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The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on America Reads the Bible, outlines the Capitol Hill agenda this week, and offers an update on the U.S.- Iran talks in Pakistan. Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for Kansas’s 4th District, reflects on the third month of the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown and Capitol Hill efforts to pass Reconciliation 2.0 to fund DHS. John Moolenaar, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Michigan and Chairman of the Select Committee on the CCP, unravels China’s involvement in the war in Iran, analyzes the impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure on China’s economy, and highlights the Select Committee’s investigation into the United States Heartland China Association. Alex J. Adams, Assistant Secretary for Family Support at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, shines a light on The Home for Every Child Initiative and First Lady Melania Trump’s efforts to champion new foster care legislation in Congress. Gregg Roman, Executive Director of the Middle E

Mary Stackhouse, Senior Producer for Washington Watch with Tony Perkins, reports the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s congressional hearings. Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 27th District, unpacks the latest from Capitol Hill, including on FISA reauthorization, Department of Homeland Security funding, and a potential Reconciliation 2.0. Dr. Chris Gacek, FRC's Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, analyzes Ohio’s Freedom of Information Act request seeking internal FDA records on the safety and efficacy review of mifepristone. Laura Wilkerson, Angel Mom of Josh Wilkerson, shares her son’s story. Dr. David Closson, Director of FRC's Center for Biblical Worldview, analyzes Secretary Kennedy’s comments on the Biden administration’s discrimination against Christian foster families and others motivated by their faith, analyzes a Gallup poll showing a rise in religiosity among young men, and highlights Tennessee’s nuclear family month declaration.

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper shares President Trump’s announcement of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, details of growing religious interest among young men, and reports that Supreme Court Justice Alito may retire soon. Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for Alabama's 4th District, explains efforts to fund DHS through budget reconciliation measures and California’s public funding of transgender procedures for illegal immigrants as President Trump demands data on the state’s transgender procedures and abortions. Ilya Shapiro, Author, Senior Fellow, and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute, explores the reports of an impending retirement of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, how his retirement would impact the court, and what we can make of President Trump’s list of potential replacement justices. Tim Echols, FRC’s Executive Director of Pray Vote Stand Chapters, discusses the Faith, Family, and Future Tour, currently in Midland, TX, and provides an overview of the Pray Vote Sta

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the status of the SAVE America Act and hopes of passing a Reconciliation 2.0 to fund the Department of Homeland Security. He also shares about the Department of Justice’s decision to fire four federal prosecutors accused of bias against pro-life activists and analyzes the U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks and the role China has agreed not to play in the conflict. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, assesses the chances of House passage for the “skinny” funding passage, the challenges of extending Section 702 of FISA and offers his reaction to a Texas Board of Education hearing and CAIR’s efforts to expand Islamic content in public school curriculums. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, reflects on the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act this Tax Day. Bunni Pounds, President of Christians Engaged, spotlights her America Reads the Bible initiative, meant to coincide with the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. C

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the Biden DOJ’s selective targeting of pro-life Americans, the resignations of Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales from Congress, and Secretary Marco Rubio hosting Israel’s and Lebanon’s ambassadors for peace negotiations in D.C. Harriet Hageman, U.S. Representative for Wyoming’s At-Large District, shines a spotlight on the U.S. Department of Justice’s report showing the extent of the Biden administration’s targeting of pro-life groups. Gregg Roman, Executive Director of the Middle East Forum, offers his analysis of the ceasefire talks between Israel and Lebanon, as well as Turkish President Erdogan’s comments comparing Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to Hitler. He also breaks down Pakistan’s offer to host a second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran. Ken Cuccinelli, Senior Fellow for Homeland Security and Immigration for the Center for Renewing America, pushes back on Democrats’ efforts to gerrymander in Virginia. Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports the latest news coming from Iran, including the U.S.-initiated blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and how oil prices will be affected. He also reports on Rep. Eric Swalwell’s decision to end his campaign for California governor even as calls for his removal from Congress grow. Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, provides an update on funding the Department of Homeland Security, the congressional agenda this week, including Section 702 of the FISA renewal, another Democrat-led war powers resolution, and budget reconciliation 2.0. Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, unpacks the potential consequences of the failed U.S.-Iran talks and President Trump’s threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Erica Inzina, Louisiana Right to Life Policy Director, unpacks state-level attempts to regulate care pregnancy centers in Louisiana. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washi

Mary Stackhouse, Senior Producer for Washington Watch with Tony Perkins, provides an update on Artemis II as it prepares to splash down in the Pacific Ocean and previews talks between the U.S. and Iran. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, discusses options to reverse the Johnson Amendment, which limits free speech of churches and non-profits, and comments from U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin about halting airport customs processing in sanctuary cities. Dr. David Adesnik, Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Vice President of Research, previews negotiations between the U.S. delegation, led by Vice President J.D. Vance, and the Iranian leadership on how to preserve the fragile ceasefire, provides analysis of the proposed 10 points in the ceasefire, and the meeting between leaders from Israel and Lebanon taking place next week. Brian Cochran, Founder of Pro-Life Atlanta, shares his experience in easily accessing dangerous abortion drugs without consulting a doc

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper provides an update on the fragile Iranian ceasefire and Canada’s hate speech legislation that outlaws quotations from some passages of the Bible. Rick Crawford, U.S. Representative for Arkansas’s 1st District and Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, shares expectations from Vice President J.D. Vance’s upcoming negotiations with Iran, the reports of accelerated executions of imprisoned Iranian protesters, and growing concerns for Christians within the country. John Rogers, Senior Partner and Pollster at Cygnal, offers insight into the Wisconsin and Georgia elections, as well as recent polls indicating that public polling is shifting towards the Democrats. Rabbi Pesach Wolicki, Executive Director of Israel365 Action, discusses the strained Iranian ceasefire as Israel attempts to eliminate the Hezbollah threat in Lebanon and the domestic and global rise of anti-Semitism. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand,

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reviews Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s press conference on the Iran ceasefire update and President Trump’s meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss America’s frustration with several member- nations that refused to help the U.S. in the Iranian conflict. Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina, explains the ceasefire discussions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, shares Israel’s response to the ceasefire deal, and the key points being negotiated in the proposals. Ben Aguiñaga, Solicitor General of Louisiana, breaks down the ruling by a federal judge in Louisiana that will continue to allow nationwide distribution of the abortion drug Mifepristone, including shipment into states that have banned abortion pills, and considers the next anticipated legal steps in response to this court decision. David Bahnsen, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group, explores recent economic data reports against the backdrop of oil prices, inflation

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper offers an update on last-minute negotiations for an Iranian ceasefire, Trump’s threat to end their civilization, and reports on the elections taking place in Wisconsin and Georgia. Bill Cassidy, U.S. Senator from Louisiana and Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, discusses an investigation into chemical abortion drug manufacturers accused of not complying with U.S. Food and Drug Administration safety requirements and calls to investigate Biden health officials who allegedly colluded with radical groups to promote gender mutilation procedures on children. Wesley J. Smith, Chair and Senior Fellow at Discovery Institute’s Center on Human Exceptionalism, reviews a study from Finland of over 2,000 adolescents and young adults who suffered from gender confusion. The report reveals that patients who sought gender reassignment procedures suffered greater mental health problems compared to those who did not seek the procedures. Christopher Ferrara, Senior Counsel for Thomas Mor

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the Senate’s pro forma session, President Trump’s order to pay all DHS employees, an update on the Iranian conflict, and the White House Easter Egg Roll. Brad Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 13th district, explains the rationale for the President to pay all DHS employees, why some Democrats are now proposing tax cuts, and provides an update on ending the partial DHS shutdown. Dr. Michael Rubin, Director of Policy Analysis at the Middle East Forum, provides analysis of the latest in the Iranian conflict, President Trump’s renewed threats to Iran, the extension of the deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and the proposal for a 45-day ceasefire. Dr. Michael McMullen, Author and Church History Professor at the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, weighs in on President Trump’s rant on Truth Social through the lens of William Wilberforce, considers how Christians should respond to coarse language in today’s society, and how we can learn more ab

On this Good Friday edition of Washington Watch, Tony walks us through the timeless account of God’s grace and mercy as recorded in Matthew 26-28—the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ—through the lens of Stand on the Word, FRC’s daily Bible reading plan. As we approach Resurrection Sunday, we pray that you remember the final promise in the gospel of Matthew, that “he is with us to the very end of the age.”

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on President Trump’s White House address on Iran and the timeline to end the conflict, speculation on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security, and the dramatic increase in abortions in Massachusetts under the state’s shield laws. Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, analyzes President Trump’s speech about Iran, whether he made his case to the American people, and the strategy moving forward. Sean O’Keefe, Former NASA Administrator, reflects on his time at NASA, the Artemis II launch to orbit the moon, and its significance for future space travel. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, and Joshua Arnold, Washington Stand Senior Writer, review the U.S. Supreme Court win for counselors in Colorado, the DHS funding proposal, President Trump’s agreement to extend funding of Planned Parenthood, and the court’s rejection of a Johnson Amendment case which maintains a ban

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper covers the Supreme Court oral arguments on birthright citizenship, a funding decision concerning Planned Parenthood, a federal court’s ruling against President Trump’s executive order to end funding for PBS and NPR, and the president’s national address on the Iranian conflict. Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for Georgia's 9th District, discusses President Trump’s executive action that temporarily funds the TSA, speculates on how long this strategy may continue, and whether it may affect future negotiations on DHS Funding. Ken Cuccinelli, Senior Fellow for Homeland Security and Immigration for the Center for Renewing America, reviews the U.S. Supreme Court arguments surrounding birthright citizenship and the amicus brief he authored, expressing opposition to the concept of birthright citizenship. Mike Farris, General Counsel for National Religious Broadcasters, explains how a decision by a judge to reject hearing the Johnson Amendment case, which will maintain a ban on pas

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper shares details of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling against Colorado for violating First Amendment protections by banning Christian therapists from properly counseling patients struggling with unwanted same-sex attraction, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s press conference on the Iranian conflict, and the order that ICE will remain in the airports until things return to normal. Kevin Hern, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 1st district, explains how the U.S. House is contemplating a three-year DHS funding bill through the reconciliation process, the policy priorities of House Republicans ahead of the midterm elections, and the status of the SAVE America Act. Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, sheds light on the negotiations with Iran, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s comments, “We know what Russia and China are doing with Iran,” and how our Gulf Allies are pressuring President Trump to continue operations against Iran until the job is done. Brigh

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the “No Kings” rallies from the weekend and President Trump’s executive order to finally pay TSA workers. Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 9th district, responds to “No Kings” protests held around the country, the U.S. House’s rejection of the Senate’s bill to fund TSA and FEMA, and speculates on the redistricting efforts in Virginia that are backed by over $33 million from George Soros. Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, shares insight into the hostilities on the ground in Nigeria based on her recent trip to the country and provides an update on the ongoing persecution of Christians there, including an attack that killed 20 people over the weekend in the northern part of Nigeria. Lt. Col. (Ret.) Bob Maginnis, Author and Senior Fellow for National Security at FRC, explains President Trump’s recent threat to Iran, as negotiations remain volatile, and provides an update on the peace talks that are anticipated t

Washington Watch’s Mary Stackhouse reports on the Senate’s vote to end the partial DHS shutdown and President Trump’s deadline extension to refrain from striking Iranian energy power plants until April 7th. Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 6th District and member of the Oversight & Government Reform Committee, explains why Republicans in the House have rejected the Senate’s bill to end the partial shutdown of DHS. Elliot Abrams, Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, offers an update on the Strait of Hormuz and comments on why President Trump believes deploying 10,000 ground troops may persuade Iran to accept the U.S. terms to strike a deal to end the conflict. Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, defends the bill to end the partial government shutdown, which the Senate passed, and what it should mean for ICE and immigration enforcement funding. Donna Rice Hughes, President and CEO of Enough is Enough, breaks down the court decision that found Goo

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper discusses the ongoing battle to fund DHS and the TSA while passengers wait in long airport lines and covers the Senate floor debate on the SAVE America Act. Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, responds to the death of another Iranian Commander as President Trump seeks to negotiate an end to the Middle East conflict. He also addresses the International Olympic Committee’s new policy to ensure only biological females compete in women’s Olympic sports, and the possibility of a second reconciliation bill for DHS funding and other GOP priorities. Burgess Owens, U.S. Representative for Utah’s 4th District, highlights the growing aviation industry challenges due to the partial DHS shutdown and the security threat to America’s higher education from other countries, including China, that are actively stealing our innovations from within. Dr. Michael New, Associate Scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute, reviews findings from a 2025 Guttmacher report

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the Homeland Security Committee hearing on DHS Funding, the Senate’s debate over the SAVE America Act, and the deployment of 3,000 troops to the Middle East as Iran rejects the U.S. peace proposal. Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 2nd District, explores growing criticism from both sides of the political aisle regarding the breakdown over DHS funding negotiations, whether the deployment of ICE to the airports is helping, and the status of the SAVE America Act. Will Chamberlain, Senior Counsel for the Article III Project, summarizes his testimony before the Senate about Arctic Frost and the abuse of subpoena powers by Special Counsel Jack Smith, who targeted Republican lawmakers by surveilling their phones. Bob Fu, Founder and President of China Aid Association and FRC’s Senior Fellow for International Religious Freedom, shares how the Chinese Communist Party is now targeting the attorneys of the pastors jailed by the CCP and provides an update on

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the swearing in of Markwayne Mullin as the new Secretary of Homeland Security, ongoing flight delays due to the DHS partial shutdown, and the deployment of ICE agents to airports. Erin Houchin, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 9th district, provides insight on negotiations to fund DHS, Markwayne Mullin’s new appointment as the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the status of the SAVE America Act. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, discusses President Trump’s desire to conclude the Iranian conflict, as people question who is negotiating on Iran’s behalf, and the debate over the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Brian Helton, West Virginia State Senator, explains an abortion pill reversal bill in the state Senate and another bill that would ban the trafficking, prescribing, and dispensing of the abortion pill. Len Munsil, President of Arizona Christian University, covers a recent survey that finds even wit