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Washington Watch
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Washington Watch, a daily program hosted by Family Research Council President Tony Perkins, 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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Casey Harper, Tom Emmer, Brett A. Shumate, Brad Brandon, John Plake
May 1800:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper explains why the Senate parliamentarian struck down the White House ballroom security funding in the reconciliation package, the announcement of a new leader of the FDA, and provides an update on the situation in Iran. Rep. Tom Emmer, U.S. Representative for Minnesota’s 6th and House Majority Whip, provides insight into reconciliation 2.0 following the Senate parliamentarian's recent decision to strike ballroom security funding, breaks down the Trump-Xi summit, and discusses additional revelations about fraud in Minnesota. Brett A. Shumate, Assistant Attorney General, discusses the Department of Justice settlement with Texas Children’s Hospital to end transgender surgeries on minors. Brad Brandon, CEO and Founder of Across Nigeria, reports from Nigeria about the 20 Islamic state fighters who died, including two key leaders, and the ongoing concern of persecuted Christians in that nation. Dr. John Plake, Chief Ministry Insights & Innovation Officer at American Bible Society, reviews elements of the 2026 State of the Bible Report, which reveals surprising data on people who identify as Christian and shares ideas on how churches can engage with people based on the findings.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Bob Maginnis, Christopher Mills, David Closson
May 1500:54:10Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper provides an overview of President Trump’s meetings with President Xi and conversations surrounding persecuted Christians in China, explains the basics of the U.S. Supreme Court's mifepristone decision, and shares details about Franklin Graham’s launch of the 50 Days of Prayer for Our Nation campaign. Col. (Ret.) Bob Maginnis, Author and Senior Fellow for National Security at FRC, offers insight into the summit between Presidents Trump and Xi, explains China’s ongoing human rights abuses, and their current threat to Taiwan. Christopher Mills, Founder of Spero Law LLC, gives a legal analysis of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision on mifepristone and explains the next steps we can anticipate. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, covers the moral implications of the SCOTUS ruling with respect to mailing the abortion drug mifepristone to women without visiting a doctor, and reviews a survey called “How Americans Feel About Religion in Government and Public Life.”
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Gabriella McIntyre, Travis Weber, Vicky Hartzler, Ben Cline, Sam Brownback, Grace Jin Drexel
May 1400:54:10Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the SCOTUS decision on mifepristone, President Trump’s China Trip, and a hearing aimed at stopping illegal organ trafficking in China and elsewhere. Gabriella McIntyre, Legal Counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom’s Center for Life, explores the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court case involving the abortion drug, mifepristone. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy & Government Affairs, explains the Amicus Brief FRC authored regarding the mifepristone case before the U.S. Supreme Court and breaking news from the court that permits a lower court decision to continue temporarily. Vicky Hartzler, Chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom and former U.S. Representative, talks about USCIRF’s call for President Trump to nominate an Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, her final day as USCIRF Chair, and her reflections on accomplishments during her tenure. Ben Cline, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 6th District, discusses the summit between Presidents Trump and Xi, federal legislation to combat the CCP’s influence, and the latest on reconciliation 2.0. Sam Brownback, former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, and Grace Jin Drexel, daughter of jailed Chinese Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, explain the tragic persecution of Christians in China, including Grace’s father, consider actions steps President Trump should take to end China’s religious oppression, and preview Ambassador Brownback’s book, “China’s War on Earth.”
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Kevin Cramer, Chris Smith, Chip Roy, Catherine Hanaway
May 1300:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on President Trump’s visit to China, offers an update on the redistricting battle in South Carolina, highlights the House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing examining concerns about the rise of Sharia law in America, and reacts to the Senate hearing on the origins of COVID-19. Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, previews President Trump’s visit to China and shares an update on Reconciliation 2.0. Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, shines a light on his House resolution urging President Trump to raise the issue of political prisoners in his meetings with China’s leader Xi. Chip Roy, U.S. Representative for Texas's 21st District, summarizes what he heard at the House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on “Sharia-Free America: Why Political Islam & Sharia Law are Incompatible with the U.S. Constitution: Part II.” Catherine Hanaway, Missouri Attorney General, reveals why her state joined 23 others in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold their stay on the abortion drug mifepristone. She also comments on Missouri’s abortion referendum and the state supreme court’s ruling on their redistricting map.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, James Lankford, Jan Jekielek, Steve Marshall, Suzanne Bowdey
May 1200:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper discusses whether the CCP’s human rights abuses will be addressed during President Trump’s Trip to China, reflects on Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s Capitol Hill testimony, and covers the SCOTUS ruling on Alabama’s congressional redistricting map. James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, discusses the congressional debate surrounding DHS funding, anticipated topics to be covered during the Xi-Trump meetings in China, and the legal battle before the U.S. Supreme Court regarding access to abortion drug mifepristone. Jan Jekielek, Senior Editor at The Epoch Times and Author, exposes the organ harvesting industry in China that few people are discussing. Steve Marshall, Attorney General of Alabama, covers Alabama’s redistricting efforts following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of racially-biased maps and shares his state's announcement to investigate the SPLC. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, break down redistricting efforts, developments surrounding abortion drug mifepristone, and human rights in China.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, David Wurmser, Stephanie E. Haridopolos, Ken Cuccinelli, Matt Carpenter
May 1100:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the U.S. Supreme Court deadline on the dangerous and deadly abortion pill case, the reconvened Congress docket attempt to fund immigration enforcement agencies, and President Trump’s rejection of Iran’s proposal to end the war. Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, explains why President Trump has rejected Iran’s latest proposal, analyzes the status of the ceasefire, and discusses the status of the Strait of Hormuz. Dr. Stephanie E. Haridopolos, Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor at HHS, shares how Moms.gov will help new and expecting mothers. Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 2nd District, discusses congressional places to tackle reconciliation 2.0, what that could mean for law enforcement funding, and how other government funding projects may be impacted. Ken Cuccinelli, Former Virginia Attorney General and Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative, offers context on the Virginia Supreme Court decision to strike the voter-approved redistricting map and explains the broader implications of redistricting in other states as we head towards the midterm elections. Matt Carpenter, Director of FRC Action, explains shifting election strategies amid redistricting efforts and provides insight into the additions and subtractions of Republican and Democratic seats in various states.
Transcribe →Mary Stackhouse, Greg Murphy, Morgan Griffith, Jennie Hayes, Donna Harrison, David Closson
May 800:54:02Tap to summarizeWashington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse provides breaking news on Virginia Democrats' redistricting attempt and offers an update on Iran. Dr. Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of North Carolina, previews next week’s legislative agenda, including the new reconciliation bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies and President Trump’s upcoming meeting with China’s President Xi. Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 9th district, discusses the decision from the Virginia Supreme Court regarding whether recent efforts to gerrymander congressional districts met the state constitutional requirements. Jennie Hayes, Pray Vote Stand Chapter Leader in Seminole County, FL, shares about her initiative to reach out to elected leaders to pray for them. Dr. Donna Harrison, CEO Emerita and Director of Research at the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, talks about the release of an upcoming SCOTUS decision and the rationale behind restoring in-person requirements to receive abortion drug prescriptions. Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, offers a biblical perspective on the SCOTUS case that may affect abortion drug distributions, a growing sentiment among Gen Z to claim life without marriage can be fulfilling, and a new study that claims politics is destroying American friendships.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Randy Fine, Cameron Sexton, Andrea Lucas, Suzanne Bowdey
May 700:54:03Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper highlights the National Day of Prayer, Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s trip to Rome, and offers an update on the Hantavirus. Randy Fine, U.S. Representative for Florida’s 6th District, reviews the U.S. proposal to end the war in Iran and addresses the growing concern over anti-Semitism across America and around the world. Cameron Sexton, Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives, provides an overview of the redistricting battles in Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, and the possibility of it in South Carolina and Tennessee, and discusses the resolution in his home state to designate June as “Nuclear Family Month.” Andrea Lucas, Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, explains why the EEOC has filed a lawsuit against The New York Times for engaging in DEI-related race-based and sexual discrimination. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, teams up with Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, to discuss recent primary election results, the ongoing efforts to redistrict congressional districts in various states, and the U.S. Supreme Court case regarding abortion drugs and the companies producing them.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Diana Harshberger, Dion Elmore, Len Munsil, Elizabeth Gillette, Christopher Mills
May 600:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper shares primary election results on Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan, and reports on the one-page agreement memo to end the U.S.-Iran conflict. Diana Harshberger, U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 1st District, provides background on the mail-order abortion drug business, a related case before the U.S. Supreme Court, and efforts to stem the tide of transgender procedures on minor children. Dion Elmore, Vice President of the National Day of Prayer Task Force, Previews the National Day of Prayer and highlights the importance of America coming together in prayer. Len Munsil, President of Arizona Christian University, explores a new report on the religious engagement of Gen Z, discusses the Charlie Kirk effect, and considers whether America is in the midst of a national revival. Elizabeth Gillette, Prolife Advocate, Author and Speaker, and Erin Hawley, Senior Counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, share a painful and personal story of what happened following the consumption of abortion drugs, efforts within the FDA to remove safety standards, putting more women and children at risk, and calls for prayer for those struggling with abortion decisions. Christopher Mills, Founder of Spero Law LLC, explains the current legal status of the mail-in-abortion pill cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and refers to FRC’s amicus brief.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, John McGuire, Dave Wasserman, Ian Prior, John Stonestreet
May 500:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper provides an update on redistricting efforts in Alabama and Tennessee, primary elections in Ohio and Indiana, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s press conference highlighting Project Freedom. John McGuire, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, responds to whether Iran’s attacks in the Strait of Hormuz violated the current ceasefire, considers if those attacks reset the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution, and offers an update on Virginia’s redistricting case. Dave Wasserman, Senior Editor and Elections Analyst at Cook Political Report, considers the impact of redistricting on this year’s midterm elections, especially following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to limit Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Ian Prior, Senior Counsel at America First Legal, explains how Fairfax County, Virginia, is violating federal law by failing to notify parents when students seek transgender procedures and provides details on their demands to comply or face litigation. John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center and Host of “Breakpoint,” gives context to the recent Happiness Report, delves into transgenderism and transhumanism, and discusses the multifaceted harms of chemical abortions.
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