Mary Stackhouse, Steve Marshall, Jeff Crank, Les Bernal, David Closson

About this episode

The episode discusses various political and legal issues including the Iran War Powers Resolution, congressional redistricting, and anti-Christian bias in the DOJ.

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the status of the Iran War Powers Resolution on Capitol Hill and Iran's new proposal for a peace deal. She also recaps the latest on DHS funding, Reconciliation 2.0, and FISA. Steve Marshall, Attorney General of Alabama, celebrates the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the Louisiana redistricting case and shares why he asked the Court to quickly remove the blocks on his state’s 2023 congressional map. Jeff Crank, U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 5th District, evaluates Iran's new proposal for a deal with the U.S., comments on Secretary of War Hegseth’s assertion that the War Powers Resolution of 1973 ‘terminated’ before the 60-day deadline. He also shares an update on FISA. Les Bernal, National Director of Stop Predatory Gambling, reacts to a Senate-passed resolution banning congressional staff from betting on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi. Dr. David Closson, Director of FRC's Center for Biblical Worldview, takes a deep dive into the U.S. Department of Justice’s Anti-Christian Bias report and the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the New Jersey pregnancy care centers case.

People in this episode

Guests: Mary Stackhouse, Steve Marshall, Jeff Crank, Les Bernal, David Closson

Topics covered

• Iran War Powers Resolution
• U.S. Supreme Court
• DHS funding
• congressional redistricting
• Anti-Christian Bias
• gambling legislation

Keywords

• Iran
• Supreme Court
• DHS funding
• redistricting
• gambling
• Christian bias
• FISA

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Supreme Court, Department of Homeland Security, Stop Predatory Gambling, FRC

Places: Alabama, Louisiana, New Jersey

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