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Mary Stackhouse, Robert Aderholt, Joy Stockbauer, Jason Selman, Hedieh Mirahmadi Falco

June 24, 2026

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Casey Harper, Andy Biggs, Cleta Mitchell, Tyler O’Neil, Brigham A. McCown

June 23, 2026

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Casey Harper, Randy Fine, Mark Tapscott, Jerry Boykin

June 22, 2026

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Mary Stackhouse, Ruthie Blum, Greg Burt, Katy Faust, David Closson

June 19, 2026

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Mary Stackhouse, Greg Steube, A.J. Nolte, Quentin Van Meter, John Kindt

June 18, 2026

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Casey Harper, Brad Knott, Michael Leiter, Robert Harward, Mary Stackhouse

June 17, 2026

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Casey Harper, Jeff Crank, Jonathan Tobin, Ken Blackwell, Suzanne Bowdey

June 16, 2026

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Casey Harper, Michael Rubin, Greg Scott

June 15, 2026

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Mary Stackhouse, Glenn Grothman, David Wurmser, David Closson

June 12, 2026

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Casey Harper, Andy Harris, Tim Walberg, Catherine Hanaway, Suzanne Bowdey

June 11, 2026

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Casey Harper, David Adesnik, John “Fozzie” Miller, Tom McClintock, Tim Echols, Jason Selman

June 10, 2026

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Casey Harper, Steve Daines, Jonathan Hessen, Mark Harris, Suzanne Bowdey

June 09, 2026

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Casey Harper, Michael Cloud, Renee Carlson, Chip Roy

June 08, 2026

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Mary Stackhouse, Keith Self, David Adesnik, Tyler O’Neil, David Closson

June 05, 2026

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Casey Harper, Andrew Clyde, Bill Cassidy, Franklin Graham, Jack Hibbs

June 04, 2026

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Mary Stackhouse, James Lankford, Jon Husted, Matt Carpenter, Marlin Stutzman

June 03, 2026

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Casey Harper, Bob Onder, Roger Marshall, Russell Coleman, Suzanne Bowdey

June 02, 2026

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Casey Harper, Kevin Cramer, Cameron Sexton, Cameron Sexton, Victoria Coates, Chris Mitchell

June 01, 2026

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Mary Stackhouse, Brad Knott, John “Fozzie” Miller, Colby Barrett, David Closson

May 29, 2026

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Mary Stackhouse, David Wurmser, Hormoz Shariat, Bob Maginnis, Joel Griffith

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Mary Stackhouse, Robert Aderholt, Joy Stockbauer, Jason Selman, Hedieh Mirahmadi Falco

June 24, 2026

00:54:02

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse recaps President Trump’s meeting with Senate Republican leaders, reports on several Democratic Socialists of America candidates who won Democratic Party primaries, and discusses U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s meetings with United Arab Emirates leaders on the Iran deal.
Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for Alabama's 4th District, voices support for the SAVE America Act and offers an update on a potential Reconciliation 3.0 and the NDAA.
Joy Stockbauer, Policy Analyst at FRC’s Center for Human Dignity, reflects on the four-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision and sounds the alarm on the rise of chemical abortions due to the expanded access to mifepristone and shield laws enacted by several Democratic-led states.
Jason Selman, PVS Chapter Leader in Baton Rouge, highlights a letter from pastors to the Library Director in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana regarding the unresolved termination of Pastor Luke Ash.
Hedieh Mirahmadi Falco, Resurrect Ministry Founder, shares an assessment of the ongoing U.S.–Iran negotiations and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s meetings with Gulf Arab states’ leaders. She answers the question: have prospects for regime change in Iran been dashed by this agreement? She also gives an update on the state of the church in Iran following the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the United States and Iran.

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ID: 92831

Casey Harper, Andy Biggs, Cleta Mitchell, Tyler O’Neil, Brigham A. McCown

June 23, 2026

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The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper provides an update on primary election races, a big win for a Texas judge who refused to officiate a same-sex wedding, and a press briefing on health care
Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 5th District, discusses the government’s efforts to crack down on healthcare fraud and some of the new tools to aid in the process of catching it earlier.
Cleta Mitchell, Senior Legal Fellow at Conservative Partnership Institute, provides an overview of the delay in counting votes in primary elections, like California, and discusses how the U.S. Supreme Court may rule on the mail-in-ballots case.
Tyler O’Neil, Senior Editor of The Daily Signal, exposes the $700k gift from the SPLC to Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff’s reelection campaign, and the SPLC’s new CEO.
Brigham A. McCown, Senior Fellow and Director of Initiative on American Energy Security at the Hudson Institute, breaks down President Trump’s comments on Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz, how reopening the Strait will impact global energy trade, and whether Iran will continue to use the trade and sale of oil as a weapon.

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ID: 92830

Casey Harper, Randy Fine, Mark Tapscott, Jerry Boykin

June 22, 2026

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The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland, as well as Vice President J.D. Vance’s comments on it at a press conference there. He also unpacks new polling showing most Americans are skeptical of the Iran deal, British Prime Minister’s Keir Starmer resignation, and a transgender state lawmaker who was sentenced to over 33 years for child exploitation.
Randy Fine, U.S. Representative for Florida’s 6th District, shares a congressional perspective on the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran, the ongoing negotiations in Switzerland, and the agreement on the framework of 60-day talks. He also criticizes Vice President J.D. Vance’s comments on Israel.
Mark Tapscott, Senior Congressional Analyst for The Washington Stand, observes how the America of 1976 would not recognize herself in our 250th year.
Lt. General (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC’s Executive Vice President, offers a frank assessment of the Memorandum of Understanding and the ongoing talks between the U.S. and Iran. He also previews what needs to happen for the deal to be successful and reviews the history of failed U.S. policies regarding Iran.

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ID: 92829

Mary Stackhouse, Ruthie Blum, Greg Burt, Katy Faust, David Closson

June 19, 2026

00:54:02

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse on how the fighting between Hezbollah and Israel has delayed J.D. Vance’s trip to Switzerland as the U.S. announces a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel effective today.
Ruthie Blum, Senior Contributing Editor and Columnist at Jewish News Syndicate, explains the Israel-Lebanon conflict and Israel’s reaction to the Memorandum of Understanding.
Greg Burt, Vice President of California Family Council, discusses a proposed measure in California that would allow children as young as 12 to remove their parents’ custodial authority.
Katy Faust, Founder of Them Before Us, discusses the important role of dads as we approach Father’s Day.
Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, shares how India has second thoughts on previously supported gender identity laws, as Americans’ support of same-sex marriage and transgenderism is on the decline. He also reviews the Major League Baseball controversy of silencing Christians and offers insight into the worldview workshops taking place this summer as part of FRC’s Center for Biblical Worldview.

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ID: 92828

Mary Stackhouse, Greg Steube, A.J. Nolte, Quentin Van Meter, John Kindt

June 18, 2026

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Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhousereports 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.

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ID: 92759

Casey Harper, Brad Knott, Michael Leiter, Robert Harward, Mary Stackhouse

June 17, 2026

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The 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.

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ID: 92758

Casey Harper, Jeff Crank, Jonathan Tobin, Ken Blackwell, Suzanne Bowdey

June 16, 2026

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The 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.

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ID: 92757

Casey Harper, Michael Rubin, Greg Scott

June 15, 2026

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The 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.

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ID: 92756

Mary Stackhouse, Glenn Grothman, David Wurmser, David Closson

June 12, 2026

00:54:02

Washington 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.

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ID: 92755

Casey Harper, Andy Harris, Tim Walberg, Catherine Hanaway, Suzanne Bowdey

June 11, 2026

00:54:02

The 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.

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ID: 92627

Casey Harper, David Adesnik, John “Fozzie” Miller, Tom McClintock, Tim Echols, Jason Selman

June 10, 2026

00:54:02

The 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.

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ID: 92612

Casey Harper, Steve Daines, Jonathan Hessen, Mark Harris, Suzanne Bowdey

June 09, 2026

00:54:02

The 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.

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ID: 92611

Casey Harper, Michael Cloud, Renee Carlson, Chip Roy

June 08, 2026

00:54:02

The 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.

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ID: 92610

Mary Stackhouse, Keith Self, David Adesnik, Tyler O’Neil, David Closson

June 05, 2026

00:54:02

Washington 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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ID: 92609

Casey Harper, Andrew Clyde, Bill Cassidy, Franklin Graham, Jack Hibbs

June 04, 2026

00:54:02

The 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.

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ID: 92502

Mary Stackhouse, James Lankford, Jon Husted, Matt Carpenter, Marlin Stutzman

June 03, 2026

00:54:02

Washington 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.

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ID: 92501

Casey Harper, Bob Onder, Roger Marshall, Russell Coleman, Suzanne Bowdey

June 02, 2026

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The 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.

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ID: 92500

Casey Harper, Kevin Cramer, Cameron Sexton, Cameron Sexton, Victoria Coates, Chris Mitchell

June 01, 2026

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The 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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ID: 92499

Mary Stackhouse, Brad Knott, John “Fozzie” Miller, Colby Barrett, David Closson

May 29, 2026

00:54:03

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on Treasury Secretary Bessent’s speech at the Reagan National Economic Forum, former Attorney General Pam Bondi’s closed-door testimony on the Epstein Files, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s meeting with Pakistani leadership.
Brad Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 13th District, discusses the White House anti-fraud task force, protests at an ICE detention facility in New Jersey, DHS Funding, and the SPLC hearing.
Vice Admiral John “Fozzie” Miller, former Commander of U.S. Naval Forces CENTCOM and Fellow with the Jewish Institute for National Security of America, explains where things presently stand with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Colby Barrett, JD, PE, Entrepreneur, Filmmaker, and former U.S. Marine Corps Captain, provides clarity on the Russia-Ukraine war and its impact on Christians in Ukraine, based on his many visits there in recent years.
Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, responds to recent comments by Texas legislator James Talarico regarding God, abortion, and transgender issues, and considers Pope Leo XIII’s comments on artificial intelligence.

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ID: 92418

Mary Stackhouse, David Wurmser, Hormoz Shariat, Bob Maginnis, Joel Griffith

May 28, 2026

00:54:02

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) involvement in the anti-fraud task force, the former CIA officer accused of stealing over $40 million in gold bars from the federal government, and an update on the war in Iran.
Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, clarifies the ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran and what to anticipate following the deal.
Dr. Hormoz Shariat, President of Iran Alive Ministries, explains what life is like for residents of Iran and shares how his ministry is coming to the aid of churches and Christians within the country.
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Bob Maginnis, Author and Senior Fellow for National Security at FRC, breaks down the artificial intelligence front following the Pope’s recent letter, known as Rerum Novarum, which cautions people about the responsible use of AI, and why President Trump decided not to sign his recent AI executive order.
Joel Griffith, Senior Fellow at Advancing American Freedom, exposes the negative impact of New York City Mayor Mamdani’s socialist policies to crack down on landlords and open taxpayer-funded grocery stores, and explains how these policies are inconsistent with capitalism and the American free market system.

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ID: 92417

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