This Week on Capitol Hill

U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON joins us to recap House passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that is the cornerstone of PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP’s legislative agenda…how he got various House factions to finally reach consensus … and why the bill lines up with both the Constitution and Biblical principles. PHIL WEGMANN, White House correspondent for Real Clear Politics.com, offers perspective on what’s ahead as the bill moves to the U.S. Senate. Congressman SCOTT PERRY (R-PA) who serves in the House Foreign Affairs Committee warns the murders of two Israeli Embassy staffers in D.C. on Thursday can rightly be laid at the feet of Iran due to its anti-Israel rhetoric which has permeated U.S. campuses and triggered anti-Semitism around the world; he adds that if Iran drags its heels on stopping it’s nuclear program it will face “swift and resounding response from President Trump.” And TONY PERKINS’ Commentary advises Christians to continue pressuring retailers to abandon Pride Month imaging and applauds those who “refuse to bow the knee” to DEI and Woke mentality. All ahead on our latest edition of Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. House Majority Leader STEVE SCALISE (R-LA) joins us with the latest developments on the “Big Beautiful Bill” codifying President DONALD J. TRUMP’s  legislative priorities; all 11 House committees have completed their work, and Scalise says details are being hammered-out on items such as “No Tax on Tips,” more funding for border security and other key provision to craft a coalition of 218 votes within the GOP since no Democrat will support it. DANIEL COHEN, Jerusalem-based News Director of Real Life Network, wraps-up coverage of President Trump’s  successful, whirlwind tour of three Arab nations. State attorney general LIZ MURRILL has joined HHS Secretary ROBERT F KENNEDY Jr. in sending up warning flares about dangers from Biden-era access to chemical abortion pills; and QUENA GONZALEZ—v.p./government affairs at D.C.-based Family Research Council—offers a call-to-action for conservatives to text “Congress” to 67742 to make their voices heard on defunding Planned Parenthood and stopping taxpayer funds supporting so-called “Gender Transitioning” procedures. All ahead on our latest edition of Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) joins us from Houston, Texas this week with the latest on GOP efforts to craft the “Big Beautiful Bill” codifying President DONALD J. TRUMP’s  legislative priorities; he also notes how in only 100 days, President Trump has “slowed the growth of our national debt by 92%.”  The Speaker adds that 8 of the 11 House committees have tackled issues with the bill despite Democrats “refusing to move one inch toward cooperation.” U.S. Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM (R-S.C.) warns of the need to stop—not just slow—Iran’s progress toward gaining a nuclear weapon…something that would pose a grave threat to Israel and the world.  TONY PERKINS’ commentary focuses on the U.S. Debt Clock “which is spinning faster than the Rev. Al Sharpton when a TV camera clicks on.” All that plus much more on our latest edition of Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As prospects for peace in the Middle East are once again front and center, Tony Perkins originates our newest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL from Jerusalem. Special guest U.S. Ambassador MIKE HUCKABEE sits 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 outlines 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON zeroes-in on President DONALD J. TRUMP’s first 100 days of his term as our 47th President…noting that from regaining control of our Southern border to creating a blueprint for slashing waste/fraud/abuse in Washington, the President’s first 100 days can best be summed up in four words: “Promises Made, Promises Kept.” STEVE HILTON—author of ‘Califailure’ and newly- minted GOP candidate for Governor of California, says political realignment on the West Coast makes his campaign “challenging but not impossible.” COLTEN STANSBERRY—Counsel at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty—offers perspective on the U.S. Supreme Court’s oral arguments on mandated LGBTQ curriculum in public schools this past week and potential impact of the Justices’ decision. TONY PERKINS’ commentary predicts the coming battle over Parental Rights “will make the 50-year legal battles over abortion look tame by comparison.” …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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator JOHN KENNEDY (R-LA) offers his best wishes for Easter 2025, and also outlines why President DONALD J. TRUMP is justified in calling for an end to taxpayer subsidies of PBS and National Public Radio; he also weighs in on cutting off federal funds for Harvard University whose ideology he suggests “teaches people on campus how to hurt Jewish students.” House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON charges Democrats are “outright lying”  about Social Security and Medicare to scare voters, but adds that will not deter him from powering the Trump budget reconciliation measure to a vote before Memorial Day.  Rev. WILL GRAHAM, Executive VP at the Billy Graham Evangelical Association (and Billy Graham’s grandson) offers a Scripture-focused Easter message he shared in Baton Rouge this week at Louisiana Governor JEFF LANDRY’s prayer breakfast. And TONY PERKINS’ commentary contrasts Easter Sunday under President Trump with 2024’s so-called “Transgender Recognition Day” designated by Joe Biden…plus much more on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capping a wild week in in Washington and on Wall Street, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON joins us—live from his car as he honeycombs Texas on a fundraising tour—with the road ahead for House/Senate budget negotiations on the just-passed resolution supporting PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP’s 2017 tax cuts being made permanent as well as trimming the federal deficit. Asian expert GORDON CHANG offers his perspective on why America holds all the winning cards in the current tariff war with China and predicts “President Trump will never be intimidated by the Chinese government.” Congressman WARREN DAVIDSON zeroes-in on new U.S. plans to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and calls President Trump “getting Iran to agree on direct negotiations is a game changer.” And TONY PERKINS offers a Scripture-focused commentary on the rise of political extremism in the U.S.—from violence against Tesla to one survey suggesting the Left favors attempts on Donald Trump’s life; Tony says “the answer is not to erase political differences but to elevate our discourse”…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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator MIKE ROUNDS (R-SD) recaps COREY BOOKER’s marathon filibuster this week, contending that Senate Democrats are grasping at straws trying to find a message to counter PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP’s successes. Economist DAVID BAHNSEN also joins us to drill down on tariffs; he believes “having a more Christian understanding of the economy will help Americans realize that God created us to produce things.” House GOP Conference chair LISA McCLAIN (R-MI) focuses on the failed stunt to get so- called Proxy Voting in the house for mothers of newborns; she advocates “concentrating on President Trump’s legislative agenda rather than playing games.” And Congressman MARK HARRIS updates us on efforts to repeal the decades-old Johnson Amendment which he says “is used by the IRS as an iron hammer to threaten tax exemption of pastors in America who speak out on public policy.” All that plus TONY PERKINS’ commentary the biological differences between men and woman in the American military…on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman BRANDON GILL (R-TX) recaps the explosive hearings this week on government funding of Public Broadcasting; he contends “NPR hates Christians, hates America, and especially hates being held to account by Congress for their obvious bias.” U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON updates the new House/Senate budget cooperation on what he predicts will be “one of the most consequential pieces of legislation in American history.” Congressman DARIN LaHOOD (R-IL)—a member of the House select Committee on Intelligence—reveals the “actual national security threats America faces from China, Iran and North Korea” vs. the “sideshow” Americans saw this week as Democrats obsessed over the Signal app. We also feature a discussion of dangerous rhetoric by Congresswoman JASMINE CROCKETT (D-TX) and others that may lead to violence in America. And TONY PERKINS wraps things up with commentary on how $699-million of waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars needs to be cut off from abortionists at Planned Parenthood…on our latest weekly edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL. More here: http://thisweekonthehill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON updates us on the sense of excitement he’s picking up as he honeycombs the nation as President DONALD J. TRUMP’s policies are taking hold in America. Also, Congressman BURGESS OWENS (R-UT) applauds the decision to close down the U.S. Department of Education, adding: “It is time to get the bureaucrats out of education…parents know better.” And Congressman PAT HARRIGAN—a member of the House Armed Services Committee—says Iran must not ever gain nuclear weapons, adding: “If we can’t stop them diplomatically, we’ll do so militarily”; he also updates us in Administration moves against the Houthis and in support of Israel. TONY PERKINS offers a commentary on how agrees with President Trump that federal judges are not empowered to interfere with military policy like banning transgender soldiers. All that and more on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON updates us on the pending victory of Republicans on the Continuing Resolution and budget reconciliation process…as well as President DONALD J. TRUMP’s efforts to stamp out anti-Semitism on college campuses in America.  Johnson’s message to foreign students: “Take the molotov cocktails out of your hands or go back to where you came from.” Also, economist STEPHEN D. MOORE drills down on the Trump administration’s policies which he says are “levelling the playing field” with other nations like China and India. U.S. Senator KEVIN CRAMER (R-ND) outlines how the U.S. is “seeing manufacturing reignite” under Trump, and TONY PERKINS offers a commentary on how moral courage animates American democracy. All that and more on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL. More here — http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition — originating from Jerusalem — TONY PERKINS welcomes DAVID MENCER, spokesman for  Israeli Prime Minister BENJAMIN NETANYAHU for a discussion of options for crushing Hamas terrorists once and for all; Mercer says “We are facing pure evil. We will put it down and we will be successful.” Israeli Knesset member AMIT HALEVI regrets that Bibi Netanyahu must spend so much time in legal battles within Israel rather that devoting 100% of his time to defeating Hamas and Iran. 4th-term Congressman BRIAN MAST (R-FL) offers in-depth analysis of President DONALD TRUMP’s address to Congress. And TONY wraps-up our Jerusalem broadcast with a commentary on why the United States must support Israel‘s rightful claim to sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, the historical land of the Jewish people. All that and more on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL. More here — http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON updates us on how unified government—with the GOP controlling the White House, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House—shows there is “no daylight” between the Trump agenda and lawmakers on Capitol Hill working to make America great again; he also outlines how rare earth minerals being excavated in Ukraine may help repay America for billions spent on Ukraine’s defense. Former Secretary of State MIKE POMPEO suggests that this is the right time for Israel to crush Hamas once and for all…and possibly to destroy Iran’s  nuclear weapons program. And TONY PERKINS offers a commentary on what D.O.G.E and NFL football have in common. All that and much more on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On our newest edition, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON offers the very latest details on the House and Senate seeking common ground on federal budget reconciliation …w ith the top priority being  to save President DONALD J. TRUMP’s 2017 tax cuts from expiring at the end of this year. U.S. Senator JAMES LANKFORD (R-OK) has the Senate’s perspective on how Congress can join forces with ELON MUSK’s Department of Government Efficiency to reinforce the multi-billion-dollar cuts in wasteful spending DOGE has unearthed so far. SIMCHA ROTHMAN—a member of the Israeli Knessett—reports on Hamas’s latest atrocities and this week’s bus bombings…suggesting massive military response by Israel may soon be on the horizon, and why “Hamas is the evil that the world must deal with.” TONY PERKINS offers a commentary on President Trump's executive order making in-vitro fertilization more accessible and why every unborn life is so very precious.  All that and much more on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL. More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP has warned Hamas that if all Israeli and American hostages are not released by 12 Noon this Saturday 2/15, “All Hell will break out” for that terrorist organization. Our latest program will air as the President’s deadline approaches, and former U.S. Ambassador to Israel DAVID FRIEDMAN will look at what he calls “Hamas’ last chance to avoid obliteration.” U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON heads into the weekend outlining promising signs for House/Senate budget reconciliation prospects on Capitol Hill. House Judiciary Committee Chairman JIM JORDAN (R-OH)—pictured above—zeroes in on actions to dismantle Biden-era regulations which promoted censorship of conservative views and endangered our Constitutional republic. And TONY PERKINS’s commentary bemoans the lack of “civic literacy” many Americans exhibit and offers a way listeners and viewers can participate in a free “GOD & GOVERNMENT” course. All that and much more on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL. More here — http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wrapping up a mind-boggling week in Washington, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON updates the latest on budget reconciliation talks…his support of President DONALD TRUMP’s new campaign to stamp out anti-Christian bias in America…and his visit with Israeli Prime Minister BENJAMIN NETANYAHU at the Capitol. Former FBI agent JONATHAN GILLIAM issues a warning that liberals are already plotting their political return. Congresswoman CLAUDIA TENNEY(R-NY) explains why Congress must continue battling wasteful spending. And TONY PERKINS’s commentary calls for an immediate ban on mail-order abortion pills due to serious risks to women.  All that and more on the latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL. More here: https://thisweekonthehill.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) weighs-in on the tragic plane/helicopter collision over Washington Reagan Airport that killed all aboard; Speaker Johnson says suggestions that the airport be permanently closed are “absurd” and declares his confidence in PRESIDENT TRUMP and new Cabinet members like Transportation Secretary SEAN DUFFY being “vocal and assertive in their approach to making all air traffic safer.” Also, retired Brigadier General JOHN TEICHERT joins us to explain how and why military missions are flown close to Reagan Airport; Congressman SCOTT PERRY (R-PA)—a member of the House Transportation Committee—promises to “get out the truth about this tragic crash whether or not it makes any agency look bad.” And TONY PERKINS’s commentary calls for an immediate ban on mail-order abortion pills due to serious risks to women.  All that and more on the latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL. More here: http://thisweekonthehill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New this weekend: host Tony Perkins delivers a sizzling, compelling interview with JAKE LANG…one of over 1500 January 6th prisoners just released by PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP’s Executive Order; Lang—who did not set foot inside the Capitol on January 6th—was held without trial for 4 years and 6 days. Also, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) offers reaction to President Trump being dressed down by an Episcopal bishop at the National Cathedral…and updates us on House & Senate passage of the Laken Riley ACT as well as other legislation on Capitol Hill. Congressman DARIN LaHOOD (R-IL) from the House Intelligence Committee applauds Donald Trump’s designation of Iran-backed Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization, declaring the Trump administration will have “zero tolerance for terrorists.” All that and more on the latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL. More here: http://thisweekonthehill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On our latest edition, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) previews Monday’s Inauguration of Donald J. Trump as our 47th President which—Johnson says—will usher in a “new Golden Age of legislation” on Capitol Hill; he also addresses why he replaced Conressman Mike Turner as Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. Alabama U.S. Senator KATIE BRITT recaps PAM BONDI’s confirmation hearing as the next Attorney General and highlights the Laken Riley Act, now passed by the U.S. House and on-track in the U.S. Senate. And Israeli Knessett member OHAD TAL  explains why the “breakthrough” ceasefire & hostage release with Hamas may not be as positive as it was poretrayed initially by the Biden administration. All that and more on the latest THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL. More here — http://thisweekonthehill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) reports on his agenda for the 119th Congress, especially fast-tracking President-elect Donald J. Trump’s legislative priorities targeting Border Security, Energy Policy and much more; Speaker Johnson also shares a few behind-the-scenes moments from this week’s certification of Trump’s 2024 election victory. Former U.N. ambassador JOHN BOLTON weighs in on Congressional action to block the International Criminal Court’s “arrest warrants” for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Bolton also offers his perspective on the need for Israel to take-out Iran’s nuclear capability once and for all. And host TONY PERKINS offers a commentary on this week’s California wildfires and how “elections have consequences.” A full menu on the latest THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here — http://thisweekonthehill.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our first program of 2025, Tony Perkins welcomes the 57th Governor of Louisiana Jeff Landry for an update on the aftermath of this week’s terrorist attack in New Orleans; Gov. Landry says this home-grown terrorism is a result of America not crushing the radical Islamic ideology which has plagued the U.S. since 9/11. China expert Gordon Chang analyzes China’s hacking of workstations in the U.S. Treasury Department and how President-elect Donald Trump should respond. Philip Wegmann, White House correspondent for Real Clear Politics.com zeroes-in on the Biden Administration’s failure to focus on Islamic radicals rather than so-called “White Nationalists.” We consider the post-Presidency and legacy of Jimmy Carter who just died at 100 ... and Tony invites viewers/listeners to text PRAY to 67742 for a link to Sunday night’s event to pray for America and that God would stop being pushed out of the Public Square. A full menu on the latest THIS WEEK ON THE HILL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veteran White House correspondent and CBN News anchor Kelly Wright previews next week’s start of the 119th Congress, predicting President-elect Donald J. Trump will “make good on his promises to disrupt the status quo and push Congress’s limits to effectuate change.” U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) outlines first House agenda items including re-electing Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and “fixing the mess that Joe Bidsen is leaving behind.” Host Tony Perkins—just back from a trip to Israel—gets analysis on how Israel may emerge as a stabilizing force in “the Post 10/7 Middle East” from Dr. A.J. Nolte of Regent University in Virginia. And Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL) will preview battles over cuts in domestic spending and how Donald Trump will navigate the Appropriations process on Capitol Hill. All that plus a commentary on “generosity” and much more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chaos on Capitol Hill is the centerpiece of this week’s program—originating from Jerusalem. Host Tony Perkins welcomes Mark Tapscott, senior political correspondent for the Epoch Times for a look at the failed Continuing Resolution to keep the U.S. Government open; Talcott calls the failed CR “a Christmas tree with 40% pay raises for Congress.” Carolyn Glick joins Tony in Jerusalem…the Jewish News Syndicate veteran is also a close advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; she looks at the hope for prisoner releases soon but cautions “we’re dealing with Hamas, and they’re Nazi’s and liars.” And Tony zeroes-in on the still unfolding controversy of Drones across America. All that that and more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big year-end actions in Congress top the agenda on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL’s latest edition: U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is praising bipartisan passage of the Fiscal 2025 National Defense Authorization Act…after “woke” elements from the Biden years—including taxpayer funded operations for gender-changing surgery for minors—were stripped from the legislation. Former Trump administration National Security advisor John Bolton tells host Tony Perkins how Israel’s role in the post-Assad world in Syria is a game-changer. Real Life Networks news director Daniel Cohen joins ius from El Aviv to update the latest in the 400+ day war against Hamas. And Tony offers a commentary on NYC subway hero Daniel Penny and the impact his acquittal will have on decent citizens..  All that that and more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here: http://thisweekonthehill.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the newest edition of THIS WEEK ON THE HILL, host Tony Perkins interviews Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) chairman of the House Select Committee on Coronavirus to update the committee’s findings released this week and why doctors and scientists who have their own political agenda were allowed to direct public health policy during the pandemic. Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti weighs in from D.C. on this week’s Supreme Court hearing on his state’s limiting risky and unproven so-called “Transgender” medical procedures for minors. And from London, Peter McInvenna—advisor to the British House of Lords—joins Tony to discuss state-sanctioned Physician Assisted Suicide in Europe and whether that trend could spread to the United States. All that that and more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here: http://thisweekonthehill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Congress out for the Thanksgiving break, this is a replay of last week's episode. Republicans believe the new Trump Administration can’t get here soon enough. House Speaker Mike Johnson says unlike the current Administration, President Trump will be a strong ally to Israel and refuse to act on the International Criminal Court arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister. Johnson says Matt Gaetz withdrew his name as Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general because he realized he had become too much of a distraction for the President and his agenda. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise explains how Republicans plan to use a budget tool called reconciliation to pass tax cuts, a border wall, regulation reductions and other policies that will help struggling Americans. And host Tony Perkins delivers a commentary stressing that only transformed hearts and minds can resolve the deeper issues at the root of today’s gender crisis. All that and more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here: http://thisweekonthehill.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republicans believe the new Trump Administration can’t get here soon enough. House Speaker Mike Johnson says unlike the current Administration, President Trump will be a strong ally to Israel and refuse to act on the International Criminal Court arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister. Johnson says Matt Gaetz withdrew his name as Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general because he realized he had become too much of a distraction for the President and his agenda. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise explains how Republicans plan to use a budget tool called reconciliation to pass tax cuts, a border wall, regulation reductions and other policies that will help struggling Americans. And host Tony Perkins delivers a commentary stressing that only transformed hearts and minds can resolve the deeper issues at the root of today’s gender crisis. All that and more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here: http://thisweekonthehill.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After massive wins in the 2024 elections, Congressional Republicans are eager to dive right in and make a difference in 2025. Congresswoman Lisa McClain, the newly elected Chair of the House Republican Conference, says border security, the economy, and global peace and stability are the top issues on the GOP agenda. John Hart, CEO of the non-profit government transparency group Open the Books, says there are several areas in the Federal Budget that definitely need to be cut. He points out that the Department of Health and Human Services alone employs 294 staffers who earn nearly $40 million annually to work on DEI initiatives. And host Tony Perkins delivers a commentary stressing that “issues rooted in moral truth resonate deeply with Americans when addressed competently.” All that and more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here: http://thisweekonthehill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of Tuesday’s GOP sweep in the 2024 elections, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson pulls back the curtain on President Trump’s victory party in Palm Beach…zeroes-in on Congress’s first 100 days during the new administration…and warns America’s adversaries that “they need to retreat” during the transitional weeks ahead. Mark Mitchell—chief pollster at Rasmussen Reports—looks at why the Legacy Media got predictions so wrong, missing the 2024 outcome by a mile. Mitchell adds that media pandering of abortion as the “key issue” was far off the mark, as American women clearly were more interested in feeding their families than aborting them. And host Tony Perkins delivers a commentary reminding us George Washington’s belief was that the two pillars of American government must always be Religion and Morality. All that that and more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here — https://thisweekonthehill.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson joins us on-the-road in Upstate New York during his final push in the 2024 campaign for GOP House candidates. Johnson blasts Democrat fundraising site “ACT BLUE” as a money-laundering scheme to conceal international donations from Russia, Iran and North Korea by listing names of ordinary Americans as “donors” without their knowledge; Johnson also warns that Christians who stay home on election day would be abdicating rights that people in China, Cuba and other dictatorships would cherish. U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) outlines how Iran may pull Iraq into its next attack on Israel, risking a much wider Middle East war. And host Tony Perkins offers a commentary on the responsibility of all Americans to exercise their right to vote on November 5th. All that that and more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson warns that Kamala Harris cannot be made Commander-In- Chief of America’s armed forces at this most dangerous moment in world history; he also blasts the Vice President’s call for ending the Filibuster in the U.S. Senate as further proof that “she is uniquely unqualified to become President of the United States.” Dr. Victoria Coates, vice president for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation, joins host Tony Perkins and drills down on dangerous leaks of classified intelligence under the Harris/Biden administration relating to Israel’s plans to attack Iran. And Tony offers a commentary on scandals involving Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and other entertainers pointing to the drug-laced deterioration of the moral foundation of American culture. All that that and more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the 2024 campaign nears its conclusion, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson calls the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar at the hands the IDF a “game changer”in the Middle East conflicts; Johnson—who has done 231 events across 40 states campaigning to retain Republican control of the House—also updates listeners on the November 5th outlook. Former Former U.S. Ambassador David Friedman joins us from Jerusalem to warn the Harris/Biden administration’s threat to withhold weapons for Israel is a dangerous gambit trying to influence Muslim voters in Michigan. November 5th outlook. Jessica Vaughn of the Center for Immigration Studies outlines how the White House policy on releasing unaccompanied minors at the border is causing child exploitation and trafficking to mushroom. And host Tony Perkins delivers a scathing commentary on how over 300,000 minors have been “lost” by the Harris/Biden border policies during the past three years. All that that and more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) acknowledges public complaints about FEMA’s anemic response to this week’s Hurricane Milton in Florida as well as communities still suffering in the wake of Hurricane Helene; Johnson applauds work by private sources and Christian nonprofits like Samaritan’s Purse, and suggests Democrats will pay a price for FEMA in next month’s elections. Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse, tells host Tony Perkins that too often government agencies like FEMA wait until after a storm has passed to start taking action, and by then it is too late. Congressman Michael Waltz (R-FL) says Iran, Hezbollah and other enemies of America are emboldened every time Kamala Harris suggests there is any space between the U.S. and Israel. All that that and more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here: https://thisweekonthehill.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special edition—originating from the annual Pray/Vote/Stand Summit in Washington D.C.—U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) challenges FEMA’s claim it has insufficient funds to respond to Hurricane Helene … noting Congress just last week authorized an additional $20-Billion for FEMA. Speaker Johnson also lauds GOP Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance for winning a “3-on-1 debate” with Tim Walz and two biased CBS News moderators. Then, Mike Huckabee tells host Tony Perkins that conservatives need to “Buy-cott” by spending their dollars with companies and businesses aligned with their values. Daniel Cohen of Real Life Network is just back from Israel and updates us on the approaching 1st Anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attacks. And Tony Perkins wraps things up with a commentary on how JD Vance has exposed the hypocrisy of the ‘Climate Change’ movement. All that that and more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here: https://thisweekonthehill.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) blasts Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky for flying to Pennsylvania for a “campaign-style appearance” with Democrats running for the Senate and House …and zeroed-in on Zelensky’s meeting Friday with former President Donald J. Trump. The Speaker also reports on findings of the bipartisan House committee looking into Trump’s shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. Also, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham charges that “Israel is surrounded because America is weak” in a critical analysis of the Harris/Biden Administration approach to the Middle East. And TWOTH host Tony Perkins offers a commentary on the courage and conviction of Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker…who dared to take on Leftist sacred cows like DEI, censorship, and big government. All that that and more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here — https://thisweekonthehill.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s program, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) reveals his plans to keep the federal government fully funded beyond September 30th, and previews the House GOP’s economic plans for the first 100 days of the next administration. Also, as tensions ratchet-up in the Middle East, we’ll get reaction from former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman. Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will assess the impact of Israel’s strategic attacks on Hezbollah militants, as well as how the war in Gaza may be reaching a dangerous new tipping point. And TWOTH host Tony Perkins delivers a powerful commentary on the moral decay in America and the political “warning lights” it is triggering. All that that and more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here — https://thisweekonthehill.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Presidential election less than two months away, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) warns the SAVE Act is needed to stop illegals from voting in federal elections, so he’s attaching it to a Continuing Resolution needed to keep the government open; he also recaps this week’s Trump/Harris debate, praising President Trump for his action during a “3-on-1” battle with ABC News repeatedly running interference for Kamala Harris. Pennsylvania Congressman Scott Perry (R-TX) updates the Foreign Affairs Committee report on the Biden Administration’s chaotic 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal….saying they’ve created a monster in the Taliban: “Men in flip-flops carrying AK-47’s are now thwarting the most powerful military machine on the globe.” And host Tony Perkins delivers a powerful commentary on abortion laws in our nation: “Democrats and the legacy media are like a cat in a litterbox, covering up what they don’t want us to see.” All that that and more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here — https://thisweekonthehill.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) joins us from Italy—his first foreign trip as Speaker—where he’s meeting counterparts from the G-7 nations for confabs on security and economic security; Johnson charges that America’s role on the world stage has been undermined by the Harris/Biden administration which “has appeased, apologized, and accommodated America’s enemies.” Congressman Keith Self (R-TX) advocates for the SAVE Act to stop illegals from voting in Federal elections. Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany warns that we must not let the World Health Organization have decision-making power over Americans’ healthcare. And young actor Aspen Kennedy — star of “THE FORGE” — joins host Tony Perkins to discuss how important discipleship and pouring God’s love into the next generation must become. All that that and more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here — https://thisweekonthehill.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) updates us on the House investigation into the assassination attempt on Donald J. Trump’s life…declaring that “What I’ve seen so far is just an utter amount of incompetence by the Secret Service. It is frightening.” Also, THIS WEEK host Tony Perkins drills down on the Surgeon General’s advisory that parents face too much stress … which Perkins says is exacerbated by Biden/Harris administration policies which keep parents in the dark on everything from woke curriculum to gender enhancement in public schools; he warns that parents “must not outsource raising our children to the government.” And South Carolina U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham calls on former President Trump to boldly and unequivocally oppose Florida’s Amendment 4 which would codify abortion on demand in Trump’s home state. All that that and more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here: https://thisweekonthehill.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s program, U.S. Congressman James Comer (R-KY) reviews the Democratic National Convention in Chicago as “good theater promoted, as always, by the mainstream media.” Family Research Council Senior Fellow for Education Studies Meg Kilgannon contrasts “reality” with Kamala Harris’s “radical, progressive and Marxist ideas.” Actor/producer Kevin Sorbo recalls Ronald Reagan’s life; Sorbo plays Reagan’s pastor in the upcoming major motion picture REAGAN. And host Tony Perkins declares Democrats are lying when they refer to abortions as “reproductive rights.” All that that and more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here https://thisweekonthehill.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s program, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson previews the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago and contrasts Kamala Harris’s philosophy with GOP House members honeycombing America on behalf of strong values and freedom. Pennsylvania Congressman Scott Perry warns of threats on the international scene that are exacerbated by President Biden’s infirmity. And Gordon Chang suggests that Tomb Walz’ long contacts with the Chinese Communist Paty should “disqualify” the entire Democratic ticket in November. All that that and more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More at https://thisweekonthehill.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s program, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson calls out so-called “moderate”Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Kamala Harris’s running mate as her surrendering to the Hamas wing of the Democratic Party.” Arkansas U.S. Senator Tom Cotton blasts the Biden/Harris administration for putting more pressure on Israel than on Iran in the war to defeat Hamas. Host Tony Perkins says the GOP is in danger of watering down its core values while Democrats fire-up their base heading into Labor Day. And Speaker Johnson weighs-in on how Bible-believing Christians should pray as November 5th approaches. All that and more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here: https://thisweekonthehill.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) skewers Joe Biden’s proposed “reforms” for the Supreme Court as little more than attempts to energize the 2024 Democrat political base. Reporting from Jerusalem, former United States ambassador to Israel David Friedman warns that Biden administration weaknesses in foreign policy are emboldening Iran and its proxies including Hezbollah. Host Tony Perkins offers a scathing perspective on the blasphemous Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics. Iowa U.S. Senator Charles Grassley weighs in on the bipartisan investigation of Secret Service security lapses during the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump. All that and more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here — https://thisweekonthehill.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson takes us behind the scenes at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s historic 4th address to a joint session of Congress. House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) warns that Joe Biden’s infirmity and weakness on the world stage may embolden America’s enemies. Liberty University associate professor of Government Aaron Van Allen assesses the changing political landscape in America and Kamala Harris’s potential impact on the Presidential campaign. Speaker Johnson outlines the just-launched House investigation into the attempted assassination of Donald J. Trump, and host Tony Perkins calls on Bible-believing Christians to prayerfully join the battle of civilization vs. barbarism outlined by Benjamin Netanyahu in D.C. on Wednesday. All that and more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here — https://thisweekonthehill.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Tony Perkins recaps this week’s Republican National Convention with U.S. House Speaker provides , who details of conversations he’s had with former President Donald Trump in the aftermath of an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. Congressman Mark Green (R-TN) declares that the greatest current threat to our national security is Joe Biden’s dereliction of duty to secure America’s southern border. California pastor Jack Hibbs suggests the prayers of millions across the USA for Donald Trump’s safety may have resulted in that bullet missing Trump last weekend…and Tony Perkins highlights the ongoing urgency for Americans to turn back to God. All that and more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here: https://thisweekonthehill.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the political world wrestles with the future of President Biden, his cognitive decline has alarmed many in America and around the world. House Speaker Mike Johnson explains why he’s urging Vice President Kamala Harris to invoke the 25th Amendment which could lead to removal of President Biden. Oklahoma Senator James Lankford charges the Biden Health & Human Services Department is “turning a blind eye” on child trafficking by drug gangs; Speaker Johnson previews this week’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, and host Tony Perkins highlights the Minority Report of the RNC Platform Committee calling for renewed protection of every unborn baby through a strong Human Life Amendment. All that and more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here: https://thisweekonthehill.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congress was on 4th of July Recess this week, but we aren’t! Host Tony Perkins interviews Texas Congressman Chip Roy, who has introduced a House Resolution calling on Vice President Harris to invoke the 25th Amendment because President Biden’s “loss of his faculties” is endangering National Security. Congressman Kevin Hern (R-OK) reveals why November 5th will be the most pivotal Election Day in American history. Texas Congressman Keith Self warns that U.S. military preparedness is emperiled by Biden Administration social experimentation….and Congressman Greg Steube cautions that if Donald Trump’s tax cuts are allowed to expire, untold thousands of Americans will lose their jobs. Finally, Tony Perkins invites the audience to support the RNC “Platform Integrity Project” on this special holiday weekend edition of THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here — https://thisweekonthehill.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calling it “the greatest mismatch in the history of Presidential debates,” U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson declares Donald Trump the winner of Thursday’s faceoff and says “November cannot get here soon enough.” Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joins THIS WEEK to warn that President Biden is “living in a fantasyland” if he thinks he can blame Donald Trump for what’s unfolding in Ukraine. Host Tony Perkins rallies audience members to support the Right to Life at next month’s RNC in Milwaukee. And Speaker Johnson adds his perspective on how America’s enemies like Iran and China are viewing Joe Biden’s condition. Those news items and much more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here — https://thisweekonthehill.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson brands President Biden’s new amnesty program “a brazen political stunt” endangering our national security. U.S. Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC) unveils his new legislation to slap tariffs on products imported from any country purchasing oil from Iran. Tony Perkins warns that the GOP cannot abandon its decades-long support for sanctity of human life at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee July 15th-18th. And Speaker Johnson handicaps the Trump/Biden debate coming up next Thursday. Those news items and much more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More at https://thisweekonthehill.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House Speaker Mike Johnson maps Congress’s plans to block the millions of illegal aliens permitted into America during the Biden Administration from voting in the Presidential election this November. He also highlights how President Biden’s out of control climate obsession is fueling the war machines of both Russia and Iran. Florida Congressman Michael Waltz zeroes-in on the National Defense Authorization Act and why it needs to force the Biden Administration to return America’s military into being a lethal fighting force rather than its current focus on woke social experimentation. And Speaker Johnson delves into the serious issues that compelled the House to vote Attorney General Merrick Garland in Contempt of Congress. Those updates and much more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here — https://thisweekonthehill.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.