• June 11, 2026

The Washington Stand's Casey Harper reports on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act vote in the U.S. House, a hearing in the Senate over Artificial Intelligence, and what is happening in Iran. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for Maryland's 1st District, explains why the House failed to pass the short-term extension of Section 702 of FISA, what to expect next from reconciliation proposals, and comments on President Trump's recent demand to pass the SAVE America Act. Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for Michigan's 5th District, provides insight into a congressional hearing that covered several important issues surrounding parental rights. Catherine Hanaway, Missouri Attorney General, sheds light on an effort by 14 state attorneys general to press the EPA to investigate whether abortion pill chemicals are contaminating wastewater and drinking water supplies. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper look into concerns over the possible contamination of our water supply from abortion pill chemicals, analyze congressional efforts to pass a FISA extension, and discuss New York's new law to redesignate mothers and fathers as gestating and non-gestating parents.

• February 16, 2026

On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, reports the latest on the partial government shutdown, and Israeli air force's strikes on terrorist targets across Gaza in response to violations of the truce. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for Maryland's 1st District, offers an update on the partial government shutdown and clarifies how frequent government shutdowns disrupt the continuity and stability of government operations and its workforce, and unpacks what overall effects they have on governing the country. Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, reacts to the Israeli Cabinet's decision to advance measures to safeguard archaeological sites from destruction by the Palestinian Authority, and renewing land registration in Judea and Samaria, enabling expanded designation of state land for Israeli development. He also previews of the Gaza Board of Peace upcoming meeting in DC. Eric Johnston, Founder and President of Southeast Law Institute, gives his legal analysis of Alabama's State House Bill 363 that would classify church service disruptions as a Class C felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy & Government Affairs, and Casey Harper, share about the impact of the partial government shutdown, comment on California Governor Gavin Newsom signing a 90 million dollar emergency funding bill for Planned Parenthood and break down good news coming out of Iowa, West Virginia and Ohio.

• January 27, 2026

On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, provides the latest updates on Minnesota's uprising and President Trump's trip to Iowa. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for Maryland's 1st District, discusses the conversations taking place between President Trump and Governor Walz, and whether opposition to funding DHS, along with the continued presence of ICE in Minnesota, may affect a government shutdown and midterm elections. Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, on what prompted the U.S. departure from the World Health Organization, what's next for the WHO, and the status of government funding as Senate Democrats threaten to block Department of Homeland Security funding. Carlos Duran, President of National Hispanic Pastors Alliance, explains how immigration and ICE operations are affecting some innocent families, as shared in a recent NAHPA statement, and critiques the decades of political failure that have led to a point requiring comprehensive immigration reform, which he suggests should balance law, mercy, and accountability. Nadine Maenza, Co-Chair of the International Religious Freedom Roundtable and Former Chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, reviews the continued violence in northeast Syria amid an ISIS reemergence and shares what this means for Christians in the region. Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, observes International Holocaust Remembrance Day, discusses Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's concerns about antisemitism and ongoing peace efforts between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, and considers the involvement of Turkey, the UAE, and Qatar in the Gaza Board of Peace, along with Hamas's demands regarding its members in security forces.

• January 8, 2026

On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, provides an update on the Obamacare subsidy extensions, the Senate vote on the War Powers Resolution, and growing tensions in Minnesota following a shooting involving an ICE agent. Travis Weber, Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, explains the War Powers Resolution currently in the Senate, developments in Venezuela, and the importance of the Hyde Amendment. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for Maryland's 1st District, discusses the congressional vote on extending Obamacare subsidies, how the Hyde Amendment could impact the debate, and what this could mean for future government shutdowns. Wiley Thompson, Former FBI Assistant Director and FRC's Director of Security, offers an objective look at how investigations into incidents, like the shooting in Minnesota involving an ICE agent, typically unfold. FRC's Travis Weber and Casey Harper weigh in on the Hyde Amendment as it pertains to taxpayer-funded abortion, the War Powers Act, the growing protests in Minnesota following the shooting involving an ICE agent, and the uncovering of massive fraudulent abuse of government funds.

• December 19, 2025

On today's program: Sarah Holliday, Reporter for the Washington Stand, reports on President Trump's signing of the National Defense Authorization Act, NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani's staff member, who resigned over antisemitic comments, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio's press conference on the status of international developments. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, offers his thoughts on the Department of Health and Human Services' ending sex rejecting procedures and drugs on minors, reflects on the past year, and looks to what's in store for Congress in 2026. Chris Motz, Senior Counsel with First Liberty Institute, contemplates the policy shifts at the Pentagon, which includes positive changes for chaplains, religious liberty, and prayer services hosted within the Department of War. Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 2nd District, discusses the assurances members of the House are seeking before agreeing to easing sanctions on Syria. Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, unpacks the growing culture of death with assisted suicide developments and the Department of Health and Human Services' announcement to cease funding of transgender procedures on minors, all from a biblical perspective.

• December 11, 2025

On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, reports on how the Senate voted on the Obamacare subsidies, FRC President Tony Perkins's Capitol Hill testimony on Sudan, and the vote on NDAA in the House. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, shares the latest Capitol Hill developments regarding the soon-to-expire Obamacare subsidies. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Quena Gonzalez, FRC's Senior Director of Government Affairs, preview the coming Obamacare subsidies cliff, report the status of the NDAA in the House, and comment on the DOJ's decision to back Loudoun County, Va. school students who spoke out against being forced to share sensitive spaces with a trans-identifying fellow student. Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, highlights the hearing he chaired regarding the ongoing civil war and religious liberty concerns in Sudan. Chad Connelly, Founder of Faith Wins, shares about his ministry, Faith Wins, and about the work they do. Chip Roy, U.S. Representative for Texas's 21st District, explains the latest on the NDAA, looks ahead to an upcoming House Judiciary Committee hearing on the SPLC, and previews the coming budget fight in January.

• November 17, 2025

On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, reports on the debate over a proposed Israeli two-state solution, President Trump's planned meeting with the Saudi Crown Prince on F-35 jet sales, and the latest actions to unseal the Epstein files. Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative from the 2nd District of Tennessee, examines developments as President Trump's reconsiders releasing the Epstein files. Michael Lunsford, Executive Director of Citizens for a New Louisiana, reacts to the citizens of Baton Rouge's defeat of tax funding initiatives and shares his efforts to reform the library commissions in Louisiana. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, explains how the government shutdown may lead to a major overhaul of Obamacare. Michael Rubin, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), explores the current resolution that the U.S. is proposing for Gaza, which Israel opposes.

• November 11, 2025

On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, reports on the possible end to the government shutdown, President Trump's plans to honor veterans, and his recent meeting with Syrian President al-Sharaa. He also shines a light on the persecution of Christians in China and Sudanese Christians. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland and Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, recaps Day 42 of the Schumer Shutdown and offers his perspective on the Senate-passed government funding bill. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas's 3rd District, comments on Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa's White House visit, reflects on Veterans Day, and highlights his bill expanding the religious rights of veterans. Frank Wolf, Former Congressman and Author of the 1998 United States' International Religious Freedom Act, exposes the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities in Sudan. Mat Staver, Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel, reacts to the U.S. Supreme Court's denial of his client former Kentucky County Clerk Kim Davis's case. Katy Faust, Founder of Them Before Us, previews the way forward after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up its redefinition of marriage.

• October 28, 2025

On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, discusses the latest on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and recaps both Day 28 of the government shutdown, and President Trump's Asia trip. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland and Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, comments on the increasingly fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, previews the upcoming "Congress Prays for America" prayer call with FRC, and possible solutions for ending the government shutdown. Ted Budd, Senator from North Carolina, explains what motivated his Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act and offers his view of the Senate's 13th vote to reopen the federal government. Grace Jin Drexel, daughter of jailed Chinese pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, shares her father's story of persecution at the hands of communist China. Dr. Gerald McDermott, Distinguished Professor of Theology at Jerusalem Seminary, offers a biblical perspective on Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria and previews the potential consequences of dividing up the land of Israel.

• September 16, 2025

On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, discusses how the absence of fathers has contributed to exploding crime rates in Memphis and covers the latest findings behind Charlie Kirk's death. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, offers insight to the latest news and highlights budget talks, including a potential continuing resolution. John Rose, U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 6th District, reacts to the Trump administration's decision to form a Memphis Safe Task Force. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana's 3rd District, sounds the alarm on the dire situation for Christians in Syria. Chris Mitchell, CBN's Middle East Bureau Chief, reports the latest in the Israel Defense Forces' push into Gaza City as the United Nations seeks to de-legitimize the state of Israel. He also discusses U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to the country marking the anniversary of the Abraham Accords.