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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, Glenn Grothman, David Wurmser, David Closson
Jun 1200:54:02Tap 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
Jun 1100:54:02Tap 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
Jun 1000:54:02Tap 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
Jun 900:54:02Tap 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
Jun 800:54:02Tap 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
Jun 500:54:02Tap 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.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Andrew Clyde, Bill Cassidy, Franklin Graham, Jack Hibbs
Jun 400:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the Senate’s progress on funding for immigration enforcement, President Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche for the U.S. Attorney General, and a hearing with Treasury Secretary Bessent on Capitol Hill. Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for Georgia's 9th District, provides an update on the reconciliation bill to fund portions of DHS and explains why the continued mailing of abortion drugs violates federal law. Bill Cassidy, U.S. Senator from Louisiana and Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), reviews the recent Senate hearing that brings clarity to the debate on gender transition procedures for minors. Franklin Graham, President and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse, shares about his 50-day prayer initiative and how Samaritan’s Purse is responding to the Ebola outbreak in Africa. Jack Hibbs, Senior and Founding Pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, discusses the California primary election results and the role of the church in elections.
Transcribe →Mary Stackhouse, James Lankford, Jon Husted, Matt Carpenter, Marlin Stutzman
Jun 300:54:02Tap to summarizeWashington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on Senate hearings aimed at protecting children from gender mutilation procedures, the latest primary election results, and a redistricting decision in Alabama. James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, shares insight on Secretary of State Rubio’s Capitol Hill testimony, progress on funding key parts of DHS, and his proposed legislation to prevent future government shutdowns. Jon Husted, U.S. Senator from Ohio, provides context on the Senate hearings to protect children and his bill to support youth who are aging out of foster care. Matt Carpenter, Director of FRC Action, offers an overview of the primary elections in California, how Republicans Steve Hilton and Spencer Pratt remain in their respective races, explains emerging election trends, and previews the next round of primaries. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, discusses his proposed bill to stop providing free military aid to Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu’s support for the legislation, and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Syria.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Bob Onder, Roger Marshall, Russell Coleman, Suzanne Bowdey
Jun 200:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper recaps Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s testimony before the House Appropriations Committee, his first since the beginning of the war with Iran; as well as DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin's testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee. He also reports the latest on the primaries in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota. Bob Onder, U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 3rd District, comments on the latest in the funding fight for immigration enforcement agencies and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s hearing in the Senate Subcommittee on Homeland Security. Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, offers a view from the Senate side of the Capitol on the debate over Reconciliation 2.0 and previews an upcoming Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on the dangers of gender transition surgeries for minors. Russell Coleman, Kentucky Attorney General, responds to a court’s ruling regarding one of the state’s pro-life laws, finding its definitions of “human being,” “fetus,” and “unborn child” vague and internally conflicting. He also shines a light on the state’s other pro-life laws and recaps what he heard at Vice President Vance’s Anti-Fraud Task Force meeting. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reveal the level of Nationals fans’ anger toward the franchise for their anti-Christian bias. They also celebrate the lack of ‘Pride Month’ inundation and report how U.S. embassies are opting out of ‘Pride Month’ celebrations.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Kevin Cramer, Cameron Sexton, Cameron Sexton, Victoria Coates, Chris Mitchell
Jun 100:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper shares what to anticipate from the anti-weaponization fund debates as the Senate reconvenes, contemplates the California primaries, and discusses the launch of Fidelity Month and Nuclear Family Month in June. Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, explains how Iran and the U.S. continue trading strikes amid the fragile ceasefire and looks at the upcoming agenda in the U.S. House. Cameron Sexton, Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives, comments on the state of Tennessee’s decision to designate the month of June as “Nuclear Family Month” through a legislative measure recently signed by Governor Bill Lee, and shares how his state is taking measures to curb abortion. Mike Johnson, U.S. Speaker of the House, previews the hectic legislative week ahead and GOP plans to thwart Democrats who are “obsessed” with reopening the border and blocking ICE. Victoria Coates, Vice President for National Security and Foreign Policy at the Heritage Foundation, unpacks how the deal with Iran unfolded last week during the all-day meeting in the White House Situation Room and contemplates what to expect next. Chris Mitchell, CBN’s Middle East Bureau Chief, reports on Israel’s incursion into Lebanon with many strikes on Beirut, the strategic capture of a castle in southern Lebanon by Israeli forces, and their deepest infiltration into the country in 26 years, following many days of clashing with Hezbollah fighters.
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