Casey Harper, Josh Hawley, Robert Destro, Matt Carpenter, Quena Gonzalez

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, covers President Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, key elections tomorrow in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City, and the president’s response to a judge ordering a continuation of SNAP benefits during the shutdown. Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, provides key insights on the federal government shutdown and how the Islamic slaughter of Christians led to the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) Robert Destro, Professor of Law (ret.), Columbus School of Law and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, considers possible steps President Trump may take now that Nigeria is on the CPC list. Matt Carpenter, Director of FRC Action, previews the implications of Tuesday’s elections in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City. Quena Gonzalez, FRC’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, and Casey Harper analyze top headlines, including news on Nigeria, Israel, federal spending during the shutdown, along with who is really to blame, and President Trump's comments on a Venezuelan regime change and eliminating the filibuster.