Washington Watch

On today’s program:

• James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, discusses the $118 billion Senate legislation that pairs funding to secure the southern border with aid to Israel and Ukraine. 
• Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4^th District of New Jersey, provides an update on the World Health Organization’s effort to undermine national sovereignty, free speech, and human dignity with its proposed Pandemic Preparedness Agreement. He also discusses his legislation to block U.S. funding from UNRWA following reports that its staff participated in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, and addresses the increased persecution of Christians in Nigeria and elsewhere throughout the world.

On today’s program:

• Stephen Moore, Distinguished Fellow in Economics at The Heritage Foundation and a Senior Economist at FreedomWorks, analyzes the red states’ response to the Biden border crisis and reacts to President Biden blaming supermarkets for the effect of inflation on the price of groceries.
• Joshua Arnold, Washington Stand Senior Writer, unpacks the latest revelations regarding UNRWA’s support for Hamas.
• Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative from the 2^nd District of Tennessee, discusses President Biden’s executive order imposing sanctions on Israeli citizens.   
• Chad Ennis, Vice President at Honest Elections Project, corrects the record regarding ranked-choice voting and previews an election integrity workshop taking place in March.
• Vernadette Broyles, President and General Counsel of Child and Parental Rights Campaign, explains how parents and the church must respond to the encroachment on parental rights from LGBT activists.

On today’s program:

• Kevin Stitt, Governor of Oklahoma, explains why he supports Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s effort to end the invasion at the Southern Border.
• Mark Alford, U.S. Representative from the 4th district of Missouri, responds to a federal jury convicting pro-life Christians for advocating for life and shares his thoughts on yesterday’s National Gathering for Prayer & Repentance.
• Tristan Azbej, Hungary State Secretary for the Aid of Persecuted Christians and the Hungary Helps Program, shares why his country’s thousand-year Christian heritage compels its state government to assist Christians facing persecution throughout the world.
• Britt Hancock, Founder & Director of Mountain Gateway, discusses how the Left in Nicaragua has jailed pastors and missionaries on trumped up charges following their successful outreach events to preach the gospel.

On today’s program:

• Gary Palmer, U.S. Representative from the 6^th district of Alabama, discusses the House Homeland Security Committee approving two articles of impeachment for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and provides an update on the border security negotiations.
• Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, unpacks the story of Montana parents who say they lost custody of their teenage daughter after opposing her desire to identify as a boy.
• Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, highlights a new FRC report that catalogs incidents of Christian persecution in the West.
• Ohad Tal, Member of the Israeli Knesset, shares from his message this morning at the National Gathering for Prayer & Repentance and discusses the relationship between Israel and the United States.

On today’s program:

• Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, discusses the influence the Chinese Communist Party wields on authoritarian regimes such as Iran and how Congress should respond.
• Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10^th District, calls for the U.S. to end taxpayer spending on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) following the release of evidence that UNRWA employees participated in the October 7 terrorist attack. 
• Ken Klukowski, a former lawyer in the White House and Department of Justice, offers analysis of recent remarks from U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar that have raised questions regarding her loyalties.
• Jack Hibbs, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, highlights the upcoming National Gathering for Prayer & Repentance.

On today’s program:

• Mike Waltz, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Florida, reacts to the drone attack that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan.
• Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, Executive Vice President of Family Research Council, offers analysis for how the Biden administration should respond to the deadly attack on U.S. troops.
• Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor of Texas, provides an update on the showdown between the state of Texas and the Biden administration regarding the invasion at the southern border and reacts to President Biden’s decision to delay permitting for natural gas export facilities.
• Kyle Campbell, creator and host of Politically Basic, corrects the media narrative regarding religious “nones” in America and discusses how Christians can reach this cohort with the truth.

On today’s program:

• Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for the 14th District of Texas, discusses the role Congress must play in the showdown between the state of Texas and the Biden administration regarding the invasion at the southern border.
• Jennifer Poirier, State Representative for the 70^th District of Maine, explains why the state’s House Judiciary Committee scrapped a bill to turn Maine into a sanctuary state for minors suffering from gender dysphoria.
• Jason Snead, Executive Director of the Honest Elections Project, provides an overview from his new report, “Safeguarding Our Elections.”
• Neha Sahgal, Vice President for Pew Research Center, shares details from new Pew Research Center data on Religious “Nones” in America.
• David Closson, Director of FRC’s Center for Biblical Worldview, discusses how Christians and the church can bring religious “nones” into fellowship with believers.

On today’s program:

• Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4^th District of New Jersey, responds to the Biden administration’s effort to make killing unborn babies a central theme of the 2024 elections and explains why he sent a letter to the World Health Organization asking questions regarding its effort to partner with the Center for Reproductive Care.   
• Dr. Dawn Buckingham, Texas Land Commissioner, discusses the showdown between the state of Texas and the Biden administration regarding the invasion at the southern border.
• Ken Klukowski, a former lawyer in the White House and Department of Justice, offers legal analysis of the constitutional standing of the State of Texas as Governor Greg Abbott attempts to secure the state’s border with Mexico.
• Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, shares an update on the Senate border security negotiations and warns against the World Health Organization’s latest power grab attempt.

On today’s program:

• Pete Ricketts, U.S. Senator from Nebraska, provides an update on Senate border security negotiations as the border crisis rises as the top priority for U.S. voters.
• Jeff Helfrich, Oregon House Minority Leader, explains why lawmakers in Oregon want to re-criminalize illicit drugs this legislative session.
• Andy Brenner, Senator for the 19^th Senate District of Ohio, celebrates the Ohio Senate’s successful vote to override Governor Mike DeWine’s veto of the Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act (HB 68).
• Dr. Rich McCormick, U.S. Representative for the 6^th District of Georgia, responds to the pro-abortion rally President Biden held in Virginia as the Democrats appear poised to make killing the unborn a central theme of the 2024 elections.

On today’s program:

• Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, provides an update on the Senate border security negotiations and corrects the record regarding President Biden’s warnings of threats to democracy.
• Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, reacts to the Biden administration’s pro-abortion rallies and encourages Republicans to continue their messaging on protecting life.
• Chris Gacek, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, provides an overview of Family Research Council’s written comment following the Biden administration’s request for comments on the World Health Organization’s proposed Pandemic Preparedness Agreement.
• Caroline Glick, Senior Contributing Editor of Jewish News Syndicate, offers analysis regarding the Biden administration’s tactics to pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

On today’s program:

• Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senator from Tennessee, provides an update on Senate border negotiations and discusses her re-introduction of the Woman’s Right To Know Act. 
• Blaine Luetkemeyer, U.S. Representative from the 3^rd District of Missouri, provides analysis of requests by federal officials for banks to provide information on customers who purchased religious texts, including the Bible.
• Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, sounds the alarm on the World Health Organization’s effort to partner with the Center for Reproductive Care.
• Mark Robinson, Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, encourages Republicans to campaign on a message of protecting life.

On today’s program:

• Sarah Holliday, Reporter for the Washington Stand, shares about the atmosphere at the 2024 March for Life. 
• Mary Szoch, FRC's Director of the Center for Human Dignity, shines a light on ‘4 Ways Republicans Should Talk about Life in 2024.’
• Ken Blackwell, FRC Action's Special Advisor for Election Integrity, gives an overview of election integrity efforts around the nation.
• Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, shares the latest on the World Health Organization and FRC Action's campaign against its latest power grab.  
• Macy Petty, NCAA Division 2 volleyball player, speaks out against the NCAA’s dismissive attitude towards female athletes.

On today’s program:

• Larry Taunton, author and columnist, shares what he saw at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
• Bob Fu, Founder and President of China Aid Association and FRC’s Senior Fellow for International Religious Freedom, discusses his testimony before Congress regarding the transnational repression threats to homeland security.
• Kevin Hern, U.S. Representative for the 1^st District of Oklahoma, provides an update on the budget negotiations on Capitol Hill and previews the work ahead for Congress.
• Dr. Ben Carson, famed pediatric neurosurgeon and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, responds to legacy media attacks on Christians engaged in the political process as the 2024 elections approach.

On today’s program:

• Meg Kilgannon, FRC's Senior Fellow for Education Studies, sheds light on the Biden administration spending nearly $700,000 in taxpayer funds for what the Department of Health and Human Services describes as a “teen pregnancy program for transgender boys.”
• Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for the 4^th District of Alabama, reacts to the White House budget meeting featuring President Biden and House and Senate Leaders and provides an updateon border security negotiations in Congress.
• Robert Malone, Chief Medical and Regulatory Officer for The Unity Project, unpacks reports of Chinese scientists using gain-of-function research to develop a new deadly strain of Covid.
• Kristina Roegner, State Senator for the 27^th District of Ohio, shares an update on the Ohio Senate’s scheduled vote to override Governor Mike DeWine’s veto of the Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act (HB 68).
• Jim Roguski, member of the Law & Activism Committee at the World Council for Health, discusses the World Health Organization’s effort to undermine national sovereignty, free speech, and human dignity with its proposed Pandemic Preparedness Agreement.
• Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for the 6^th District of Wisconsin, addresses the growing backlog of more than three million court cases for migrant asylum seekers.

On today’s program:

• Buddy Carter, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Georgia, provides an update on the border security and budget negotiations taking place in Congress.
• Jonathan Gilliam, former FBI agent and former Navy Seal, responds to lawlessness from the Left, including a recent attempt to breach the White House gates by anti-Israel protesters.
• Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, provides analysis on the election of a new president of Taiwan and sheds light on possible responses from China.
• Chris Gacek, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, provides an overview of the World Health Organization’s effort to undermine national sovereignty, free speech, and human dignity with its proposed Pandemic Preparedness Agreement.
• Brent Keilen, FRC Action’s Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, reacts to the Iowa Caucus election results and previews the upcoming presidential primary elections.

On today’s program:

• August Pfluger, U.S. Representative for the 11^th District of Texas, provides an update on the budget and border security negotiations on Capitol Hill.
• Chad Connelly, Founder of Faith Wins, joins the program from Iowa, where the first-in-the-nation Iowa Caucus will kick off the 2024 presidential primary election season. 
• Matt Huffman, President of the Ohio Senate, shares an update on the Ohio Senate’s scheduled vote to override Governor Mike DeWine’s veto of the Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act (HB 68).
• David Closson, Director of FRC’s Center for Biblical Worldview, discusses what Christians should consider when casting their ballot.

On today’s program:

• Bob Maginnis, FRC's Senior Fellow for National Security, responds to the U.S.-led airstrike on the Iran-backed Houthi militant group in Yemen.
• Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, breaks down the 2024 Iowa Caucus and provides an overview of the 2024 election season. 
• Becky Gerritson, Executive Director of the Alabama Eagle Forum, celebrates the decision by a federal appeals court to allow enforcement of Alabama’s law  protecting children from gender procedures.
• Bryan Hughes, State Senator for the 1^st District of Texas, discusses the decision by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to block U.S. Border Patrol agents from an area near the southern border.
• Tyler O’Neil, Managing Editor of The Daily Signal, reports on a leaked video revealing federal agencies coordinated with the Southern Poverty Law Center to silence Americans. 

On today’s program:

• Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, discusses the latest on border security and Ukraine funding negotiations, shares details of his resolution of no confidence in Dept. of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and provides an overview of his letter to the Dept. of Health & Human Services regarding a proposed rule that would force foster parents to accept extreme gender ideology.
• Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General, responds to a ruling from the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals holding that Missouri can sue China for certain unlawful actions it took with respect to COVID-19 and unpacks his testimony before the House Homeland Security Committee as it considers the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas.
• Dr. Jim Garlow, Well Versed Founder and CEO, highlights the upcoming National Gathering for Prayer & Repentance.
• Stephen Moore, Distinguished Fellow in Economics at The Heritage Foundation and a Senior Economist at FreedomWorks, offers analysis of the budget agreement Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is currently negotiating.
• Meg Kilgannon, FRC's Senior Fellow for Education Studies, reacts to former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie suspending his presidential campaign and looks ahead to the upcoming vote in the Ohio Senate to override Governor Mike DeWine’s veto of the Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act (HB 68).

On today’s program:

• Michael Guest, U.S. Representative for 3rd District of Mississippi, discusses the House Homeland Security Committee’s first impeachment hearing for Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.
• Sam Brownback, former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, shares about his recent trip to Israel, calls attention to the Biden administration leaving Nigeria off its “Countries of Particular Concern” despite the continuing persecution of Christians within its borders, and previews the upcoming IRF Summit in Washington, DC.
• Walt Heyer, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Family Studies and publisher of sexchangeregret.com, responds to the Ohio House’s vote to override Governor Mike DeWine’s veto of the Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act (HB 68).
• Ben Johnson, Washington Stand Senior Reporter and Editor, reveals the Biden administration’s plan to adopt a dangerous international accord that gives the World Health Organization (WHO) greater control of the way the U.S. responds to global health pandemics.