• The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper offers a recap of America’s 250th Independence Day celebration, reflects on NYC Mayor Mamdani’s peculiar remarks on America’s anniversary, and reports on the release of prisoner Pastor Ezra Jin in China.
• Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, shares highlights from America’s 250th celebrations and discusses what the U.S. House plans to work on during the weeks leading up to the August recess, how reconciliation 3.0 fits into those plans, and the concerning reality that Planned Parenthood is receiving federal funding again.
• Ben Cline, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 6th District, shares what is being done to minimize the threat of terrorism by those who entered the U.S. without proper vetting and those who remain here illegally.
• Suzanne Beecher, Legal Counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, explains how leftists are once again seeking to silence Christian counselors who don’t push transgenderism on children.
• Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, shares excerpts from the first session of FRC’s God & Government video series, where he discusses a biblical view of government.

Family Research Council president, Tony Perkins joins guest host Casey Harper to look back on the last 250 years of American history and discuss the unique cultural moment we're living in today. Built on the ideals of freedom and liberty, America has always stood apart. But as we compare the nation's founding with where we are today, it's clear we've drifted from many of the Founding Fathers' principles. Casey and Tony discuss the cultural changes happening across the country, why a nation rooted in God's word matters, and why moral courage is more important than ever.

• Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the continued unsettled Middle East situation, as Israel reaches the 1,000-day mark since the October 7th attack, and covers the Pentagon’s anti-drone defense plan.
• Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, provides an update on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, President Trump’s consideration of renominating Jay Clayton as the Director of National Intelligence, and the U.S. Supreme Court decision to protect women’s sports.
• Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, offers an insightful analysis of the U.S.-Iran talks occurring in Qatar and assesses Israel’s level of safety as the nation reaches day 1,000 since the October 7th attack.
• Peter McIlvenna, Co-Founder of Hearts of Oak, breaks down the secularization of the United Kingdom, as King Charles III has moved from a position of defending the Church of England and the Christian faith to protecting “the space for faith within the multi-faith nation.”
• Robert Cahaly, Senior Strategist and Chief Pollster at the Trafalgar Group, provides key takeaways from the recent wave of socialists winning Democratic Party primary elections, America’s current view on socialism, and how these trends may shape midterm elections.
• Dr. Kenyn Cureton, FRC’s Vice President for Christian Resources, presents a theological response to the ideology of socialism and shares how FRC’s God and Government course helps people revisit America’s founding values rooted in Judeo-Christian ethics, which is especially timely as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s birth. 

• Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the troubling rise of anti-Israel Democratic socialist Melat Kiros, who won the Democratic primary in Colorado's 1st Congressional District. She also notes that an Iowa law requiring the in-person dispensing of the abortion drug mifepristone takes effect today.
• Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 2nd District, offers his thoughts on the failed effort to attach the SAVE America Act to the National Defense Authorization Act and previews what are the next items on Congress’s to-do list, including confirming a new head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
• Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, shares his insights into why President Trump is pressuring Syria to fight Hezbollah, raising alarm bells  in Israel and Lebanon, and shines a light on the continued plight of Nigerian Christians.
• Mary Stackhouse reports on the pastors that shaped America's Founding, focusing on the legacy of Peter Muhlenberg, interviewing direct descendant John Muhlenberg and Reverend Bill Cook, Founder and CEO of America's Black Robe Regiment.
• Chuck Hurley, Vice President and Chief Counsel of The Family Leader, gives an overview of the newly enacted House File 2788, which restores in-person dispensing requirement for the abortion drug mifepristone within the state.
• Dr. Chris Gacek, FRC's Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, shares a tragic story of why the federal government needs to reinstate the original REMS on the abortion drug mifepristone.

• Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the U.S. Supreme Court’s most recent rulings, and OMB Director Russell Vought’s testimony before the House Appropriations Committee
• John McGuire, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, gives a status update on the NDAA and SAVE America Act. 
• Gregg Roman, Executive Director of the Middle East Forum, shares insights into the U.S.- Iran negotiations in Qatar and expounds on the impact of U.S. pressure on Israel’s effort to defeat Hezbollah.
• Ken Cuccinelli, Former Virginia Attorney General and Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative, analyzes the vast implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions on birthright citizenship. 
• Raul Labrador, Idaho Attorney General, celebrates the U.S. Supreme Court ruling protecting women’s sports and upholding Idaho’s women’s sports law. He also reacts to the Court’s decision to hear a case about whether parents can challenge Washington state's law allowing the state to shelter runaway minors seeking gender transition procedures without notifying their parents. 
• Tony Perkins shares his thoughts on the cultural chaos brought by SCOTUS' Obergefell 2015 decision.

• Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran negotiations, an overview of the most recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions, and the status of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
• Michael Baumgartner, U.S. Representative for Washington’s 5th District, comments on the ongoing negotiations with Iran as well as the framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon.
• Mike Johnson, U.S. Speaker of the House, gives a status update on where the 21^st Century ROAD to Housing Act is in the legislative process.
• Luke Moon, Founder of Generation Zion, highlights their upcoming Generation Zion Summit and sounds the alarm on the rise of rampant anti-Israel sentiments, especially among progressive New York Democrats.
• Ron Bryce, State Representative for Kansas’s 11^th District, exposes the presence of the abortion drug in American drinking water, affecting the nation’s fertility rate.
• Sherri Biggs, U.S. Representative for the 3^rd District of South Carolina, expresses outrage at the case of an Army officer who pled guilty after secretly dosing his girlfriend with the abortion drug, which caused the death of their unborn child. She also recaps the Republican Study Committee’s recent hearing on the abortion drug mifepristone. 

• Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the trilateral framework the U.S., Israel and Lebanon agreed to, President Trump’s speech at the Faith & Freedom Coalition’s conference at the Washington Hilton, the site of the most recent attempt on his life. She also reports on the New York City Rent Guidelines Board’s approval of a rent freeze for roughly one million rent-stabilized apartments, advancing one of socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's signature campaign promises.
• Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, reacts to Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s announcement that a framework between Israel and Lebanon has been agreed to and comments on the most recent Strait of Hormuz cargo ship attack.
• Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 6th District, reflects on the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Obergefell v. Hodges decision and shares an update on the status of Reconciliation 3.0.
• Jennifer Jackson, PVS Chapter Leader in Columbus, Ohio, shines a light on her chapter and highlights her book An American Heart: An American Heart is One that Loves God, Family, and Country.
• Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, reflects on the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex “marriages” and dives in with insights from FRC’s commissioned polling showing only one in five Republicans is aware that the abortion rate has actually increased since Roe v. Wade was overturned. He also sounds the alarm on why Christians should be wary of socialism’s lies pretending to be truth.

• Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse covers the House Freedom Caucus press conference and the latest on the SAVE America Act. She also recaps Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to the Middle East and House Speaker Mike Johnson’s meeting with President Trump.
• Buddy Carter, U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 1st District, gives a status update on the bipartisan housing bill that Trump was supposed to sign into law,  Reconciliation 3.0, and the SAVE America Act.  
• John Rogers, Senior Partner and Pollster at Cygnal, digs deep into his FRC-commissioned polling showing only one in five Republicans is aware that the abortion rate has actually increased since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
• Mary Miller, U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 15th District, highlights the SCREEN Act and the KIDS Act and shines a light on her bill “In God We Trust Act” in Commemoration of America 250.
• Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Jared Bridges, Editor-in-Chief for The Washington Stand, discuss the 21^st Century ROAD to Housing Act and why President Trump is undermining the Republican legislative agenda by not signing the bill and pressuring lawmakers on the SAVE America Act. They also sound the alarm on the rise of socialism. 

• Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse recaps President Trump’s meeting with Senate Republican leaders, reports on several Democratic Socialists of America candidates who won Democratic Party primaries, and discusses U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s meetings with United Arab Emirates leaders on the Iran deal.
• Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for Alabama's 4th District, voices support for the SAVE America Act and offers an update on a potential Reconciliation 3.0 and the NDAA.
• Joy Stockbauer, Policy Analyst at FRC’s Center for Human Dignity, reflects on the four-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision and sounds the alarm on the rise of chemical abortions due to the expanded access to mifepristone and shield laws enacted by several Democratic-led states.
•  Jason Selman, PVS Chapter Leader in Baton Rouge, highlights a letter from pastors to the Library Director in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana regarding the unresolved termination of Pastor Luke Ash.
• Hedieh Mirahmadi Falco, Resurrect Ministry Founder, shares an assessment of the ongoing U.S.–Iran negotiations and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s meetings with Gulf Arab states’ leaders. She answers the question: have prospects for regime change in Iran been dashed by this agreement? She also gives an update on the state of the church in Iran following the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the United States and Iran. 

• The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper provides an update on primary election races, a big win for a Texas judge who refused to officiate a same-sex wedding, and a press briefing on health care
• Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 5th District, discusses the government’s efforts to crack down on healthcare fraud and some of the new tools to aid in the process of catching it earlier.
• Cleta Mitchell, Senior Legal Fellow at Conservative Partnership Institute, provides an overview of the delay in counting votes in primary elections, like California, and discusses how the U.S. Supreme Court may rule on the mail-in-ballots case.
• Tyler O’Neil, Senior Editor of The Daily Signal, exposes the $700k gift from the SPLC to Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff’s reelection campaign, and the SPLC’s new CEO.
• Brigham A. McCown, Senior Fellow and Director of Initiative on American Energy Security at the Hudson Institute, breaks down President Trump’s comments on Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz, how reopening the Strait will impact global energy trade, and whether Iran will continue to use the trade and sale of oil as a weapon.

• The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland, as well as Vice President J.D. Vance’s comments on it at a press conference there. He also unpacks new polling showing most Americans are skeptical of the Iran deal, British Prime Minister’s Keir Starmer resignation, and a transgender state lawmaker who was sentenced to over 33 years for child exploitation.
• Randy Fine, U.S. Representative for Florida’s 6th District, shares a congressional perspective on the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran, the ongoing negotiations in Switzerland, and the agreement on the framework of 60-day talks. He also criticizes Vice President J.D. Vance’s comments on Israel.
• Mark Tapscott, Senior Congressional Analyst for The Washington Stand, observes how the America of 1976 would not recognize herself in our 250th year.
• Lt. General (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC’s Executive Vice President, offers a frank assessment of the Memorandum of Understanding and the ongoing talks between the U.S. and Iran. He also previews what needs to happen for the deal to be successful and reviews the history of failed U.S. policies regarding Iran.

• Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse on how the fighting between Hezbollah and Israel has delayed J.D. Vance’s trip to Switzerland as the U.S. announces a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel effective today.
• Ruthie Blum, Senior Contributing Editor and Columnist at Jewish News Syndicate, explains the Israel-Lebanon conflict and Israel’s reaction to the Memorandum of Understanding.
• Greg Burt, Vice President of California Family Council, discusses a proposed measure in California that would allow children as young as 12 to remove their parents’ custodial authority.
• Katy Faust, Founder of Them Before Us, discusses the important role of dads as we approach Father’s Day. 
• Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, shares how India has second thoughts on previously supported gender identity laws, as Americans’ support of same-sex marriage and transgenderism is on the decline.  He also reviews the Major League Baseball controversy of silencing Christians and offers insight into the worldview workshops taking place this summer as part of FRC’s Center for Biblical Worldview.

• Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhousereports on the preliminary deal with Iran signed by President Trump and Vice President JD Vance’s press conference on the details of that Memorandum of Understanding.

• Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, provides insight into budgetary issues surrounding the National Defense Authorization Act, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and the delay of DNI nominee Jay Clayton.  He also reveals details from his proposed legislation, the Stop Antifa Act.
• Dr. A.J. Nolte, Associate Professor of Politics at Regent University’s Robertson School of Government, offers analysis on the 14-Point U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, signed electronically by President Trump while in France.
• Dr. Quentin Van Meter, American College of Pediatricians, gives the rationale for the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) for the alleged deceptive practices regarding the treatment of children suffering from gender dysphoria.
• Dr. John Kindt, Professor Emeritus of Business at the University of Illinois, explains the lawsuit filed by the state of Kentucky against Kalshi, Polymarket, and VGW for facilitating illegal gambling, discusses the harms of online sports betting, and considers the necessary guardrails in the rapidly expanding industry.

• The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the leaked U.S.-Iran deal, Comments from President Trump at the G7 Summit, the delay in confirming the new DNI nominee, and Primary election results.
• Brad Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 13th District, reviews the status of FISA, the confirmation complications for DNI nominee Jay Clayton, and the SAVE America Act.
• Michael Leiter, Israeli Ambassador to the United States, offers his reaction to the leaked Memorandum of Understanding for the Iran deal, how the deal may impact Israel, and the Ambassador’s comments that Israel will not abandon their defense efforts in South Lebanon.
• Robert Harward, Vice Admiral (RET), Deputy Commander of U.S. Central Command, Shield AI’s Executive Vice President for International Business and Strategy, and JINSA Fellow, provides analysis on the leaked text from the 14-Point U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding.

• Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse provides an in-depth report detailing the background and purpose of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).

• Casey Harper dives into the details of why pro-life Americans continue to have concerns over the mishandling of the abortion drug crisis, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s monthly prayer time, and how the term Christian Nationalism continues to be used as a pejorative.

• The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran, the G7 Summit meetings, U.S. Senate discussions on FISA, and various primary elections around the country.
• Jeff Crank, U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 5th District, reacts to what we know about the Iran deal, the status of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act.
• Jonathan Tobin, Editor-in-Chief of the Jewish News Syndicate, provides context to what is being learned about the Iran deal and how this may impact the nation of Israel.
• Ken Blackwell, Senior Fellow for Human Rights and Constitutional Governance at the Family Research Council and Minority Shareholder of the Cincinnati Reds, explains the Major League Baseball controversy surrounding players who modified the teams’ Pride caps by adding Bible verses referring to the Genesis flood and rainbow.
• Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper provide analysis and commentary on the controversy surrounding Bible verses covering MLB Pride baseball caps, Bethany Christian Services’ policy reversal to reaffirm its Christian identity, and federal efforts to combat fraud. 

• The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the memorandum of understanding expected to be signed by the U.S. and Iran, President Trump’s travel to France for the G7 Summit, the reconvening of the U.S. Senate, and connecting the passage of a FISA deal with the SAVE America Act.
• Michael Rubin, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), provides analysis on the U.S.-Iran deal and whether this will be a good deal for Israel as well.
• Casey Harper explains the troubling charges against a father who allegedly gave his daughter abortion drugs without her knowledge.
• Greg Scott, Executive Vice President at 1792 Exchange, discusses his organization’s new initiative to stop companies from funding children’s gender transition procedures and shares an open letter to Benevity, urging it to stop using the Southern Poverty Law Center’s hate map list to identify charities employees can support.

• Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse provides insight into the Iranian Foreign Minister’s statement that a deal with the U.S. is almost final and reviews the Capitol Hill debates over extending the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
• Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 6th District and member of the Oversight & Government Reform Committee, offers more details on why the House failed to pass the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, the nomination of a new Director of National Intelligence, and whether a third attempt at reconciliation has a chance.
• Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, breaks down the highly anticipated deal between the U.S. and Iran, considers Israel’s take on it, and shares what to expect afterwards. 
• Ian Prior, Senior Counsel at America First Legal, gives context on the transgender student policies in Loudon County, Virginia, that were highlighted in this week’s U.S. House Education hearings, and updates us on the America First Legal lawsuits against Loudon County.
• Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, shares an overview of the Southern Baptist Convention conference, a resolution he drafted on physician-assisted suicide, a lawsuit in the state of Washington, challenging officials for letting boys into girls’ sports, while ignoring sexual assault, and discusses the upcoming celebration of Father’s Day.

• 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.

• The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper breaks down the fragile Iranian ceasefire, primary election results, and a hearing by the House Education and Workforce Committee on the attacks on parental rights.
• Dr. David Adesnik, Vice President of Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, explains the stalemate in the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, Israel’s role in ending the conflict, and whether Israel should focus on military deterrence or diplomatic engagement.
• Vice Admiral John “Fozzie” Miller, former Commander of U.S. Naval Forces CENTCOM and Fellow with the Jewish Institute for National Security of America, provides expert analysis of the Iranian conflict now that the U.S. has resumed military strikes.
• Tom McClintock, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of California, offers insight into the U.S. House Judiciary hearing on the Southern Poverty Law Center and shares what to anticipate next.
• Tim Echols, FRC’s Executive Director of Pray Vote Stand Chapters, Pastor Scott Thomson, Lead Pastor at the River of Life Church and author of "The Watchman's Call: How God Has Called and Anointed You to Impact Your Community,” and Jason Selman, PVS Chapter leader in Baton Rouge, highlight FRC’s pastors’ conference and the expansion and impact of newly opened Pray Vote Stand chapters.

• The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the House Judiciary Committee hearing with the Southern Poverty Law Center, primary elections in four states, and an update in the Iranian conflict following a downed U.S. helicopter.
• Steve Daines, U.S. Senator from Montana, offers a status update on U.S. negotiations with Iran, insight into an extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and shares where things stand with reconciliation.

• Jonathan Hessen, Senior Fellow at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, offers an assessment of Iran’s recent attacks on Israel in response to Israel’s operations against Hezbollah and President Trump’s call for Israel and Iran to reach a ceasefire agreement.

• Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, provides context on the congressional hearing involving the Southern Poverty Law Center’s interim CEO, Bryan Fair, before the House Judiciary Committee, which frequently referenced the violent attack on Family Research Council by a shooter inspired by the SPLC Hate Map.
• Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper discuss the congressional hearing on the SPLC, public opinion on same-sex marriage, New York state’s gestating parent law, and ongoing efforts to reduce fraud in our government.