Washington Watch

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Mark Tapscott, The Epoch Times Senior Congressional Correspondent, reports the latest fallout from the last minute scrapping of the Continuing Resolution negotiated by House Speaker Mike Johnson. Sam Faddis, retired CIA operations officer, shares insights on the mysterious drones spotted across the country and lays out an overview of the worldwide threats facing our nation. John Bursch, Alliance Defending Freedom’s Vice President for Appellate Advocacy and Senior Counsel, unpacks the potential legal implications of a U.S. Supreme Court case regarding Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood South Atlantic. Dr. George Barna, FRC’s Senior Research Fellow for the Center for Biblical Worldview, previews issues and developments to watch in 2025.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for the 9th District of Georgia, shares the latest on the government funding fight. Quena Gonzalez, FRC’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, offers good news on the National Defense Authorization Act. Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Arizona, Matt Rosendale, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Montana, Eli Crane, U.S. Representative from the 2nd District of Arizona, and Bob Good, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, preview the House Oversight Committee’s work in the next Congress. They also reacts to the incoming Oversight Committee Ranking Member Gerry Connolly’s vow to “engage in trench warfare” against incoming President Trump. Dr. A. J. Nolte, Director of the Institute for Israel Studies at Regent University, discusses the latest in the hostage negotiations between Hamas and Israel. He also talks about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s pledge to keep IDF troops in a buffer zone between Syria and his nation.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Dr. A. J. Nolte, Director of the Institute for Israel Studies at Regent University, comments on the news that Israel is reportedly close to finalizing hostage deal with Hamas. He also shares what he anticipates will come from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting with the incoming Trump administration’s hostage envoy. Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, reports on what he heard at the House Intelligence briefing on the mysterious drones spotted up and down the East Coast. Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Alabama, shares the latest on government funding negotiations and previews what he anticipates in the new Congress for the Values Action team. Meg Kilgannon, FRC's Senior Fellow for Education Studies, comments on the tragic shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. Jared Bridges, Editor-in-Chief for The Washington Stand, shines a light on The Washington Stand’s reporting that led Kroger grocery chain to backtrack on selling the abortion drug mifepristone. Chris Gacek, FRC's Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, offers an overview of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against a New York doctor who prescribed abortion inducing drugs that led to seriously complications for a Texas woman.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Chuck Fleischmann, U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 3rd District, offers an update on the fight over government funding and highlights why he supports the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, unpacks the many ways in which the world is growing more dangerous. Jeff King, President of International Christian Concern, sheds light on the impact of the war in Syria on its Christian community and shares how to pray for Syrian Christians. Dr. Quentin Van Meter, former American College of Pediatricians President, reacts to a Washington Post editorial board column pointing out that transgender youth medicine is far from settled science.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Undersecretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, dives deeper into the mystery about the drones plaguing New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Todd Bensman, Senior National Security Fellow at Center for Immigration Studies, comments on some Democrats’ resistance to president-elect Donald Trump’s anticipated mass deportation of illegal immigrants. Troy Miller, National Religious Broadcasters President & CEO, voices his support for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act and why AM Radio is so vital for conservatives. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, unpacks a biblical response to the targeted killing of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, the acquittal of Daniel Penny, and the fall of the Assad regime in Syria.

On today’s program: Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Wisconsin, shares what Capitol Hill currently knows about the mysterious drones spotted in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. He also delivers an update regarding the National Defense Authorization Act. Dr. Jennifer Bauwens, FRC’s Director of the Center for Family Studies, responds to the UK’s ban on puberty blockers for minors. Jeff Clark, Senior Fellow and Director of Litigation at the Center for Renewing America, offers analysis of the proposal for President Biden to issue a blanket pardon for illegal immigrants. Liz Murrill, Louisiana Attorney General, provides an update on Louisiana’s Ten Commandments court case and previews the role that state attorneys general will have in defending the Trump administration.

On today’s program: Claudia Tenney, U.S. Representative for the 24th District of New York, highlights her bill to recognize the rightful and biblical name of Judea and Samaria, instead of the term West Bank. Dave Yost, Ohio Attorney General, speaks out on why he is supporting Dad’s Place in Bryan, Ohio. Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, shares the latest news on the mysterious drones that have been spotted all over New Jersey and across the Philadelphia region and addresses reports that the drones may be coming from an Iranian ship. Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, recaps the recent turmoil that has roiled the Middle East.

On today’s program: Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, recaps the Senate Judiciary hearing on President-elect Trump’s mass deportation plan and comments on the latest regarding Syria and the war in Ukraine. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, Executive Vice President of Family Research Council, offers his expertise and analysis on the continuing fallout from the demise of the Assad regime. James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, shares how the Senate plans to address the power vacuum in Syria. Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, comments on the mysterious drones that have been spotted all over New Jersey. He also lays out the history of China's human rights abuses and shares possible U.S. policies to address these abuses.

On today’s program: Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative for the 2ndDistrict of Tennessee, previews how Congress plans to address the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s and offers an update on the National Defense Authorization Act. Chuck Holton, freelance war correspondent, reports the latest news on the power vacuum in Syria after the Assad regime’s collapse as well as on the war between Ukraine and Russia. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, Executive Vice President of Family Research Council, offers his expertise and analysis on the chaos in Syria after President Assad fled to Russia. Kyungwon Song, Tacoma First Baptist Church Lead Pastor, unpacks how Korean Christians are dealing with the continuing political fallout in South Korea after their president briefly declared martial law. Ken Blackwell, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Human Rights & Constitutional Governance, shares about his recent trip to Ukraine and what Ukrainians are feeling about the incoming Trump administration.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Chip Roy, U.S. Representative for the 21st District of Texas, gives an update on the latest regarding the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and the “Draft our Daughters” provision within the Senate version of the NDAA. Tim Miller, Lionheart International Services Group President and Founder, reacts to the Secret Service’s Acting Director Ronald Rowe’s explosive testimony on Capitol Hill. Jennifer Jury, LifeWise Academy Program Advocate, comments on an Ohio elementary school’s decision to allow the Ohio Satanic Temple to offer 'religious' instruction to students. Dr. Owen Strachan, FRC’s Senior Fellow at the Center for Biblical Worldview, places the SCOTUS arguments in U.S. v. Skrmetti in a biblical context. He also unpacks how Christians and like-minded citizens are pushing back against the darkness and in some cases winning.

On today’s program: Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, shares his takeaways from Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s Capitol Hill meeting regarding the Department of Government Efficiency. Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, voices his opposition to including language in the National Defense Authorization Act that would force women to register for the draft. Dr. John Lee, Lead Pastor of Rock Church in Bethesda, Maryland, offers insights into the ongoing political crisis in South Korea and exhorts Korean Christians on their biblical role. Meg Kilgannon, FRC's Senior Fellow for Education Studies, reacts to a precipitous drop in American students’ test scores.

On today’s program: Steve Marshall, Alabama Attorney General, reacts to the Supreme Court’s oral arguments on Tennessee’s law protecting children from the harms of so-called “gender transition” procedures. Dr. Jennifer Bauwens, FRC’s Director of the Center for Family Studies, unpacks the inherent dangers of so-called “gender transition” procedures and why Tennessee was correct to protect children from them. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, contextualizes the fallout from the martial law crisis in South Korea. Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, offers an update on the final congressional race that was recently called from the November elections. Peter Mcilvenna, Co-Founder of Hearts of Oak, discusses how the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral reflects the decline of religious freedom in Europe.

On today’s program: Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Texas, comments on South Korean President Yoon’s declaration of martial law in his country as well as President Biden’s full pardon of his son Hunter. Dr. Robert Malone, inventor of mRNA vaccines, grades the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic’s final report. Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General, previews the U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments about Tennessee’s law protecting children from so-called gender transition surgeries. August Pfluger, U.S. Representative for the 11th District of Texas, shares how he will partner with the second Trump administration as the incoming Chairman of the Republican Study Committee for the next Congress.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Arizona, reacts to President Biden’s full pardon of his son Hunter and previews what Congress will be tackling when they return to DC. Jonathan Gilliam, former FBI agent and former Navy Seal, unpacks Kash Patel’s nomination to be FBI Director and shares what needs to be done to clean up the bureau. Dr. Jay Johnston, FRC’s National Prayer Director, explains why you should take part in FRC’s Stand on the Word Two-Year Bible reading plan. Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, reports the latest news on the multi-front war Israel is fighting.

On today’s program, we feature a couple of our favorite messages from the 2024 Pray Vote Stand Summit: Erin Hawley, Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel and Vice President of the Center for Life and Regulatory Practice, looks back on the fight for life from Roe v. Wade to Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Mike Huckabee, host of TBN’s “Huckabee,” explains the spiritual battle that permeates today’s political debates and why Christians must pray, vote, and stand in every election.

On this special Thanksgiving show: Dr. Paul Jehle, Executive Director of the Plymouth Rock Foundation, reminds us of the true meaning of the first Thanksgiving. Pastor Carter Conlon, General Overseer of Times Square Church,unpacks what the Bible says about gratitude. Dr. Giacomo Bono, Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at California State University, Dominguez Hills, explains the science behind and benefits of an attitude of gratitude.

On today’s program, hosted by Joseph Backholm: Paige Hauser, Center for Renewing America Policy Director, suggests the steps needed to root out the DEI and woke policies of the federal government. Meg Kilgannon, FRC's Senior Fellow for Education Studies, discusses how to remove DEI, CRT, and woke ideologies from schools and universities under the second Trump administration. Dr. David Legates, Cornwall Alliance Director of Research and Education, untangles the new funding deal that countries agreed to during the United Nations climate summit.

On today’s program, hosted by Joseph Backholm: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Texas, comments on the newest developments on the multi-front war Israel is fighting, including the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He also discusses the latest in the war between Ukraine and Russia. Eric Bordenkircher, Research Fellow at the UCLA Center for Middle East Development, reacts to the proposed ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah and shares how to put the State Department’s focus back on its mission. Steve Soukup, author of The Dictatorship of Woke Capital, reacts to Walmart’s decision to roll back its DEI initiatives.

On today’s program, hosted by Rep. Mark Alford: Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Tennessee, reacts to the escalating American involvement in the war between Russia and Ukraine as well as the latest on the developing second Trump administration. John Rutherford, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Florida, comments on the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrants for top Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Todd Royal, Pastor at Fairview Baptist Church in Asheville, North Carolina, gives an update on the continuing recovering from Hurricane Helene and shines a light on why churches devastated by the hurricane are still participating in Operation Christmas Child. Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Joseph Arbuckle, previews what the incoming Trump administration needs to do to fix the woke damage Biden inflicted on the armed forces, highlights the DEI Dead on Arrival Act, and shares his thoughts on reports of a Trump executive order removing transgender servicemembers from the military.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Arizona, previews how Congress can partner with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s Department of Government Efficiency. Dr. Carrie Gress, Ethics and Public Policy Center Fellow, explains 3 Ways Feminism Laid The Groundwork For Transgenderism. John Scanlon, Angel Studios Producer, highlights the film Bonhoeffer. Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for the 27thDistrict of Texas, shares what he anticipates for the government funding fight that Congress will be returning to after Thanksgiving. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC,comments on the Capitol Hill bathroom battle, reacts to former Planned Parenthood leader Cecile Richards being honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He also responds to the slew of judicial confirmations in the Senate.