
This Week on Capitol Hill
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The Final Push for the 2024 Campaign
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.

Kamala Harris’ Lack of Qualifications to be Commander-in-Chief
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.

The "Game Changing" Death of Yahya Sinwar
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.

What's Going on with FEMA?
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.

The Truth About FEMA's Funds for Hurricane Relief
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.

Speaker Johnson Blasts Zelensky's Campaign-Style Appearance in Pennsylvania
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.

The Plan to Fund the Government
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.

Why the SAVE Act is Needed to Stop Illegal Immigrants from Voting in Federal Elections
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.

Speaker Johnson Checks In from Italy
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.

Speaker Johnson Provides Updates into the Attempted Assassination of President Trump
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.

Rep. James Comer Reviews the Theatrics of the DNC
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.

A Preview of the DNC from Speaker Johnson
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.

Harris Surrenders to the Hamas Wing of Her Party with Selection of Walz
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.

Rep. Scalise Skewers Proposed SCOTUS Reforms
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.

Behind the Scenes of Netanyahu's Address to Congress
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.

Recap from the RNC
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.

Speaker Johnson Thinks Vice President Harris Needs to Use the 25th Amendment
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.

Rep. Chip Roy Says It's Time to Use the 25th Amendment
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.

Speaker Johnson Declares a Winner in First Presidential Debate
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.

Speaker Johnson on President Biden's "Brazen Political Stunt" on Amnesty
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.

How Congress Plans to Stop Illegal Aliens from Voting in November's Election
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.

Speaker Johnson Offers to take a Polygraph Test to Confirm a Bizarre Oval Office Conversation with President Biden
House Speaker Mike Johnson offers to take a polygraph test to confirm a bizarre Oval Office conversation with President Biden. A look at the bipartisan House vote sactioning the I.C.C. for arrest warrants it issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A look bach at America’s heroes on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. Speaker Johnson updates the upcoming Joint Session of Congress invitation extended to Israel’s Prime Minister. And Congressman Jim Jordan, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee questions the apparent political motives of Attorney General Merrick Garland. Those updates and much more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here — https://thisweekonthehill.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Damage of the NY Trump Verdict to the American Legal System
House Speaker Mike Johnson blasts the verdicts in the NYC Trump trial, saying Democrats are risking destruction of the American legal system for purely partisan purposes. Wisconsin U.S. Senator Ron Johnson charges the Trump verdicts threaten our system of jurisprudence that Americans spent literally centuries building. And Travis Weber, Washington Stand policy editor, checks in from Geneva with a stark warning about a global power grab by the World Health Organization. Those updates and much more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here — https://thisweekonthehill.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaker Johnson Blasts ICC's Moves Against Israel as "Absolute Madness"
House Speaker Mike Johnson wins standoff with Chuck Schumer on inviting Israel’s prime minister to address a Joint Session of Congress; the Speaker also calls moves by the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants on Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes “absolute madness.” Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman charges anti-Israeli activists at home and abroad want to force Israel into becoming a majority-Arab nation; and Speaker Johnson weighs-in with host Tony Perkins on former President Donald Trump’s trial in New York City where jury deliberations are expected to begin right after Memorial Day. All that and much more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here: https://thisweekonthehill.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Weaponization of our System of Justice Itself Against President Trump
House Speaker Mike Johnson says the criminal cases against Former President Trump are the “weaponization of our System of Justice itself.” The Speaker also slams the President’s Mideast policy saying, “Israel is fighting for its very survival and Joe Biden is playing politics.” And about the proposed WHO Global Pandemic Treaty, he says, “we don’t cede power to any international organization, certainly in times of emergency.” All that and much more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here — https://thisweekonthehill.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grownups Prevail In Leadership Fight
House Speaker Mike Johnson says defeat of motion to vacate proves “there are grownups in the room in Congress”; U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) warns President Biden and the Democratic Party “they better figure out if they want to lead America or lead campus anarchists”; Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Freidman charges the Biden Administration is abandoning Israel by withholding weapons, and Congressman Burgess Owens blasts the Department of Education for enabling pro-Hamas college demonstrators. All that and much more on THIS WEEK ON THE HILL. More here: https://thisweekonthehill.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.