerie Huber
1w ago00:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on today’s Senate hearings on the COVID-19 Origins with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the confirmation of Jay Clayton as the Director of National Intelligence, and Iran’s attacks on U.S. military bases and neighboring countries. Sheri Biggs, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of South Carolina, shares what she will miss about Senator Lindsey Graham, reacts to Dr. Fauci’s overuse of the 5th Amendment during Senate hearings, and provides an update on the recent continuing resolution and Reconciliation 3.0. Todd Rokita, Indiana Attorney General, details the uncovering of an alleged $10.9 million Medicaid fraud scheme in Indiana, as well as details on those charged in the investigation and the pause placed on certifying new Medicaid service providers in the state. Shawn Wright, President of International Christian Concern, discusses the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria as the death toll surpasses 3,150 victims this year, the recent abduction of another pastor by Nigerian Islamic terrorists, and growing concerns over Christian persecution in Sudan. Michael King, Massachusetts Family Institute President, sounds the alarm on legislation in Massachusetts that, if passed in the state senate, will permit abortion up to the point of birth. Valerie Huber, President and Founder of the Institute for Women's Health, explores the Trump administration’s decision to cut taxpayer funding for graphic sex education in favor of programs that emphasize marriage and family formation.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Ron Estes, Gregg Roman, Gregg Roman, Tony Perkins, Ryan Bomberger
2w ago00:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on Sen. Lindsey Graham’s funeral and President Trump’s separate meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Zelensky. Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for Kansas’s 4th District, provides insight into the proposed federal budget continuing resolution, Reconciliation 3.0, the status of the SAVE America Act, and the Trump accounts. Gregg Roman, Executive Director of the Middle East Forum, discusses President Trump’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, the expansion of the Abraham Accords, the nuclear deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, and the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s crucial involvement in the Middle East. Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, celebrates the life of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham and reflects on his pro-life, pro-Israel legacy. Ryan Bomberger, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of the Radiance Foundation, addresses funding for Planned Parenthood and reacts to the ways his new book, Should Have Been Aborted, is making waves.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Keith Self, Jonathan Conricus, Mike Johnson, Scott Rae, Donna Rice Hughes
2w ago00:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper discusses the last eight days of the Senate’s agenda before their August recess, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Trip to Washington, DC, and the Fox News interview the Prime Minister gave over the weekend criticizing NYC Mayor Mamdani for fueling anti-Semitism. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, comments on the pause in the bombings involving Iran, the proposed supplemental appropriations funding package, and the National Defense Authorization Act. He also covers the upcoming Senate confirmation vote for Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton and explores whether it may impact passage of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, previews Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s visit with President Trump and provides an assessment on the role of Israel in the U.S.-Iran conflict and negotiations. Mike Johnson, U.S. Speaker of the House, recaps his chamber’s passage of the National Defense Authorization Act, restrictions on insider trading for members of Congress, the SAVE America Act and a legislative package the House sent to the U.S. Senate for action. Dr. Scott Rae, Dean of the Faculty at Talbot School of Theology and Professor of Philosophy and Christian Ethics, investigates the growing acceptance of artificial intelligence among Christians, concerns over how it is being used, and how we should safeguard ourselves against faith and theological inaccuracies by AI platforms. Donna Rice Hughes, President and CEO of Enough is Enough, reviews strategies parents can employ to keep their children safe on social media platforms.
Transcribe →Mary Stackhouse, Tom McClintock, Joel Finkelstein, Arielle Del Turco, Kristi Hamrick, Ingrid Skop
2w ago00:54:02Tap to summarizeWashington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse shares insight into another anti-Semitic attack in New York City, the latest on Iran, and new tariffs proposed by President Trump. Tom McClintock, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of California, reviews this week’s GOP accomplishments, from Reconciliation 3.0 to the National Defense Authorization Act and a clean continuing resolution to prevent another Democrat shutdown. He also covers the War Powers Resolution and his recent floor speech on freedom vs. socialism. Dr. Joel Finkelstein, Co-Founder of The Network Contagion Research Institute, provides background on the investigations within a U.S. House panel that has issued subpoenas to three left-wing groups involved in a probe of $39 million that is tied to Marxist tycoon Neville Singham. Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, explains the impact a country’s view on religious freedom has on its citizens and how they are treated. Kristi Hamrick, Vice President of Media & Policy at Students for Life of America, explores recent findings of the dangers of the chemical abortion pill, mifepristone, in three cities where the water was tested and calls on the EPA to nationalize this examination in light of increased infertility rates. Ingrid Skop, Vice President of Medical Affairs at the Charlotte Lozier Institute, offers additional context on congressional Democrats who have determined to fully support abortion drug trafficking.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Scott Perry, Bob Maginnis, Craig DeRoche, Suzanne Bowdey
2w ago00:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the House GOP accomplishments this week, nuclear developments in Saudi Arabia, the Iranian war, and an amicus brief filed by Congressional Democrats defending the practice of abortion drug trafficking. Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, shares what to expect with Reconciliation 3.0 now that it has passed the House and explores the latest developments in Iran and the Middle East following talks about developing a nuclear plant in Saudi Arabia. Col. (Ret.) Bob Maginnis, Author and Senior Fellow for National Security at FRC, reveals concerning news about one Artificial Intelligence platform hacking another. Craig DeRoche, President & CEO of Family Policy Alliance, provides an overview of the Social Conservative Policy Conference taking place in Washington, DC. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, teams up with Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast, to dive into the AI platform hack, a social media ban for youth in France, and how future funding of Planned Parenthood fits into Reconciliation 4.0.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Marlin Stutzman, Jonathan Hessen, J. Christian Adams, Bob Onder, Suzanne Bowdey
2w ago00:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper provides an update on Iran, the cost of war as derived from a hearing with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Capitol Hill, primary election results in Arizona, new information revealing ballots cast illegally in New Jersey by non-citizens, and significant amounts of fraud uncovered in Medicaid and Medicare. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, discusses the floor vote process on Reconciliation 3.0, passage of a continuing resolution in the U.S. House, and the agreement to reinstate flights from the U.S. to Lebanon. Jonathan Hessen, Senior Fellow at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, explains what to anticipate as Israel prepares to pull out of Lebanon, President Trump’s strategy in Iran, and concerns over the nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. J. Christian Adams, President of Public Interest Legal Foundation, reviews disturbing details about illegally registered voters who cast ballots in New Jersey and an appeals court ruling that will affect how mail-in voting is handled. Bob Onder, U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 3rd District, explores dark money operations that ship chemical abortion drugs through the mail, the significant harm of these drugs to women and children, and how those with the ability to stop this trafficking have failed to take necessary steps. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, reveals the dark underbelly of the abortion drug industry being advanced under the organization Plan C.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Ted Budd, Mark Harris, Matthew Spalding, Joshua Arnold
3w ago00:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper shares an update on the Iran conflict, the future role Senator Lindsey Graham’s sister may play in representing South Carolina, and elections in Arizona. Ted Budd, Senator from North Carolina, explains in more depth where things stand with Iran, discusses the important U.S. relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu against the backdrop of NYC Mayor Mamdani’s recent threat, and dives into a bill that would impose additional sanctions on Russia. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, clarifies what Republicans must do if Reconciliation 3.0 has a future and explains some legal challenges to the constitutionality of the 1954 Johnson Amendment. Dr. Matthew Spalding, Kirby Professor in Constitutional Government and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College, breaks down congressional committee hearings that confront the Smithsonian’s practice of rewriting history to reshape America’s past. Casey Harper, Managing Editor of Broadcast, and Joshua Arnold, Washington Stand Senior Writer, discuss the rising concern of socialism in America, provide a biblical perspective on national debt/deficit, and offer context on the growth of the church amid persecution.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, John Teichert, Joel Griffith, Mike Johnson, Ron Johnson
3w ago00:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper provides an update on Iran, NYC Mayor Mamdani’s threat to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu when he arrives for meetings at the United Nations, and the naming of the fourth Prime Minister of the U.K. in four years. Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, analyzes recent Iranian attacks on U.S. military bases and President Trump’s response. Joel Griffith, Senior Fellow at Advancing American Freedom, reviews a report from the Congressional Budget Office that indicates the national deficit will reach $1.4 trillion. Mike Johnson, U.S. Speaker of the House, previews a back-breaking agenda in the week ahead, including a Reconciliation bill that will make or break the SAVE America Act. Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, discusses the National Defense Authorization Act, another short-term continuing resolution for funding the federal government, plans to unlock Reconciliation 3.0, and comments by President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio concerning China and the Chinese Communist Party.
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