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On today’s program: Thomas Massie, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Kentucky, recaps the recent contentious House Weaponization Committee hearing that devolved into a shouting match. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 1st District, comments on Health & Health Services Secretary Xavier Becerra’s defense of the Biden administration’s use of federal funds to pay for ‘gender mutilating surgeries’ for children. Mark Taylor, Spotsylvania County Public Schools Superintendent, shares about why he removed 14 sexually explicit books from his district’s school libraries. Dr. Jennifer Bauwens, FRC’s Director of the Center for Family Studies, unpacks how to reach out to those struggling with gender dysphoria and how parents can talk to their children about the school shootings.

On today’s program: Matt Gaetz, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Florida, reacts to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley’s comments on Drag Queen Story Hours on military bases and the Pentagon’s directive that uses taxpayer dollars to facilitate servicemembers’ abortions. Jack Hibbs, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, shares about the National Prayer Gathering he organized in response to the Covenant School shooting. James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, comments on reports showing China is buying up U.S. land nationwide and reacts to the Chinese government’s threats over House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s upcoming meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen. Kirk Cameron, Actor, Author, and Filmmaker, shares about his latest story hour in a D.C. library. Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, discusses his Senate resolution condemning The Covenant School shooting in Nashville as a hate crime.

On today’s program: Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for the 27th District of Texas, shares the latest on the Covenant School shooting, assesses President Biden’s push for more gun control in the aftermath of the Nashville tragedy, and pushes back on Biden’s claim that Republicans are trying to slash funding for border security. Scott MacLeod, Pastor of Harvest Sound Nashville, shares how the local church body in Nashville is caring for the victims of the Covenant School shooting. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC’s Executive Vice President, reacts to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s criticism of Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville’s blockade of military promotions over the Pentagon’s expansive new abortion policy. Steve Scalise, U.S. House Majority Leader and U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Louisiana, highlights a Republican bill on energy and celebrates the House passage of a GOP-led parental rights bill.

On today’s program: Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Tennessee, reacts to the tragic shooting at a Nashville private Christian school and discusses a potential TikTok ban over national security concerns. Chris Mitchell, CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief, explains the latest on the intensifying protests, demonstrations, and riots in Israel in reaction to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed reforms. Franklin Graham, President & CEO of Samaritan’s Purse, highlights their relief efforts in the wake of Mississippi’s deadly tornado and shares how The Billy Graham Response Team is deploying chaplains to Nashville to minister to those affected by the tragic shooting at The Covenant School. Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, comments on ESPN celebrating biological male Lia Thomas in its Women’s History Month coverage and highlights his own Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act and the House GOP’s Lower Energy Costs Act. Travis Weber, FRC's Vice P

On today’s program: Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for the 14th District of Texas, offers an update on the Parents’ Bill of Rights that was voted on in the House of Representatives and shares the latest on the debt ceiling debate. Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Michigan, recaps what happened at the recent House Energy & Commerce Committee hearing where TikTok’s CEO was grilled by both sides of the aisle. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC’s Executive Vice President, shares insight into the recent attack on a US base in Syria. Steve Marshall, Alabama Attorney General, highlights a letter he led with 17 other state attorneys general calling on the Senate to decline confirming SPLC attorney Nancy Abudu to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Mike Berry, First Liberty Institute’s Vice President of External Affairs and Senior Counsel, reacts to a recent 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on the Biden COVID vaccine mandate and shares how that will affect his clients involved in vaccine la

On today’s program: Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Kansas, reacts to the White House’s attacks on House conservatives over the debt ceiling, the Biden administration’s celebration of Obamacare’s anniversary, and previews the next fight for parents’ rights in the House of Representatives. Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Missouri, discusses Pentagon officials’ testimonies before the House and Senate Armed Services Committees and shares why he opposes Biden’s gun policies. Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, highlights a recent legislative win in Nebraska and offers an update on a problematic SPLC-linked lawyer nominated for the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Ken Klukowski, a former lawyer in the White House and Department of Justice, exposes the lack of judicial knowledge Biden nominee Kato Crews possesses and why that is problematic for a potential federal judge.

On today’s program: Matt Rosendale, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Montana, pushes back on the New York City district attorney targeting former President Trump, reacts to the House Committee on Weaponization’s report that there was no legal basis for the DOJ’s anti-parents memo, and applauds DirecTV’s decision to restore Newsmax TV. Chris Mitchell, CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief, shares the latest update on a controversial bill in the Israeli Knesset that would outlaw evangelism. Buddy Carter, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Georgia, reacts to the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to raise interest rates again and shares about the House GOP’s renewed resolve on spending cuts. Gordon Chang, author of The Coming Collapse of China, offers his analysis of Chinese President Xi and Russian President Putin’s three-day summit in Moscow. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC’s Executive Vice President, analyzes Putin and Xi’s summit and discusses the possible outcomes of the International Crim

On today’s program: Rich McCormick, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Georgia, reacts to President Joe Biden’s first ever veto of a bill that would help to block ESG-investing in pension funds. Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General, highlights his new restriction that will protect children from transgender medical procedures. Kathleen Kauth, Nebraska State Senator, sheds light on why the Nebraska state legislature came to a standstill over her bill that would protect children from transgender medical procedures. Andy McCarthy, former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, comments on reports that the Manhattan district attorney will soon be indicting former President Donald Trump.

On today’s program: Bill Huizenga, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Michigan, offers insights into the House GOP retreat happening today. Bob Good, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, reacts to the country’s banking industry jitters after the collapses of several major banks. Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, calls out the Biden administration’s proposed rule that would limit religious freedom on college campuses. Tommy Tuberville, U.S. Senator from Alabama, highlights opposition to the Department of Defense’s abortion policy and shares about his Title IX bill.

On today’s program: Ralph Norman, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of South Carolina, reacts to the continuing fallout from the collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank and comments on an admission from a Border Patrol official saying the agency has lost operational control of the Southern border. Jim Harden, CompassCare Pregnancy Services president, discusses a recent second attack on his ministry. Tim Rosenberger, Stanford Law student, shares what he saw when the mob shouted down Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals judge Kyle Duncan during his speech at Stanford University’s Law School. Mike Davis, Article III Project Founder, continues the conversation and previews what the emerging cancel culture at American law schools portends for the legal profession in the future.

On today’s program: Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Arizona, uncovers how President Biden’s family members have received suspicious and unusual payments from Chinese Energy Company which is connected to the Chinese Communist Party. Dr. Kendall Baker, Houston Independent School District Trustee, shares how he will improve the school district’s academic performance. Mike Moon, Missouri State Senator, corrects the record on why SAFE Acts are needed to protect minors from permanent transgender procedures and shares about an upcoming rally in support of protecting children from these procedures. David Closson, Director of FRC’s Center for Biblical Worldview, shares about a new book he co-authored titled Male & Female He Created Them.

On today’s program: Dr. Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of North Carolina, reacts to President Joe Biden’s executive order expanding background checks for more types of firearm purchases and shares how congressional Republicans will be addressing the executive order. Matt Carpenter, Director of FRC Action, shares an update on FRC Action’s petition to Walgreens to stop dispensing chemical abortion drugs. Will Hild, Executive Director of Consumers’ Research, breaks down whether woke policies and donations caused the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.

On today’s program: Warren Davidson, U.S. Representative for the 8th District of Ohio, offers insights into what led to the collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. Frank Wolf, former congressman and current commissioner on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, discusses the continuing violent persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Tom Horne, Arizona State Superintendent for Public Instruction, highlights his state’s new hotline for the public to report ‘inappropriate’ school lessons. Dr. Jennifer Bauwens, FRC’s Director of the Center for Family Studies, corrects the record on President Biden’s claim that laws protecting children from transgender surgeries are ‘close to sinful.’

On today’s program: Harriett Hageman, U.S. Representative for Wyoming, shares how she is combating government weaponization and reacts to the collapse of two banks, which has triggered fears of a 2008-style financial meltdown. Ken Buck, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Colorado, highlights his letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken demanding answers for the State Department’s funding of a global ‘disinformation’ group linked to billionaire George Soros. Jon Irwin, writer, producer and director of The Jesus Revolution, shares what he hopes audiences take away from the surprise blockbuster. E. J. Antoni, The Heritage Foundation’s research fellow in regional economics, breaks down what really caused Silicon Valley Bank to collapse.

On today’s program: Matt Rosendale, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Montana, reacts to the House’s unanimous vote to declassify information regarding the origins of COVID-19 and responds to President Biden’s budget proposal. Dr. Dave Brat, Dean of Liberty University’s School of Business, compares and contrasts what President Biden’s budget proposal reveals about the differences between Republicans’ and Democrats’ view of government. Bob Good, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, shares the House Freedom Caucus’s view of the Biden budget proposal. Jody Hice, former congressman and FRC’s Senior Advisor to the President, shares what happened when he, along with Jacob Kersey and local pastors, delivered FRC’s petition on behalf of Jacob to Port Wentworth officials.

On today’s program: Kevin Hern, U.S. Representative from the 1st District of Oklahoma, offers insights into how President Joe Biden’s budget proposal promotes the indoctrination of children in public schools. Mike Johnson, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Louisiana, shares about a House hearing on the Twitter Files and his calls for an investigation into the discredited SPLC. Mary Szoch, FRC's Director of the Center for Human Dignity, reacts to First Lady Jill Biden awarding a biological man with the International Woman of Courage Award. Dr. Jeff Myers, President of Summit Ministries, highlights his new book Exposing the Gender Lie: Reasons for Concern. Brent Keilen, FRC Action Vice President, reviews recent election results in Chicago and Oklahoma and previews the elections later this year.

On today’s program: Pat Fallon, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Texas, reacts to news that President Biden is preparing a new immigration policy and offers updates on the House Select Committee on COVID. Mary Miller, U.S. Representative for the 15th District of Illinois, explains the motivation behind the new Congressional Family Caucus and shares an update on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. Haris Alic, reporter for the Washington Times, discusses the reaction to Fox News’ Tucker Carlson airing footage of the Jan. 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, digs into the Southern Poverty Law Center’s influence in public education.

On today’s program: Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC’s Executive Vice President, comments on the chaos at the southern border as well as the arrest of an SPLC attorney for domestic terrorism. Tim Griffin, Arkansas Attorney General, shares his successful effort to prevent Walgreens from distributing abortion pills in his state and reacts to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s threat for his state to boycott Walgreens for their decision. Mark Brody, State Rep. for the 55th District of North Carolina, discusses grassroots efforts in his state to censure Sen. Thom Tillis for his vote to approve the (Dis)Respect for Marriage Act. Peter Mcilvenna, co-founder of Hearts of Oak, reacts to the news that another UK pro-life advocate has been arrested for praying outside an abortion center.

On today’s program: Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, reacts to the growing evidence revealing the Covid-19 pandemic originated at the Wuhan Institute of Virology and how this will affect the United States’ interactions with the Communist Party of China. Ben Johnson, Washington Stand Senior Reporter and Editor, discusses his recent article The Lies of the Fact-Checkers. Tyler O’Neil, The Daily Signal Managing Editor, comments on the arrest of an SPLC staff attorney for terrorism charges. J. Christian Adams, President of Public Interest Legal Foundation, announces a new database that allows voters to review the integrity of the voter rolls in their state.

On today’s program: Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for the 9th District of Georgia, reacts to reports that President Biden will not veto a GOP bill overriding portions of the D.C. crime law. Steve Riggle, founding pastor of Grace Woodlands Church in Houston, comments on an Arizona school board member saying the district should reject hiring teachers with Christian values. Cindy Martin, Mama Bears Chairwoman, highlights her legal win against a school district that promoted highly-sexualized books. Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Assistant Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, shares about New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s surprising comments about school prayer and gun violence. Pastor Carter Conlon, General Overseer of Times Square Church, continues the conversation on Mayor Adams’s prayer breakfast comments.