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On today’s program: Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, responds to the tension over the Epstein files in Congress, Iran’s absurd conditions for a nuclear deal, and his legislation to protect Americans who believe in biological truth from workplace retaliation. Gov. Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron (Samaria) Regional Council in Israel, discusses the growing movement to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the biblical lands of Judea and Samaria and his trip to the United States. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, talk about the betrayal of New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte, who vetoed common-sense legislation on parents’ rights and transgender activism, as well as NPR’s wild claims that public safety is in jeopardy after the GOP’s spending cuts.

On today’s program: Chuck Holton, freelance war correspondent, reacts to the ceasefire deal between Israel and Syria, recent attacks on a Christian area of Palestine, and claims that evangelical groups are being blocked from Israeli visas. Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 5th District, praises the Trump administration for rejecting the dangerous amendments to the World Health Organization’s 2024 pandemic regulations. John Bolton, Former Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, discusses the Trump administration’s possible next steps on Iran. Dr. Lewis Richerson, Lead Pastor of Woodlawn Baptist Church- St. George, La., spotlights Thursday’s heated board meeting at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library over its woke pronoun policy and a letter demanding Pastor Luke Ash’s reinstatement to that library after his biblical stance on gender.

On today’s program: Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for Kansas’s 4th District, comments on the late-night victory on the rescissions package, the disinformation about the Big Beautiful Bill, and the significance of the HALT Fentanyl Act. Dr. A.J. Nolte, Director of the Institute for Israel Studies at Regent University, analyzes the new tensions between Syria and Israel as President Trump pushes for Middle East peace. Dr. Chris Gacek, FRC's Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, warns of a grassroots effort to expand access to the dangerous abortion pill. David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, reflects on the life and legacy of Pastor John MacArthur.

On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, details the House’s urgency in passing the rescissions bill, the drama over the cryptocurrency legislation, and the most recent successes of the House Freedom Caucus. Larry Taunton, Author and Columnist, takes a deeper look at the troubling beliefs of NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Frank Gaffney, Institute for the American Future President, comments on the rapidly approaching deadline for countries to reject the 2024 amendments to the World Health Organization’s International Health Regulations. Dr. George Barna, FRC’s Senior Research Fellow for the Center for Biblical Worldview, highlights his latest research on U.S. states with the highest biblical worldview and a study about the millions of Americans who could be persuaded to believe in God.

On today’s program: Ted Budd, Senator from North Carolina, breaks down the status of the president’s rescissions request and key amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act. Erin Hawley, Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel and Vice President of the Center for Life and Regulatory Practice, praises the appeals court ruling upholding West Virginia’s ability to protect women from the dangerous abortion drug. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, explains what’s behind the movement to repeal the National Education Association’s federal charter. Sam McCarthy, Washington Stand News Writer, gives a historical overview of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Tom Fitton, Judicial Watch President, unpacks the controversy surrounding the Trump administration’s refusal to release the Epstein files.

On today’s program: Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, responds to the pressure to pass the president’s rescissions package and comments on the breaking news that the woke elements of PEPFAR funding have been reinstated. Corey DeAngelis, Educational Freedom Institute Executive Director, sounds the alarm on the National Education Association’s latest resolutions and the need to revoke the NEA’s federal charter. Burgess Owens, U.S. Representative for Utah’s 4th District, celebrates the Supreme Court’s decision to let the president greatly reduce the scope and role of the Department of Education. Pastor Luke Ash, Lead Pastor of Stevendale Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, shares how he was fired from his job at the local library for taking a personal stand against preferred pronouns.

On today’s program: Jason Smith, U.S. Representative for the 8th District of Missouri and Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, talks about Congress’s sprint to pass the president’s rescissions package and sets the record straight on the Big Beautiful Bill’s impact. Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 10th District, reacts to Iran’s sudden willingness to consider a nuclear deal and comments on the president’s commitment to re-arm Ukraine. Edward Graham, Chief Operating Officer at Samaritan's Purse, shares an update of his organization’s relief work on the ground in Texas with flood victims. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, discuss the mass misinformation campaign about PEPFAR and highlight a new poll on the Democrats’ unpopularity.

On today’s program: Brad Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 13th District, responds to the growing violence against ICE agents, the success of Trump’s DHS raids, and the administration’s decision to end taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal immigrants. Tina Descovich, CEO and Founder of Moms for Liberty, sounds the alarm on the resolutions passed by the nation’s largest teachers’ union last week. Chris Gober, Founder and CEO of Lex Politica, explains the legal effort to keep the IRS from blackballing conservative groups seeking nonprofit status. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, discusses the aftermath of the Texas flood, the about-face by Baylor on a pro-LGBT grant, and the latest on the Johnson Amendment.

On today’s program: Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, reacts to President Trump’s strategic outreach to African nations and his proposal to exchange trade for aid and humanitarian relief in war torn areas while removing U.S. financing of abortion and the LGBT agenda. Chuck Fleischmann, U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 3rd District, talks about the big jobs on Congress’s to-do list before the August recess. Scott Turner, Secretary of U.S. Housing and Urban Development, shares how HUD is helping victims of the Texas flood and explains how his deep faith impacts his work. Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, and Mark Tapscott, Senior Congressional Analyst for The Washington Stand, take a deeper look at the outcry over PEPFAR reforms and how the program has been abused and radicalized under Democrats.

On today’s program: Dr. Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of North Carolina, applauds the Department of Agriculture’s new ban on the sale of U.S. farmland to foreign adversaries like China. Brent Keilen, FRC’s Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, encourages families to check out FRC’s “God & Government” training course as we approach America’s 250th birthday. Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, discusses the probability of the president’s suggested federal takeover of D.C. Michele Bachmann, Dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University, highlights the progress made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s White House visit.

On today’s program: Claudia Tenney, U.S. Representative for the 24th District of New York, discusses some of the biggest takeaways from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House. Dr. A.J. Nolte, Director of the Institute for Israel Studies at Regent University, highlights the significance of the Trump-Netanyahu talks on Gaza. Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor of Texas, shares the latest on the state’s deadly floods and urges prayer as the search for survivors continues. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, and Jody Hice, FRC Senior Fellow, praise the IRS’s refusal to punish churches whose pastors endorse candidates from the pulpit.

On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, previews Monday evening’s meeting between the president and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and highlights what’s next on Congress’s to-do list. Michele Bachmann, Dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University, discusses an open letter that evangelical leaders sent to President Trump urging him to recognize Israel’s right to its biblical lands. Chip Roy, U.S. Representative for Texas's 21st District, shares the latest on the state’s deadly floods and urges prayer as the search for survivors continues. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, comment on some politicians’ efforts to politicize the Texas floods, highlight a peace proposal from sheikhs inside Hebron, and Elon Musk’s call for a third party.

On Today’s Independence Day Special: Tony Perkins shares excerpts from FRC’s God & Government course where he highlights the Christian heritage of America and offers action steps Christians can take to engage and steward this country God has entrusted to us.

On today’s program: Phil Wegmann, White House Correspondent for Real Clear Politics, offers insight into the final hours of Capitol Hill negotiations on the Big Beautiful Bill. Ruthie Blum, Senior Contributing Editor and Columnist at Jewish News Syndicate, previews Prime Minister Netanyahu’s upcoming meeting with President Trump and reacts to Israel’s Likud Party urging Netanyahu to declare sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. Eric Burlison, U.S. Representative for the 7th District of Missouri, discusses the wins we can anticipate from passage of the Big Beautiful Bill. Jody Hice, FRC Senior Fellow, and Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy & Government Affairs, unpack FRC’s efforts behind the scenes in the reconciliation negotiations and consider the next steps for Congress.

On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, expresses apprehension with the Senate version of the Big Beautiful Bill. Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 1st District, discusses why he is supporting the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill. Raul Labrador, Idaho Attorney General, shares how the U.S. Supreme Court ruling protecting Tennessee children from gender transition procedures may benefit kids in Idaho, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and West Virginia. Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, and Quena Gonzalez, FRC’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, unpack pro-life and pro-family concerns in the present form of the reconciliation bill.

On today’s program: Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Alabama, discusses how the Senate's version of the Big Beautiful Bill compares to the House's original version. John McGuire, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, talks about Prime Minister Netanyahu's upcoming visit to Washington, D.C., and the House Oversight Committee's investigation into the use of the auto pen. Dr. Michelle Cretella, Past Executive Director of the American College of Pediatricians and current chair of its Adolescent Sexuality Committee, reviews a report that claims progressives advocating for puberty blockers and transgender hormone treatments are caught in a 'misinformation bubble.' Joel Richardson, New York Times Best Selling Author, Filmmaker, and Bible Teacher, shares insights on current events in the Middle East and their relation to biblical prophecy.

On today’s program: Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, responds to the Senate’s debate on the Big Beautiful Bill and calls for Republicans to override the parliamentarian’s sweeping changes to the legislation. Michele Bachmann, Dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University, warns against any peace proposal that would include Israeli land concessions to a future Palestinian state. John Bolton, Former National Security Advisor, discusses the rapidly evolving Middle East landscape and the possibility of an Iranian leadership change. Quena Gonzalez, FRC’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, and Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, talk about the status of pro-family language in the reconciliation bill, the radical agenda of NYC’s socialist candidate for mayor, and polling that supports more prayer and religious intervention in public schools.

On today’s program: Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, breaks down what he thinks will happens after the Senate’s sweeping changes to the Big Beautiful Bill and applauds the Supreme Court’s ruling to rein in nationwide injunctions. Daniel Schmid, Liberty Counsel Senior Litigation Counsel, celebrates SCOTUS’s decision to uphold religious freedom and allow parents to opt out of radical LGBT curriculum at school. Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, sounds the alarm on Nigeria’s brutal persecution of Christians and explains why they deserve the Country of Particular Concern label. David Closson, Director of FRC’s Center for Biblical Worldview, sifts through this week’s major Supreme Court cases and their implications for faith, family, and freedom.

On today’s program: Darin Lahood, U.S. Representative for the 16th District of Illinois, praises the success of the U.S. strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities and talks about the troubling relationship between China and the ayatollah’s regime. Dr. Ben Carson, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, discusses the waning support for the LGBT agenda advanced by Obergefell 10 years ago, his efforts to promote Fidelity Month over Pride Month, and the need to press for greater scrutiny of the abortion pill. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, and Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, reflect on the Supreme Court’s blockbuster ruling on Planned Parenthood funding, the biblical underpinnings of natural marriage, and what the Senate’s “Byrd Bath” means for the Big Beautiful bill.

On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, comments on the president’s impact at the NATO Summit, House Democrats’ failed impeachment vote against Donald Trump, and the national security threat of Iranian sleeper cells in the U.S. Victoria Coates, Vice President for National Security and Foreign Policy at the Heritage Foundation, underscores the significance of the U.S. nuclear strikes in Iran, as well as the possibility of a regime change. Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, shares the latest on the dash to the July 4 reconciliation deadline in the Senate. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, helps to unpack the testimony of the Federal Reserve Chairman. Dr. Chris Gacek, FRC's Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, explains the Fed’s moves to stop the trend of debanking.