Washington Watch

On today’s program: Chad Wolf, former Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, assesses FEMA’s preparedness for Hurricanes Milton and Helene as well as reports that FEMA funding is being redirected from natural disaster response to address illegal immigration. Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, reacts to the latest news in Israel’s war with its enemies. Chris Williams, Fellowship Church Senior Pastor, exhorts Missourians to go to the polls to vote against Amendment 3. Dr. Hormoz Shariat, Iran Alive Ministries President, unpacks the geopolitical situation in Iran and highlights how Iranian Christians are responding. He also shares how we are seeing biblical prophecy played out in real time.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, reports on the latest developments in Israel’s war against Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis and Iran. Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, speaks to the 41 million American Christians who are unlikely to vote this November. Phil Hopper, Lead Pastor at Abundant Life Church in Lee’s Summit, previews the Founded in Faith event this Sunday evening featuring Tony Perkins and David Barton. Meg Kilgannon, FRC's Senior Fellow for Education Studies, reacts to a biased CDC study regarding encouraging children struggling with their gender identity. She also comments on a case involving first graders in Pennsylvania being taught about gender transitions.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Michael Maibach, Distinguished Fellow for Save our States, reacts to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s call to eliminate the Electoral College and explains why the Electoral College played a key role in the ratification of the United States Constitution. Diana Harshbarger, U.S. Representative from the 1st District of Tennessee, discusses the recovery process in her district following the destruction from Hurricane Helene. Ronald Gates, Pastor and Co-Founder of Greater Works Church, shares how local churches in North Carolina have aided the hurricane recovery effort while delivering a biblical message of hope. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, provides a biblical response to current events, including how Christians should respond to natural disasters.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 2nd District, comments on news that an Afghan citizen was arrested in Oklahoma City for planning an Election Day terrorist attack. He also shares the latest on hurricane relief efforts and FEMA’s response. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Texas, shares his theories on why the Biden-Harris administration is suddenly pivoting on Israel. Joel Grewe, HSLDA Action Executive Director, unpacks a new study showing an increase in number of homeschooled children in America. Dr. Miriam Grossman, Senior Fellow at DoNoHarmMedicine.org, unveils Do No Harm’s national database exposing the child transgender industry, the first of its kind.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Tennessee, discusses the recovery effort in Tennessee and throughout the Southeast region following Hurricane Helene. Josh Hammer, Senior Counsel at the Article III Project, previews the cases that will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court this term. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, reflects on highlights from the Pray Vote Stand Summit. Mary Szoch, FRC's Director of the Center for Human Dignity, reacts to Sen. JD Vance’s call to defund Planned Parenthood in a second Trump administration and highlights FRC Action’s new publication Life on the Ballot, which compiles information regarding upcoming abortion initiatives on the ballot in 10 states.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Mark Alford, U.S. Representative from the 4th district of Missouri, discusses the first anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel. Akil Pano, a leading Albanian pastor, shares highlights from the recent Pray Vote Stand Summit and explains how the event provides encouragement for his pro-family work in a country where Christians are persecuted. John Amanchukwu, First Assistant and Youth & Young Adult Pastor at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ, recounts his forcible removal from a Wake County, North Carolina school board meeting for speaking out against pornographic material in schools and highlights his upcoming documentary film. Joel Rosenberg, Host of the Rosenberg Report, reflects on the first anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel and analyzes Israel’s ongoing war effort.

On today’s program: Brent Keilen, FRC Action’s Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, reacts to the Vice-Presidential debate, highlights FRC Action’s election resources, and previews the upcoming Pray Vote Stand Summit. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Texas, analyzes Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel and unpacks the Biden administration’s response to Israel’s ongoing war against Iran-proxies Hamas and Hezbollah. Mark Rubin, Executive Director for Israel Bonds Palm Beach County, discusses the launch of Israel Bonds’ "Invest in Life" global campaign dedicated to commemorating October 7th. Tim Wildmon, President of American Family Association and American Family Radio, provides an overview of the newly released film “Culture Warrior: Don Wildmon and the Battle for Decency.” Lou Engle, President of Lou Engle Ministries, shares his call for women to fast and pray on the National Mall in Washington, D.C on October 12, the Jewish Day of Atonement.

On today’s program: Caroline Glick, Senior Contributing Editor of Jewish News Syndicate, provides an update from Judea-Samaria after Iran launched more than 200 missiles into Israel. Franklin Graham, President and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse, shares the ministry’s five-state response to Hurricane Helene. Gary Hamrick, Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, Virginia, shares a biblical worldview on how Christians should prayerfully consider casting their ballot and previews his presentation at the upcoming Pray Vote Stand Summit.

On today’s program: Mike Waltz, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Florida, analyzes the latest news regarding Israel’s war against both Hezbollah and Hamas and provides an update as his district recovers from Hurricane Helene. Buddy Carter, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Georgia, discusses his state’s response to Hurricane Helene. Edward Graham, Chief Operating Officer at Samaritan’s Purse, shares how the ministry is assisting communities ravaged by Hurricane Helene. Daniel Cohen, News Director at Real Life Network, reports from Israel as the IDF expands its campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

On today’s program: Dr. A. J. Nolte, Director of the Institute for Israel Studies at Regent University, analyzes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the United Nations General Assembly. Mary Szoch, FRC's Director of the Center for Human Dignity, discusses the recent preliminary injunction barring New York Attorney General Letitia James from acting against pregnancy clinics that promote abortion pill reversal. Hans von Spakovsky, The Heritage Foundation’s Senior Legal Fellow, unpacks the latest election integrity news, including the North Carolina State Board of Elections purging more than 700,000 ineligible voters from its rolls. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, provides a biblical response to current events, including the use of technology to explode wireless devices targeting members of Hezbollah and the use of deception in the feature documentary Am I Racist?

On today’s program: Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, discusses a string of recent failures in the Biden-Harris administration that suggest DEI hiring and promotion policies are inhibiting federal agencies. Dr. Eric Bordenkircher, Research Fellow at the UCLA Canter for Middle East Development, analyzes the measures the Biden-Harris administration has taken to coerce Israel into a ceasefire with Hezbollah. Sharon Slater, President of Family Watch International, responds to a legacy media hit piece against her organization’s work promoting the family internationally. Jack Hibbs, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, highlights the upcoming Pray Vote Stand Summit.

On today’s program: Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Texas, shares why House Republicans have prepared to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress. Dr. Ingrid Skop, Vice President of Medical Affairs at the Charlotte Lozier Institute, discusses how the deaths of two Georgia women have renewed discussion regarding the dangers of abortion pills. Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, reports from Jerusalem as Israel prepares for a possible ground incursion into Lebanon following Hezbollah’s attempted missile strike on Tel Aviv. Dr. A. J. Nolte, Director of the Institute for Israel Studies at Regent University, calls out the hypocrisy of Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan using the U.N. platform to claim Israel has committed genocide while comparing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler.

On today’s program: Cpt. (Ret.) Brent Sadler, Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, comments on the current situation in the Middle East, as Israel’s war against Hezbollah intensifies and as Iran’s Axis of Resistance could place Israel in a five-front war. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, unpacks concerns regarding the language in the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Act of 2024 and provides an update on the continuing resolution to extend government funding until December 20. Katy Faust, Founder of Them Before Us, previews her speech at the upcoming Pray Vote Stand Summit. Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, shares why at a Senate hearing he called out the Democrats’ abortion rhetoric as harmful to mothers. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, discusses the latest news from Capitol Hill.

On today’s program: Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Michigan, discusses the continuing resolution released yesterday to keep federal agencies funded through December 20 and shares how House Republicans will fight an omnibus package in December. Jason Zachary, State Representative for Tennessee’s 14th District, reacts to a federal judge blocking the enforcement of a Tennessee law he authored that prevents the trafficking of minors for abortions without parental consent. Edward Graham, Chief Operating Officer at Samaritan’s Purse, shares how the ministry is assisting communities throughout the country, including communities in Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Francine. Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, reports the latest on the recent airstrike exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Texas, shares what’s next in the government spending battle on Capitol Hill and sounds the alarm on U.S. military preparedness. Jason McGuire, Executive Director of New York Families, explains why a New York abortion amendment has led to intra-party fighting among Democrats. Mary Szoch, FRC's Director of the Center for Human Dignity, corrects the record regarding the dangers of abortion pills for pregnant mothers’ health. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, provides a biblical response to current events, including a prominent pastor’s resignation due to an inappropriate relationship and the deaths of two women after taking dangerous abortion pills.

On today’s program: Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, contrasts an anti-Israel U.N. resolution with pro-Israel legislation recently passed in the House of Representative and discusses legislation he introduced to prohibit taxpayer- funded transgender surgeries for illegal immigrants in DHS custody. Dr. Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of North Carolina, shares how Republicans in Congress should respond after the House of Representatives voted down a continuing resolution for government funding that included the SAVE Act to protect election integrity. Mary Szoch, FRC's Director of the Center for Human Dignity, fact checks false claims from Politifact regarding Tony’s social media post calling out Vice President Harris’s lie that late-term abortions do not take place in the United States. Justin Folk and Sean Hampton, co-producers of Am I Racist?, discuss their new film, which lampoons the absurdity of DEI culture.

On today’s program: Warren Davidson, U.S. Representative for the 8th District of Ohio, provides an update on the government spending battle and explains why a six-month continuing resolution for government spending that includes the SAVE Act to protect election integrity represents the best opportunity to address multiple issues facing the United States. Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 2nd District, unpacks how the Biden-Harris administration’s open-border policies have undermined American safety and security. Walt Heyer, FRC's Senior Fellow, discusses the harmful effects of gender procedures on minors and responds to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons breaking ranks from the medical establishment regarding gender-denying procedures for minors. Caroline Glick, Senior Contributing Editor of Jewish News Syndicate, comments on the fallout following the targeted attack to explode the pagers of members of Hezbollah in Lebanon.

On today’s program: Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for the 27th District of Texas, discusses why the House of Representatives should pass a six-month continuing resolution for government spending that includes the SAVE Act to protect election integrity. James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, explains the deception behind the Senate Democrats’ “Right to IVF Act” and highlights the recent anniversary of the Abraham Accords. Eli Crane, U.S. Representative from the 2nd District of Arizona, provides an update on the effort to stop the World Health Organization’s proposed Pandemic Preparedness Agreement. Joel Penton, LifeWise Academy Founder and CEO, shares the growth and impact of his organization’s Bible-based education program for public school students.

On today’s program: Mark Alford, U.S. Representative from the 4th district of Missouri, provides an update on the ongoing congressional debate regarding the continuing resolution. Rich Baris, Director of Big Data Poll, discusses what the latest polling shows regarding election trend lines. Tyler O’Neil, Managing Editor of The Daily Signal, reports on the workers’ union at the Southern Poverty Law Center passing a vote that urges the SPLC's board of directors to fire President & CEO Margaret Huang. Dr. John Plake, Chief Ministry Insights & Innovation Officer at American Bible Society, unpacks the American Bible Society’s new study demonstrating generational differences in people’s perceptions of well-being, which includes an emphasis on data about Gen Z’s biblical engagement.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Jeff Clark, Senior Fellow and Director of Litigation at the Center for Renewing America, reacts to recent remarks from Attorney General Merrick Garland denying that the Department of Justice exercises any political bias. Dr. John Lott, Crime Prevention Research Center President, examines recently-released data that demonstrates elevated crime levels throughout the term of the Biden-Harris administration. E. J. Antoni, Research Fellow and Public Finance Economist at The Heritage Foundation, offers analysis following the Treasury Department’s announcement that the U.S. government’s interest payments in a fiscal year have topped $1 trillion for the first time. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, provides a biblical response to current events, including remarks from the recent Presidential debate, reports of how immigration has affected a small town in Ohio, and a decision from the Nebraska Supreme Court to allow competing abortion-rela