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On today’s program: Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for the 14th District of Texas, discusses the tragic accident in the Port of Baltimore and highlights efforts to protect our national infrastructure. Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Kansas, unpacks the challenges facing Speaker Johnson in leading a divided House. Mary Szoch, FRC's Director of the Center for Human Dignity, discusses the U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments in U.S. Food & Drug Administration v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine. Ken Blackwell, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Human Rights & Constitutional Government, offers analysis of the growing rift between Israeli leaders and the Biden administration and reacts to the news that NBC News will drop former RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel as a contributor.

On today’s program: Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, comments on the United Nations Security Council’s approval of a ceasefire resolution – with U.S. support – regarding the war between Israel and Hamas. Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, reacts to the legacy media’s meltdown over NBC News’ hiring of former RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel. Dr. Dave Brat, Dean of Liberty University’s School of Business, responds to First Lady Jill Biden’s claim that prohibiting sexually explicit content in elementary schools is reminiscent of Nazi Germany. Scott Baller, Saturate USA Chief Operating Officer, highlights how his ministry plans to help churches “saturate” their local zip codes with gospel messages.

On today’s program: Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Alabama, shares the latest on the budget debate on Capitol Hill and explains why he opposes the spending bill. He also reacts to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s filing of a surprise motion to vacate against House Speaker Mike Johnson. Lela Gilbert, FRC's Senior Fellow for International Religious Freedom, reacts to the failed vote on the U.S.-backed U.N. resolution calling for a ceasefire and the release of the Israeli hostages and shares her thoughts on how American Christians can better support Israel. S. A. McCarthy, Washington Stand News Writer, analyzes what may have led Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar to announce his surprise resignation. David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, offers his analysis on a recent POLITICO commentary arguing Christians need to reconsider their pro-life stance.

On today’s program: Kevin Hern, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Oklahoma, shares an update on the minibus being considered in Congress. He also compares and contrasts the Republican Study Committee’s proposed budget with the Biden White House’s budget proposal. Dave Yost, Ohio Attorney General, urges the U.S. Supreme Court to create a legal test for setting the limits of presidential immunity. Dan Schneider, Media Research Center Free Speech America Vice President, uncovers many of the ways Google has interfered in American elections dating back to 2008. Mary Szoch, FRC's Director of the Center for Human Dignity, reacts to a recent Senate Judiciary Committee examining a post-Dobbs America. She also comments on a Guttmacher Institute report claiming a record number of chemical abortions in 2023 and shares powerful stories of women harmed by abortions.

On today’s program: James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, recaps his recent meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as well as breaks news from the Senate’s GOP Conference meeting. Dr. Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of North Carolina, shares his thoughts on HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra’s testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee Wednesday. He also offers an update on the impeachment proceedings against President Biden and highlights his bill banning DEI in medical schools. Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, shines a spotlight on FRC Action’s two recent petition deliveries regarding border security and calling for an end to American funding of the UN Relief and Works Agency. Dr. A. J. Nolte, Regent University Associate Professor, unpacks the root of the ongoing crisis in Haiti and the progression that led to the collapse of the judicial system and rule of law there.

On today’s program: Mike Waltz, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Florida, comments on the latest foreign policy news regarding Haiti and Cuba, as well as the continued fallout from the botched American withdrawal from Afghanistan. Jeff Landry, Governor of Louisiana, offers his assessment of Monday’s oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court in the social media censorship case. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, reacts to WPATH’s retraction of its most recent “best practices” in childhood transgender mutilation surgeries. Gary Hamrick, Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, Virginia, shares a biblical worldview on Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s decision to sign a same-sex marriage bill.

On today’s program: Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, reacts to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s comments regarding Democrats’ criticism over his handling of the war against Hamas. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Professor of Health Policy at Stanford University and one of the authors of the Great Barrington Declaration, reacts to a new study assessing the COVID lessons learned. He also comments on today’s U.S. Supreme Court oral argument in the social media censorship case, Murthy v. Missouri. Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General, recaps his oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court today in Murthy v. Missouri. Frank Gaffney, Center for Security Policy Executive Chairman, comments on President Biden’s plan to put a port in Gaza and shares why that is a bad idea.

On today’s program: Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative from the 2nd District of Tennessee, discusses the ground invasion of Hamas stronghold Rafah and reacts to Sen. Chuck Schumer’s floor remarks providing a green light for Democrats to abandon Israel. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William Caldwell, President of Georgia Military College, reacts to the U.S. Military Institute at West Point removing the phrase “duty, honor, country” from its mission statement. Ken Blackwell, FRC Action's Special Advisor for Election Integrity, offers analysis of a judge’s ruling that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must step down from prosecuting former President Donald Trump or remove Nathan Wade as special prosecutor after the exposure of their affair. David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, addresses what the Bible says about nations that support and oppose Israel and recaps other news events from a biblical worldview.

On today’s program: Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for the 14th District of Texas, responds to Sen. Chuck Schumer’s floor remarks criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and discusses the Biden administration’s continued meddling in the Israeli war effort against Hamas. Christina Bennett, Correspondent for Live Action News, reacts to Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign visit to an abortion facility. Mary Szoch, FRC's Director of the Center for Human Dignity, discusses a newly-released FRC study on the benefits of perinatal hospice support programs. Dr. Jennifer Bauwens, FRC’s Director of the Center for Family Studies, offers analysis on the decision by England’s National Health Service to ban the prescription of puberty blockers to children.

On today’s program: Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina, comments on his continued support for Israel in its war against Hamas. Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, joins Tony in Jerusalem to discuss the latest news on the Israeli war against Hamas. Amir Tsarfati, President and CEO of Behold Israel, shares his experiences in Israel since the October 7th terrorist attack by Hamas, encourages Christians to pray for Israel, and discusses his forthcoming book Discovering Daniel.

On today’s program: Joshua Arnold, Washington Stand Senior Writer, reports on a federal court's decision blocking the Biden administration from diverting funds away from building a southern border wall. Mike Collins, U.S. Representative for the 10th District of Georgia, discusses the Laken Riley Act and the tragic consequences of the Biden administration’s border crisis. Richard Stern, The Heritage Foundation's Director of the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, provides analysis of President Biden’s 2025 budget proposal. Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General, highlights the recent court order blocking the Biden administration from illegally diverting funds away from building the border wall. Mike Davis, Founder of the Article III Project, reacts to former Special Counsel Robert Hur’s testimony before Congress.

On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Texas, responds to President Biden’s recent criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and discusses Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, provides analysis of the congressional response to TikTok as a threat to national security. Victoria Cobb, The Family Foundation President, comments on Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin’s decision to sign a bill redefining marriage and sheds light on how this bill could be used to punish those with a biblical worldview. Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, joins from Israel following his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

On today’s program: Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Michigan, reacts to President Biden’s State of the Union address. Ben Johnson, Washington Stand Senior Reporter and Editor, fact checks the many false statements in the State of the Union address. Mary Szoch, FRC's Director of the Center for Human Dignity, responds to the Biden administration placing abortion on demand until birth at the heart of the President’s re-election campaign. David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, provides analysis of the State of the Union address and President Biden’s remarks on the “battle for the soul of the nation.”

On today’s program: Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, provides an update on the spending bill in the Senate and shares what he expects from the State of the Union Address. Warren Davidson, U.S. Representative for the 8th District of Ohio, discusses the federal government’s collusion with the banking industry to surveil American’s private data. Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Wisconsin, comments on today’s congressional hearing to examine the harmful effects of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion programs in higher education. Dr. Albert Mohler, President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, responds to the Left’s increased hostility to Christians participating in the political process.

On today’s program: Pete Ricketts, U.S. Senator for Nebraska, reacts to the Super Tuesday election results and offers analysis of the pending budget deals. David Friedman, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, provides an update on Israel’s war against Hamas and reacts to recent call for a cease-fire by Vice President Kamala Harris. Lance Gooden, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Texas, discusses how non-governmental organizations use millions in taxpayer funding to facilitate illegal immigration. Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, breaks down the Super Tuesday election results. Dr. Quentin Van Meter, former American College of Pediatricians President, comments on what secret files reveal about how the World Professional Organization for Transgender Health (WPATH) pushes gender mutilation surgeries on minors.

On today’s program: Mike Braun, U.S. Senator from Indiana, encourages citizens in states holding primary elections to vote and comments on the spending legislation introduced in Congress. David Spiller, State Representative for the 68th District of Texas, discusses the U.S. Supreme Court decision to temporarily block a Texas law allowing state law enforcement officers to arrest illegal immigrants. Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies, reveals how the Biden administration used secret flights to bring more than 320,000 illegal immigrants to cities throughout the country. Larry Taunton, author and columnist, reports from South America on how non-governmental agencies use millions in taxpayer funding to facilitate illegal immigration.

On today’s program: Kevin Hern, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Oklahoma, reacts to the SCOTUS decision in Trump v. Anderson and discusses new legislation introduced to counter the Chinese Communist Party. J. Christian Adams, President of Public Interest Legal Foundation, offers legal analysis of the SCOTUS decision restoring Donald Trump to the Colorado ballot. Chris Gacek, Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs at Family Research Council, provides an overview of FRC’s amicus brief in the upcoming SCOTUS chemical abortion case. Stephen Moore, Distinguished Fellow in Economics at The Heritage Foundation and a Senior Economist at FreedomWorks, warns of the threat that skyrocketing national debt poses to the U.S. economy and comments on the Left’s attacks on Project 2025, the transition blueprint for the next conservative administration.

On today’s program: Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, discusses the ongoing spending negotiations in Congress and reacts to recent high-profile crimes caused by the Biden administration’s open border policies. Ben Johnson, Washington Stand Senior Reporter and Editor, contrasts the dueling speeches offered by President Biden and former President Trump at the southern border. Jody Hice, former Congressman and FRC Senior Vice President, parses the meaning behind the recent warning from FBI Director Christopher Wray of possible foreign interference in the upcoming presidential election. Brian Burch, President of Catholic Vote, responds to Politico’s non-apology for slandering Bible-believing Christians who exercise their rights to participate in the political process. S. A. McCarthy, Washington Stand News Writer, provides analysis of the worldview behind those slandering Bible-believing Christians with the “Christian Nationalist” label.

On today’s program: Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senator from Tennessee, discusses the ongoing border crisis and reacts to President Biden’s recent comments regarding crime. Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General, highlights his lawsuit against Planned Parenthood for trafficking children out of state for abortions without parental consent. Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for the 9th District of Georgia, provides an update on congressional budget negotiations. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, offers analysis of the consequences of the border crisis on our nation’s schools.

On today’s program: Mike Lee, U.S. Senator for Utah, provides an update on congressional negotiations as the deadline for a partial government shutdown approaches. Dr. Rich McCormick, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Georgia, discusses the border crisis following the recent murder of a college student by an illegal immigrant. Cindy Hyde-Smith, U.S. Senator from Mississippi, sets the record straight regarding the legislation that Senate Democrats have pushed following the recent decision from the Alabama Supreme Court upholding life. Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th 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 and discusses his efforts to keep abortion funding out of PEPFAR.