Casey Harper, Kevin Cramer, Steve Marshall, John Cornyn, Suzanne Bowdey

Casey Harper, Kevin Cramer, Steve Marshall, John Cornyn, Suzanne Bowdey

July 15, 2026 · 54 min

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The episode discusses the confirmation hearing for Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche and various political issues surrounding abortion and international relations.

The Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the confirmation hearing for Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche especially relating to the abortion drug mifepristone. He also reports on President Trump asking Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to pull Israeli troops from Syria and Lebanon and about Congressman Massie’s amendment to cut off aid to Israel. Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, reflects on the passing of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham and comments on the status of Reconciliation 3.0. Steve Marshall, Attorney General of Alabama, highlights his work to combat the illegal mailing of the abortion drug into his state. He also offers a perspective from the state level on Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing focusing on how mifepristone affects drinking water. John Cornyn, U.S. Senator from Texas, zeroes in on Todd Blanche’s comments on his policy positions regarding the illegal mailing of mifepristone into pro-life states. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper recap Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing and why defunding Planned Parenthood needs to be in Reconciliation 3.0. They also sound the alarm on rise…

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