Casey Harper, Andy Harris, David Wurmser, Eric Johnston, Travis Weber

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