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On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, provides an update on the House committee hearings on ICE and Customs and Border Patrol, as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trip to Washington, D.C., to discuss an Iran deal. Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 10th District, covers the Homeland Security funding debate, the Pentagon’s decision to break ties with Harvard, and the announcement from Hamas that disarmament is off the table. Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 2nd District, shares what he learned during the Homeland Security hearing and U.S. policy challenges in Syria in a post- Bashar al-Assad regime. Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, provides insight into a closed-door meeting with the FDA commissioner about the growing concerns over the unregulated abortion drug. James Rosen, Newsmax Chief Washington Correspondent, offers a preview of a meeting between Preside

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on hearings concerning anti-Semitism, the Epstein probe, and debates over funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, offers a perspective on the Homeland Security funding debate and efforts to safeguard America’s elections so every registered legal citizen can vote once in an election. Michael Rubin, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), unpacks the latest developments in the Iran-US talks and previews the upcoming meeting between President Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu. Dr. Albert Mohler, President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, discusses a new study that explores the impact of a father on his young children, the Greater Than campaign that promotes the value of natural marriage, and two major medical associations that have adjusted their positions on gender-transition

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the new guidance from the Department of Education for prayer and religious activities in schools, the faith message from the Seattle Seahawks’ head coach ahead of the Super Bowl, and the controversy over Netflix’s abundant transgender content aimed at children. Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 9th district, comments on the congressional funding battle surrounding DHS and ICE reforms, ideological challenges on Capitol Hill to secure elections, and the proposed lopsided congressional map for Virginia. Phil Berger, North Carolina State Senate Leader, delves into allegations that the suspect in the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte had been inappropriately released from prison, addresses the lax attitude on crime by state Democrats, and the early release or transition of roughly 3,500 criminals under the 2021 COVID-era settlement. Holly Randall,

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, covers the 2026 National Prayer Breakfast and the demands from Democrats to overhaul ICE. Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 5th District, analyzes the Democratic Party’s 10 federal immigration reform demands and outlines Republican concerns about the potential impact on Homeland Security funding. Dr. Quentin Van Meter, former American College of Pediatricians President, discusses the American Medical Association’s announcement to no longer recommend gender transition procedures on minors and considers the motivation behind it, such as medical standards, political pressure, and legal liabilities. John McGuire, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, weighs in on the resumed negotiations between President Trump and Iran, explaining how this scenario differs from that of Venezuela. Ken Isaacs, Vice President of Programs and Government Relations at Samaritan’s P

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the reduction of immigration agents in Minnesota, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons' position against transgender surgeries for minors, and the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s hearing on religious freedom. Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, discusses where things stand in funding the Department of Homeland Security, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons' guidance against gender-transition surgeries on minors, and the National Gathering on Prayer and Repentance. Steve Daines, U.S. Senator from Montana, sheds light on the U.S. Navy’s shooting down of an Iranian drone, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s skepticism over Iran’s intentions surrounding nuclear negotiations, and President Trump’s tariff agreement with India that requires them to no longer purchase oil from Russia. Tim Echols, FRC’s Executive Director of Pray Vote Stand Chapters, and

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, shares the latest on the government shutdown, positive news on an abortion drug case in Texas, and context surrounding Bill and Hillary Clinton’s plans to testify in the House Epstein probe. Ben Cline, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 6th District and member of the House Budget Committee, discusses the GOP efforts to end the partial government shutdown, DHS funding, and prayer events in DC this week. Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, provides insight into negotiations in Iran later this week and efforts to restore safety standards for abortion drugs. Dr. Jim Garlow, Founder and CEO of Well Versed, previews the National Gathering for Prayer and Repentance. Sarah Holliday, Reporter for the Washington Stand, and Casey Harper examine a lawsuit involving a California doctor who violated a Texas abortion drug ban, HHS’s halted pharmacist requirement to dispense abortion drugs

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, gives an update on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding amid the partial government shutdown, the Minnesota church invasion that has led to more arrests, and a New York woman who sued for medical malpractice after a gender transition procedure as a young teenager and won. Tim Moore, U.S. Representative from North Carolina’s 14th District, details the GOP’s efforts to resolve the shutdown over DHS funding. Ted Budd, Senator from North Carolina, applauds President Trump’s decisive actions on Iran and Venezuela, as well as the president’s championing of religious freedom around the globe. Dr. David Prentice, President and Founding Board Member of the Science Alliance for Life and Technology, discusses a Florida couple who sued an IVF clinic after discovering they were raising a girl who isn’t biologically theirs. Jeff Schafer, Director of the Hale Institute at New Saint Andrew

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on Capitol Hill negotiations to avoid a government shutdown, President Trump’s Federal Reserve Chair nominee announcement, and the arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon following his involvement in the protest disrupting a St. Paul, MN church service. Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, shares where Congress stands on the federal government shutdown with respect to funding DHS and FEMA, reacts to President Trump’s Federal Reserve Chair announcement, and the release of more documents from the Epstein files. Cleta Mitchell, Senior Legal Fellow at Conservative Partnership Institute, provides context on the FBI raid of the Fulton County, GA, election headquarters, concerns over Georgia officials who defended their 2020 election actions with election records,

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, covers the press conference with White House Border Czar, Tom Homan, and the attack on a synagogue in New Jersey. Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for the 9th District of Georgia, provides an update on the funding challenges with the Department of Homeland Security, along with other funding negotiation developments, and responds to talks on ICE reforms following the press conference with Border Czar Tom Homan. Chuck Holton, Freelance War Correspondent and host of The Hot Zone Podcast, reports from Syria on the violence against the Kurds in Northeast Syria, the persecution of Christians, and Senator Lindsey Graham’s bill to help save the Kurds. Curtis Bostic, Attorney, Founder and Board Chairman of Remember, shares insight into the violent attacks on Nigerian Christians, considering the U.S. Undersecretary of State’s recent visit, and scrutinizes whether the Nigerian government is ta

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on President Trump’s critique of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and the decline in migration linked to slower population growth. Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina, outlines the Senate’s challenges in passing a budget appropriations bill as Democrats threaten to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security. John Cornyn, U.S. Senator from Texas, discusses U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Senate testimony with respect to Cuba and Venezuela, the rationale behind the Gaza Board of Peace, and efforts to defend displays of the Ten Commandments in public schools. Andy McCarthy, an Attorney, Columnist, and Senior Fellow at the National Review Institute, analyzes the accusations against ICE regarding warrantless searches and whether their actions violate the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution. Dr. Christina Francis, CEO of the American Association of Pro-Li

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, provides the latest updates on Minnesota’s uprising and President Trump’s trip to Iowa. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 1st District, discusses the conversations taking place between President Trump and Governor Walz, and whether opposition to funding DHS, along with the continued presence of ICE in Minnesota, may affect a government shutdown and midterm elections. Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, on what prompted the U.S. departure from the World Health Organization, what’s next for the WHO, and the status of government funding as Senate Democrats threaten to block Department of Homeland Security funding. Carlos Duran, President of National Hispanic Pastors Alliance, explains how immigration and ICE operations are affecting some innocent families, as shared in a recent NAHPA statement, and critiques the decades of political failure that have led to a poi

On today’s program: Brad Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 13th district, breaks down Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s threat to block funding for DHS in the Senate following the latest Minneapolis shooting, Minnesota Governor Walz’s decision to deploy the National Guard, and legal concerns for ex-CNN personality Don Lemon. Walter Hudson, Minnesota State House Representative, provides an update on the fraud investigation in Minnesota, the impact of protestors on the communities, and the need for cooperation between local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to de-escalate tensions in Minneapolis. Dr. Hormoz Shariat, Iran Alive Ministries President, reports on the deaths of 30,000 protestors in Iran over the weekend at the hands of the Islamic regime and gives an update from his contacts within that country about the persecution of Christians. David Cortman, Senior Counsel and Vice President of U.S. Litigation at Alliance Defending Freedom, analyzes a situation in which Maryland’s Wicomic

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, offers a recap of the March Life and the new twist on protests in Minnesota. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute and author of “Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America,” looks at President Trump’s comments on Greenland and the “Arctic Framework,” why Greenland is strategic to America’s Golden Dome defense against China and Russia, how those two nations are working against the U.S., and ongoing Christian persecution in China. Brad Brandon, CEO and Founder of Across Nigeria, discusses the visit by the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Public Affairs in Nigeria, the kidnapping of 170 people, and the murder of 7 Nigerians. Dr. David Prentice, President and Founding Board Member of the Science Alliance for Life and Technology, outlines the NIH decision to discontinue human fetal research and the ongoing fight for sound science and respect for life

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the possible results of Obamacare subsidies ending today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee hearings, the launch of the Gaza Board of Peace, and arrests in Mexico of those who broke U.S. laws. Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 27th District, discusses the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act and the Pregnant Students' Rights Act on the House floor this week, the abortion pills press conference, and the latest government funding proposals from the House Appropriations Committee. Dr. David Adesnik, Vice President of Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discusses the launch of the Board of Peace and some of the controversial nations invited to join, along with concerns from some European countries that this may be used to replace existing international groups, such as the U.N. Nadine Maenza, Co-Chair of the Internationa

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the Davos Economic Forum, efforts in Congress to pass the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women’s Act, and hearings in the U.S. House on the Minnesota fraud investigation. Harriet Hageman, U.S. Representative for Wyoming’s At-Large District, discusses the DOJ’s investigation and the House Judiciary Subcommittee’s hearing on Minnesota, protesters who interrupted a church service in St. Paul, and the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act. Larry Taunton, Author and Columnist, provides an update from Davos, Switzerland, on how President Trump’s comments on Greenland were received, Gaza Peace Board developments, and Israel’s response to the Peace Board and Trump’s remarks on disarming Hamas. Tim Miller, President and Founder of Lionheart International Services Group and a Former Secret Service Special Agent, explains the challenges church security teams fac

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, comments on Speaker Mike Johnson’s address to the British Parliament, the Virginia General Assembly’s decision to put a state constitutional abortion amendment on the ballot, and the latest on protests in Minnesota. Mark Harris, Pastor and U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, disputes Minnesota AG Keith Ellison’s claim that protesters didn’t violate the FACE Act when they disrupted a church service in St. Paul. David Bahnsen, the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group, discusses President Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland, how the President’s ambition may impact trade with Europe, the U.S. Supreme Court’s pending decision on tariffs, and offers a preview of the Davos Economic Forum. Victoria Cobb, President of The Family Foundation of Virginia, breaks down the Virginia General Assembly’s move towards unlimited abortions by bringing a state const

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the protest that occurred at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minn., the DOJ’s investigation into violations of the FACE Act, and Iran’s growing violence against its people. Claudia Tenney, U.S. Representative for the 24th District of New York, discusses the uprisings in Minnesota, the anti-ICE protest that disrupted a church worship service, and explains the FACE Act. Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, talks about the increased animosity against Christians and churches in the United States, attempts by the leftist mobs to paint Christians as intolerant or anti-immigrant, and the continual progress to normalize anti-Christian rhetoric. Mike Waltz, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, outlines how President Trump’s decisive action on Iran is “drying up the Terrorist Trust Fund that fueled Iran’s terror proxies around the globe” and updates

On today’s program: Sarah Holliday, Reporter for The Washington Stand, explains President Trump’s newly unveiled health care plan, updates us on the anti-ICE protests in Minnesota, and provides the latest on Iran. Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 6th District and member of the Oversight & Government Reform Committee, explores what Congress is learning about expansive fraud in Minnesota and ongoing anti-ICE protests. Dr. David Adesnik, Vice President of Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, shares the latest on the Iranian protesters and the effects of Iranian instabilities on Israel and the region. Dr. Keith Plummer, Dean and Professor of Theology at Cairn University’s School of Divinity, discusses some benefits and harms of new technologies, responds to the Senate hearing about concerns regarding too much screen time for children, and considers the future of artificial intelligence and developing technology. Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on President Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota, a Senate hearing on the amount of time children spend looking at video and mobile screens, and the U.N. Security Council’s meeting on Iran. Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 5th District, weighs in on the protests in Minnesota, President Trump’s threat to remove federal funding for sanctuary cities, and the role of a federal response to domestic unrest. Jonathan Hessen, Senior Fellow at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, delves into the growing protests in Iran as well as the ongoing violence and Christian persecution in Syria. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy & Government Affairs, and Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, discuss the Senate hearing on children’s screen time, the status of the annual appropriations bills i

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on a Capitol Hill press conference regarding the abortion drug mifepristone, a meeting between Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Rubio, and Foreign Minister of Denmark Rasmussen to discuss the U.S. Interest in Greenland, and provides an update on Iran. Bill Cassidy, U.S. Senator from Louisiana and Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, discusses the Senate hearing to protect women from dangerous abortion drugs and provides the latest on the investigations into childcare fraud in Minnesota. Randy Fine, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Florida, gives an update on the Iranian leadership, which seeks to quell civil unrest at all costs, and intense clashes in Syria between Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces and former members of Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State. Ryan Brown, CEO of Open Doors U.S., unpacks their latest report that