• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the election results in Texas, the White House Cabinet meeting, and the Trump administration’s plan to force federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements to hold them accountable and stop leaks.
• Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, explains the latest on reconciliation in the U.S. House, new protests at an immigration center in New Jersey, and his proposed ICE-FROST legislation.
• Steve Marshall, Attorney General of Alabama, covers a recent federal judge’s block of the Alabama redistricting efforts and the anti-fraud meeting with state attorneys general at the White House.
• Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies, drills down on the birth tourism industry and other mishandled immigration concerns.
• Ingrid Skop, Vice President of Medical Affairs at the Charlotte Lozier Institute, shares how online abortion drug sellers continue violating U.S. laws by disregarding FDA safety standards and increasing access to abortion pills in the post-Dobbs America.
• Mary Szoch, Director of the Center for Human Dignity at Family Research Council, provides an in-depth analysis of the two recent abortion drug reports published by the Charlotte Lozier Institute.

• Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse  reports on the elections in Texas, the U.S. Department of Justice’s request to lift an injunction that paused the progress on the White House’s East Wing construction project, and a court ruling blocking Alabama’s redrawn congressional map.
• Ilan Berman, Senior Vice President for the American Foreign Policy Council, shares the latest on the U.S.–Iran negotiations and analyzes Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s comments that negotiating a deal to end the conflict with Iran could take a few days. He also comments on President Trump’s call on other Middle Eastern countries to join the Abraham Accords.
• Randy Fine, U.S. Representative for Florida’s 6th District, reacts to President Trump’s comment that he will link any Iran deal with the Abraham Accords, as well as news from the anti-ICE protests in New Jersey. He also offers an update on a potential immigration and reconciliation package.
• Chloe Cole, Detransitioner and Advocate, highlights her campaign against Home Depot and other corporations for funding so-called gender transition surgeries for minors through their employee health plans. She also calls out the Human Rights Campaign’s pressure campaign on corporations’ support for these dangerous surgeries.
• Scott McConnell, Executive Director of Lifeway Research, unpacks their new study finding the share of Christians who say many people are unaware of their faith has doubled since 2013. He reveals what cultural and social dynamics are contributing to the growing share of Christians whose faith is not evident to others. He also offers suggestions on how churches should respond to this.

On this Memorial Day edition of Washington Watch, we feature excerpts from FRC’s God & Government course taught by Tony Perkins, exploring the connection between biblical principles and American government. Today, with gratitude, we honor the memory and sacrifice of those who "gave the last full measure of devotion,” for our freedoms.

• Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse explains why Republicans are now stalling the vote on funding ICE, next steps for reconciliation, and why the U.S.-Iran talks appear to be on hold.
• Mike Haridopolos, U.S. Representative for Florida’s 8th District, discusses the immigration funding package before Congress, President Trump’s proposed anti-weaponization fund, and the future of the White House ballroom.
• Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, discusses China’s opposition to the U.S. deployment of midrange missile systems in Southeast Asia and the delay of U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.
• Yoe Suarez, International Affairs Correspondent for The Washington Stand, provides context on the indictment against Cuban leader Raúl Castro and how Christians on the island nation are engaging in civic resistance under the current regime.
• Clare Morell, Fellow, The Ethics and Public Policy Center and Author of “The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones,” explores the impact of digital technology on human relationships, and how the use of smartphones is threatening various aspects of families, marriages, and even fertility.

• Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse explains how the anti-weaponization fund language in the reconciliation bill is delaying the Senate vote, where things stand with the War Powers Resolution in the House, and an update on Iran.
• Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, reviews the House Judiciary Committee’s subpoena to the SPLC interim leader, the status of the Protect Kids Act, and the War Powers Resolution.
• Dr. Jonathan Lett, Director of the Faith, Science, and Technology Initiative and Associate Professor of Theology at LeTourneau University, shares how artificial intelligence is becoming a spiritual authority for some users, even among practicing Christians.
• Ian Lake, Chief of Staff at Lifewise Academy, discusses proposed legislation in Louisiana that will permit public school students access to biblical instruction during regular school hours.
• Rick Edmonds, Louisiana State Senator, shares details of legislation to protect houses of worship, designed to prevent situations like what occurred with the invasion of protesters at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota.

• The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reviews the House Judiciary Committee hearing on the Southern Poverty Law Center and Tony Perkins’s testimony, Super Tuesday primary results, and votes on the reconciliation and housing bills.
• Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, provides analysis on negotiations to end the war in Iran following President Trump’s decision to postpone an attack.
• John Rose, U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 6th District, breaks down the U.S. House floor votes on a housing bill and Reconciliation 2.0.
• Cole Cuzick, winner of the Kentucky House of Representatives District 63 primary, explains how his common-sense approach became a winning strategy for the state house, what led him to run for office, and his experience as an intern with Family Research Council. 
• Harriet Hageman, U.S. Representative for Wyoming’s At-Large District, sheds light on the Southern Poverty Law Center hearing and the weaponization fund at the Department of Justice.
• Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, shares a Family Research Council perspective on the Southern Poverty Law Center hearing before the House Judiciary Committee.

• The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper details the latest on the Super Tuesday primaries, discusses the likely enforcement methods of the SCOTUS racial gerrymandering decision, and shares President Trump’s recent comments on the war in Iran.
• Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 6th District and member of the House Budget Committee, covers the weaponization of the Department of Justice under previous administrations and the next steps for reconciliation. 
• Dr. Robert Malone, Founder & President of the Malone Institute, provides an update on the Ebola and Hantavirus outbreaks and the status of six infected Americans.
• Rabbi Yaakov Menken, Executive Vice President of the Coalition for Jewish Values, discusses the rise of anti-Semitism in New York and a report revealing that most crimes against Jewish people are taking place in New York City.
• Thomas W. Jacobson, Founder of Global Life Campaign and Author of “Fire at the Founding” and “Abortion Worldwide Report,” explains the efforts before the U.S. Supreme Court to protect human life and previews his recent book that helps Americans recall the spiritual heritage of our nation during the 250th anniversary.

• The 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.

• The 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.”

• The 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.”

• The 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.

• The 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. 

• 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.

• 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.