EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 54 MIN
Casey Harper, Pete Sessions, John Teichert, Luke Niforatos, Tony Perkins, Quena Gonzalez
from Washington Watch · host Washington Watch
On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, provides an update on the health insurance legislation proposal and President Trump’s order for a military blockade in Venezuela. Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, discusses the debate in Congress over health insurance legislation as well as President Trump’s consideration of reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III Drug. Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, explores the actions of the U.S. military blockade off the coast of Venezuela. Luke Niforatos, Executive Vice President of Smart Approaches to Marijuana, expresses concerns over President Trump’s possible reclassification of marijuana as a drug with acceptable medical use. Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, and Quena Gonzalez, FRC’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, weigh in on reclassifying marijuana, the proposed GOP health insurance legislation, the National Defense Authorization Act, and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s possible attempt to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his leadership role.
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