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On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. House Armed Services Committee member Rep. Steve Russell (R-Okla.) joins our guest host to discuss needed reforms at the Department of Veterans Affairs and President Trump’s upcoming meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) is here to highlight LiveAction’s press conference today exposing Planned Parenthood’s decades long history of performing and covering up abortions on sexual abuse victims. Also, Brownsburg High School orchestra teacher John Kluge and his attorney, ADF’s Roscoe Stovall, join Russ to share the high school’s policy regarding name changes for transgender students.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. House Judiciary Committee member Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) joins our guest host to highlight a recent Department of Justice report finding that former FBI Director James Comey defied the authority of his bosses. Senior Strategist at WPA Intelligence Conor Maguire is here with his analysis on yesterday’s primaries across the country. Also, Nicole Theis, President and Executive Director of Delaware Family Policy Council joins Russ to weigh in on a policy revision in Delaware affecting school aged children.
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Diane Black (R-Tenn.) joins Tony to highlight Sec. of State Pompeo’s hosting of an upcoming religious freedom summit. Ken Ham, President and CEO of Answers in Genesis, Creation Museum, and the Ark Encounter, joins Tony from the Ark Encounter to share how to reach this generation with biblical truth. Rowan County clerk Kim Davis is here to discuss the Left’s recent challenge of her government position. Also, Travis Weber, FRC’s Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, joins Tony with his analysis of this week’s Supreme Court decision in the case of Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" House Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) joins Tony with his opinion of the first 500 days of the Trump administration. Ken Ham, President and CEO of Answers in Genesis, Creation Museum, and the Ark Encounter, joins Tony from the Ark Encounter to share about the museum. Also, ADF Senior Legal Counsel Jeremy Tedesco is here to highlight the Supreme Court’s ruling today in the case of Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-Ala.) joins our guest host to talk about the "Right to Try" bill President Trump signed this week, which allows terminally ill patients access to experimental medical treatments not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel, Mat Staver, is here to comment on the Southern Poverty Law Center’s attempt to silence state Supreme Court Justice Tom Parker for his criticism of same-sex marriage. Also, Christopher Chin, president of Homeschool Louisiana, joins Russ to weigh in on the rise in homeschooling numbers.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" we're taking a look back at last week's 15th Annual Watchmen on the Wall National Briefing, an event held for pastors from around the country to hear from our nation's elected officials, prominent pastors and authors. Today we'll hear a message given by Carter Conlon, Senior Pastor of Times Square Church in New York City, followed by Vice President Mike Pence.
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" we’re taking a look back at last week’s 15th Annual Watchmen on the Wall National Briefing, an event held for pastors from around the country to hear from our nation’s elected officials, prominent pastors and authors. Today we’ll hear a message given by Kay Arthur, international Bible teacher, four-time ECPA Christian Book Award winning author, and co-CEO of Precept Ministries International, followed by House Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows (R-N.C.), from our Watchmen Pastors Briefing.
On this special Memorial Day edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins,” Tony is joined by an all-star line-up including FRC's Executive Vice President and founding member of the Army's Delta Force, Lt. General (ret.) Jerry Boykin, President of the National Rifle Association, Lt. Col. (ret.) Oliver North, and Major General (ret.) Gary L. Harrell. They will share the history of Memorial Day and the importance of remembering and honoring the brave men and women who were willing to sacrifice their lives for their country.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. White House Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley joins our guest host with the latest news on North Korea. Co-Founder of the Radiance Foundation, Ryan Bomberger, joins Russ to discuss what the foundation is doing to promote a culture of life in America. Also, Agape Bible Church Senior Pastor Avram Berghiano is here to highlight this year's Watchmen on the Wall National Briefing.
On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins,” former Congresswoman Michele Bachmann joins Tony at this year's Watchmen on the Wall National Briefing to discuss today's breaking news, including President Trump's decision to pull out of the North Korea summit scheduled for next month. Fox News columnist and radio host, Todd Starnes, is here to weigh in on the backlash President Trump received from the media and House Minority Leader Pelosi for calling MS-13 gang members "animals." Also, Pastor Jeremy Schossau of Metro City Church in Detroit, Michigan, and FRC's National Field Director for Church Ministries, Randy Wilson, join Tony to look back on the how Pastor Schossau stood firm on biblical truth when he received threats and outrage for offering information for teen girls who might be struggling with thoughts of being transgender or gay. For his courage and resolve to preach truth he will be recognized with a special award at this year's National Briefing.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins,” Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) joins Tony with the latest news from Congress. President and Founder of Hardwired, Tina Ramirez, is here to highlight how Christians in Nigeria are affected by turmoil in their country. Also, the author of 'Love They Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality' and Director of the Francis Schaeffer Center for Worldview and Culture at Houston Baptist University, Nancy Pearcey, joins Tony with the answer to why even liberals should oppose California’s proposed ban on sexual orientation change therapy.
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins” Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joins Tony with an update on the status of President Trump’s various nominees. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is here to discuss how the state is handling the recent shooting at Santa Fe High School. Also, Brad Wilcox, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Family Studies and Visiting Scholar at AEI, joins Tony to weigh in on the declining fertility rate in America.
On Monday’s edition of “Washington Watch with Tony Perkins,” Rep. Jody Hice (R-Ga.) joins Tony to discuss the Trump administration’s significant step forward last Friday to end the forced partnership between taxpayers and the abortion industry through new Title X regulations. Tony is also joined by Fairfax County Public Schools school board member, Elizabeth Schultz, who explains how the Left – fueled by large foundations – is subtly directing public education curricula. Elizabeth Johnston, “Activist Mommy,” joins the program to take a look back at the successful Sex-Ed Sit Out last month, and preview what’s next in the effort to raise awareness about the pornographic sex-ed materials being distributed in public schools. Also, Tony is joined by Adam Andrzejewski , CEO of Open the Books, who details a new report showing how $583 billion in federal grants were allocated in FY2016. Adam offers insight on how citizens can take the lead in eliminating the government waste.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. White House Director of Strategic Communication, Mercedes Schlapp, joins our guest host to highlight the Trump administration filing a proposal today to block facilities from receiving federal dollars for family planning if they are housed in the same building with organizations that perform abortions. President and founder of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association and former sheriff, Richard Mack, is here on National Police Week to discuss President Trump's push for prison reform and to weigh in on the today's school shooting in Texas. Also, founder and Executive Director of the national character development organization, American Heritage Girls, Patti Garibay, will share the advantages of a single-sex environment during a child’s formative years.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) joins Tony to share his thoughts on conservative leaders' letter to President Trump requesting he intervene in a fight between Department of Justice (DOJ) officials and House Republicans over a stalled request for documents. National Review columnist and Fox News contributor, John Fund, is also here to comment on this letter to President Trump. Also, former Virginia congressman, Senior Fellow of the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative and international religious liberty advocate, Frank Wolf, joins Tony to talk about his work with religious freedom and Tony's recent appointment to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) joins Tony to discuss the letter he and 15 other senators sent to Sen. McConnell asking him to expedite floor consideration on funding bills and President Trump’s nominees, even if the Senate must work nights, weekends, and through the August state work period. Lt. Col. (ret.) Oliver North is here to highlight his new position as president of the National Rifle Association. Oklahoma State Sen. Greg Treat is here to discuss the bill he authored and Governor Mary Fallin signed into law, protecting faith-based adoption and foster-care agencies from government discrimination because of their sincerely-held religious beliefs. Chris Mitchell, CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief, weighs in on the U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem and reports what is happening with the protests in Gaza. Also, Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) joins Tony to discuss the case of NIFLA v. Becerra, and if the state can force pregnancy resource centers to act in contradiction of their beliefs.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" a member on the House Armed Services Committee and the Israel Victory Caucus, Rep. Steve Russell (R-Okla.), joins Tony to talk about the opening of the US Embassy in Israel today. Also, Elizabeth Schultz, a member of the Fairfax County School Board, is here to share what terminology Fairfax County schools are adding and removing from their curriculum.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. Republican National Committee spokeswoman, Kayleigh McEnany, joins our guest host to discuss what the party is doing to reach female voters. FRC’s Director of Life, Culture and Women’s Advocacy, Patrina Mosley, joins Russ to share about her new role at FRC. Also, Founder of Save the Storks, Victoria Robinson, joins our guest host to highlight their work serving expectant mothers.
On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" former Israeli intelligence official, Avi Melamed, joins Tony with his reaction to the Israeli military response to a suspected Iranian missile strike launched from Syria targeting Israel. Former EMP Commission Chief of Staff executive director of the Task Force on National and Homeland Security, Dr. Peter Pry, is here to highlight the potential catastrophic impact of an EMP attack. Also, Ballotpedia Founder and CEO Scott Rasmussen joins Tony with his analysis of this week's primary elections in four states.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Director of Campus Watch and Director of Academic Affairs at Middle East Forum, Winfield Myers, joins Tony with the latest developments in the Middle East. Founder of Hope for Prisoners, Jon Ponder, and retired supervisory FBI Special Agent Richard Beasley, share about their story mentioned by President Trump at the National Day of Prayer event at the White House earlier this month. Also, US Commission on International Religious Freedom Chairman Daniel Mark is here to highlight the USCIRF’s 2018 report.