Mary Stackhouse, Keith Self, David Adesnik, Tyler O’Neil, David Closson

About this episode

The episode discusses the Senate reconciliation bill, U.S.-Iran negotiations, a DOJ indictment against the SPLC, and gender transition laws for minors.

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the Senate passage of the reconciliation bill and shares the good news on more states designating June as Fidelity or Family month. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, provides details from the Senate’s reconciliation legislation, how it will fund ICE and the Customs and Border Patrol, the next steps to achieve passage in the House, the upcoming debate over FISA’s section 702, and the anniversary of D-Day. Dr. David Adesnik, Vice President of Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, offers insight into the U.S.-Iran negotiations as we near the 100-day mark of fighting and explains what to expect next regarding the problems with Iran’s enriched uranium. Tyler O’Neil, Senior Editor of The Daily Signal, analyzes the DOJ indictment against the SPLC that alleges they reimbursed informants for cross-burning, paid the salaries of those instigating racially extremist activities, while raising money under the notion they were fighting these kinds of racist groups. He also discusses the upcoming House Judiciary hearing where the SPLC CEO will testify. Dr. David Closson, Director of FRC's Center for…

People in this episode

Guests: Mary Stackhouse, Keith Self, David Adesnik, Tyler O’Neil, David Closson

Topics covered

• Senate reconciliation bill
• U.S.-Iran negotiations
• DOJ indictment
• gender transitions for minors
• Fidelity or Family month

Keywords

• reconciliation bill
• U.S.-Iran negotiations
• SPLC indictment
• gender transitions
• Fidelity month

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Foundation for Defense of Democracies, The Daily Signal, SPLC, FRC

Places: Texas

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