Washington Watch

On today’s program: Virginia Aabram, Congressional Reporter for Washington Examiner, reports from Capitol Hill with the latest on the race for the Speaker of the House of Representatives Matt Rosendale, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Montana, provides an update as the process for determining the new Speaker of the House concludes its second day. Jody Hice, former congressman and FRC’s Senior Advisor to the President, offers his thoughts on the race for Speaker of the House. Jeff Landry, Louisiana Attorney General, discusses his state’s lawsuit against the Federal Government for Big Tech censorship. Chris Gacek, FRC's Coalitions Senior Research Fellow, explains how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ignores women’s health concerns to relax the rules for restricting access to chemical abortion pills. Dr. Ingrid Skop, Senior Fellow and Director of Medical Affairs for the Charlotte Lozier Institute, details the dangers posed by chemical abortion pills.

On today’s program: Pat Fallon, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Texas, offers an update on the process for determining the new Speaker of the House. Jody Hice, former U.S. Congressman and FRC’s Senior Advisor to the President, offers his thoughts on the race for Speaker of the House as well as what to expect from the 118th Congress. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Professor at the Stanford School of Medicine, reflects on the legacy of Dr. Anthony Fauci following his retirement. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, remarks on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s paper encouraging educators to indoctrinate schoolchildren with the LGBTQ agenda.

On today’s program: Dr. George Barna, FRC’s Senior Research Fellow for the Center for Biblical Worldview, answers the question: why does the Bible matter? John Plake, Director of Ministry Intelligence at American Bible Society, highlights the practical impact of daily Bible reading. Dr. Kenyn Cureton, FRC’s Vice President for Christian Resources, shares about FRC’s two-year Bible reading plan.

On today’s program: David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, shares how the media is using the label “Christian nationalism” to discourage Christians from civic participation. Michele Bachmann, Dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University, Dr. Stephen Coughlin, Principal, Unconstrained Analytics, and Dr. Mark David Hall, Author and Professor, George Fox University, previewed what they’ll cover at FRC’s Pray Vote Stand Townhall titled ‘The Rise of the Term Christian Nationalism.’ Dr. A. J. Nolte, Regent University assistant professor, describes how the Left is using the term “Christian Nationalism” to suppress voter turnout among Christian conservatives.

On today’s program: Jennifer Bauwens, FRC’s Director of the Center for Family Studies, takes an analytical look at the growing problem of gender dysphoria and what is driving it. Quentin Van Meter, American College of Pediatricians President, provides a clinical look at how parents should deal with gender dysphoria. KathyGrace Duncan, Changed Movement’s Director of Gender Advocacy, offers advice on how parents can respond based on her experience as someone who once lived thinking she was a man for 11 years.

On today’s program: Carl Trueman, professor at Grove City College, shares about his books: Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution and “The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution.”

On today’s program: Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC’s Executive Vice President, and Harold Harper, FRC’s Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, share about the ministry of Family Research Council which broadcasts Washington Watch. Michele Bachmann, Dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University, shares about her work with FRC. Jack Hibbs, senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, shares about how FRC ministers to pastors. Jody Hice, U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 10thDistrict, shares about how FRC works with elected leaders in Washington, D.C.

On today’s program: Britney Hughes, MRC TV Managing Editor, identifies why Americans are moving away from the Legacy Media and what is causing the recent media layoffs. Rob Bluey, The Daily Signal’s Executive Editor, describes the need for alternate news outlets like Daily Signal. John Grano, The Christian Post’s Senior Managing Editor, explains why The Christian Post is a go-to news source for many Christians. Suzanne Bowdey, The Washington Stand’s Editorial Director and Senior Writer, showcases FRC’s news source for Spiritually Active Governance Engaged Conservatives: The Washington Stand.

On today’s program: Bob Good, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, shares his thoughts on the Senate passage of the omnibus spending bill and why he signed the letter to GOP Senators warning against voting in favor of the bill and his reaction to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to Congress. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC’s Executive Vice President, reacts to Ukrainian President Zelensky’s address to Congress. Ben Johnson, Senior Reporter & Editor of The Washington Stand, uncovers how cities used federal COVID-19 relief money to fund abortion and Planned Parenthood. Dave Brat, Dean of Liberty University’s School of Business, cuts through the pork in the omnibus spending bill, unpacks the long-term economic consequences of DC’s massive spending and offers a biblical worldview discussion on spending restraint and debt.

On today’s program: Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, discusses FRC's concerns with the omnibus. August Pfluger, U.S. Representative for the 11th District of Texas, offers an update on the status of Title 42 and previews House Republicans’ plans to investigate the disastrous U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in the new Congress. Patrick Payton, mayor of Midland, TX, shares how the Southern border crisis is impacting his community and how the U.S. Border Patrol is preparing him and other Texas mayors for the end of Title 42. Matt Rosendale, U.S. Representative for Montana, highlights a letter he joined with 12 other House Republicans warning Republican Senators of repercussions should they support the omnibus spending bill. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC’s Executive Vice President, reacts to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s surprise visit to DC, what House Republicans are seeking to uncover about the U.S.’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan and President Bide

On today’s program: Connor Semelsberger, FRC’s Director of Federal Affairs for Life and Human Dignity, cuts through all the pork within the newly unveiled 4,155-page omnibus bill that the House is scheduled to vote on later this week. Tom Fitton, Judicial Watch President, offers his take on the First Amendment implications of the FBI’s collusion with Twitter. Mary Szoch, FRC’s Director of the Center for Human Dignity, reacts to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit parroting transgender ideology. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, responds to the Left erasing women and redefining words.

On today’s program: Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, comments on the anticipated tsunami of illegal immigrants with the coming end of the Title 42 immigration policy as well as the latest Twitter Files revelations. Tony Perkins, host of Washington Watch and FRC’s president, reacts to former President Trump’s address to the Log Cabin Republicans at his Mar-a-Largo property. Jonathan Gilliam, former FBI agent and former Navy Seal, offers his analysis on documents showing the FBI was in “constant contact” with Twitter’s “Safety and Trust” team. Connor Semelsberger, FRC’s Director of Federal Affairs for Life and Human Dignity, shares the latest omnibus news from Capitol Hill and comments on efforts to increase the child tax credit to $3,000.

On today’s program: Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for the 27th District of Texas, highlights the latest in the congressional negotiations over government funding and reacts to a Democrat congressional witness who claimed twelve year-olds were mature enough to obtain therapy without parental consent. Danielle Runyan, First Liberty Institute Senior Counsel, breaks down what concerns remain after Congress approves a repeal of the military vaccine mandate. Mike Howell, Director of the Oversight Project at The Heritage Foundation, highlights shocking geo-tracking data that revealed Non-Governmental Organizations facilitated and released more than 30,000 illegal immigrants nationwide. Scott Shepard, National Center Fellow, analyzes how the legacy media is responding to Elon Musk’s suspension of journalists for violating Twitter’s doxing policy. David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, shares how Christians should respond to censorship and cancel culture.

On today’s program: Kevin McCarthy, U.S. Representative for the 23rd District of California and House Minority Leader, shares the latest on the continued negotiations over government funding and reacts to the GOP House Intelligence Committee report on the origins of COVID virus. Mike Lee, U.S. Senator from Utah, continues the conversation on the Senate side of the ongoing negotiations over government funding. Kirk Cameron, Actor, Author and Filmmaker, weighs his legal options for libraries that refused feature his new book “As You Grow” for their local children’s story hours. Amado Huizar, South Bay Pentecostal Executive Pastor, discusses the vandalism of his church after he spoke out in opposition to a drag queen story hour. Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Assistant Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, highlights a new FRC Issue Analysis, Hostility Against Churches Is On The Rise In The United States.

On today’s program: Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, shares why he opposes the Pelosi-Schumer spending bill, previews what the imminent end of Title 42 will mean for the southern border, and discusses Big Tech’s censorship of anything COVID-related. Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for 9th District of Georgia, reacts to the Democrats’ refusal to investigate the DoD’s pro-transgender policies. Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, rebuts President Biden’s speech at the recent White House signing concert for the (Dis)Respect for Marriage Act.

On today’s program: Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for the 27th District of Texas, discusses the latest revelations from the Twitter Files and latest illegal immigration data. Michael Burgess, U.S. Representative for the 26th District of Texas, reacts to President Biden signing the (Dis)Respect for Marriage Act into law. Arielle Del Turco, FRC's Assistant Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, discusses the U.S.-Russia prisoner exchange of American WNBA player Brittney Griner for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Gregg Walters, Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel, shares good news in a case of three Christian law students and their faculty advisor at the University of Idaho. John Jennison, Des Moines County Republican Party’s Central Committee Chairman, shares about his committee’s efforts to pass a formal resolution against Sen. Joni Ernst for her vote in favor of the (Dis)Respect For Marriage Act. Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, explains why Sen. Erns

On today’s program: Pat Fallon, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Texas, shares the latest in the Twitter Files revelations and discusses the House Oversight and Reform Committee’s accusations that oil companies are lying about their climate actions. Hans von Spakovsky, The Heritage Foundation’s Senior Legal Fellow, breaks down how Twitter interfered in the 2020 presidential election. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, reacts to the special grand jury indictments against two top Loudoun County, Va. officials for covering up two female students’ sexual assaults committed by the same male student. Frank Wolf, former congressman and author of the 1998 United States’ International Religious Freedom Act, comments on the U.S. State Department leaving Nigeria off their list of Countries of Particular Concern and shares what actions he would like to see Congress and the Biden administration take. Connor Semelsberger, FRC’s Director of Federal Affairs for Life and Human Dignity, offer

On today’s program: Scott Shepard, National Center Fellow, reacts to the latest revelations from the Twitter Files. Alex Nester, Parents Defending Education Investigative Fellow, shares about the documents she uncovered showing a partnership between San Francisco public schools and a local children’s hospital. Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Assistant Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, highlights her new report on the flaws of the U.S. State Department’s list of Countries of Particular Concern. David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, analyzes congressional Democrats’ and Republicans’ floor speeches regarding the (Dis)Respect for Marriage Act and responds to House members’ floor speeches on National Bible Week.

On today’s program: Mary Miller, U.S. Representative for the 15th District of Illinois, reacts to the U.S. House passage of the (Dis)Respect for Marriage Act, the U.S. Department of Education’s elimination of their parents council, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ support for gender transition surgeries for children. Mike Brest, Washington Examiner Defense Reporter, discusses the recent House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Brent Keilen, FRC Action Vice President, looks ahead to the opportunities in the 2024 elections. Kirk Cameron, Actor, Author and Filmmaker, reacts to the 50 public libraries nationwide that have rejected his new book “As You Grow” for their local children’s story hours. Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, shares about a new FRC report titled “Countries of Particular Concern: Why This U.S. Foreign Policy Tool Is Often Ineffective and How to Make It Better” and responds to Senator Thom Tillis’s claims that the

On today’s program: Jody Hice, U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 10th District, shares the latest news on the fiscal debates in Congress and updates on the (Dis)Respect for Marriage Act. Ronna McDaniel, Chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, reacts to the result of the U.S. Senate runoff in Georgia and highlights the RNC advisory board (which includes Washington Watch host Tony Perkins) that is reviewing the recent midterm election results. James Comer, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Kentucky, previews his plans on the House Oversight Committee to investigate the FBI’s collusion with Twitter and uncovers how the Biden administration is obstructing the investigation into the botched American withdrawal from Afghanistan. Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for 17th District of Florida, shares about his efforts to remove the military COVID vaccine mandate in the NDAA and to reinstate military servicemembers who have been discharged because of it. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC’s Executive