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Washington Watch is a daily program hosted by Family Research Council President Tony Perkins that covers the issues of faith, family and freedom. Tony is your leading source for what is really happening in our nation’s Capital.
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On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Alex Mooney, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of West Virginia, refutes Vice President Kamala Harris’s claim of being tough on border security and reacts to reports of an armed Venezuelan gang violently taking over an Aurora, Colorado apartment complex. Mike Farris, General Counsel for National Religious Broadcasters, shares why his organization filed a challenge to the Johnson Amendment. Jerry Angelo, Founder, President, and CEO of Vanguard Marriage and Family Advocates, highlights his community marriage initiatives and his efforts to persuade governors to proclaim National Marriage Week. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Professor of Health Policy at Stanford University and one of the authors of the Great Barrington Declaration, reacts to Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg’s admission of censoring content at the behest of the Biden/Harris administration. He also educates on why science should never try to triumph over nature.
On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Lisa McClain, U.S. Representative for the 9thDistrict of Michigan, shares how House Oversight and Accountability Committee Republicans are holding the Biden Department Health and Human Services accountable for its dangerous advocacy of gender mutilation surgeries for children. Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies, corrects the record on Kamala Harris’ actual record on the southern border. Daniel J. Schmid, Liberty Counsel Associate Vice President of Legal Affairs, discusses the case of an Idaho National Guardsman who faced pressure to resign, and was later stripped of his commanding position, after expressing his Christian beliefs during his time not in uniform. J. Christian Adams, President of Public Interest Legal Foundation, comments on why his organization filed a lawsuit forcing local election officials to investigate and fix errors in their voter rolls. He also reacts to reports that Texas removed more than one million voters from its rolls in an effort to promote election integrity.
On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Arizona, comments on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s letter admitting he caved to the Biden administration’s pressure campaign to censor alleged COVID-19 misinformation. He also provides an update on House Republicans’ investigation into the near assassination of former President Trump. Pat McGeehan, State Delegate for West Virginia’s 1st District, highlights a West Virginia referendum to insert an assisted suicide ban in state constitution. Pete Ricketts, U.S. Senator for Nebraska, reports the latest news regarding turmoil in the Middle East. Jeremy Tedesco, Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Vice President of Corporate Engagement, responds to SPLC’s “debunking” of ADF’s debanking “conspiracy theory.” Josh Hammer, Senior Counsel at the Article III Project, shows how Republican attorneys general can bring the fight to Democrats’ proxy organizations.
On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Texas, reflects on the third anniversary of the Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan and comments on the latest in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Tony Perkins, Chairman of Family Research Council Action, reacts to the recent Trump-Vance promise to reject federal pro-life laws. Jerry Cox, President of Family Council, shares good news about the Arkansas Supreme Court’s decision blocking the Arkansas Abortion Amendment of 2024 from the November ballot. Debbie Wuthnow, iVoterGuide President, answers the question: is early voting an option for engaged Christian voters? She also shares about iVoterGuide’s resources. Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, unpacks how to engage in the November election and highlights FRC Action’s election resources.
On today’s program: Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for the 14th District of Texas, responds to the speeches from the final evening of the Democratic National Convention and highlights former President Donald Trump’s recent trip to the U.S. southern border. Ken Klukowski, a former lawyer in the White House and Department of Justice, unpacks the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding proof of citizenship to vote in Arizona. Kevin Sorbo, Actor and Producer, discusses the upcoming film Reagan, in which he plays the role of the long-time pastor to the 40th President. David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, shares a biblical worldview on the news of the week by providing analysis on the Democratic National Convention, and reacting to President Trump’s statement that he would not use the Comstock Act to ban mail delivery of chemical abortion drugs.
On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Tennessee, contrasts the Democrats’ claims about border security with a shocking report from the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General revealing the Biden-Harris administration has lost track of more than 300,000 children who crossed the border without their parents. Robby Starbuck, Host of the Robby Starbuck Show, shares how his recent exposé of Harley Davidson’s corporate practices has the motorcycle manufacturer pumping the brakes on woke ideology. Kyle Campbell, Creator and Host of Politically Basic, reacts to the radical abortion messaging from the Democratic National Convention and discusses how Millennials and Gen Z are responding to the Democrats’ agenda. Dr. George Barna, FRC’s Senior Research Fellow for the Center for Biblical Worldview, unpacks his latest research detailing that many perceived notions about Evangelicals and their cultural and political influence are not matched by the latest data.
On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Curtis Houck, Managing Editor of Newsbusters, responds to events from the second day of the Democratic National Convention and shares data from recent polling showing that Democratic and Independent voters are not aware of Vice President Harris’s radical and controversial positions. Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Kansas, reacts to the Bureau of Labor Statistics revising the past year’s job growth down by more than 800,000 jobs. Michael Angiletta, Co-Founder of Secure Idaho Elections, shares his organization’s election integrity efforts in the state of Idaho. Meg Kilgannon, FRC's Senior Fellow for Education Studies, reacts to the guilty verdicts for several pro-life activists for FACE Act violations. Marcella Burke, Founder & Managing Partner of Burke Law Group, discusses her clients—Dr. Eithan Haim and Vanessa Sivadge—who have been targeted as whistleblowers after exposing the gender procedures taking place at Texas Children’s Hospital.
On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Bob Good, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, reacts to the first day of the Democratic National Convention taking place this week in Chicago. Chad Wolf, former Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, sets the record straight regarding Vice President Harris’s immigration and border policies. Ken Blackwell, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Human Rights & Constitutional Governance, discusses the 2024 Democratic National Convention and unpacks what the Democrats’ 2024 Platform reveals about the party’s priorities.
On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Dr. Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of North Carolina, discusses the Democratic National Convention taking place this week in Chicago, where pro-Hamas protestors have gathered and Planned Parenthood peddles free abortions and sterilization to attendees. Matt Sharp, Director of the Center for Public Policy at Alliance Defending Freedom, reacts to the U.S. Supreme Court upholding two lower courts’ injunctions blocking the Biden administration’s radical Title IX rewrite. Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, unpacks the report from three House Committees’ impeachment inquiries into President Biden. Dr. Andrew Walker, Associate Dean in the School of Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Mrs. Christian Walker, Author, share about their new book “What Do I Say When . . .?: A Parent's Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children and Teens.”
On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Joel Griffith, The Heritage Foundation’s Research Fellow, reacts to Vice President Kamala Harris’s effort to distance her economic policy from the “Bidenomics” policies of the administration in which she served. Craig Huey, Election Forum Founder, uncovers how Google manipulated search results regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Michael Scott, Founding Partner & CEO of Pinnacle Peak Pictures, shares the details of his upcoming film God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust. David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, shares a biblical worldview on news of the week by providing analysis on the American Society of Plastic Surgeons breaking ranks from the medical establishment regarding gender mutilation procedures for minors and discusses the group “Evangelicals for Harris.”
On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Michigan, reacts to the latest on the tensions between Israel and Iran. He also comments on the third anniversary of the Biden administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Sam Faddis, retired CIA operations officer, uncovers the deep and long history Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz has with the Chinese Communist Party. Jerry Bowyer, Bowyer Research President, offers analysis on the growing backlash that banks are receiving for de-banking conservatives. David Cox, Arkansas Family Council Assistant Director, shares his organization’s experience with being de-banked.
On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Andrew Bunnell, a ministry leader based in Georgia, shares his experience rescuing underground Christians stranded in Afghanistan as the Taliban re-seized control of Afghanistan. John Pierce, Founder of the National Constitutional Law Union, discusses the sentencing of his client—Rebecca Lavrenz, known as the “J6 Praying Grandma”—who was fined $103,000 and sentenced to six months of home confinement for a misdemeanor offense. Peter McIlvenna, Co-Founder of Hearts of Oak, unpacks how the British government has arrested and imprisoned citizens for social media posts. Caroline Woods, Spokesperson for the Life Defense Fund, sets the record straight regarding South Dakota’s Amendment G, which would allow abortion until birth for any reason. Dr. Donna Harrison, Director of Research of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, explains why an abortion is never medically necessary.
On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, analyzes the threat Iran poses to Israel and discusses how the Communist Party of China has sought to influence the region. Brent Keilen, FRC Action’s Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, unpacks the leaked draft of the Democratic Party Platform and shares how it provides insight into the Democrats’ priorities. Ryan Bomberger, Chief Creative Officer of the Radiance Foundation, highlights the racism in the abortion industry. Dr. Quentin Van Meter, former American College of Pediatricians President, responds to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons breaking ranks from the medical establishment regarding gender-denying procedures for minors.
On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, reports from Jerusalem as Israel remains on high alert for a direct strike from Iran. Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, analyzes the threat Iran poses to Israel and offers his thoughts as a former Brigadier General on the controversy surrounding Minnesota Governor and Democratic VP candidate Tim Walz’s military service. Seamus Bruner, Government Accountability Institute Director of Research, raises questions regarding Gov. Walz’s troublesome 35-year relationship with the Communist Party of China.
On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Eli Crane, U.S. Representative from the 2ndDistrict of Arizona, reacts to the Iranian President’s threats to attack Israeli bases in neighboring countries and offers his thoughts as a former Navy SEAL on the controversy surrounding Gov. Tim Walz’s military service. He also recounts his recent visit to the southern border. Matt Lohmeier, STARRS Executive Vice President, uncovers how DEI is undermining the mission of the U.S. military. He also comments on Delta Airline's decision to double down on DEI, even as other corporations are scaling back such efforts. Dr. Michael New, Associate Scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute, rebuts the latest abortion data from the Society of Family Planning. David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, comments on Minnesota Governor and Democratic VP candidate Tim Walz’s faith background.
On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Wisconsin, comments on former President Trump’s Thursday press conference and shares his insights on Gov. Tim Walz. He also unpacks a new report on how Biden-Harris border policies allowed illegal immigrants to commit numerous crimes. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Texas, reacts to the controversy surrounding Gov. Tim Walz’s National Guard service and addresses if Walz is guilty of stolen valor. Ken Blackwell, FRC Action’s Special Advisor for Election Integrity, compares and contrasts how Virginia and Ohio have each engaged in election integrity efforts to clean up their voter rolls. Meg Kilgannon, FRC's Senior Fellow for Education Affairs, reveals Vice President Kamala Harris’s education agenda, reacts to the White House’s defense of gutting Title IX, and highlights one textbook publisher’s decision to distance themselves from a transgender curricula.
On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Eric Burlison, U.S. Representative for the 7th District of Missouri, shares why the House Oversight & Accountability Committee has launched an investigation into Vice President Kamala Harris’s role in the greatest border crisis in U.S. history. Cristine Trooien, Executive Director of Minnesota Parents Alliance, highlights how Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and his policy decisions have harmed children and families. Lt. Col. (Ret.) Bob Maginnis, FRC's Senior Fellow for National Security, provides an update as Israel awaits a possible attack from Iran and analyzes the elevation of Oct. 7 planner Yahya Sinwar as Hamas’s new leader. Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, analyzes recent election results, including Democratic primary races in Missouri, where Rep. Cori Bush was defeated. David Barton, Founder of WallBuilders, discusses the Left’s push to bring secularism and atheism to public school classrooms.
On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Moses Bratrud, Director of Strategy at the Minnesota Family Council, unpacks the selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Kamala Harris’s running mate. Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for the 14th District of Texas, analyzes the threat Israel faces from Iran and discusses the attack on a U.S. military base in Iraq. Ryan Bangert, Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Special Counsel to the President at Alliance Defending Freedom, explains why 20 Republican State Attorneys General have opposed the U.S. Treasury Department’s mischaracterization of state laws that ban de-banking practices by financial institutions. Tom McClintock, U.S. Representative from the 5th District of California, unpacks Kamala Harris's past record as California's attorney general. Jessica Vaughan, Director of Policy Studies at the Center for Immigration Studies, reacts to a House Judiciary Committee report that reveals the Biden administration has released at least 99 illegal migrants on the terror watch into the United States.
On today’s program: Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Texas, responds to tension in the Middle East as the threat of a regional war against Israel remains high. Chip Roy, U.S. Representative for the 21st District of Texas, reveals data his office uncovered demonstrating the Biden administration’s weaponization of the Department of Justice against pro-life activists. Brian Babin, U.S. Representative for the 36th District of Texas, reacts to the Biden administration suspending a mass-parole program that flew migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela into the U.S. following the documentation of widespread fraud and abuse. Cleta Mitchell, Founder of the Election Integrity Network, analyzes existing threats to election integrity and discusses the efforts underway to safeguard the 2024 elections.
This weekend: Warren Davidson, U.S. Representative for the 8th District of Ohio, reacts to the massive hostage swap between seven countries and the unrest in Venezuela. David Spiller, State Representative for the 68th District of Texas, discusses a recent federal court decision allowing Texas’s floating border wall to remain in place in the Rio Grande. David Brody, CBN News Chief Political Analyst, shares about former President Trump’s faith journey.
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