Casey Harper, Kevin Hern, Scott Perry, Brigham A. McCown, Jennifer Bauwens, Jake Warner

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper shares details of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling against Colorado for violating First Amendment protections by banning Christian therapists from properly counseling patients struggling with unwanted same-sex attraction, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s press conference on the Iranian conflict, and the order that ICE will remain in the airports until things return to normal. Kevin Hern, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 1st district, explains how the U.S. House is contemplating a three-year DHS funding bill through the reconciliation process, the policy priorities of House Republicans ahead of the midterm elections, and the status of the SAVE America Act. Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, sheds light on the negotiations with Iran, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s comments, “We know what Russia and China are doing with Iran,” and how our Gulf Allies are pressuring President Trump to continue operations against Iran until the job is done. Brigham A. McCown, Senior Fellow and Director of Initiative on American Energy Security at the Hudson Institute, discusses how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is affecting the U.S. oil supply, President Trump’s comments to other countries suffering from a reduction in oil, and increasing concerns over energy security and increased gas prices. Dr. Jennifer Bauwens, Senior Research Fellow for Family Research Council, explains the broader implications for therapists moving forward under the latest SCOTUS ruling that ends Colorado’s ban against Christian counselors who advise patients struggling with unwanted sexual attraction. Jake Warner, Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel, provides background on the U.S. Supreme Court decision to end Colorado’s “Conversion Therapy” ban, citing free speech protections in the First Amendment.