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This Week on Capitol Hill
by This Week on the Hill
An Inside Look into the decision-making of the U.S. House of Representatives. Together, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Tony Perkins help listeners understand the policy making that goes on everyday inside the halls of Congress.Listeners can expect candid conversations that delve beyond the headlines and soundbites, offering informed insights into what truly matters in our country and how citizens can influence its direction. With Speaker Johnson’s extensive experience and Perkins’ deep understanding of legislative matters, this program aims to empower audiences with knowledge and spark meaningful dialogue.
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Speaker Johnson Laments: "It Isn't Unlawful for Crazy People to be Elected"
Live from the campaign trail in Austin, Texas…U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON updates the latest Midterms news including new developments in the battle over mail-in ballots and more radicals winning primary elections even in red states like Oklahoma; he deems the trend dangerous and calls on conservatives to turn out and stand up for America on November 3rd. ELIZABETH MITCHELL, White House correspondent for The Daily Signal, says President DONALD J. TRUMP really flexed his political muscle on behalf of his endorsed candidates in South Carolina and Oklahoma…and zeroes-in on U.S./Canada trade tensions. Joining us from Kyiv, PAVLO UNGURYAN—former Ukraine parliament member—recaps this week’s national prayer breakfast there and the latest military strikes on the capital by Russia. Congressman RICK CRAWFORD (R-AR), chairman of the House Select Committee on Intelligence, looks at the June 2028 trial date set for 9/11 terrorist Khalid Sheik Mohammad; “It has taken 25 years, but at long last he will face his day in court”; Chairman Crawford also warns of the need to shore up “weaknesses, gaps and vulnerabilities” in our intelligence community to ensure that another 9/11 cannot happen. And TONY PERKINS (just back from a trip to Ukraine) declares in his commentary that as Christians we must pray for Ukraine, where our brothers and sisters in Christ are targeted by Russia for torture and death. All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Senator Katie Britt Blasts New Massachusetts Abortion Law as "Despicable and Disgusting"
U.S. Senator KATIE BRITT (R-Alabama) joins us with warnings that pro-abortion groups want to muzzle Free Speech rights of pro-lifers…and zeroes in on Massachusetts newly enacted law allowing abortion right up moment of birth, which she deems “despicable & disgusting.” U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA)—joining us from the campaign trail in New York City this week—looks at this past Tuesday’s primaries including an ultra-radical DSA member winning the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Florida; he predicts a “crossroads Midterm election for America” this November. U.S. Ambassador to Israel MIKE HUCKABEE in Jerusalem raises new security concerns for Israel as tensions between Turkey and Syria bubble over. JAMES ROSEN, chief Washington correspondent for Newsmax, predicts that internal battles within the Democratic Party will make their dream of retaking the Senate in November more daunting that originally hoped. And TONY PERKINS delivers a commentary focusing on unresolved issues—including high gas prices and the ongoing war with Iran—which could pose real dangers for the GOP heading into November 3rd. All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP. http://aarp.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Speaker Johnson Warns of "Cataclysmic Battle" for America's Future in 2026 Midterms
U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON — joining us from the campaign trail in Colorado Springs, CO — says Americans must wake up to the dangers of “crazy Communists” in the Democratic Party or the Midterm elections will turn our country into something unrecognizable; he announced a website www.ContrastForAmerica.com so voters can compare the two major parties. Congressman RICK CRAWFORD (R-AR) Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee provides an overview of the latest developments in the Middle East including America’s increasing use of drone technology. JEFF CLARK of the Oversight Project zeroes-in on DOJ indictments of a former SPLC leader who labeled conservative & Christian organizations as “hate groups.” CHRISTIAN DATOC, White House correspondent for The Washington Examiner, breaks down this week’s primary election results as well as the DOJ breaking up a “sham marriage ring” involving Chinese Communist Party leaders And TONY PERKINS delivers a commentary on the SPLC finally being indicted for money laundering and falsely labeling organizations like the Family Research Council as “hate groups.” All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Contempt Citation for Fauci ... and Blanche Vote Set for This Weekend
U.S. Senator RICK SCOTT (R-FL) says ANTHONY FAUCI—who pled the Fifth 111 times and now is facing Contempt of Congress charges—displayed the kind of arrogance that causes Americans to lose trust in government; he also has the latest on Attorney General nominee TODD BLANCHE’s upcoming confirmation vote. Newsmax chief Washington correspondent JAMES ROSEN breaks down this week’s Primary elections and Friday’s lower-than-expected Jobs numbers. Former Mississippi Congressman GREGG HARPER zeroes-in on startling House Ethics Committee investigations this week. CHRIS MITCHELL—Middle East bureau chief for CBN News—has the latest on fast-breaking events in the Strait of Hormuz and elsewhere. And TONY PERKINS offers a commentary on how disappointment is inevitable when we expect government “to provide the security that only God can.” All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Fauci "Pleads the Fifth" 111 Times ... and Cornyn & Tillis Throw Roadblocks.
Family Research Council Senior Fellow JODY HICE—guest hosting for the vacationing TONY PERKINS—welcomes U.S. Congresswoman HARRIET HAGEMAN (R-WY) of the House Judiciary Committee to break down Dr. ANTHONY FAUCI pleading the Fifth Amendment 111 times during an appearance in Congress…and charges Fauci exposed his own duplicity during the panic he foisted on the U.S. during the Covid 19 pandemic. DAVE WASSERMAN of the Cook Political Report looks at how redistricting—and the Supreme Court striking down portions of the Voting Rights Act—shifted the momentum in the Midterms…noting that Democrats now need to “flip” 8 or 9 seats to regain control of the House, and he puts Democrat changes of winning the Senate at only 30%-40%. Florida Congressman RANDY FINE analyzes the week’s developments in the war with Iran. And CASEY HARPER of The Washington Stand recaps the week in Washington including President DONALD J. TRUMP paying tribute to the late Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM and how lame duck Senators JOHN CORNYN (R-TX) and THOM TILLIS (R-NC) are throwing roadblocks in the confirmation process for TODD BLANCHE to become our next U.S. Attorney General. All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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House Republicans "Deliver Big" on America First Agenda
In this week’s program—taped before a live audience at the 2026 Social Conservatives Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) recaps House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act, Insider Trading restrictions, the SAVE America Act and much more…a legislative package now heading to the U.S. Senate for action. Johnson adds: “The American people can trust House Republicans to govern.” Also on this edition: former CIA Director and U. S, Secretary of State MIKE POMPEO notes the latest military actions against Iran have left it “degraded but not neutralized.” He discusses a wide range of critical issues including the lack of religious freedom in Muslim nations. And TONY PERKINS’ commentary warns that the decisive battle for America’s future will not ultimately be won in Congress but in America’s churches. All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Drilling Down on Chinese Election Interference and Speaker Johnson's Packed Agenda in the Week Ahead
U.S.House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA)—taking time from campaigning in Iowa for Republican candidates—faces a back-breaking agenda in the week ahead including a Reconciliation bill that will make-or-break the SAVE AMERICA Act. ELIZABETH MITCHELL, White House correspondent for the Daily Signal, recaps major stories making headlines this week and raises the question: “Can any member of Congress support Israel and still remain a Democrat?” House Armed Services Committee member Congressman PAT HARRIGAN (R-N.C.) offers this assessment of America’s options in Iran: “If you’re not willing to employ total war then you shouldn’t go to war.” Former Assistant Secretary of State ROBERT DESTRO breaks-down President DONALD J. TRUMP’s declassification of documents proving the Chinese Communist Party has engaged in longtime election interference in the United States and elsewhere. And TONY PERKINS’ commentary notes that “the evidence is clear: more babies will continue to be killed nationwide” until the DOJ reverses Biden-era policies that grant unfettered access to mail-order abortion pills. All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Maine Dems Melt Down as Platner Exits Senate Race & Speaker Johnson Declares "America is at a Political Crossroad"
U.S.House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA)—joining us from the campaign trail in California—flatly declares America is at a “crossroads” politically, as radical Democratic Socialists continue to score victories in races for Congress: “It is time for all freedom-loving patriots to stand up in the November misterms.” U.S. Ambassador to Israel MIKE HUCKABEE says it is more important than ever that the U.S. and Israel maintain their historic friendship, noting that just this week Israel provided President DONALD J. TRUMP with intelligence on an Iranian plot to kill our President. CHRISTIAN DATOC, White House correspondent for The Washington Examiner, breaks down the chaos in Maine where Senate nominee Graham Platner will formally exit the race this Monday after disturbing new sexual assault allegations; what impact will this have on the re-election effort of U.S. Senator SUSAN COLLINS (R-ME.) Retired USAF General JOHN TEICHERT offers perspective on the potential Trump Administration sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey and how that could compromise U.S. technology security. And TONY PERKINS’ commentary zeroes-in on a massive LGBTQ and “Trans” relocation to Seattle from Red States and the pressure that is putting on Blue States to, again, raise taxes. All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A Renewed Call to Defend America on This Independence Day
On this week’s program, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) warns America faces growing challenges from socialist and Marxist movements and urges citizens to defend constitutional principles. JAMES ROSEN, Chief Washington Correspondent for Newsmax, explains that recent Democratic socialist primary victories reflect a repeatable “playbook” driven by youthful, media-savvy candidates. West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey hails the Supreme Court’s decision upholding laws that reserve women’s sports for biological females, calling it a major win for women and girls. Congressman Scott Perry (R-PA) stresses that while Iran continues to stall in negotiations, President Trump is clear-eyed and has time on his side, adding that a potential Lebanon framework deal signals increased American leverage. And in light of the High Court’s decision on women’s sports, TONY PERKINS’ commentary reminds Americans that social science and the Bible both affirm that God made humanity male and female and they should have children. All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Speaker Johnson: "Communism is on Our Very Shores"
On this episode, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) warns that Democratic primary victories in NYC this week will send “three more radical Marxist insurgents” to Congress, and warns Americans they had better get out and vote to stop this trend. Congressman RICK CRAWFORD (R-AR) Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee predicts Iran will continue top be a thorn in President DONALD J. TRUMP’s side because it is less of a nation and “more like a death cult committed to death to America.” Congressman MARLIN STUTZMAN (R-IN) believes the SAVE AMERICA ACT will be enacted this coming week…but only because Speaker Johnson is attaching it to a Reconciliation Bill in order to bypass four GOP Senators who refuse to support the Voter ID legislation. Cygnal’s senior partner & pollster JOHN ROGERS joins us with new polling suggesting Democrats are far more enthusiastic about voting as we head toward the Midterms than Republicans. And TONY PERKINS’ commentary impels Americans to honor America’s 250th birthday by striving to be virtuous and stand by the word of God. All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Primary Results Bolster Speaker Johnson's Midterm Outlook ... and Trump Iran Deal Debated
On this week’s program—taped before a live audience in Georgia--U.S. House of Representatives Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) says he’s fired up about GOP chances in this Fall’s midterms because of “the increasing radicalism of the candidates winning Democratic primaries” who are out of the mainstream; he also recaps what it was like being at the White House UFC fight which was target of a foiled terrorism plot. Former Congresswoman MICHELLE BACHMAN (R-MN)—asked if the MOU with Iran will lead to peace in the Middle East—replied “100% No” and predicts Iran will “soon be back to their old tricks” as the top exporter of terrorism. But Congressman ANDY CLYDE (R-GA) counters that “If it wasn’t a good deal, President DONALD J. TRUMP would never have signed it.” BUCKY KENNEDY, senior pastor at North Hall Church in Gainesville, GA weighs-in on the national debate over whether pastors should be active on political issues, declaring “Yes, but I never put politics above Scripture.” And TONY PERKINS’ commentary calls on Americans to use our 250th birthday to rededicate ourselves to the Biblical history that made us great. All coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Big Concerns Raised About Iran Deal ... and Frightening New Health Issues with Abortion Pills
With the United States apparently on the verge of a war-ending deal with Iran, U.S. Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM (R-S.C.) is warning he needs to see the small print: “I love President Trump and usually back him 100%. I hope and pray this is a good deal, but if it isn’t—or it threatens Israel’s security—I’m going to say so.” U.S. House of Representatives Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) pulls back the curtain on how Democrats in the Senate are trying to engineer another government shutdown prior to the Midterms, and also looks at the critical need to reauthorize FISA. U.S. Senator RICK SCOTT (R-FL) focuses on Affordability, maintaining that “Government has destroyed the value of the U.S. Dollar and the only way to fix that is to slash regulations and balance the Federal budget.” Alabama Attorney General STEVE MARSHALL is demanding the EPA step in to stop material from chemical abortion pills from being dumped into wastewater and seeping into our drinking supply…which could have devastating effects on women who are trying to become pregnant. And TONY PERKINS’ commentary zeroes-in on SN 9316 in the New York State Senate which would replace the word “mother” in Family Law with “gestating parent” as the Left further erodes society’s understanding of God’s design. All coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Recapping a Wild Week of Primary Results ... and a Proposed New Policy for U.S.-Israel Relations
RECAPPING A WILD WEEK OF PRIMARY RESULTS…AND A PROPOSED NEW POLICY FOR U.S.-ISRAEL RELATIONS U.S. House of Representatives Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) provides the latest update on Reconciliation actions on the Hill which have passed the Senate and will move in the House this coming week, to—finally—fully fund Border Security for an additional 3 years, Congressman MARLIN STUTZMAN (R-IN) outlines an eye-opening new $3.8-billion plan to unfold new U.S.-Israel relations on weapons sales for our strongest ally in the world. Nebraska Governor JIM PILLEN unpacks his just-issued declaration of “Marriage and Family Month” in his state, codifying that “marriage is between one man and one woman, fathers matter, mothers matter, and children deserve both whenever possible.” ANDY WALWORTH, Chief Content Officer of RealClearPolitics Media, joins us for a 6-state Primary elections wrapup and a look at polls as the Midterms approach. And TONY PERKINS’ commentary notes there are “fewer rainbows this June” as many Fortune 500 corporations are rethinking and scaling back their “Pride Month” participation as public pressure builds for a return to traditional family values. All coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Congress Returns from Recess, Latest Iran Update, and WH Battle for AI
U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) joins us from his home in Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District to preview the hectic legislative week ahead, and GOP plans to thwart Democrats who are “obsessed” with reopening the border and blocking ICE. U.S. Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM (R-S.C.) backs President DONALD J. TRUMP ’s tough negotiating with Iran, declaring America must end Iran’s hopes of remaining the largest state sponsor of Terrorism in the world. Dr. JAY RICHARDS of The Heritage Foundation takes us behind the scenes on internal disagreement at the White House over the abruptly-delated AI Executive Order and how the United States must stay ahead of China in the AI race. JAMES ROSEN, chief Washington correspondent for Newsmax, unpacks this week’s Texas Senate Primary and how it set the stage for an epic battle this November which could determine control of the U.S. Senate. And TONY PERKINS’ commentary notes that President Trump must continue to stand strong against Iran “because America, Israel and the broader Middle East community simply cannot accept Iran being on the threshold of obtaining a nuclear weapon.” All coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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President Trump Flexes His Political Muscles in GOP Primaries
From Texas to Kentucky and any other GOP primary hotspots, President DONALD J. TRUMP’s endorsement caused challengers to surge in races for the House and Senate this week. U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) focused on the defeat of U.S. Congressman THOMAS MASSIE (R-KY) suggesting Massie was hurt be not being a “team player” in advancing the Trump legislative agenda. U.S. Congresswoman HARRIET HAGEMAN (R-WY) recaps this week’s House Judiciary Committee hearing on the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) “manufacturing hate” to raise money off so-called hate groups. Vice Admiral ROBERT HARWARD says President Trump has time on his side in dealing with Iran and is skillfully working it to his advantage. MATTHEW FOLDI, editor-in-chief of the Washington Reporter, breaks down other news impacting Capitol Hill … and TONY PERKINS’ commentary focuses on abuses by the SPLC which led to a fatal attack on the Family Research Council in Washington, D.C. All coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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House GOP May Pick Up as Many as 15 Seats in Congress
House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) updates the latest in “redistricting skirmishes” in America and recent Supreme Court rulings that point to significant gains in the Republican majority on the Hill. Congressman Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR) Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence breaks down President DONALD J. TRUMP’s summit with Chinese president Xi Jinping and impact it may have on Taiwan and human rights abuses in China…and the dangers facing America internally as China “turns our homeland into a contested space.” JAMES ROSEN, chief Washington correspondent for Newsmax, analyzes how the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily allowing chemical abortion pills to be sent through the mails may ultimately not be a victory for the abortion industry. We salute “National Police Week” as Andrew Bailey, FBI Co-Deputy Director, looks at the state of the law enforcement in our country. And TONY PERKINS’ commentary wonders why this weekend’s gathering on the National Mall in D.C. to pray for America being rededicated to God is deemed “controversial” by the Associated Press. That and much more coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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GOP Primary Victories Bolster Hopes for Midterms
This week’s GOP primary wins in Indiana, Ohio and elsewhere prompt House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) to predict Republicans will “defy history” in this November’s Midterm elections; he also cautions listeners not to put stock in the mainstream media “who root against our leadership every single day.” Former U,N. Ambassador JOHN BOLTON joins us to offer analysis of how President DONALD J. TRUMP has decimated Tehran’s leadership to the point they cannot even “form a coherent negotiating team.” Washington Stand managing editor CASEY HARPER weighs in on good news/bad news for Republicans in this week’s primaries…including a softening of support among Hispanic and pro-life voters; he also suggests that gas prices at-the-pump will need to be lowered of Republicans want to improve their electoral prospects. And TONY PERKINS’ commentary calls on the Supreme Court and state officials to make a more urgent priority of protecting the unborn in America. That and much more coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Supreme Court Bombshell Rocks Midterms
The 6-3 SCOTUS ruling declaring racially-drawn Congressional districts unconstitutional has U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) seeing a “game changer” in this Fall’s elections; he also looks back at the White House Correspondents dinner which he attended last week, and was evacuated by Capitol Hill police and Secret Service after Saturday’s shooting incident. Former Secretary of State MIKE POMPEO joins us to offer a chilling analysis of how there are “no moderates left” in Iran and the challenges facing President DONALD J. TRUMP as he seeks to end the current war. Newsmax chief Washington correspondent JAMES ROSEN weighs in on FISA reauthorization prospects and how the coarsening of political dialogue in Washington is hampering efforts to actually govern America. And Admiral BRIAN CHRISTINE—Assistant Secretary for Health at HHS—pulls back the curtain on anti-faith and anti-Christian bias during the Biden Administration. That and much more coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP. More here — http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Down-to-the-Wire on Border Patrol & ICE Funding
Setting the stage for a big Democratic Party defeat next week, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) previews passage early next week of funding which has been blocked by Democrats; he also updates efforts to reauthorize FISA. Congressman MICHAEL McCAUL (R-TX), former chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, offers perspective on the not-yet-resolved war with Iran: “When you kick a hornet’s nest, the nest is down but the hornets swarm and sting others.” Associate Deputy Attorney General AAKASK SINGH delves into the DOJ’s indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center and funds it spent to smear Christian organizations by falsely labeling them “hate groups.” CASEY HARPER of The Washington Stand recaps top news stories which broke during the week… and TONY PERKINS’ commentary reminds us why—despite secular actions in Washington and elsewhere—“America still needs help from God above.” All coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Democrats Playing Politics with National Security
Taped before a live audience at First Baptist Church in Midland, Texas as part of the Faith, Family and Freedom Tour, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) previews the “skinny reconciliation” which passed the Senate and which the House will enact next week to fund Customs & Border Patrol and ICE; the Speaker charges Democrats are “endangering Americans” by continuing the longest shutdown in government history just to score political points. Congressman SCOTT PERRY (R-PA) — a member of the House Intelligence Committee — says President DONALD J. TRUMP is “remaking the Middle East” as he deals with Iran, Israel and Lebanon. Congressman CHIP ROY (R-TX) plans hearings on insuring protections of pro-life Americans in the wake of newly-revealed Biden Administration abuses. Then, Pastor DARREN WOODS of FBC/Midland offers theological perspective on the importance of political and church leaders remaining independent of each other … and refers to the so-called Trump/Jesus meme as “an unforced error” by the President … and TONY PERKINS’ echoes that churches must remain “active in but independent of” political policy. All coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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J.D. Vance Toe-To-Toe with Iran at Negotiating Table & Democrats’ Doomed “War Powers” Vote
On our latest edition, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON looks ahead to reopening DHS via a Senate/House “reconciliation” procedure…and notes the Democrats will try to advance a pointless restriction on President DONALD J. TRUMP’s ability to conduct military action in Iran. Meantime, JAMES ROSEN—Chief Washington correspondent for Newsmax—zeroes in on Vice President JD VANCE arriving in Islamabad, Pakistan to lead negotiations with Iran, saying “there’s a tough road ahead;” Rosen also addresses the staggering jump in gas and grocery prices which are concerning voters as the Midterms approach. Dr. MICHAEL RUBIN, director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum, calls Iran negotiations “Vice President Vance’s opportunity to show he has what it takes to lead the free world.” Dr. MARK DAVID HALL of Regent University outlines the role Christian faith played in founding America 250 years ago, and TONY PERKINS’ commentary warns that “a day or reckoning is coming” after Pro-Life voters have seen the promise by governmental leaders to protect unborn life go unfulfilled despite overturning Roe v Wade. All coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Applauding President Trump's Iran Address & ADF's Huge 8-1 Win in SCOTUS
Tony welcomes U.S. House Majority Leader STEVE SCALISE (R-LA) who analyzes why President DONALD J. TRUMP has destroyed prospects for a “nuclear Iran.” CASEY HARPER adds his perspective on the Trump address to the nation, and also looks at the Supreme Court’s hearing on “Birthright Citizenship.” U.S. Senator KEVIN CRAMER (R-ND) weighs in on the importance of President Trump’s actions in Iran, but also focuses on the importance of American energy production. JIM CAMPBELL — chief legal counsel for Christian legal foundation Alliance Defending Freedom—recaps the solid 8-1 victory in the Supreme Court this week knocking down Colorado’s law muzzling counselors from having discussions with confused minors struggling with gender dysphoria. And TONY PERKINS’ commentary zeroes-in on Pope Leo XIV’s Scripturally inaccurate suggestion that God “does not hear the prayers of those who make wars.” All coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Capitol Hill Shutdown Drama Continues
Tony welcomes U.S. House Congressman DARREN LaHOOD who “saw progress” this week on resolving the impasse with Democrats over reopening the Department of Homeland Security but adds “there are still challenges ahead” due to the GOP’s razor-thin margin in the House. JAMES ROSEN—chief Washington correspondent for NewsMax—predicts the war with Iran and high gas prices at the pump will be factors in GOP primaries heading into the midterms. Former U.N. Ambassador JOHN BOLTON weighs in on the Iran war, noting that security overseas can mean security at home. TOM TRADUP of the Salem Radio Network zeroes-in on the role of conservative talk radio in shaping America’s national dialogue. And TONY PERKINS’ commentary remembers his late father, noting that “America’s future rests not in the hands of Washington but in the hands of fathers” …all coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Democrats Continue Endangering America with Pointless Shutdown
Guest host JODY HICE welcomes U.S. House Judiciary Committee chairman JIM JORDAN, who blasts Democrats for keeping DHS shut down—and condemning Americans to long lines at airports—while continuing to keep the partial government shutdown going during our war with Iran. KEN CUCCINELLI of the Center for Renewing America warns that unvetted Islamic radicals—allowed into America during the Biden administration—will endanger our country for decades to come. CASEY HARPER of the Washington Stand breaks down the Senate debate over the SAVE America Act and other news from D.C., and Congressman JOHN MOOLENAAR (R-M) explains why it is a positive move by President DONALD J. TRUMP to cancel his upcoming meeting with China’s President XI … all coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Islamic Radicalism in the Spotlight ... and D-E-I Fading
U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON—joining us from California—unpacks this week’s GOP Retreat in Miami and how he and President Trump are mapping ways to “defy history” in the 2026 Midterm elections; Speaker Johnson also warns of the need to stop so-called “Sharia Law” in America and how immigrants must be demanded to assimilate into American culture. Congressman SCOTT PERRY (R-PA) reacts to twin terrorist attacks in America this week…saying if Islamic radicals are not ferreted out and contained “we’re going to lose our way of life.” Economist JERRY BOWYER reveals how the “DEI bubble is collapsing” and major corporations are returning to their core mission: doing business rather than molding social policy. Real Clear Politics.com White House correspondent PHILIP WEGMANN looks at the new Homeland Security leadership, observing that former director Kristi Noem “…flew a bit too close to the sun!” Plus TONY PERKINS’ commentary applauds President DONALD J. TRUMP for finally dealing with Iran after previous Presidents simply kicked the can down the road…all coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Operation Epic Fury Update + Midterm Primaries in the Spotlight
U.S. House Majority Leader STEVE SCALISE (R-LA) states that “America is safer today” thanks to the leadership of President DONALD J. TRUMP in Operation Epic Fury…and he applauds the increases in domestic oil production. Israeli Ambassador to the U.N. YECHIEL LEITER says President Trump “is saving not only the Gulf, Israel and our allies in the region but America itself” with our military operations. Pollster JOHN ROGERS details the hotly-contested Texas U.S. Senate race and other GOP Primary results this week. And CASEY HARPER of The Washington Stand broadcast recaps the Bill & Hillary Clinton deposition on the Epstein files and how the Iran conflict is playing in early public opinion. Plus, TONY PERKINS offers a commentary on victory for parental rights in the Supreme Court this week … coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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State of the Union Recap and War Drums Beating in Iran
U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON breaks down President DONALD J. TRUMP’s “State of the Union” address this week…applauding the Chief Executive’s uplifting message to the nation (and explaining who he chose to not expel Democrats who engaged in disruptive tactics. Pennsylvania Congressman SCOTT PERRY (R-10th) updates us on nuclear negotiations with Iran and why HILLARY CLINTON played dumb in closed door grilling on the Epstein files. ELIZABETH MITCHELL of The Daily Signal previews the week ahead in Washington and how the partial shutdown may impact air travelers soon. Louisiana Solicitor General BEN AGUINAGA outlines how his state—along with Texas and Florida—will continue to battle the FDA’s rules allowing chemical abortion pills to be mailed into pro-life states in violation of laws designed to protect women’s health. And TONY PERKINS offers a commentary on how the fight against spiraling abortion rates is the preeminent moral issue facing America … on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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State of the Union Preview & Iran Tensions Rising
On a special edition of our program — taped before a live audience at the National Religious Broadcasters conference in Nashville — U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON offered a preview of this Tuesday’s STATE OF THE UNION Address, warning that some Democrats may boycott the speech, while others may seek to disrupt President DONALD J. TRUMP’s remarks in the House chamber. Also this week, CBN reporter CHRIS MITCHELL—normally checking in from Jerusalem but joining us live in Nashville—updates the latest on tensions between the United States and Iran. Former Congresswoman MICHELLE BACHMAN offers her perspective of threats to Israel and America by Iranian intransigence. And Congressman JOHN ROSE (R-TN) offers the latest in the battle to stop chemical abortion pills from being mailed indiscriminately across state lines, endangering womens health and breaking laws. All that and more on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Democrats Inflict Shutdown Pain on the American People
With Democrats’ rejection of a White House outreach on DHS funding, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON says TSA Agents, FEMA and other essential services will be needlessly impacted…all for a “political sideshow” since ICE was already fully-funded through 2026 by the Big Beautiful Bill. SARAH HOLLIDAY of The Washington Standard breaks down news stories including a “trans” person committing another mass shooting, and New York State becoming the 13th state to embrace “the culture of Death” by legalizing Euthanasia. Dr. MICHAEL RUBIN of the American Enterprise Institute updates us on President DONALD J. TRUMP’s plans to reign-in Iran. And Congressman Keith Self (R-TX) says his Sharia Free America Caucus is continuing to attract members in the U.S. House. All that plus TONY PERKINS’ commentary on how nations—especially ours—are morally accountable to God…our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins. More here: http://thisweekoncapitollhill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Another Shutdown Looms & the AMA Caves on Gender Surgery
Fresh from twin appearances at the annual National Gathering for Prayer & Repentance and the National Prayer Breakfast, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON joins us to warn that Democratic Party efforts to block ICE funding could endanger everything from TSA agents at airports to FEMA operations. NewsMax chief Washington correspondent JAMES ROSEN echoes Speaker Johnson’s concerns, adding: “I don’t know anybody in D.C. who sees an offramp from the current gridlock.” U.S. Ambassador to Israel MIKE HUCKABEE updates us on the latest efforts to disarm Hamas and to rein in IRAN. Dr. QUENTIN VAN METER of the American College of Pediatricians applauds the $2-million award a jury gave to a young woman mutilated by ‘gender affirming surgery’ which has suddenly prompted the American Medical Association to abandon advocacy of such dangerous surgeries he says are based purely on ideology, not science And TONY PERKINS’ commentary focuses on that massive financial settlement on gender-affirming procedures…adding that “Children deserve protection, not experimentation.” All that and more on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Democrats Playing with Dynamite on Another Shutdown
President DONALD J. TRUMP and Senate Democrats now appear to have struck a deal to avert yet another federal shutdown this weekend. But U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON says Democratic Party brinkmanship was pointless since Congress already funded ICE and DHS through the end of 2026. Daily Signal White House correspondent ELIZABETH MITCHELL breaks down the political posturing aimed at winning votes in this Fall’s midterm elections. U.S. Senator TED BUDD (R-NC) applauds President Trump’s decisive actions regarding Iran and Venezuela… as well as the President’s championing of religious freedom around the globe. DAVID WASSERMAN, senior editor of the Cook Political Report, zeroes-in on erosion of Hispanic and Asian support of the GOP. And TONY PERKINS’ commentary focuses on violent unrest in Minneapolis….contending that “When shared moral values among Americans are eroded, force alone cannot restore them.” All that and more on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Historic Week for Speaker Johnson
In London this week, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON made history by becoming the first sitting House Speaker to address the British House of Commons and House of Lords; we’ll share excerpts from his Parliament address and get reaction from the Louisiana Republican himself. Congressman KEITH SELF (R-TX) applauds President DONALD J. TRUMP’s appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland…noting that Greenland will be an integral part of America’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense. Louisiana Solicitor General BEN AGUINAGA recaps his state’s recent court defense of legislation requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. RealClearPolitics.com White House correspondent PHILIP WEGMANN notes that the Trump Administration is “like a dog with a bone” in rooting-out corruption in the state of Minnesota. And TONY PERKINS delivers a commentary on how last weekend’s Minnesota church invasion by anti-ice malcontents shows MN. Attorney General KEITH ELLISON needs to take a class on basic protections of Freedom of Religion in America. All that and more on THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Unpacking Battles in Minneapolis & Iran
United Nations Ambassador MICHAEL WALZ outlines how President DONALD J. TRUMP’s decisive action on Iran is “drying up the Terrorist Trust Fund that fueled Iran’s terror proxies around the globe” and updates us on internal protests against the regime. U.S. House majority whip TOM EMMER (R-MN) calls his home state Governor TIM WALZ “a 21st Century version of Jefferson Davis defying the federal government on enforcement of immigration laws.” Louisiana Attorney General LIZ MULLIN demands the FDA impose restrictions to stop chemical abortion pills from being mailed into states like hers which restrict access to abortion; she is trying to extradite a California doctor “to face Louisiana justice” for doing so. NewsMax chief White House correspondent JAMES ROSEN delves into the political polarization which divides Americans on multiple issues. And TONY PERKINS offers a commentary on how dangerous chemical abortion pills are flooding America “not in speedboats but in mail trucks.” More here: https://thisweekoncapitolhill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Minneapolis in the Spotlight
In the wake of Wednesday’s deadly confrontation with ICE officers in Minneapolis, Daily Wire White House correspondent MARY MARGARET OLOHAN unpacks Trump Administration response to protesters fomenting unrest as they try to impede enforcement of immigration laws; Congressman SCOTT PERRY (R-PA) unveils how Congress also considers the multi-billion-dollar Minnesota Somali daycare fraud scandal “just the tip of the iceberg” in Blue State fraud; U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA)unveils his 6 reasons why Republicans will see victory in the 2026 Midterms; Arkansas U.S. Senator TOM COTTON says “America is safer” after the capture of dictator Nicolas Maduro because Venezuela had been a staging area for potential terrorist attacks on America. And TONY PERKINS offers a commentary in how the GOP must prevent the Hyde Amendment being stripped from any 2026 legislation so taxpayers “never end up paying public funds to take unborn lives.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Welcome to 2026: Midterms Year Edition
As the new year dawns, Tony Perkins is joined by U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) to unpack challenges facing Congress as it returns this coming week…and the Speaker shares his excitement about our 250th birthday as a nation this year. Former Secretary of State MIKE POMPEO warns of potential dangers in the Middle East and Ukraine, and looks at the deadly ISIS-inspired attack in Australia late last year. PHILIP WEGMANN—White House correspondent for Real Clear Politics.com—suggests a packed Congressional agenda will kick-off 2026…including a looming January 30th deadline for funding the Federal government. Is another shutdown possible? And TONY PERKINS’ commentary reminds us why New Year’s resolutions need to be rooted in —and guided by — Scripture. All this.…plus much more on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com. Sponsored by: Americans for Prosperity Clear Path See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Post-Christmas Encore Edition, from Israel
After hoping listeners and viewers are enjoying the post-Christmas weekend, As prospects for peace in the Middle East are once again front and center, Tony Perkins encores one of 2025’s best editions of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL from Jerusalem. Special guest U.S. Ambassador MIKE HUCKABEE sat down for an exclusive, one-on-one interview with topics covering Israel, Iran, and the entire Middle East region; he adds that “President Trump will never, ever allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.” U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON outlined the “dizzying pace on Capitol Hill as we try to keep up with President Trump” and this week’s Supreme Court case dealing with Charter Schools in Oklahoma. CHRIS MITCHELL, Christian Broadcasting Network’s Middle East bureau chief focuses on the contrast of Israel’s total confidence in President Trump vs. when Joe Biden was in office. And TONY PERKINS’ commentary is a clarion call for “the defense of conscience” by people of faith when the actions of government are at odds with their values.…plus much more on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com Sponsored by: Americans for Prosperity Clear Path Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A Packed Week in Washington: Fentanyl, Marijuana Reclassification, and the Fight Over Healthcare
U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) unpacks the year-end actions in Congress including GOP plans to lower healthcare costs while expanding choices for Americans. PHILIP WEGMANN, White House correspondent for Real Clear Politics.com also weighs in on President DONALD J TRUMP’s “warrior dividend” for military members, and what’s on the horizon in D.C. in 2026. Congressman MARK HARRIS (R-NC) reflects on this week’s Judiciary Committee hearing on dangers of the liberal Southern Poverty Law Center targeting conservatives like the late CHARLIE KIRK and the Family Research Council; Ambassador MIKE HUCKABEE reports from Jerusalem with a prediction that Hamas will soon be disarmed “because President Trump promised it will happen.” And Tony’s commentary queries the Administration’s conflicting positions on drugs: naming fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction” while moving to lessen penalties for marijuana. All that and more on This Week on Capitol Hill. Sponsored by: Americans for Prosperity Clear Path Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Indiana Senate Trainwreck Edition
Thursday’s rejection of a Congressional redistricting plan advocated by President DONALD J. TRUMP shocked many political observers but Indiana Lt. Governor MICAH BECKWITH unpacks the vote, saying “We are a Red state, but we don’t have a Red Senate” and says many GOP lawmakers are closer to Mitt Romney than Donald Trump philosophically. U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) joins us to assure listeners he’ll campaign just as hard to retain the Republican majority in the ’26 Midterms. Congressman DARIN LaHOOD (R-IL) updates us on dangers involving both Ukraine and China; Daily Caller WH correspondent ELIZABETH MITCHELL previews the week ahead in D.C.; and Tony’s commentary urges listeners to text ACA to 67742 to join a petition stripping abortion funding from any Obamacare revisions. All that and more on This Week on Capitol Hill. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com. Sponsored by: Americans for Prosperity Clear Path Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Supreme Court Greenlights Texas Redistricting
U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) hails Thursday’s SCOTUS ruling clearing the way for Texas to redraw Congressional districts in advance of 2026 Midterms. JAMES ROSEN—Chief Washington correspondent for NewsMax—offers analysis of Navy Admiral FRANK BRADLEY briefing Congress this week on strikes against NarcoTerrorists in Venezuela. U.S. Senator JOHN CORNYN (R-TX) affirms that President DONALD J. TRUMP is “absolutely acting within his Constitutional duty to protect America from drug boats”. ERIN HAWLEY, counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, updates us on her appearance before the Supreme Court defending a New Jersey pregnancy center from attacks by the state’s Attorney General... and TONY PERKINS’ commentary warms that America’s drug scourge is caused by societal and spiritual emptiness. All that and more on This Week on Capitol Hill, sponsored by CLEAR PATH and AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Special Thanksgiving Edition
On this Thanksgiving Weekend edition, TONY PERKINS welcomes PHILIP WEGMANN, White House correspondent for Real Clear Politics.com to highlight some of the major headlines from the second half of this year. Dr. MARK DAVID HALL, Regent University professor, reflects on Thanksgiving’s meaning from its Pilgrim Roots to its Christian heritage. We’ll revisit TONY PERKINS’ one-on-one conversation with U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) at the Family Research Council’s “Watchmen Pastors Conference” recorded before a live audience at The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. … and Tony’s commentary focuses on the seven proven benefits of “gratitude” this Thanksgiving Weekend. All that and more on TWOCH, sponsored by AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY and CLEARPATH.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Saudi Crown Prince Visits Washington and the House Votes to Release the Epstein Files
U.S. Senator TOM COTTON (R-AR)—Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee—unpacks President DONALD J. TRUMP’s White House visit with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia this week…and how Saudi investments in America will strengthen both nation’s relationships. Congressman STEVE SCALISE (R-LA) goes behind-the-scenes on what prompted the 247-1 House vote to release the Epstein files. Also: this week’s U.N. Security Council vote supporting President Trump’s “Board of Peace” for Gaza is examined by Dr. DAN DIKER, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs. All that plus analysis from PHILIP WEGMANN—White House correspondent for Real Clear Politics.com, and TONY PERKINS’ commentary “new seeds of evil” being planted by some in the international community which could “yield a dark harvest” for Israel. All that and more on TWOCH, sponsored by AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY and CLEARPATH. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Shutdown Post-Mortem and Epstein Files Fallout
U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) joins us from Florida, weighing-in on the end of the government shutdown, which he says accomplished “zero” for Democrats and may be a long-term negative for their party. ELIZABETH MITCHELL—White House correspondent for The Daily Signal—suggests anger over the shutdown might cause Senator CHUCK SCHUMER (D-NY) to skip a re-election bid in 2026. U.S. Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM (R-SC) provides perspective on the new U.S. relationship with Syria…but how Israel’s borders must remain secure in any new partnerships. Congressman ANDY HARRIS (R-MD) who is himself a physician explains how fissures exposed during the shutdown could lead to a major overhaul of Obamacare. And in his commentary, TONY PERKINS says transparency must be the watchword as D.C. wrestles with the Epstein files…noting that in the Watergate scandal, “it wasn’t the crime but the coverup” that infuriated the American public. All that and more on TWOCH, sponsored by AARP and AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Impact of Tuesday's Elections + The Ongoing Capitol Hill Shutdown
Our newest edition features U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) weighing-in on the continuing federal government shutdown…declaring “the chasm between the two parties in D.C. has never been starker” and noting that Marxist ZOHRAN MAMDANI’s election as 111th mayor of NYC makes him “the undisputed face of the Democratic Party nationally.” U.S. Senator KEVIN CRAMER (R-ND) offers his perspective on ending the filibuster in the Senate, which he contends “is a safeguard which has as protected our country from impulsive legislation over the years.” Economist and TOWNHALL.com columnist JERRY BOWYER looks at the Supreme Court’s hearing this week on Presidential tariffs, and Newsmax White House correspondent JAMES ROSEN warns that following Tuesday’s Democrat victories around the nation, “the fissures between parties on Capitol Hill are worse than ever” making a quick end to the shutdown unlikely. All that plus TONY PERKINS’ commentary on TWOCH, sponsored by AARP and AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY. More here — http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tensions Rising on Capitol Hill and in the Middle East
On this week’s edition, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) sits down with TONY PERKINS at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. urging Americans to “pray for an end of this bitter partisanship” which has led to the month-long federal government shutdown; PHILIP WEGMANN, White House correspondent for Real Clear Politics gives his assessment on the standoff, adding “it is anyone’s guess when the shutdown will end.” Salem Radio Network host MIKE GALLAGHER joins us from Jerusalem as the IDF ramps-up responses to Hamas intransigence; Congressman SCOTT PERRY (R-PA) offers a warning that “tensions around the world are coming to our doorstep in America.” And TONY PERKINS’ commentary zeroes-in on TUCKER CARLSON’s caustic comments this week on American Christians who support Israel. All that and more on TWOCH, sponsored by AARP and AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Schumer Shutdown Continues Only to Appease Democrats' "Left Wing Nutty Base"
On this week’s edition, U.S. House Majority Leader STEVE SCALISE (R-LA) decries the federal government’s Schumer Shutdown heading into its 4th week for no reason other than Democrats “wanting to demonstrate to their left-wing, nutty base that they’re fighting Donald Trump.” ELIZABETH MITCHELL, White House correspondent for The Daily Signal, breaks down the latest shutdown developments and whether any offramp is in sight for ending the impasse as a November 1st food stamp cutoff approaches…and previews President DONALD J. TRUMP’s trip to Japan and South Korea. U.S. Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM (R-S.C.) predicts there will be no lasting peace in Israel until a “stabilization force” is in-place and once the International community stops policies which threaten Israel. And TONY PERKINS’ commentary predicts the enemies of Israel need to be disabused of the “false hope of a Palestinian State” within the God-given borders of Israel. All that and more on TWOCH, sponsored by AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Speaker Johnson Decries Democrat Shutdown as "Outrageous"
On our newest edition, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON blasts Democrats on Capitol Hill for continuing to block reopening of the federal government—having voted 11 times to keep the shutdown going, inflicting pain on workers, TSA agents, air traffic controllers and our military troops. Also, Congressman SCOTT PERRY (R-PA) weighs in on Hamas terrorists refusing to comply with the new Peace Agreement; Louisiana Solicitor General BEN AGUINAGA recaps his argument before the Supreme Court this week seeking an eld to race-based gerrymandering for elections; Newsmax chief Washington correspondent JAMES ROSEN predicts Democrats will likely cave on the shutdowqn after this weekend’s latest “No Kings” rallies; and in his commentary TONY PERKINS’ reminds us that lasting peace in the Middle East must be grounded in faith…strength…and “the assurance of God’s enduring plans and promises for the region.” All that ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, sponsored by AARP and AMERICANS FOR PROGRESS, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Democrat Shutdown & Hamas Hostage Release in the Spotlight
U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON blasts Democrats on Capitol Hill for dragging out the federal government shutdown…and charges Democrats including Senate minority leader CHUCK SCHUMER “are lying to the American people so they can appease the rising Marxist forces within their party.” Also on this latest edition: PHILIP WEGMANN, White House correspondent for Real Clear Politics focuses on the upcoming release of all Israeli hostages still held by Hamas, and later wryly suggests President DONALD J. TRUMP might need to dispatch Midde East envoy STEVE WITKOFF to negotiate a settlement with Chuck Schumer who is foot-dragging on the shutdown here at home. Alabama Attorney General STEVE MARSHALL warns that FDA policies allowing abortion pills to be sent via U.S. Mail into pro-life states like his are endangering the lives of women all over America. And TONY PERKINS’ commentary echoes Marshall’s concerns, saying the federal government shutdown is being prolonged by Democrats insisting on additional funding for abortions and gender-transitioning treatments at taxpayer expense. All that ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, sponsored by AARP, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Trump's Israel / Hamas Peace Plan Getting High Marks, and the DC Shutdown Goes On
On this latest edition, CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief CHRIS MITCHELL joins us from Jerusalem to report that President DONALD J. TRUMP’s multi-point plan to end Israel’s war with Hamas “is getting high marks from both sides”…and might position Prime Minister BENJAMIN NETANYAHU for another victory in Israeli elections in March 2026. U.S. Senator RICK SCOTT (R-FL) offers his perspective on whether five more Senate Democrats will break ranks with their leadership to end the federal government shutdown. JAMES ROSEN, Chief Washington correspondent for NEWSMAX says President Trump is cleverly using the shutdown “as part of his agenda to reshape the Executive Branch.” Kansas U.S. Senator ROGER MARSHALL sounds the alarm over the FDA greenlighting a new ‘generic’ version of abortion pills. And TONY PERKINS’ commentary warns that American society will decline without more young men—like the late Charlie Kirk—who boldly stand on values with conviction. All that ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, sponsored by AARP, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel. More here: http://thisweekonthehill.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Government Shutdown & UN Fireworks in the Spotlight
On this latest edition, TONY PERKINS and U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) focus on Democratic Party stonewalling and demands for a surge in spending which may lead to a government shutdown; Speaker Johnson also weighs-in on powerful United Nations addresses by President Donald J. TRUMP and Israeli Prime Minister BENJAMIN NETANYAHU. Russia facing new U.S.-backed forces in Ukraine is highlighted by U.S. Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM (R-S.C.) who calls President Trump’s military moves “a game changer” in the war. PHILIP WEGMANN, White House correspondent for Real Clear Politics zeroes-in on theindictment of former FBI chief JAMES COMEY. And Tony returns with a commentary on how the Southern Poverty Law Center must be investigated for its role in what Tony calls SPLC inciting high-profile shootings including the murder of Charlie Kirk by “offering a roadmap for assassins.” All that ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, sponsored by AARP, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is a Government Shutdown Inevitable?
On this latest edition, TONY PERKINS looks at a possible federal government shutdown at the end of the month; House Majority Leader STEVE SCALISE (R-LA) warns that even with the GOP finalizing a Continuing Resolution, Democrats on the Hill led by Chuck Schumer will try to block the CR “because they oppose anything President Trump wants.” VICTORIA COATES, vice president of The Heritage Foundation, weighs-in on the upcoming “meaningless political theater” at the U.N. when American allies like Australia and France will “recognize” a so-called Palestinian state.” Real Clear Politics.com’s White House correspondent PHILIP WEGMANN recaps fiery hearings in Congress this week, and looks at PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP’s successful meeting in the U.K. with King Charles III and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. And Congressman CHIP ROY (R-TX) decries Democrats and leftist organizations trying to exploit the tragic murder of CHARLIE KIRK to once again push “gun control” in an attempt to silence conservative voices across America. All that ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, sponsored by AARP, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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An Inside Look into the decision-making of the U.S. House of Representatives. Together, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Tony Perkins help listeners understand the policy making that goes on everyday inside the halls of Congress.Listeners can expect candid conversations that delve beyond the headlines and soundbites, offering informed insights into what truly matters in our country and how citizens can influence its direction. With Speaker Johnson’s extensive experience and Perkins’ deep understanding of legislative matters, this program aims to empower audiences with knowledge and spark meaningful dialogue.
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