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On today’s program: Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senator from Tennessee, expresses her support for Israel, discusses President Biden’s upcoming trip to the Middle East, and demands the Biden administration freeze all money going to terrorist organizations. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy & Government Affairs, provides an update from Capitol Hill on the House speaker voting results, and explains how the misguided foreign policy agenda of the Biden administration damages the international standing of the United States. Doug LaMalfa, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of California, discusses his vote for Speaker of the House from earlier today, and delivers an update on the next steps in the House of Representatives. Karen England, Executive Director of Capitol Resource Institute, offers guidance to help parents rid their children’s schools of obscene material and provides resources for opting out of LGBTQ indoctrination in schools.

On today’s program: Chuck Holton, freelance war correspondent, reports from Jerusalem as the Israeli ground invasion of Gaza appears imminent. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Texas, provides an update on the House Speaker election, warns of the security threat posed by the porous southern border, and encourages the Biden administration to revoke the visas of foreign nationals who support terrorist organizations such as Hamas. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC’s Executive Vice President, discusses the misguided foreign policy priorities of the Biden administration, and the threat this poses to U.S. national security. Itamar Marcus, Founder and Director of Palestinian Media Watch, sets the record straight on the United Nations Relief & Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and how it uses international aid to fund the indoctrination of children with anti-Semitic hatred and lies.

On today’s program: Kerry Picket, Senior Congressional Reporter for the Washington Times, reports from Capitol Hill as Republicans in Congress work to elect a new Speaker of the House. Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Missouri, shares an update on the process of electing a new Speaker of the House. Mark Lamb, Sheriff of Pinal County, Arizona, discusses the heightened security implemented worldwide in response to the call for a “Day of Jihad,” and exposes how the Biden administration’s failure to secure the border has made the U.S. vulnerable to terrorist attacks. Chris Gacek, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, provides an overview of the rise in anti-Semitic rhetoric and violence on U.S. college campuses. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC’s Executive Vice President, provides analysis of the war in Israel and explains how the U.S. can support Israeli war efforts.

On today’s program: Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Texas, provides an update on the House Speaker race and reacts to the terrorist threat posed by the Biden administration's mishandling of southern border security. Pete Ricketts, U.S. Senator from Nebraska, responds to a report that the U.S. will re-freeze a $6 billion dollar cash transfer to Iran and calls attention to questions regarding Iranian influence on the U.S. Department of State. James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, comments on his letter to the FBI urging the Bureau to drop its reliance on the SPLC, and raises new questions regarding U.S. foreign aid used to fund Palestinian classrooms that indoctrinate children with anti-Semitic hatred. S.A. McCarthy, News Writer at the Washington Stand, discusses the Day of Jihad that was called for tomorrow by the former leader of Hamas. Rabbi Yaakov Menken, Managing Director of the Coalition for Jewish Values, calls attention to the anti-Semitic violence and demonstrations

On today’s program: Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, discusses his letter urging the Biden administration to provide guardrails to prevent the funneling of foreign aid to terrorist groups, and encourages Republicans to stand firm in the ongoing fight to protect the unborn. Rich McCormick, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Georgia, highlights recent reporting demonstrating how the Biden administration’s border mismanagement leaves the U.S. vulnerable to a terrorist attack. Kevin Hern, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Oklahoma, comments on the House Speaker election race and the work ahead for Congress. David Friedman, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, provides an update from Israel as 300,000 Israeli reserve soldiers near the Gaza Strip.

On today’s program: Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina, reacts to Hamas’s invasion of Israel and highlights the demand from 20 Republican Senators for the Biden administration to freeze the transfer of $6 billion dollars to Iran. Andy Barr, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Kentucky, discusses the congressional response to the attacks on Israel and shares the latest on the vote for a new Speaker of the House. Dr. Ari Sacher, Senior Policy Advisor at the U.S. Israel Education Association, provides an on-the-ground update from Israel. Paul Crouch Jr., Media Consultant at PJ Video, reports from Jerusalem following the brutal Hamas invasion. Caroline Glick, Senior Contributing Editor of Jewish News Syndicate, offers the context for the outbreak of war in Israel.

On today’s program: Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, reports from Israel following the brutal attack by the Hamas terrorist organization. Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Missouri, discusses the urgency of electing a new Speaker of the House and encourages the next speaker to move quickly on appropriations bills and the National Defense Authorization Act. Tim Jagger, a Pennsylvania parent, explains why he spearheaded a successful effort to reverse the policy of his daughter’s school district that allowed students to use facilities of their self-described gender identity. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC’s Executive Vice President, provides analysis of the outbreak of war in Israel following the terrorist invasion by Hamas.

On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Texas, shares the latest on the ongoing southern border surge and where the race for House Speaker stands. Dave Brat, Dean of Liberty University’s School of Business, corrects the record on the latest jobs report and previews what the economic future will look like if the United States continues non-stop $2 trillion annual deficits. Paula Scanlan, Independent Women's Forum Stand With Women Spokeswoman, explains why she is standing with female swimmers at Roanoke College. Owen Strachan, FRC’s Senior Fellow at the Center for Biblical Worldview, highlights his new book, The War on Men.

On today’s program: Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, provides an update on the race for the Speaker of the House and discusses the Biden administration’s latest effort to provide a student loan bailout. Bill Donohue, Catholic League President, offers analysis on the ongoing conversation in the Catholic Church regarding Pope Francis’s recent remarks on human sexuality. Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, reacts to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas’s announcement of the need for a border wall in Texas. Abigail DeJarnatt, Founder and CEO of Counteract USA, and Allie Paris, COO of Counteract USA, share about their new ministry to equip young people to impact the culture with a biblical worldview.

On today’s program: Jim Banks, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Indiana, analyzes the process taking place in the U.S. House of Representatives following yesterday’s vote to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy from his position as Speaker of the House. Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator from Texas, comments on the ongoing southern border crisis, rising crime in Washington, DC, and other news from Capitol Hill. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC’s Executive Vice President, reacts to the recent Pentagon announcement of a sweeping overhaul of military recruiting practices following another year of missed recruiting goals. David Closson, Director of FRC’s Center for Biblical Worldview, responds to recent statements from evangelical pastors as well as Pope Francis rejecting biblical orthodoxy on human sexuality.

On today’s program: Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, analyzes the collapse of many of China’s Belt & Road Initiative projects. Mike Waltz, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Florida, and Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Missouri, talk about the vote to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy from his position as Speaker of the House. Ken Klukowski, a former lawyer in the White House and Department of Justice, reacts to proposed new rules from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that could be used to target anyone who disagrees with the LGBT agenda. Tim Throckmorton, FRC’s National Director of Community Impact, previews tonight’s Community Impact Training. Dr. Jennifer Bauwens, FRC’s Director of the Center for Family Studies, discusses her new publication The Trans Youth Phenomenon: Critiques & Hard Questions.

On today’s program: Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Missouri, provides an update from Capitol Hill following Congress’s passage of a 45-day continuing resolution to extend government funding through November 17. Dr. Quentin Van Meter, former American College of Pediatricians President, comments on the American College of Pediatricians’ new initiative to expose the dangers of transgender procedures on children. Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, encourages conservatives to hold their fire on criticism of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. Gina Gleason, Real Impact Executive Director, shares good news from the California Republican Convention, where the state GOP rejected efforts to change the party platform on natural marriage and pro-life protections. Jim Roguski, member of the Law & Activism Committee at the World Council for Health, calls on world leaders to reject the amendments to the World Health Organization’s International Health Regulations.

On today’s program: Richard Stern, The Heritage Foundation's Director of the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, breaks down the latest news on the budget debate gripping Capitol Hill. Robin Lundstrum, State Representative for Arkansas’s 87th District, reacts to a Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on state laws protecting children from gender mutilation. Curtis Houck, Managing Editor of Newsbusters, corrects the record on the legacy media’s defense of President Biden, their hypocrisy, and changing narrative in their coverage of the Biden family investigations. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, comments on Rep. Nancy Mace’s (R-S.C.) opposition to the abortion pill provision in the agriculture spending bill and her messaging on the life issue.

On today’s program: James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, comments on the ongoing southern border crisis, the restoration of the Senate dress code, as well as other news from Capitol Hill. Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, shares about the Biden impeachment inquiry hearing. Lawrence Wilson, The Epoch Times National Politics Reporter, highlights where the Capitol Hill budget debate stands. Brent Keilen, FRC Action's Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, shares his analysis of the second GOP presidential debate. Tim Throckmorton, FRC’s National Director of Community Impact, explains why every church should have a Community Impact Team.

On today’s program: Mike Lee, U.S. Senator from Utah, highlights the latest from Capitol Hill’s budget negotiations. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, gives an update on Biden’s proposed rule to gut Title IX, explains the legal fight between parents and Montgomery County, Maryland’s school district, and reacts to news that Target will be closing nine stores due to rising merchandise theft. Kevin Boden, Director of HSLDA International, and his clients, the Romeike family, shares about the Biden administration’s plans to deport them. Todd Bensman, Senior National Security Fellow at Center for Immigration Studies, reports on the southern border crisis and highlights his book, “Overrun: How Joe Biden Unleashed the Greatest Border Crisis in U.S. History.”

On today’s program: S. A. McCarthy, Washington Stand News Writer, reports on European politicians who are speaking out about the persecution of Christians and Biden's abdication on the protection of international religious freedom. Bob Good, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, shares the latest in the budget debate on Capitol Hill. Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General, unpacks why his state sued the Wentzville School Board. Ken Blackwell, FRC Action’s Special Advisor for Election Integrity, offers insight on securing the upcoming election and comments on President Biden’s actions against the Second Amendment.

On today’s program: Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Alabama, shares the latest from the negotiating table regarding the federal budget. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Texas, comments on the continuing crisis at the southern border and responds to a recent report on the drop in the number of religious refugees achieving asylum in the U.S. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, reacts to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona’s recent comments on parental involvement in education. Jim Roguski, member of the Law & Activism Committee at the World Council for Health, provides an update on the status of the pandemic declaration from the United Nations and World Health Organization.

On today’s program: Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for the 27th District of Texas, shares the latest on budget debate on Capitol Hill, highlights his bill protecting the Second Amendment, and reacts to President Biden’s speech on guns. He also responds to the World Health Organization’s use of pandemic planning to target gun rights and promote abortion. He also comments on the continuing crisis at the southern border. Lois McLatchie, ADF International Senior Communications Officer, offers some good news on a case involving thought crimes. Joshua Arnold, The Washington Stand's senior writer, reports on a Canadian school library's woke purging of its own books. David Closson, Director of FRC’s Center for Biblical Worldview, answers the question why Michigan’s therapy ban is a solution in search of a problem. He also offers analysis on what a Pew Research study reveals about Generation Z’s view of marriage.

On today’s program: Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, shares the latest on the debate over the federal budget. Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, shares the latest from the World Health Organization meeting and his efforts to keep abortion funding out of PEPFAR. Tate Reeves, Governor of Mississippi, shines a spotlight on his proclamation declaring next week as Christian Heritage Week. Michele Bachmann, Dean of the Regent University School of Government, sheds light on the WHO’s recent meeting and the implications it could have for future pandemics. Chip Roy, U.S. Representative for the 21st District of Texas, highlights his bill repealing the FACE Act.

On today’s program: Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Missouri, reports on the House Democrats’ effort to strip a pro-life amendment out of the National Defense Authorization Act and shares the latest on the budget debate. Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senator from Tennessee, unpacks the threat of China and the axis of evil. Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Arizona, analyzes Attorney General Merrick Garland’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee. Rick Scott, U.S. Senator from Florida, shares the latest in the Capitol Hill fight over the Pentagon’s funding for abortion.