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Casey Harper, David Wurmser, Stephanie E. Haridopolos, Ken Cuccinelli, Matt Carpenter

May 11, 2026

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Mary Stackhouse, Greg Murphy, Morgan Griffith, Jennie Hayes, Donna Harrison, David Closson

May 08, 2026

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Casey Harper, Randy Fine, Cameron Sexton, Andrea Lucas, Suzanne Bowdey

May 07, 2026

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Casey Harper, Diana Harshberger, Dion Elmore, Len Munsil, Elizabeth Gillette, Christopher Mills

May 06, 2026

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Casey Harper, John McGuire, Dave Wasserman, Ian Prior, John Stonestreet

May 05, 2026

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Casey Harper, Scott Perry, Erin Hawley, Mike Johnson, Michael Rubin

May 04, 2026

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Mary Stackhouse, Steve Marshall, Jeff Crank, Les Bernal, David Closson

May 01, 2026

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Casey Harper, Andy Harris, Camille Varone, Tyler O’Neil, Joshua Arnold

April 30, 2026

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Casey Harper, John Rose, Ted Budd, Ben Aguiñaga, Albert Mohler

April 29, 2026

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Casey Harper, Morgan Griffith, Peter McIlvenna, Chip Roy, Holly Randall, Nicki Neily

April 28, 2026

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Casey Harper, Marlin Stutzman, John Pistole, Peter Wood, Tyler O’Neil

April 27, 2026

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Mary Stackhouse, Andy Biggs, Kenneth Finn, David Closson, Mollie Hemingway

April 24, 2026

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Casey Harper, Erin Houchin, Steve Marshall, Ken Cuccinelli, JP Duffy

April 23, 2026

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Casey Harper, Harriet Hageman, Roger Marshall, Arielle Del Turco, Brent Keilen, Tim Echols

April 22, 2026

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Casey Harper, Jon Husted, Bertha Madras, Chris Gacek, Chris Smith

April 21, 2026

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Casey Harper, Ron Estes, John Moolenaar, Alex J. Adams, Gregg Roman, Jody Hice

April 20, 2026

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Mary Stackhouse, Michael Cloud, Chris Gacek, Laura Wilkerson, David Closson

April 17, 2026

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Casey Harper, Robert Aderholt, Ilya Shapiro, Tim Echols, Peter Doran

April 16, 2026

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Casey Harper, Keith Self, Bunni Pounds, Joshua Arnold

April 15, 2026

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Casey Harper, Harriet Hageman, Gregg Roman, Ken Cuccinelli, Josh Hawley, Tony Perkins

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Casey Harper, David Wurmser, Stephanie E. Haridopolos, Ken Cuccinelli, Matt Carpenter

May 11, 2026

00:54:02

The 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.

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ID: 92069

Mary Stackhouse, Greg Murphy, Morgan Griffith, Jennie Hayes, Donna Harrison, David Closson

May 08, 2026

00:54:02

Washington 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.

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ID: 92067

Casey Harper, Randy Fine, Cameron Sexton, Andrea Lucas, Suzanne Bowdey

May 07, 2026

00:54:03

The 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.

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ID: 92066

Casey Harper, Diana Harshberger, Dion Elmore, Len Munsil, Elizabeth Gillette, Christopher Mills

May 06, 2026

00:54:02

The 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.

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ID: 91798

Casey Harper, John McGuire, Dave Wasserman, Ian Prior, John Stonestreet

May 05, 2026

00:54:02

The 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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ID: 91797

Casey Harper, Scott Perry, Erin Hawley, Mike Johnson, Michael Rubin

May 04, 2026

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The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on breaking news concerning the U.S. Supreme Court’s review of abortion drugs and an update on state congressional map redistricting following a recent SCOTUS ruling.
Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, discusses what comes next to ensure safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz, where things stand with the War Powers Resolution after passing the 60-day deadline of U.S. military engagement in Iran, and the talk on U.S. troop reductions in Germany.
Erin Hawley, Senior Counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, offers a legal analysis of the Fifth Circuit Court ruling that attempts to reinstate in-person-only dispensing requirements for abortion drugs.
Mike Johnson, U.S. Speaker of the House, explains the likely impact of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on redistricting, the recent congressional reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Dr. Michael Rubin, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, describes what to anticipate next with the war and ceasefire efforts in Iran, additional threats of executions by the new regime, and the impact of the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.

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ID: 91796

Mary Stackhouse, Steve Marshall, Jeff Crank, Les Bernal, David Closson

May 01, 2026

00:54:02

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the status of the Iran War Powers Resolution on Capitol Hill and Iran's new proposal for a peace deal. She also recaps the latest on DHS funding, Reconciliation 2.0, and FISA.
Steve Marshall, Attorney General of Alabama, celebrates the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the Louisiana redistricting case and shares why he asked the Court to quickly remove the blocks on his state’s 2023 congressional map.
Jeff Crank, U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 5th District, evaluates Iran's new proposal for a deal with the U.S., comments on Secretary of War Hegseth’s assertion that the War Powers Resolution of 1973 ‘terminated’ before the 60-day deadline. He also shares an update on FISA.
Les Bernal, National Director of Stop Predatory Gambling, reacts to a Senate-passed resolution banning congressional staff from betting on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi.
Dr. David Closson, Director of FRC's Center for Biblical Worldview, takes a deep dive into the U.S. Department of Justice’s Anti-Christian Bias report and the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the New Jersey pregnancy care centers case.

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ID: 91795

Casey Harper, Andy Harris, Camille Varone, Tyler O’Neil, Joshua Arnold

April 30, 2026

00:54:02

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on Florida lawmakers’ approval of Gov. Ron DeSantis’s new redistricting map, and the latest developments from Capitol Hill.
Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 1st District, offers an update on the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown and previews the next steps.
Camille Varone, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, highlights the Department of Justice’s new report on Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias within the Federal Government.
Tyler O’Neil, Senior Editor of The Daily Signal, unravels the Southern Poverty Law Center’s two motions refuting the DOJ’s claim that their informant program was kept secret.
Casey Harper and Joshua Arnold, Washington Stand Senior Writer, break down the DOJ’s investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center, the DOJ’s anti-Christian bias report, and Sen. Joni Ernst’s request to the DOJ to investigate the Biden Administration’s discussions of Planned Parenthood’s Paycheck Protection Program loans.

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ID: 91699

Casey Harper, John Rose, Ted Budd, Ben Aguiñaga, Albert Mohler

April 29, 2026

00:54:02

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper provides great pro-life news from the U.S. Supreme Court and offers insight into Capitol Hill developments in the House on reconciliation, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and the agriculture bill.
John Rose, U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 6^th District, shares the latest news from Capitol Hill regarding FISA and the farm bill.
Ted Budd, Senator from North Carolina, discusses the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and the questions he received about relieving key officials of their duties.
Ben Aguiñaga, Louisiana Solicitor General, reacts to the U.S. Supreme Court’s pivotal decision regarding Louisiana’s congressional map.
Dr. Albert Mohler, President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, shares biblical insights into the assassination attempt on President Trump and unpacks the Southern Poverty Law Center indictment.

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ID: 91656

Casey Harper, Morgan Griffith, Peter McIlvenna, Chip Roy, Holly Randall, Nicki Neily

April 28, 2026

00:54:02

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the state visit of King Charles III and congressional committee meetings on Health and Human Services and Education.
Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 9th district, responds to King Charles III’s address to a joint session of Congress, the present status of Virginia’s gerrymandering vote certification, and the decision of the House Committee on Rules to delay voting on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and budget reconciliation.
Peter McIlvenna, Co-Founder of Hearts of Oak, discusses the U.S. visit by the U.K.’s King Charles III in light of America’s 250th anniversary and the United Kingdom’s drift from its Christian roots as Islam and other ideologies grow in prominence.
Chip Roy, U.S. Representative for Texas's 21st District, spells out the FACE Act and explores the investigation of the SPLC by the House Judiciary Committee.
Holly Randall, Counsel at First Liberty Institute, explains the preliminary injunction against a school district in Washington State that is targeting LifeWise for providing Bible education to public schools.
Nicki Neily, President of Parents Defending Education, exposes teachers’ unions that have spent upwards of $1 billion on left-leaning political activism since 2015.

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ID: 91639

Casey Harper, Marlin Stutzman, John Pistole, Peter Wood, Tyler O’Neil

April 27, 2026

00:54:02

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the arraignment of the shooter at Saturday’s White House News Correspondents’ Association, the U.S. House Committee on Rules meeting on the extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and President Trump’s meeting with England’s King Charles III.
Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, provides details from what he witnessed at Saturday’s dinner during the shooting and expresses the importance of funding DHS before they run out of money at the end of the month.
John Pistole, Former Deputy Director of the FBI, offers a security analysis on the shooting at the Washington Hilton during the dinner with President Trump, and discusses the increased security threats toward the President and potential security gaps amid the DHS shutdown.
Dr. Peter Wood, National Association of Scholars President and Author of “Diversity: The Invention of a Concept,” reviews a recent report that reveals fewer universities in the U.S. are requiring DEI pledges from prospective faculty.
Tyler O’Neil, Senior Editor of The Daily Signal, explores the indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, how it may affect their operations and funding, and then shares the latest on their “hate map.”

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ID: 91638

Mary Stackhouse, Andy Biggs, Kenneth Finn, David Closson, Mollie Hemingway

April 24, 2026

00:54:02

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse on America Reads the Bible, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's press conference on the Iranian War, and President Trump’s announcement on extending the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire.

Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 5th District, offers insight into a letter from the House Judiciary Committee to the Southern Poverty Law Center and the possibility of upcoming hearings, where things stand on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), and the latest on budget reconciliation concerning DHS.
Dr. Kenneth Finn, Vice President of the International Academy on the Science and Impacts of Cannabis, explores the potential implications of reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule C drug, the dangerous facts of cannabis, and what we’ve learned from Colorado since it legalized the drug.
Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, shares from the Biblical Worldview Conference in Ohio, Senator Josh Hawley’s amendment to defund Planned Parenthood, the evolution of gambling, and what we can discern from the alleged betting on the capture of Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro by a U.S. Soldier who had insider information.
Mollie Hemingway, Editor-in-Chief at The Federalist and author of the book “Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution,” expounds on the indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, previews her newly released book on Justice Samuel Alito, and discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s shadow docket.

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ID: 91637

Casey Harper, Erin Houchin, Steve Marshall, Ken Cuccinelli, JP Duffy

April 23, 2026

00:54:02

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper covers the Senate budget resolution and how Senator Josh Hawley’s Planned Parenthood amendment fits into it, America Reads the Bible, and the decision of the DOJ to reclassify some marijuana products as less dangerous drugs.
Erin Houchin, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 9th district, explains how passing the budget reconciliation resolution out of the Senate is the first step of bypassing the filibuster, explores whether the Senate bill to fund ICE and the Customs and Border Patrol will pass in the House without changes, and comments on FISA and the SAVE America Act.
Steve Marshall, Attorney General of Alabama, digs into the indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center and shares what outcomes to anticipate.
Ken Cuccinelli, Former Virginia Attorney General and Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative, reviews the redistricting referendum in Virginia that has been blocked from certification and examines its constitutionality under state law.
Casey Harper, Managing Editor of Broadcast, and JP Duffy, Vice President for Communications at FRC, discuss the reclassification of marijuana, a budget reconciliation bill to fund ICE and CBP, coupled with the Josh Hawley amendment, the status of FISA, and details from the indictment issued to the SPLC.

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ID: 91540

Casey Harper, Harriet Hageman, Roger Marshall, Arielle Del Turco, Brent Keilen, Tim Echols

April 22, 2026

00:54:02

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, gerrymandering in Virginia, America Reads the Bible, and The Ten Commandments in Texas schools.
Harriet Hageman, U.S. Representative for Wyoming’s At-Large District, unpacks the indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, revealing the coordinated efforts between the charity and operatives planted in numerous activist organizations around the country.
Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, provides insight into Senate hearings with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and further exposes the dangers of abortion drugs for women and children.
Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, discusses the latest reports on persecuted Christians in Nigeria.
Brent Keilen, FRC’s Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, Jason Selman, PVS Chapter leader in Baton Rouge, and Tim Echols, FRC’s Executive Director of Pray Vote Stand Chapters, provide updates on the launch of additional Pray Vote Stand chapters and tangible ways these chapters can impact local communities.

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ID: 91539

Casey Harper, Jon Husted, Bertha Madras, Chris Gacek, Chris Smith

April 21, 2026

00:54:02

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on America Reads the Bible, the Senate confirmation hearing for Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, and Vice President J.D. Vance’s expected trip to Pakistan for talks with Iran as the two-week ceasefire is set to expire Wednesday.
Jon Husted, U.S. Senator from Ohio, comments on an effort by some Capitol Hill Republicans to expand the Reconciliation 2.0 bill beyond funding for ICE and CBP and vents about how the SAVE America Act has now taken a backseat to other legislative priorities and shares an update on the FDA’s review of the abortion drug mifepristone.
Dr. Bertha Madras, Professor of Psychobiology at Harvard Medical School, reacts to President Trump’s order to the FDA to fast-track their review of psychedelic drugs. She also comments on FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary’s claims that the psychedelics will only be administered “under close medical supervision.”
Dr. Chris Gacek, FRC's Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, unpacks news that the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the Southern Poverty Law Center for its paid informant program.
Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, assesses the state of the pro-life movement at this moment.

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ID: 91538

Casey Harper, Ron Estes, John Moolenaar, Alex J. Adams, Gregg Roman, Jody Hice

April 20, 2026

00:54:02

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on America Reads the Bible, outlines the Capitol Hill agenda this week, and offers an update on the U.S.- Iran talks in Pakistan.
Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for Kansas’s 4th District, reflects on the third month of the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown and Capitol Hill efforts to pass Reconciliation 2.0 to fund DHS.
John Moolenaar, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Michigan and Chairman of the Select Committee on the CCP, unravels China’s involvement in the war in Iran, analyzes the impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure on China’s economy, and highlights the Select Committee’s investigation into the United States Heartland China Association.
Alex J. Adams, Assistant Secretary for Family Support at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, shines a light on The Home for Every Child Initiative and First Lady Melania Trump’s efforts to champion new foster care legislation in Congress.
Gregg Roman, Executive Director of the Middle East Forum, offers his analysis on the U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan, the U.S. seizure of an Iranian oil ship trying to evade the Strait of Hormuz closure, and President Trump’s threats to Iran.
Jody Hice, FRC Senior Fellow, shares about FRC’s participation in America Reads the Bible and comments on Section 702 of FISA.

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ID: 91437

Mary Stackhouse, Michael Cloud, Chris Gacek, Laura Wilkerson, David Closson

April 17, 2026

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Mary Stackhouse, Senior Producer for Washington Watch with Tony Perkins, reports the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s congressional hearings.
Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 27th District, unpacks the latest from Capitol Hill, including on FISA reauthorization, Department of Homeland Security funding, and a potential Reconciliation 2.0.
Dr. Chris Gacek, FRC's Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, analyzes Ohio’s Freedom of Information Act request seeking internal FDA records on the safety and efficacy review of mifepristone.
Laura Wilkerson, Angel Mom of Josh Wilkerson, shares her son’s story.
Dr. David Closson, Director of FRC's Center for Biblical Worldview, analyzes Secretary Kennedy’s comments on the Biden administration’s discrimination against Christian foster families and others motivated by their faith, analyzes a Gallup poll showing a rise in religiosity among young men, and highlights Tennessee’s nuclear family month declaration.

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ID: 91414

Casey Harper, Robert Aderholt, Ilya Shapiro, Tim Echols, Peter Doran

April 16, 2026

00:54:02

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper shares President Trump’s announcement of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, details of growing religious interest among young men, and reports that Supreme Court Justice Alito may retire soon.
Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for Alabama's 4th District, explains efforts to fund DHS through budget reconciliation measures and California’s public funding of transgender procedures for illegal immigrants as President Trump demands data on the state’s transgender procedures and abortions.
Ilya Shapiro, Author, Senior Fellow, and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute, explores the reports of an impending retirement of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, how his retirement would impact the court, and what we can make of President Trump’s list of potential replacement justices.
Tim Echols, FRC’s Executive Director of Pray Vote Stand Chapters, discusses the Faith, Family, and Future Tour, currently in Midland, TX, and provides an overview of the Pray Vote Stand Chapters.
Peter Doran, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, explores the impact of the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the status of Operation Epic Fury, Secretary of War Hegseth’s press conference, and upcoming ceasefire negotiations in Pakistan.

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ID: 91413

Casey Harper, Keith Self, Bunni Pounds, Joshua Arnold

April 15, 2026

00:54:02

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the status of the SAVE America Act and hopes of passing a Reconciliation 2.0 to fund the Department of Homeland Security. He also shares about the Department of Justice’s decision to fire four federal prosecutors accused of bias against pro-life activists and analyzes the U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks and the role China has agreed not to play in the conflict.
Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, assesses the chances of House passage for the “skinny” funding passage, the challenges of extending Section 702 of FISA and offers his reaction to a Texas Board of Education hearing and CAIR’s efforts to expand Islamic content in public school curriculums.
Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, reflects on the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act this Tax Day.
Bunni Pounds, President of Christians Engaged, spotlights her America Reads the Bible initiative, meant to coincide with the 250^th anniversary of America’s founding.
Casey Harper and Joshua Arnold, Washington Stand Senior Writer, offer an update on two Louisiana state bills affecting pregnancy care centers, Reconciliation 2.0, and sound the alarm on the fact that Planned Parenthood will again begin receiving American tax dollars on Independence Day. They also comment on the U.S. Department of Justice’s report showing how unevenly the Biden administration enforced the FACE Act.

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ID: 91380

Casey Harper, Harriet Hageman, Gregg Roman, Ken Cuccinelli, Josh Hawley, Tony Perkins

April 14, 2026

00:54:02

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the Biden DOJ’s selective targeting of pro-life Americans, the resignations of Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales from Congress, and Secretary Marco Rubio hosting Israel’s and Lebanon’s ambassadors for peace negotiations in D.C.
Harriet Hageman, U.S. Representative for Wyoming’s At-Large District, shines a spotlight on the U.S. Department of Justice’s report showing the extent of the Biden administration’s targeting of pro-life groups.
Gregg Roman, Executive Director of the Middle East Forum, offers his analysis of the ceasefire talks between Israel and Lebanon, as well as Turkish President Erdogan’s comments comparing Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to Hitler. He also breaks down Pakistan’s offer to host a second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran.
Ken Cuccinelli, Senior Fellow for Homeland Security and Immigration for the Center for Renewing America, pushes back on Democrats’ efforts to gerrymander in Virginia.
Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, comments on a potential Reconciliation 2.0 and DHS funding. He also amplifies his call to the Department of Justice to investigate abortion pill makers over safety concerns and reacts to the DOJ’s report showing the Biden administration targeted pro-life groups.
Tony Perkins shares his thoughts on President Trump’s controversial and now-deleted social media post portraying himself as Jesus healing a man.

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ID: 91379

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