This Week on Capitol Hill

On this week’s edition, U.S. House Majority Leader STEVE SCALISE (R-LA) decries the federal government’s Schumer Shutdown heading into its 4th week for no reason other than Democrats “wanting to demonstrate to their left-wing, nutty base that they’re fighting Donald Trump.”

ELIZABETH MITCHELL, White House correspondent for The Daily Signal, breaks down the latest shutdown developments and whether any offramp is in sight for ending the impasse as a November 1st food stamp cutoff approaches…and previews President DONALD J. TRUMP’s trip to Japan and South Korea.

U.S. Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM (R-S.C.) predicts there will be no lasting peace in Israel until a “stabilization force” is in-place and once the International community stops policies which threaten Israel.

And TONY PERKINS’ commentary predicts the enemies of Israel need to be disabused of the “false hope of a Palestinian State” within the God-given borders of Israel.

All that and more on TWOCH, sponsored by AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY.

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On our newest edition, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON blasts Democrats on Capitol Hill for continuing to block reopening of the federal government—having voted 11 times to keep the shutdown going, inflicting pain on workers, TSA agents, air traffic controllers and our military troops.

Also, Congressman SCOTT PERRY (R-PA) weighs in on Hamas terrorists refusing to comply with the new Peace Agreement; Louisiana Solicitor General BEN AGUINAGA recaps his argument before the Supreme Court this week seeking an eld to race-based gerrymandering for elections; Newsmax chief Washington correspondent JAMES ROSEN predicts Democrats will likely cave on the shutdowqn after this weekend’s latest “No Kings” rallies; and in his commentary

TONY PERKINS’ reminds us that lasting peace in the Middle East must be grounded in faith…strength…and “the assurance of God’s enduring plans and promises for the region.”

All that ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, sponsored by AARP and AMERICANS FOR PROGRESS, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

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U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON blasts Democrats on Capitol Hill for dragging out the federal government shutdown…and charges Democrats including Senate minority leader CHUCK SCHUMER “are lying to the American people so they can appease the rising Marxist forces within their party.”

Also on this latest edition:  PHILIP WEGMANN, White House correspondent for Real Clear Politics focuses on the upcoming release of all Israeli hostages still held by Hamas, and later wryly suggests President DONALD J. TRUMP might need to dispatch Midde East envoy STEVE WITKOFF to negotiate a settlement with Chuck Schumer who is foot-dragging on the shutdown here at home.

Alabama Attorney General STEVE MARSHALL warns that FDA policies allowing abortion pills to be sent via U.S. Mail into pro-life states like his are endangering the lives of women all over America. 

And TONY PERKINS’ commentary echoes Marshall’s concerns, saying the federal government shutdown is being prolonged by Democrats insisting on additional funding for abortions and gender-transitioning treatments at taxpayer expense.

All that ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, sponsored by AARP, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

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On this latest edition, CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief CHRIS MITCHELL joins us from Jerusalem to report that President DONALD J. TRUMP’s multi-point plan to end Israel’s war with Hamas “is getting high marks from both sides”…and might position Prime Minister BENJAMIN NETANYAHU for another victory in Israeli elections in March 2026.

U.S. Senator RICK SCOTT (R-FL) offers his perspective on whether five more Senate Democrats will break ranks with their leadership to end the federal government shutdown.

JAMES ROSEN, Chief Washington correspondent for NEWSMAX says President Trump is cleverly using the shutdown “as part of his agenda to reshape the Executive Branch.”

Kansas U.S. Senator ROGER MARSHALL sounds the alarm over the FDA greenlighting a new ‘generic’ version of abortion pills.

And TONY PERKINS’ commentary warns that American society will decline without more young men—like the late Charlie Kirk—who boldly stand on values with conviction.

All that ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, sponsored by AARP, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

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On this latest edition, TONY PERKINS and U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) focus on Democratic Party stonewalling and demands for a surge in spending which may lead to a government shutdown; Speaker Johnson also weighs-in on powerful United Nations addresses by President Donald J. TRUMP and Israeli Prime Minister BENJAMIN NETANYAHU.

Russia facing new U.S.-backed forces in Ukraine is highlighted by U.S. Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM (R-S.C.) who calls President Trump’s military moves “a game changer” in the war.

PHILIP WEGMANN, White House correspondent for Real Clear Politics zeroes-in on theindictment of former FBI chief JAMES COMEY.

And Tony returns with a commentary on how the Southern Poverty Law Center must be investigated for its role in what Tony calls SPLC inciting high-profile shootings including the murder of Charlie Kirk by “offering a roadmap for assassins.”

All that ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, sponsored by AARP, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

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On this latest edition, TONY PERKINS looks at a possible federal government shutdown at the end of the month; House Majority Leader STEVE SCALISE (R-LA) warns that even with the GOP finalizing a Continuing Resolution, Democrats on the Hill led by Chuck Schumer will try to block the CR “because they oppose anything President Trump wants.”

VICTORIA COATES, vice president of The Heritage Foundation, weighs-in on the upcoming “meaningless political theater” at the U.N. when American allies like Australia and France will “recognize” a so-called Palestinian state.”

Real Clear Politics.com’s White House correspondent PHILIP WEGMANN recaps fiery hearings in Congress this week, and looks at PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP’s successful meeting in the U.K. with King Charles III and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

And Congressman CHIP ROY (R-TX) decries Democrats and leftist organizations trying to exploit the tragic murder of CHARLIE KIRK to once again push “gun control” in an attempt to silence conservative voices across America.

All that ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, sponsored by AARP, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

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Recorded on-location before a live audience in southern California, TONY PERKINS offers a heartfelt tribute to assassinated Salem Radio Network host CHARLIE KIRK, who was shot on a college campus in Utah this week.

U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON—who presided over a moment of silence in Kirk’s behalf following the murder—says it was a “very difficult week for America and for Congress.”

JACK HIBBS, pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills in southern California, lauded the Turning Point USA founder for “exercising the true spirit of the Constitution” by debating campus opponents…and he discusses Kirk’s impact on a younger generation of  Americans.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel MIKE HUCKEBEE joins the conversation with his own personal recollections of Charlie’s life. And Tony returns with a commentary on the need to break the cycle of hate in America which led to Charlie Kirk’s senseless death.

All that ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, sponsored by AARP, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

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Daily Signal White House correspondent ELIZABETH MITCHELL says Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer thinks he got “burned” last time staving off a shutdown, so to appease radicals in his party Schumer’s new mission is to avoid doing anything seen as supporting President Donald J. Trump or the GOP; she also updates us on new developments in the Epstein files controversy.

Congressman NATHANIEL MORAN (R-TX) suggests China, Russia and North Korea and worried about the renewed military strength in America what President Trump has restored. CBN News Middle East bureau chief CHRIS MITCHELL has the latest on removing “human shields” from Gaza…as well as the dangers of France and other countries declaring existence of “a Palestinian state.”

Louisiana Attorney General LIZ MURRILL explains why her state would welcome federalized troops to quell crime in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

And TONY PERKINS offers a scathing Commentary on U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) telling a Senate hearing he’s “very disturbed” by a State Department nominee saying rights come from God, not from government. All that ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, sponsored by AARP, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

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Guest host JODY HICE is Senior Fellow at the Family Research Council and served for 8 years as U.S. Representative in Georgia’s 10th Congressional District.

Congressman MARLIN STUTZMAN (R-IN, pictured) updates us on momentum building for Congressional redistricting in his state.

JEFF MURDOCH, White House reporter for The Washington Times, has the latest developments on this week’s Transgender shooter who killed two students at a Catholic school in Minneapolis.

Congressman PAT HARRIGAN (R-N.C.) of the House Armed Services Committee offers perspective on options for post-war Gaza.

And TONY PERKINS pays tribute to Dr. JAMES DOBSON with an video excerpt of one of his past interviews with the late founder of FOCUS ON THE FAMILY who died last week.

All that ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, sponsored by AARP, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

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Guest host JODY HICE is Senior Fellow at the Family Research Council and served for 8 years as U.S. Representative in Georgia’s 10th Congressional District…making him ideally suited to tackle the Texas and California battles over Congressional redistricting for 2026.

Congressman RANDY WEBER (R-TX) joins us to zero-in on why Texas’s need for new maps differs from “grandstanding” by California Governor GAVIN NEWSOM.

Newsmax chief White House correspondent JAMES ROSEN will delve into Friday morning’s FBI raid on the home of former U.N. Ambassador JOHN BOLTON.

Brigadier General JOHN TEICHERT breaks down the latest developments in the Ukraine/Russia war; former Trump administration Deputy National Security Director VICTORIA COATES looks at what’s next in the Israel/Gaza conflict; TONY PERKINS’ commentary supports President DONALD J. TRUMP’s call for a mid-decade Census which will ONLY count people who are LEGAL residents of the United States.

All that ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, sponsored by AARP, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

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As President DONALD J. TRUMP vowed during his landslide 2024 campaign, his administration has zeroed-in on violent criminals who rule the streets in D.C.; Assistant Attorney General HARMEET DILLON joins us to map out the tough new war on crime—noting she personally faced TWO attempted muggings while walking near The White House.

Former Secretary of State MIKE POMPEO hopes the Trump/Putin summit will produce a cease fire that holds…but warns the Chinese Communist Party will be “in the room” with Putin…and says Russia’s war on Ukraine mirrors the unprovoked Hamas massacres on October 7th.

Newsmax Washington correspondent JAMES ROSEN pulls back the curtain on “the Deep State in action” as revealed in newly-released Russiagate documents.

And TONY PERKINS’ newest commentary decries the fact that the percentage of D.C.’s children living in homes without fathers is double the national average: “The city named for our Founding Father desperately needs fathers in the home.”

All that ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, sponsored by AARP, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

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U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON joins us — while in bumper-to-bumper traffic along the Sea of Galilee — with an update on the latest news from Israel; he condemns Hamas terrorists for stealing food headed into Gaza and re-selling it on the black market.

Congressman ERIC BURLISON has new details on the Oversight Committee’s subpoenas issued in the ongoing Epstein investigation.

GOP candidate for Governor of California STEVE HILTON sounds the alarm over AB 495, a bill in the California Assembly which ultimately threatens parents’ rights nationwide.

Former U.N. Ambassador JOHN BOLTON offers perspective on India cozying up to the Chinese Communist Party.

And TONY PERKINS’ newest commentary outlines why the MAGA movement must not fracture over America’s moral and strategic relationship with Israel.

All that ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, sponsored by AARP, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

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U.S. Senator TIM SCOTT joins us to outline how Republicans plan to end Senate Democrats blockade of judicial nominations from President DONALD J. TRUMP; he also previews his new book “One Nation Always Under God.”

U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON weighs-in on the media deception of hunger in Gaza: he notes Israel has shipped Gazans enough food to feed 2-million people for 2 years but Hamas terrorists hijack it and sell it on the black market.

Johnson’s concerns are echoed by Evangelist the Rev. JOHNNIE MOORE, Executive Director of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation which has delivered 100-million meals directly to Gaza residents during two wars … but who confirms aid from the U.N. consistently was hijacked by Hamas.

Alabama Attorney General STEVE MARSHALL checks-in to urge Congress to overturn “shield laws” which allow abortion pill providers to skirt pro-life laws in over 16 states.

 And TONY PERKINS’ newest commentary calls for end of the Biden-era regulations which allow mail order chemical abortion pills to circumvent state laws protecting the unborn.

All that and more ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, sponsored by AARP, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

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On this week’s program, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemns the French President’s support for a 2-State solution in the Middle East as outrageous and a reward to the Hamas terrorists.

Former U.S Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback believes Iran is ripe for regime change - not by military force, but by an uprising from its people. He urges the U.S. to lend them moral support in their effort.

House Speaker Mike Johnson calls out Democrat hypocrisy over the Jeffrey Epstein matter. He says Democrats weren’t concerned about the issue when the Biden DOJ had all his files. But now, he points out—it’s suddenly the most important thing in the world to them, adding: “We’re not buying it.”

And TONY PERKINS’ newest commentary centers on the Epstein controversy. He says Americans want the truth and they want it now. He cautions the only way to stop this from a turning into a long-term crisis is complete transparency; whatever the files may or may not contain.

All that and more ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

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On this week’s program, U.S. Senate Budget Committee chairman LINDSEY GRAHAM (R-S.C.) dives into the “$9-Billion Recission” process which led the Senate and House to slash millions from public broadcasting: “We took money away from NPR which is a left-leaning organization” and promised more Recission packages are in our future.

PHILIP WEGMANN, White House correspondent for Real Clear Politics (pictured) explains why the unreleased Epstein files seem to be resonating with — and concerning — President DONALD J. TRUMP’s base supporters because U.S. Attorney General PAM BONDI “has been overpromising and underdelivering on this controversy.”

Former U.N. Ambassador JOHN BOLTON weighs-in on how Iran “is in no position to make demands” and warns that the Ayatollahs think they can bluff America out of surveillance over what remains of their nuclear program.

And TONY PERKINS’ newest commentary centers on a Christian pastor who was fired from his job at the East Baton Rouge parish library for not calling someone by their preferred pronoun, and the danger policies like that pose to all Americans.

All that and more ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

On our latest edition, former Congresswoman MICHELE BACHMANN — who also serves on the board of the  International Fellowship of Christians and Jews — tells TONY PERKINS that Israeli Prime Minister BENJAMIN NETANYAHU is “a modern day Winston Churchill” who was destined to lead his nation at this challenging period in history.

And Dr. MORDECHAI KEDAR of the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies discusses the unique concept for potential Middle East peace called “The Emerites Proposal.”

Congressman CHIP ROY (R-TX) reports on latest efforts to provide relief for victims of the historic 4th of July flooding in Texas.

Liberty Counsel president MATT STAVER zeroes-in on a new IRS ruling that may unshackle pastors from any restriction on their freedom of speech in the pulpit.

And Tony’s commentary looks at falsehoods activists are spreading about President Trump’s Recission plans.

All that and more ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

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As the 4th of July weekend kicked off, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON crafted a winning strategy uniting all factions of the Republican caucus to pull off a stunning victory for President DONALD J. TRUMP’s Big Beautiful Bill.

On this holiday edition of TWOCH, Maryland’s Congressman Dr. ANDY HARRIS, Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, discusses behind the scenes negotiations leading to this smashing Trump victory.

Also this week, U.S. Ambassador to Israel MIKE HUCKABEE previews his visit to D.C. next week with Israeli Prime Minister BENJAMIN NETANYAHU mapping out a final cease-fire with Hamas.

And TONY PERKINS’ Commentary focuses on why United States must support Israel’s rightful claim to sovereignty over Judea and Samaria as part of a lasting Middle East peace.

All that and more ahead on our 4th of July holiday edition of Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

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As weekend votes in the U.S. Senate loom,  U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON joins us with his perspective on what’s ahead for President DONALD J. TRUMP’s Big Beautiful Bill…and weighs-in on America’s bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities…which is also a topic analyzed by PHIL WEGMANN, White House correspondent for Real Clear Politics.

Former U.N. Ambassador JOHN BOLTON calls last weekend’s attacks “the right thing and long overdue,” and he believes China and Russia are carefully analyzing United States military power in the wake of the bombings.

U.S. Senator STEVE DANES (R-MT) hails the U.S, Supreme Court decision allowing Medicaid funds to be withheld from abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.

 And TONY PERKINS’ Commentary warns that pro-life laws in many states are being circumvented by Biden-era policies allowing chemical abortion pills to be sent across state lines in the U.S. Postal Service.

 All that and more ahead on our latest edition of Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

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Middle East expert JOEL ROSENBERG — publisher of ALL ISRAEL NEWS —joins us from Jerusalem with updates on the ongoing missile attacks from Iran; he declares “This is the fight that Benjamin Netanyahu was born for”…applauds President DONALD J. TRUMP’s leadership…and predicts that despite “tough and painful days ahead,” these events will change the Middle East forever.

U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON is in constant contact with President Trump and reminds us that America is the only nation on earth with the capacity to destroy Iran’s nuclear development; he also updates us on how the Big Beautiful Bill is progressing on Capitol Hill.

Tennessee Attorney General  ANTHONY SKRMETTI breaks down the impact of Thursday’s landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding his state’s ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender teenagers.

And TONY PERKINS’ Commentary warns that the SCOTUS ruling on state transgender policies is only the beginning of the critical battle to rebuild the moral foundation of American culture.

All that and more ahead on our latest edition of Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

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Speaker of the House MIIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) spent five hours in the Situation Room of the White House with President DONALD J. TRUMP on Thursday evening as Israel launched air strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. He takes us inside with perspective on what’s likely to happen next in the Middle East.

Former CIA director and Secretary of State MIKE POMPEO applauds Israel’s Operation Rising Lion for a “level of technical and strategic achievement that is unparalleled in the world.”

South Carolina U.S. Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM warns that if Senate Republicans fail to pass the Big Beautiful Bill “we will have destroyed President Trump’s 2nd term.”

And TONY PERKINS’ Commentary marks the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary while reminding us that America’s “true strength and protection comes from God.”  All that and more ahead on our latest edition of Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

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