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On today’s program: Chris Gacek, FRC's Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, comments on the Left’s threats to battle President-elect Trump’s executive orders on the border and predicts what he needs to do to restore law and order at the Department of Justice. Mike Berry, AFPI’s Executive Director of the Center for Litigation, grades the 2024 election in terms of election integrity. Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 2nd District, sits down for an exclusive interview with Tony and shares about his journey from helping people overcome addiction to finding his calling in public service. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, reacts to the 2024 election results, the status of state abortion referendums, and comments on how the outcome of 2024 election offers hope and opportunities for pro-lifers.

On today’s program: Steve Scalise, U.S. House Majority Leader and U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Louisiana, previews House Republicans’ agenda for the new Congress in January. Mike Hilgers, Nebraska Attorney General, shines a light on the victory for life on the Nebraska ballot. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative-Elect for the 8th District of North Carolina, reflects on his election to Congress and looks ahead to his upcoming time in the new Congress. Caroline Glick, Senior Contributing Editor of Jewish News Syndicate, looks toward the opportunity of President-elect Trump’s victory and reacts to the selection of Israel’s new defense minister and comments on Iran’s threat of retaliation against Israel.

On today’s program: Jack Hibbs, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, reflects on how God has been at work in this election and previews what’s potentially in store for the nation. Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, offers a recap of the races and ballot initiatives that FRC Action has been tracking. Mark Mitchell, Rasmussen Reports Chief Pollster, compares and contrasts what the polling showed versus what actually happened when votes were counted. He also shares insights into what issues drove voters to the polls. Jody Hice, FRC Action President, unpacks the role of election integrity efforts in this election, updates on ballot measures about non-citizen voting, and highlights the role FRC Action played in turning Christians out the vote for values.

On today’s program: Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, offers Election Day analysis of early voting numbers. Josh McKoon, Georgia Republican Party Chairman, dives deep into how his state has secured their elections. Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Wisconsin, showcases how House Republicans are holding the scientific community accountable for taxpayer funded research grants. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, Executive Vice President of Family Research Council, examines the national security and global implications of the presidential election.

On today’s program: Mark Mitchell, Rasmussen Reports Chief Pollster, breaks down the final polling ahead of the presidential election and responds to concerns over post-election violence and delay in the announcement of a winner. Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, comments on the Israeli government’s decision to void the United Nations agreement that recognized the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). Chip Roy, U.S. Representative for the 21st District of Texas, sounds the alarm over his concerns about non-citizens voting and shares the solution to this election integrity issue. Mike Johnson, U.S. House Speaker, shares his thoughts on the upcoming elections.

On today’s program: Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, provides an update on how House Oversight Committee's investigation into the White House’s violation of the Presidential Records Act is going. He also shares about the committee’s investigation into the FBI’s crime statistics. Brittany Vessely, Colorado Catholic Conference Executive Director, explains why Christian Coloradans must vote against the state’s proposed Amendment 79. Kevin Hern, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Oklahoma, sits down for an exclusive interview with Tony to share how hard work and faith helped him overcome extreme poverty and achieve the American dream. Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Missouri, highlights an upcoming prayer rally in opposition to Missouri’s pro-abortion ballot measure. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, discusses why Christians must engage in the election, including voting to protect life in state level abortion state constitution referendums.

On today’s program: Mike Waltz, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Florida, comments on U.S. government intelligence showing North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine. Jason McGuire, Executive Director of New York Families, clarifies how New York’s state constitutional abortion referendum deals with more than just the life issue. Dr. Donna Harrison, Director of Research of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, corrects the record regarding Democrat misinformation regarding ectopic pregnancies. Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, reacts to revelations that hostile foreign actors have contributed illegally to the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue.

On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Texas, dissects the contrasting messaging from Vice President Kamala Harris versus President Biden’s ‘garbage’ comment. Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, shares what current early voting data is revealing and reacts to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to allow Virginia to remove non-citizens from its voter rolls. Jeff Trimbath, Maryland Family Institute President, offers an analysis of his state’s abortion referendum. Pete Ricketts, U.S. Senator for Nebraska, comments on the latest news regarding Israel’s multi-front war and exhorts pro-life Nebraskans to vote on the state’s abortion referendum.

On today’s program: John Cornyn, U.S. Senator from Texas, grades the legacy media’s coverage of the 2024 election. He also reacts to the Pentagon’s promotion of an official suspected of leaking of Israel’s war plans and the Israeli Knesset’s votes to expel UNRWA from the country. Meg Kilgannon, FRC's Senior Fellow for Education Studies, shares encouraging projections that conservatives in Kansas and Nebraska are poised to take over their state school boards. Joseph Backholm, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Biblical Worldview and Strategic Engagement, shares what’s behind the recent surge in churches starting Christian schools. Caroline Glick, Senior Contributing Editor of Jewish News Syndicate, comments on the United Nations Security Council’s debate over Israel’s retaliatory strike against Iran and unpacks why the Israeli Knesset voted to expel UNRAWA from their nation.

On today’s program: Brian Babin, U.S. Representative for the 36th District of Texas, comments on the latest developments in Isreal’s war against Iran and reacts to Vice President Kamala Harris’s comments reiterating abortion as her top campaign issue. Robert George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University, Katy Faust, Founder of Them Before Us, and Brent Keilen, FRC Action’s Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, share why biblical values matter more than political expedience. Mike Berry, AFPI’s Executive Director of the Center for Litigation, Bunni Pounds, President of Christians Engaged, and FRC Action Director Matt Carpenter unpack “The 2024 Election: What You Should Know and How to Engage.”

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Meg Kilgannon, FRC's Senior Fellow for Education Studies, debunks Vice President Kamala Harris’s lies about abortion at her recent campaign rallies. Aaron Baer, Center for Christian Virtue President, reacts to a Ohio judge’s decision to strike down the state’s pro-life law and shares how this is a warning for the other states with abortion referendums on the ballot. Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for the 14th District of Texas, sits down for an exclusive interview with Tony to share about his journey from being a street level drug dealer to faith in Christ. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, dives deep into the worldview of the presidential candidates.

On today’s program: Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, responds to Vice President Kamala Harris’s call to eliminate the filibuster in the Senate to enact her extreme abortion agenda and shares details of the forthcoming Stand with Israel Act. Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for the 9th District of Georgia, discusses the financial strain the Biden-Harris administration’s border crisis has created for state and local governments. Karen Bowling, Executive Director, Nebraska Family Alliance, explains why Nebraskans should vote yes on Initiative 434 and no on Initiative 439. Dr. A. J. Nolte, Director of the Institute for Israel Studies at Regent University, analyzes the energy crisis in Cuba following Hurricane Oscar. Dr. Quentin Van Meter, former American College of Pediatricians President, sets the record straight after a doctor refused to publish the results of a federal study showing no benefit from puberty blockers.

On today’s program: Mike Waltz, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Florida, shares how a recent Pentagon leak exposes the Biden-Harris administration’s lack of intelligence gathering in the Middle East and discusses the latest regarding Israel’s war against Iran-proxies Hamas and Hezbollah. Luther Harrison, Vice President of North American Ministries for Samaritan’s Purse, provides an update on the recovery effort in communities devastated by recent hurricanes. Jonathan Keller, CEO of California Family Council, discusses California’s Proposition 3, which would fundamentally alter the definition of marriage and family in the state. Dr. Albert Mohler, President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, comments on Vice President Kamala Harris’s recent rejection of religious exemptions for abortion and unpacks the role of religion in the 2024 election.

On today’s program: Mike Rounds, U.S. Senator from South Dakota, discusses Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip to Israel and responds the FBI’s investigation into the leak of Pentagon documents possibly revealing Israel’s plans to attack Iran. Dr. Christina Francis, American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists CEO, announces the Women’s Healthcare Declaration, which advances the truth about dignified care for women, especially surrounding pregnancy. Jeff Laszloffy, President of the Montana Family Foundation, unpacks Montana’s CI-128 ballot measure, which would bring extreme abortion laws to Montana while interfering in the patient-physician relationship. Chuck Grassley, U.S. Senator from Iowa, exposes how the Biden-Harris administration’s border policy has enabled the exploitation of unaccompanied migrant children. Ben Aguiñaga, Solicitor General of Louisiana, shares his state’s recent court defense of legislation requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms.

On today’s program: Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, reacts to the leak of Pentagon documents on Israel’s plans to attack Iran and the discovery of UNRWA rations in the bunker of now-deceased Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Mike Johnson, U.S. House Speaker, discusses how the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar at the hands the IDF is a “game changer” in the Middle East conflicts. Cathi Herrod, President of the Center for Arizona Policy, exposes Arizona’s Proposition 139 and how voters are being misled on the extreme ballot measure. Caroline Glick, Senior Contributing Editor of Jewish News Syndicate, provides an update from Israel on the developments following the elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the October 7 terrorist attack.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, reports on the latest developments in Israel and unpacks the path forward following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Tara Rodas, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services whistleblower, discusses how the Biden-Harris administration’s border policy has enabled the exploitation of unaccompanied migrant children. Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, sits down for an exclusive interview with Tony where they discuss his faith journey and how it was shaped by a miraculous recovery following a life-threatening accident. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, provides a biblical response to current events, including the recent death of Yahya Sinwar.

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-related initiatives on the same ballot this November.

On today’s program: Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, offers an update on the WHO pandemic treaty deliberations and how Capitol Hill is addressing the issue. Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Alabama, provides an update on the ongoing debate regarding the continuing resolution. Caroline Glick, Senior Contributing Editor of Jewish News Syndicate, responds to Vice President Harris’s call for a two-state solution in response to Hamas’s terrorist attack. Dr. Marguerite Duane, Co-Founder & Executive Director of FACTS About Fertility, addresses the falsehoods pushed regarding in vitro fertilization (IVF). Brett O’Donnell, President of O’Donnell & Associates, analyzes the recent presidential debate and shares how the structure for presidential debates can be improved.

On today’s program: Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, discusses the ongoing debate regarding the Continuing Resolution and comments on the ABC News presidential debate. Melissa Ohden, CEO of the Abortion Survivors Network, fact checks Vice President Harris’s lie that late term abortions do not take place in the United States. Mary Szoch, FRC's Director of the Center for Human Dignity, provides an overview of FRC’s new resource Born-Alive Abortion Survivors: Just The Facts. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, explains how corporate America’s muted embrace of Vice President Harris reveals that Americans’ response to woke corporate policies is working and previews the upcoming Pray Vote Stand Summit.

On today’s program: Mike Waltz, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Florida, discusses the Republican effort to pass a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown that includes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and reflects on today’s ceremony to posthumously present the Congressional Gold Medal to 13 U.S. service members who were killed during the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General, returns to comment on today’s oral arguments before the Missouri Supreme Court over his state’s Amendment 3, which would codify a “right” to abortion in the state constitution. Gideon Israel, President of the Jerusalem-Washington Center, reacts to Israel’s recent air strike on three senior Hamas militants involved in the Oct. 7 terrorist attack. Ken Blackwell, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Human Rights & Constitutional Governance, explains how unregulated cryptocurrency platforms enable lawlessness at the border and previews tonight’s presidential debate.

On today’s program: Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, reacts to the dueling House Foreign Affairs Committee reports regarding the Biden administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General, gives an update on the fate of his state’s Amendment 3, which would codify a “right” to abortion in the state constitution. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, shares about the 10 state ballot initiatives regarding abortion. Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, shares why it's imperative to pray, vote and stand this November for all elections and shares why the SAVE Act is so important. Steve Scalise, U.S. House Majority Leader and U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Louisiana, previews the September agenda for the House of Representatives.

On today’s program, hosted by Joseph Backholm: Erick Stakelbeck, host of The Watchman on TBN, shares the latest developments in the war between Israel and Hamas. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, unravels the Chinese Communist Party’s infiltration of U.S. state governments, including in New York. Susan Crabtree, RealClearPolitics National Political Correspondent, reports what Sen. Chuck Grassley uncovered regarding the Iranian plot to assassinate former President Trump. She also reports on Secret Service's Office of Equity Diversity and Inclusion’s request for agency employees’ nominees to attend a DEI conference at Disney World. David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, unpacks why big city problems, like fare evasion, reveals a deeper lack in a societal-wide biblical worldview.

On today’s program, hosted by Joseph Backholm: Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, reports the latest on the hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas. Dr. Paul Mueller, American Institute for Economic Research Senior Research Fellow, analyzes the recent economic indicators and assesses Vice President Kamala Harris’s economic proposals. Britt Hancock, Founder & Director of Mountain Gateway, shares good news coming out of Nicaragua. Dr. Jennifer Bauwens, FRC’s Director of the Center for Family Studies, comments on the Apalachee High School shooting as well as the recently revealed writings of the Covenant School shooter.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, reacts to the latest developments in the negotiations for the remaining Oct. 7th hostages and offers an update on negotiations ahead of the upcoming fiscal cliff. Ken Blackwell, FRC Action’s Special Advisor for Election Integrity, explains why each state should pass a proof of citizenship law to secure the elections. Steve Aden, Americans United for Life Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel, discusses what the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision regarding Title X funding for Oklahoma means for the state. John Amanchukwu, First Assistant and Youth & Young Adult Pastor at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ, comments on Vice President Kamala Harris’s bus tour promoting abortion. He also uncovers how the Planned Parenthood targets minorities and shares about his op-ed on how the Democratic Party seeks to keep power by growing the welfare state.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Ralph Norman, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of South Carolina, shares an update on the effort to include the SAVE Act in any government funding measure. Caroline Glick, Senior Contributing Editor of Jewish News Syndicate, comments on the fallout from the killings of six hostages from the Oct. 7 terror attack. Katy Faust, Founder of Them Before Us, unpacks the ethical problems with in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Dr. Jeff Myers, President of Summit Ministries, answers the questions: "Should Christians support Israel?" and "Should Christians avoid politics?"

On this Labor Day program: Virginia Foxx, Chair of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, shares how Congress will address rampant anti-Semitism on college campuses as they start the new school year. Tiffany Justice, Moms for Liberty Co-Founder, shares why her group sued the Biden administration over their radical Title IX rewrite. Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Michigan, calls out the Biden administration for not doing enough to protect the religious freedoms of Christian colleges and their student groups. Joel Penton, LifeWise Academy Founder and CEO, shares why parents should consider religious release time for their children in public schools. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, highlights the resources FRC and FRC Action have available for parents in this back-to-school season.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Burgess Owens, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Utah, reacts to Vice President Kamala Harris’s CNN interview. John Stemberger, President of Liberty Counsel Action, exposes what Florida’s Amendment 4 actually allows. Quena Gonzalez, FRC’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, debunks Democrats’ claim that Republicans are the ones injecting culture war battles into the appropriations process. David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, offers a biblical perspective on CNN’s interview with Kamala Harris, Harris’ "Fighting for Reproductive Freedom" bus tour, as well as former President Donald Trump’s recent comments regarding abortion.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Alex Mooney, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of West Virginia, refutes Vice President Kamala Harris’s claim of being tough on border security and reacts to reports of an armed Venezuelan gang violently taking over an Aurora, Colorado apartment complex. Mike Farris, General Counsel for National Religious Broadcasters, shares why his organization filed a challenge to the Johnson Amendment. Jerry Angelo, Founder, President, and CEO of Vanguard Marriage and Family Advocates, highlights his community marriage initiatives and his efforts to persuade governors to proclaim National Marriage Week. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Professor of Health Policy at Stanford University and one of the authors of the Great Barrington Declaration, reacts to Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg’s admission of censoring content at the behest of the Biden/Harris administration. He also educates on why science should never try to triumph over nature.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Lisa McClain, U.S. Representative for the 9thDistrict of Michigan, shares how House Oversight and Accountability Committee Republicans are holding the Biden Department Health and Human Services accountable for its dangerous advocacy of gender mutilation surgeries for children. Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies, corrects the record on Kamala Harris’ actual record on the southern border. Daniel J. Schmid, Liberty Counsel Associate Vice President of Legal Affairs, discusses the case of an Idaho National Guardsman who faced pressure to resign, and was later stripped of his commanding position, after expressing his Christian beliefs during his time not in uniform. J. Christian Adams, President of Public Interest Legal Foundation, comments on why his organization filed a lawsuit forcing local election officials to investigate and fix errors in their voter rolls. He also reacts to reports that Texas removed more than one million voters from its rolls in an effort to promote election integrity.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Arizona, comments on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s letter admitting he caved to the Biden administration’s pressure campaign to censor alleged COVID-19 misinformation. He also provides an update on House Republicans’ investigation into the near assassination of former President Trump. Pat McGeehan, State Delegate for West Virginia’s 1st District, highlights a West Virginia referendum to insert an assisted suicide ban in state constitution. Pete Ricketts, U.S. Senator for Nebraska, reports the latest news regarding turmoil in the Middle East. Jeremy Tedesco, Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Vice President of Corporate Engagement, responds to SPLC’s “debunking” of ADF’s debanking “conspiracy theory.” Josh Hammer, Senior Counsel at the Article III Project, shows how Republican attorneys general can bring the fight to Democrats’ proxy organizations.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Texas, reflects on the third anniversary of the Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan and comments on the latest in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Tony Perkins, Chairman of Family Research Council Action, reacts to the recent Trump-Vance promise to reject federal pro-life laws. Jerry Cox, President of Family Council, shares good news about the Arkansas Supreme Court’s decision blocking the Arkansas Abortion Amendment of 2024 from the November ballot. Debbie Wuthnow, iVoterGuide President, answers the question: is early voting an option for engaged Christian voters? She also shares about iVoterGuide’s resources. Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, unpacks how to engage in the November election and highlights FRC Action’s election resources.

On today’s program: Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for the 14th District of Texas, responds to the speeches from the final evening of the Democratic National Convention and highlights former President Donald Trump’s recent trip to the U.S. southern border. Ken Klukowski, a former lawyer in the White House and Department of Justice, unpacks the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding proof of citizenship to vote in Arizona. Kevin Sorbo, Actor and Producer, discusses the upcoming film Reagan, in which he plays the role of the long-time pastor to the 40th President. David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, shares a biblical worldview on the news of the week by providing analysis on the Democratic National Convention, and reacting to President Trump’s statement that he would not use the Comstock Act to ban mail delivery of chemical abortion drugs.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Tennessee, contrasts the Democrats’ claims about border security with a shocking report from the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General revealing the Biden-Harris administration has lost track of more than 300,000 children who crossed the border without their parents. Robby Starbuck, Host of the Robby Starbuck Show, shares how his recent exposé of Harley Davidson’s corporate practices has the motorcycle manufacturer pumping the brakes on woke ideology. Kyle Campbell, Creator and Host of Politically Basic, reacts to the radical abortion messaging from the Democratic National Convention and discusses how Millennials and Gen Z are responding to the Democrats’ agenda. Dr. George Barna, FRC’s Senior Research Fellow for the Center for Biblical Worldview, unpacks his latest research detailing that many perceived notions about Evangelicals and their cultural and political influence are not matched by the latest data.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Curtis Houck, Managing Editor of Newsbusters, responds to events from the second day of the Democratic National Convention and shares data from recent polling showing that Democratic and Independent voters are not aware of Vice President Harris’s radical and controversial positions. Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Kansas, reacts to the Bureau of Labor Statistics revising the past year’s job growth down by more than 800,000 jobs. Michael Angiletta, Co-Founder of Secure Idaho Elections, shares his organization’s election integrity efforts in the state of Idaho. Meg Kilgannon, FRC's Senior Fellow for Education Studies, reacts to the guilty verdicts for several pro-life activists for FACE Act violations. Marcella Burke, Founder & Managing Partner of Burke Law Group, discusses her clients—Dr. Eithan Haim and Vanessa Sivadge—who have been targeted as whistleblowers after exposing the gender procedures taking place at Texas Children’s Hospital.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Bob Good, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, reacts to the first day of the Democratic National Convention taking place this week in Chicago. Chad Wolf, former Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, sets the record straight regarding Vice President Harris’s immigration and border policies. Ken Blackwell, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Human Rights & Constitutional Governance, discusses the 2024 Democratic National Convention and unpacks what the Democrats’ 2024 Platform reveals about the party’s priorities.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Dr. Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of North Carolina, discusses the Democratic National Convention taking place this week in Chicago, where pro-Hamas protestors have gathered and Planned Parenthood peddles free abortions and sterilization to attendees. Matt Sharp, Director of the Center for Public Policy at Alliance Defending Freedom, reacts to the U.S. Supreme Court upholding two lower courts’ injunctions blocking the Biden administration’s radical Title IX rewrite. Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, unpacks the report from three House Committees’ impeachment inquiries into President Biden. Dr. Andrew Walker, Associate Dean in the School of Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Mrs. Christian Walker, Author, share about their new book “What Do I Say When . . .?: A Parent's Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children and Teens.”

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Joel Griffith, The Heritage Foundation’s Research Fellow, reacts to Vice President Kamala Harris’s effort to distance her economic policy from the “Bidenomics” policies of the administration in which she served. Craig Huey, Election Forum Founder, uncovers how Google manipulated search results regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Michael Scott, Founding Partner & CEO of Pinnacle Peak Pictures, shares the details of his upcoming film God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust. David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, shares a biblical worldview on news of the week by providing analysis on the American Society of Plastic Surgeons breaking ranks from the medical establishment regarding gender mutilation procedures for minors and discusses the group “Evangelicals for Harris.”

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Michigan, reacts to the latest on the tensions between Israel and Iran. He also comments on the third anniversary of the Biden administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Sam Faddis, retired CIA operations officer, uncovers the deep and long history Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz has with the Chinese Communist Party. Jerry Bowyer, Bowyer Research President, offers analysis on the growing backlash that banks are receiving for de-banking conservatives. David Cox, Arkansas Family Council Assistant Director, shares his organization’s experience with being de-banked.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Andrew Bunnell, a ministry leader based in Georgia, shares his experience rescuing underground Christians stranded in Afghanistan as the Taliban re-seized control of Afghanistan. John Pierce, Founder of the National Constitutional Law Union, discusses the sentencing of his client—Rebecca Lavrenz, known as the “J6 Praying Grandma”—who was fined $103,000 and sentenced to six months of home confinement for a misdemeanor offense. Peter McIlvenna, Co-Founder of Hearts of Oak, unpacks how the British government has arrested and imprisoned citizens for social media posts. Caroline Woods, Spokesperson for the Life Defense Fund, sets the record straight regarding South Dakota’s Amendment G, which would allow abortion until birth for any reason. Dr. Donna Harrison, Director of Research of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, explains why an abortion is never medically necessary.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, analyzes the threat Iran poses to Israel and discusses how the Communist Party of China has sought to influence the region. Brent Keilen, FRC Action’s Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, unpacks the leaked draft of the Democratic Party Platform and shares how it provides insight into the Democrats’ priorities. Ryan Bomberger, Chief Creative Officer of the Radiance Foundation, highlights the racism in the abortion industry. Dr. Quentin Van Meter, former American College of Pediatricians President, responds to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons breaking ranks from the medical establishment regarding gender-denying procedures for minors.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, reports from Jerusalem as Israel remains on high alert for a direct strike from Iran. Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, analyzes the threat Iran poses to Israel and offers his thoughts as a former Brigadier General on the controversy surrounding Minnesota Governor and Democratic VP candidate Tim Walz’s military service. Seamus Bruner, Government Accountability Institute Director of Research, raises questions regarding Gov. Walz’s troublesome 35-year relationship with the Communist Party of China.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Eli Crane, U.S. Representative from the 2ndDistrict of Arizona, reacts to the Iranian President’s threats to attack Israeli bases in neighboring countries and offers his thoughts as a former Navy SEAL on the controversy surrounding Gov. Tim Walz’s military service. He also recounts his recent visit to the southern border. Matt Lohmeier, STARRS Executive Vice President, uncovers how DEI is undermining the mission of the U.S. military. He also comments on Delta Airline's decision to double down on DEI, even as other corporations are scaling back such efforts. Dr. Michael New, Associate Scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute, rebuts the latest abortion data from the Society of Family Planning. David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, comments on Minnesota Governor and Democratic VP candidate Tim Walz’s faith background.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Wisconsin, comments on former President Trump’s Thursday press conference and shares his insights on Gov. Tim Walz. He also unpacks a new report on how Biden-Harris border policies allowed illegal immigrants to commit numerous crimes. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Texas, reacts to the controversy surrounding Gov. Tim Walz’s National Guard service and addresses if Walz is guilty of stolen valor. Ken Blackwell, FRC Action’s Special Advisor for Election Integrity, compares and contrasts how Virginia and Ohio have each engaged in election integrity efforts to clean up their voter rolls. Meg Kilgannon, FRC's Senior Fellow for Education Affairs, reveals Vice President Kamala Harris’s education agenda, reacts to the White House’s defense of gutting Title IX, and highlights one textbook publisher’s decision to distance themselves from a transgender curricula.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Eric Burlison, U.S. Representative for the 7th District of Missouri, shares why the House Oversight & Accountability Committee has launched an investigation into Vice President Kamala Harris’s role in the greatest border crisis in U.S. history. Cristine Trooien, Executive Director of Minnesota Parents Alliance, highlights how Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and his policy decisions have harmed children and families. Lt. Col. (Ret.) Bob Maginnis, FRC's Senior Fellow for National Security, provides an update as Israel awaits a possible attack from Iran and analyzes the elevation of Oct. 7 planner Yahya Sinwar as Hamas’s new leader. Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, analyzes recent election results, including Democratic primary races in Missouri, where Rep. Cori Bush was defeated. David Barton, Founder of WallBuilders, discusses the Left’s push to bring secularism and atheism to public school classrooms.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Moses Bratrud, Director of Strategy at the Minnesota Family Council, unpacks the selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Kamala Harris’s running mate. Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for the 14th District of Texas, analyzes the threat Israel faces from Iran and discusses the attack on a U.S. military base in Iraq. Ryan Bangert, Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Special Counsel to the President at Alliance Defending Freedom, explains why 20 Republican State Attorneys General have opposed the U.S. Treasury Department’s mischaracterization of state laws that ban de-banking practices by financial institutions. Tom McClintock, U.S. Representative from the 5th District of California, unpacks Kamala Harris's past record as California's attorney general. Jessica Vaughan, Director of Policy Studies at the Center for Immigration Studies, reacts to a House Judiciary Committee report that reveals the Biden administration has released at least 99 illegal migrants on the terror watch into the United States.

On today’s program: Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Texas, responds to tension in the Middle East as the threat of a regional war against Israel remains high. Chip Roy, U.S. Representative for the 21st District of Texas, reveals data his office uncovered demonstrating the Biden administration’s weaponization of the Department of Justice against pro-life activists. Brian Babin, U.S. Representative for the 36th District of Texas, reacts to the Biden administration suspending a mass-parole program that flew migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela into the U.S. following the documentation of widespread fraud and abuse. Cleta Mitchell, Founder of the Election Integrity Network, analyzes existing threats to election integrity and discusses the efforts underway to safeguard the 2024 elections.

This weekend: Warren Davidson, U.S. Representative for the 8th District of Ohio, reacts to the massive hostage swap between seven countries and the unrest in Venezuela. David Spiller, State Representative for the 68th District of Texas, discusses a recent federal court decision allowing Texas’s floating border wall to remain in place in the Rio Grande. David Brody, CBN News Chief Political Analyst, shares about former President Trump’s faith journey.

On today’s program: Warren Davidson, U.S. Representative for the 8th District of Ohio, reacts to the massive hostage swap between seven countries and the unrest in Venezuela. Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, comments on why it’s important to defend women’s-only spaces in light of a biologically male Olympic boxer defeating a biologically female boxer. David Spiller, State Representative for the 68th District of Texas, discusses a recent federal court decision allowing Texas’s floating border wall to remain in place in the Rio Grande. Ryan Foley, The Christian Post Reporter, unpacks Vice President Kamala Harris’s faith journey. David Brody, CBN News Chief Political Analyst, shares about former President Trump’s faith journey.

On today’s program: Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina, discusses the Senate hearing to examine the assassination attempt on former President Trump and responds to recent events in the Middle East. Meg Kilgannon, FRC's Senior Fellow for Education Affairs, reacts to a federal court's ruling against the Biden administration's radical Title IX rewrite. Victor Marx, Founder of All Things Possible Ministries, shares about his new book, The Dangerous Gentleman, which calls for men to be courageous in a culture of fear. Caroline Glick, Senior Contributing Editor of Jewish News Syndicate, provides an update on Israel’s war against Hamas following a targeted strike in Beirut and the death of a Hamas official in Tehran.

On today’s program: Chuck Fleischmann, U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 3rd District, responds to President Biden’s radical proposals for the U.S. Supreme Court. Stephanie Taub, First Liberty Institute Senior Counsel, reacts to the ACLU of Virginia’s lawsuit against Liberty University for firing an employee who violated the university’s Doctrine of Discipline. Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, discusses Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s recent comment that “men are more free” due to abortion. Chris Gacek, FRC's Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, breaks down the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act and discusses the welfare abuses hidden in the Democrats’ version of the Child Tax Credit. Robert Rector, Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, offers further analysis on the Tax Relief for American Families.

On today’s program: Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, provides an update on the congressional task force to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. He also comments on President Biden’s proposed “reforms” to the U.S. Supreme Court. Scott Rasmussen, RMG Research President and Editor-at-Large at Ballotpedia, shares his polling analysis with fewer than 100 days to go until election day. David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, responds to the blasphemous display at the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games. Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, reports the latest on the war in Israel following a rocket attack in the Golan Heights that killed 12 children.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Tennessee, unpacks Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent discussions with U.S. leaders and reacts to the recent pro-Hamas riots in Washington, D.C. Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General, highlights another federal court decision against the Biden administration’s radical Title IX rewrite targeting girls and women. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, responds to the recent American Federation of Teachers conference in Houston. David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, shares a biblical worldview on both President Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race and Vice President Harris’s record on the issues that concern Christians.

On today’s program: Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Arizona, responds to FBI Director Christopher Wray’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Danielle Runyan, Senior Counsel and Chair of Military Affairs at First Liberty Institute, highlights a recent settlement with the U.S. Department of the Navy on behalf of thousands of Navy service members who refused the Covid jab due to religious objections. Britt Hancock, Founder & Director of Mountain Gateway, provides an update after the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) held a virtual hearing to discuss how Nicaragua jailed pastors and missionaries on trumped up charges following their successful outreach events to preach the gospel. J. Christian Adams, President of Public Interest Legal Foundation, discusses a campaign finance loophole that allowed a Swiss billionaire to spend millions of dollars to influence U.S. elections.

On today’s program: Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, responds to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint meeting of Congress. Caroline Glick, Senior Contributing Editor of Jewish News Syndicate, analyzes Prime Minister Netanyahu’s congressional address and provides an update on the IDF’s progress eliminating Hamas. Edward Graham, Chief Operating Officer at Samaritan’s Purse, shares how the ministry is assisting those hit hardest by Hurricane Beryl throughout the Caribbean and South Texas. Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, highlights FRC Action’s new publication comparing the 2024 Republican Party Platform with the 2016 Platform and shares how Christian voters should respond. Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, discusses the Faith Family Freedom Fund’s “Defend Life | Defend Freedom” awareness campaign, which informs pro-life, pro-family citizens in Tennessee that Sen. Marsha Blackburn led a recent closed-door, secretive meeting that weakened the Republican Party’s longstanding pro-life platform.

On today’s program: Ashley Hinson, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Iowa, shares what she heard at Tuesday’s hearing on “The Great Firewall and the CCP’s Export of its Techno-Authoritarian State.” Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, reports the latest on the war in Israel and previews Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming address before a joint session of Congress. Aaron Van Allen, Liberty University Associate Professor of Government, previews the change in the presidential election trajectory with Biden out and what it means for Republicans. Dan McLaughlin, Senior Writer at National Review, dives deep into presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ record as California Attorney General, U.S. Senator and Vice President.

On today’s program: Eric Burlison, U.S. Representative for the 7th District of Missouri, shares what he heard from Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle’s Capitol Hill testimony on the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump. He also reacts to President Biden’s decision not to run for re-election. Tim Miller, Lionheart International Services Group President and Founder, imparts his insights into the continuing fallout from the attempted assassination of former President Trump. Phill Kline, Associate Professor of Law at Liberty University School of Law and former Kansas Attorney General, unpacks how the Democrats will replace President Biden as their presidential nominee. Mike Collins, U.S. Representative for the 10th District of Georgia, sheds light into how Congress is working to address the worldwide fallout from the recent CrowdStrike glitch. Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, emphasizes the need for prayer during these tumultuous times in our nation and our world.

On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Texas, reflects on the 2024 RNC Convention and comments on a Department of Homeland Security report finding the largest housing provider for migrant children engaged in pervasive sexual abuse. Chad Connelly, Founder of Faith Wins, looks back at this week’s RNC Convention and offers a way forward on the GOP Platform. Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, compares the 2016 RNC Platform to the 2024 RNC Platform. David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, unpacks what biblical values were highlighted at RNC and which ones were missing – and why Christians should be involved to advance biblical principles regardless.

On today’s program: Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, provides an update on the House Oversight & Accountability Committee’s investigation into the U.S. Secret Service following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Texas, discusses the final day of the Republican National Convention and highlights his discussions with a European Union delegation regarding threats from the Chinese Communist Party. Kelly Shackelford, President & CEO of First Liberty Institute, responds to reports that President Biden plans to endorse the Left’s push for changes to the U.S. Supreme Court. Robert George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University, unpacks how Christians should respond to the GOP 2024 Platform, which backs away from long-standing Republican principles.

On today’s program: Sonja Shaw, Chino Valley Unified School District Board of Education President, explains why her school district has sued California Governor Gavin Newsom for a state law banning school districts from requiring that parents be notified if their child wants to identify as a different gender at school. Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General, highlights his office’s successful effort to shut down the St. Louis pediatric transgender clinic at Washington University. Chuck Fleischmann, U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 3rd District, discusses the third day of the Republican National Convention and previews upcoming priorities in the House of Representatives. Larry Taunton, author and columnist, analyzes the conflicting messages presented at the Republican National Convention.

On today’s program: Allie Beth Stuckey, host of “Relatable” on BlazeTV, analyzes decisions made by the RNC as the 2024 Republican National Convention continues in Milwaukee. Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Arizona, provides an update on the House Oversight & Accountability Committee’s investigation of the Secret Service following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Tim Miller, Lionheart International Services Group President and Founder, discusses the security failures of the Secret Service and recommends actions that must be taken in response. Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council and RNC Platform Committee Delegate from Louisiana, reemphasizes the importance of a robust Republican Party platform. Ben Johnson, Washington Stand Senior Reporter and Editor, unpacks the selection of Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as Donald Trump’s running mate.

On today’s program: Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Alabama, joins Tony at the Republican National Convention to react to the attempted assassination of former President Trump on Saturday. He also offers his assessment of the 2024 RNC Platform and shares an update on the appropriations process on Capitol Hill. Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House and U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Louisiana, sits down with Tony in Milwaukee to discuss the political rhetoric surrounding the assassination attempt on former President Trump and previews the Republican National Convention. Dr. Albert Mohler, President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, unpacks how Christians should consider and respond to the attempted assassination of former President Trump.

On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Texas, corrects the record following President Biden’s recent press conference and previews the appropriations bills coming up in the House of Representatives. Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General, highlights his lawsuit against the Department of Health & Human Services for a new rule mandating that healthcare providers perform harmful gender-transition procedures at taxpayer expense. Mark Alford, U.S. Representative from the 4th district of Missouri, shares how Congress should respond to revelations that Fort Liberty military personnel attended a training session that labeled pro-life groups as terrorist organizations. Luis Valdes, National Spokesman and Florida State Director for Gun Owners of America, discusses how the 2024 GOP Platform has politically disarmed advocates for the 2nd Amendment. Rabbi Pesach Wolicki, responds to the 2024 GOP Platform’s limited support for Israel when compared to previous GOP Platforms.

On today’s program: Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Michigan, shares the latest news on the House appropriations bills and comments on reports that Iran is funding U.S. based anti-Israel protests. Tara Rodas, U.S. Department of Health and Health Services whistleblower, highlights her testimony before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee regarding the exploitation of unaccompanied migrant children. Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council and Delegate from Louisiana, unpacks his thoughts on the RNC Platform Minority Report. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, reacts to revelations that Fort Liberty military personnel attended a training session that labeled pro-life groups as terrorist organizations and comments on the Pentagon’s efforts to push DEI ideology on children of military service members.

On today’s program: Dr. Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of North Carolina, provides an update on the House vote for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which Republicans introduced to bolster election integrity. Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, analyzes the 2024 NATO Summit, which brought 37 world leaders to Washington, D.C. for the organization’s 75th anniversary. Scott Perry, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, responds to Senate Democrats pushing legislation to promote abortion on demand until birth to distract from President Biden’s sinking poll numbers. Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, discusses the Republican Party Platform adopted for 2024, which does not contain a call for federal protections for the unborn included in every GOP platform dating back to the 1980s.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Mike Ezell, U.S Representative from the 4th District of Mississippi, provides an update on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which House Republicans introduced to champion election integrity. Tamara Scott, RNC Platform Committee Delegate from Iowa, shares her experience on the RNC Platform Committee. Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council and Delegate from Louisiana, explains how a party’s platform should establish principles to guide both voters and elected officials and discusses the minority report that he and others on the Republican Party Platform Committee submitted to the RNC following the adoption of the 2024 GOP Platform.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council and RNC Platform Committee Delegate from Louisiana, responds to the Republican Party Platform adopted for 2024, which does not contain a call for federal protections for the unborn included in every GOP platform dating back to the 1980s. Brent Keilen, FRC Action’s Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, shares how the platform process unfolded. Chad Connelly, Founder of Faith Wins, discusses how the Republican Party Platform will influence voter enthusiasm and turnout heading into the November elections. Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, compares the 2024 Republican Party Platform with the 2016 Platform and discusses how Christian voters should respond.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Mark Robinson, Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, responds to criticism of his recent remarks to a Christian audience declaring that Jesus is on His throne. Bunni Pounds, President of Christians Engaged, discusses her book Jesus and Politics, and shares how Christians can follow God’s call even in hostile environments. Rabbi Tuly Weisz, Founder of Israel360, shares why Jews should join Christians in advocating for the display of the Ten Commandments throughout the country. David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, shares a biblical worldview on why Christians must not shrink from the political process despite attacks.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Kansas, responds to the first call from a Congressional Democrat for President Biden to step down as his party’s presidential nominee and discusses House Republicans’ effort to pass all 12 appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2025. Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, reports from Jerusalem as the IDF continues its progress eliminating Hamas’ military capabilities. Jason Zachary, State Representative for Tennessee’s 14th District, discusses Tennessee House Joint Resolution 803, which asks the state’s citizens to participate in 31 days of prayer and fasting. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, analyzes the Biden administration’s “emergency abortion” letter to doctors and health associations. Will Chamberlain, Senior Counsel for the Article III Project, reacts to news that former President Trump’s sentencing from his Manhattan trial has been delayed and analyzes President Biden’s attack of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Eric Burlison, U.S. Representative for the 7th District of Missouri, reacts to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the presidential immunity case and the latest fallout from the presidential debate. Lt. Col. (Ret.) Bob Maginnis, FRC's Senior Fellow for National Security, shares his expertise on news that U.S. forces in Europe were put on alert for potential terrorist activities. Ryan Walters, the Oklahoma State School Superintendent, highlights his order to Oklahoma’s schools to teach the Bible in grades 5 through 12. Phill Kline, Associate Professor of Law at Liberty University School of Law and former Kansas Attorney General, comments on the Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. U.S. and the potential legal ramifications if President Biden were to be replaced on the presidential ballot.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Dr. Chris Gacek, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, gives a legal update as the U.S. Supreme Court is finishing out its current term. Ralph Norman, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of South Carolina, reacts to last night’s presidential debate and shares an update regarding appropriations. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, comments on the Biden administration’s pressure campaign to push transgender mutilation surgeries on children diagnosed with gender dysphoria. Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, analyzes Thursday night’s presidential debate. David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, shares a biblical worldview on what was said at Thursday’s presidential debate.

On today’s program: Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 2nd District, reacts to a new NBC report showing ISIS is smuggling illegal immigrants into the U.S. and talks about the GOP platform. John Bursch, Alliance Defending Freedom’s Senior Counsel and Vice President of Appellate Advocacy, comments on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the abortion case, Idaho v. U.S.. Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for the 27th District of Texas, discusses how the Chinese Communist Party is waging a war against America by targeting, influencing, and infiltrating federal agencies. Vanessa Sivadge, Texas nurse, explains why she blew the whistle on her hospital’s gender mutilation surgeries.

On today’s program: Jeff Landry, Governor of Louisiana, discusses why Louisiana became the first state in the nation requiring public school classrooms to post The Ten Commandments and reacts to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that a coalition of conservative states and social media users lacked standing to sue the federal government for influencing the censorship policies of social media companies. Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, analyzes recent election results, including the fallout from multiple South Carolina State Senate races where the pro-life position was a winning issue. Britt Hancock, Founder & Director of Mountain Gateway, provides on update on how the Left in Nicaragua has jailed pastors and missionaries on trumped up charges following their successful outreach events to preach the gospel. Chip Roy, U.S. Representative for the 21st District of Texas, reacts to the Senate Armed Services Committee advancing a version of the National Defense Authorization Act that includes enrolling women in the draft and analyzes how Republicans should respond to corporate America shifting to the Left.

On today’s program: Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Alabama, shares the latest on the appropriations effort on Capitol Hill, as lawmakers consider government funding bills for the Departments of Homeland Security, State, Defense, and Foreign Operations. Jason Zachary, State Representative for Tennessee’s 14th District, discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear a challenge to Tennessee Senate Bill 1, which protects minors from gender procedures. Ralph Reed, Chairman of the Faith & Freedom Coalition, unpacks former President Donald Trump’s recent call for governance-engaged Christians to vote this November. Brett O’Donnell, President of O’Donnell & Associates, previews the upcoming Trump-Biden presidential debate.

On today’s program: Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Texas, celebrates the two-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, and discusses the Biden’s administration’s bottleneck in sending military aid to Israel. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, explains how the Democrats have seized abortion as their top 2024 campaign issue. Paula Scanlan, former NCAA swimmer and Ambassador for the Independent Women’s Forum, shares an update from the Take Back Title IX Summer 2024 Bus Tour. Mat Staver, Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel, provides legal analysis for why Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law should withstand any legal challenge.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Matt Rosendale, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Montana, discusses the crimes resulting from the crisis at the southern border and analyzes the Democrats’ campaigning on the abortion issue. Jack Phillips, Owner of Masterpiece Cake Shop, and Jake Warner, Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel, provide an update following oral arguments this week before the Colorado State Supreme Court. Jim Runestad, State Senator for the 23rd Senate District of Michigan, sounds the alarm on legislation passed by the Michigan State Legislature that threatens the integrity of state elections. Joseph Backholm, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Biblical Worldview and Strategic Engagement, responds to the Left’s criticism of a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms.

On today’s program: Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, discusses the recent strategic alliance between Russia and North Korea and shares details of Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Tom Kilgannon, President of Freedom Alliance, analyzes the Senate Armed Services Committee advancing a version of the National Defense Authorization Act that includes enrolling women in the draft and explains why Congress should be the military’s best recruiter. Tom Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Family Studies and publisher of sexchangeregret.com, reacts to Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs (D) vetoing a bill that would provide support for detransitioners. Mike Farris, General Counsel for National Religious Broadcasters, discusses the growth of the homeschool movement despite frequent legal attacks from the Left.

On today’s program: Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Tennessee, analyzes a recent Senate hearing on the origins of COVID-19. Dave Brat, Dean of Liberty University’s School of Business, corrects the record on President Biden’s claims about the economy and previews what the economic future will look like if the United States continues $2 trillion in annual deficits. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, sheds light on the shifting landscape in American education and discusses how recent college and university closures have affected students. Caroline Glick, Senior Contributing Editor of Jewish News Syndicate, reacts to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin’s Netanyahu’s criticisms of the Biden administration for withholding crucial munitions from Israel and provides an update on the IDF’s progress eliminating Hamas.

On today’s program: Dr. Tim Clinton, American Association of Christian Counselors President, reacts to U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murphy calling for social media companies to include a warning label listing their platform’s effect on mental health. Dr. John Lott, Crime Prevention Research Center President, provides an update on the effort to obtain the writings left behind by the shooter responsible for six murders at The Covenant School in Nashville, TN. Ralph Norman, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of South Carolina, discusses the Biden administration’s latest immigration amnesty program. Todd Bensman, Senior National Security Fellow at Center for Immigration Studies, analyses the current terror threat facing the United States.

On today’s program: Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senator from Tennessee, reacts to reports that the Biden administration is making plans for an immigration amnesty executive order and responds to the Left’s continued attacks on the U.S. Supreme Court. Liz Murrill, Louisiana Attorney General, shares about a federal judge’s temporary injunction against the U.S. Department of Education’s revision of Title IX rules in Louisiana and other states. David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, compares the conflicting in vitro fertilization (IVF) bills recently considered in the U.S. Senate. Dr. Albert Mohler, President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, unpacks the legacy media’s reaction to the Southern Baptist Convention’s IVF resolution and discusses how Christians should consider IVF from a biblical worldview.

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Burgess Owens, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Utah, discusses the National Defense Authorization Act passed by the House of Representatives and provides an update on a recent Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s radical Title IX rewrite. Chris Gacek, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, analyzes the G7 Summit and unpacks how the Biden administration’s global abortion crusade hurts American interests internationally. Dr. Owen Strachan, FRC’s Senior Fellow at the Center for Biblical Worldview, shares insights on Father’s Day and highlights the need for strong Christian dads. David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, reacts to the Supreme Court rejecting a petition on the abortion pill mifepristone, and examines how Christians should consider the rule of law.