This Week on Capitol Hill

On our latest episode, Newsmax CEO CHRIS RUDDY analyzes the nationwide victories by Democrats in this week’s Midterms and makes a clarion call for the GOP to heed the concerns of voters who have given control of Congress to Democrats; he also says it was “highly inappropriate” for Vice President JD VANCE to voice criticism of President DONALD J. TRUMP ’s execution of the Ir...

In a wide-ranging interview, the leader of Ukraine granted an exclusive one-on-one conversation with TONY PERKINS to discuss the cease-fire negotiated by First Lady MELANIA TRUMP …how commentator TUCKER CARLSON ’s suggestions that Ukraine is persecuting Christians are unfounded and the work of a man who has never visited his country…and other breaking news topics. Campaigning o...

Joining us while campaigning in Colorado this week, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) warns that TV images of violent riots in France could offer a preview of how America may look if radical Democrats gain control of Congress on November 3rd; he also charges that Christians opting to NOT vote because they “don’t like their choices” in some political contests are “derel...

From the campaign trail in Tampa, Florida… U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) says he’s detecting signs of a “Silver Wave” coming in the Midterms:  mature Americans who remember dangers of Socialism who will vote Republican to protect themselves and their grandchildren. CHRISTIAN DATOC,  White House reporter for The Washington Examiner, looks at how “if...

Joining us from Kentucky, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) kicks - off travel to 40 Congressional districts in 22 states roaring toward the Midterm elections; he outlines recent surges of Hispanic voters back to the GOP because “ they don’t want Socialism the Democrats are offering—that’s why they escaped other countries to live in the United States .” CAROLINE...

Louisiana Attorney General LIZ MURRILL is in-studio with us to break down the federal lawsuit her state—and Arkansas and Louisiana—have filed against New York, California and Massachusetts for violating laws prohibiting abortion pills being mailed to pro-life states. U.S. House Majority Leader  STEVE SCALISE joins us while campaigning in Pennsylvania…saying Democrats cannot...

We are on location this week at the Family Research Council’s “ Pray,Vote, Stand Summit ” in Virginia U.S. Speaker  MIKE JOHNSON recaps the Trump/Xi White House state dinner on Thursday, and maps out what the GOP must do with less than 45 days until the Midterms. U.S. Senator JOSH HAWLEY  (R-MO) and his wife Erin engage in a spirited discussion of the need to protect li...

As the U.S. House adjourned until after the Midterms on November 3rd, Speaker MIKE JOHNSON calls this session “the most productive since at least 1949” having passed over 900 bills. Texas Congressman  MICHAEL McCAUL —Chairman Emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee—joins us to highlight passage of the Lindsey Graham Sanctions Act which allows President DONALD J...

We look back 25 years to the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 with personal remembrances from Newsmax chief Washington correspondent  JAMES ROSEN along with a look at lessons America learned on that tragic day. TONY PERKINS offers a commentary on how the 9/11 attacks “were acts of premeditated evil by followers of an ideology that hates what America was founded upon. Congresswo...

U.S. House Speaker  MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) recaps this week’s votes in which House Democrats refused to condemn Socialism and refused to codify the Supreme Court justices should remain at a total of 9. House Judiciary Committee chairman  JIM JORDAN (R-OH) says much more oversight is needed to prevent activist groups like the Southern Poverty Law Center from harassing conservative &amp...

Live from the campaign trail in Austin, Texas…U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON updates the latest Midterms news including new developments in the battle over mail-in ballots and more radicals winning primary elections even in red states like Oklahoma; he deems the trend dangerous and calls on conservatives to turn out and stand up for America on November 3rd. ELIZABETH MITCHELL , White House...

U.S. Senator KATIE BRITT (R-Alabama) joins us with warnings that pro-abortion groups want to muzzle Free Speech rights of pro-lifers…and zeroes in on Massachusetts newly enacted law allowing abortion right up moment of birth, which she deems “despicable & disgusting.” U.S. House Speaker  MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA)—joining us from the campaign trail in New York City this...

U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON — joining us from the campaign trail in Colorado Springs, CO — says Americans must wake up to the dangers of “crazy Communists” in the Democratic Party or the Midterm elections will turn our country into something unrecognizable; he announced a website  www. ContrastForAmerica.com so voters can compare the two major parties. Congressman&...

U.S. Senator RICK SCOTT (R-FL) says ANTHONY FAUCI —who pled the Fifth 111 times and now is facing Contempt of Congress charges—displayed the kind of arrogance that causes Americans to lose trust in government; he also has the latest on Attorney General nominee TODD BLANCHE ’s upcoming confirmation vote. Newsmax chief Washington correspondent  JAMES ROSEN breaks down this wee...

Family Research Council Senior Fellow JODY HICE —guest hosting for the vacationing TONY PERKINS —welcomes U.S. Congresswoman HARRIET HAGEMAN (R-WY) of the House Judiciary Committee to break down Dr. ANTHONY FAUCI pleading the Fifth Amendment 111 times during an appearance in Congress…and charges Fauci exposed his own duplicity during the panic he foisted on the U.S. during the C...

In this week’s program—taped before a live audience at the 2026 Social Conservatives Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.,  U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) recaps House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act, Insider Trading restrictions, the SAVE America Act and much more…a legislative package now heading to the U.S. Senate for action. Johnson adds: &ldq...

U.S.House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA)—taking time from campaigning in Iowa for Republican candidates—faces a back-breaking agenda in the week ahead including a Reconciliation bill that will make-or-break the SAVE AMERICA Act. ELIZABETH MITCHELL , White House correspondent for the Daily Signal, recaps major stories making headlines this week and raises the question: “Can any membe...

U.S.House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA)—joining us from the campaign trail in California—flatly declares America is at a “crossroads” politically, as radical Democratic Socialists continue to score victories in races for Congress: “ It is time for all freedom-loving patriots to stand up in the November misterms .” U.S. Ambassador to Israel  MIKE HUCKABEE says...

On this week’s program, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker  MIKE JOHNSON  (R-LA) warns America faces growing challenges from socialist and Marxist movements and urges citizens to defend constitutional principles. JAMES ROSEN , Chief Washington Correspondent for Newsmax, explains that recent Democratic socialist primary victories reflect a repeatable “playbook” driven...

On this episode, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker  MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) warns that Democratic primary victories in NYC this week will send “three more radical Marxist insurgents” to Congress, and warns Americans they had better get out and vote to stop this trend. Congressman  RICK CRAWFORD  (R-AR) Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee predicts Iran will conti...

On this week’s program—taped before a live audience in Georgia--U.S. House of Representatives Speaker  MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) says he’s fired up about GOP chances in this Fall’s midterms because of “the increasing radicalism of the candidates winning Democratic primaries” who are out of the mainstream; he also recaps what it was like being at the White Ho...

With the United States apparently on the verge of a war-ending deal with Iran,  U.S. Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM (R-S.C.) is warning he needs to see the small print: “I love President Trump and usually back him 100%. I hope and pray this is a good deal, but if it isn’t—or it threatens Israel’s security—I’m going to say so.” U.S. House of Representatives Sp...

RECAPPING A WILD WEEK OF PRIMARY RESULTS…AND A PROPOSED NEW POLICY FOR U.S.-ISRAEL RELATIONS U.S. House of Representatives Speaker  MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) provides the latest update on Reconciliation actions on the Hill which have passed the Senate and will move in the House this coming week, to— finally —fully fund Border Security for an additional 3 years, Congressman&n...

U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) joins us from his home in Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District to preview the hectic legislative week ahead, and GOP plans to thwart Democrats who are “obsessed” with reopening the border and blocking ICE. U.S. Senator  LINDSEY GRAHAM (R-S.C.) backs President DONALD J. TRUMP ’s tough negotiating with Iran, declaring America must...

From Texas to Kentucky and any other GOP primary hotspots, President DONALD J. TRUMP ’s endorsement caused challengers to surge in races for the House and Senate this week.  U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) focused on the defeat of U.S. Congressman THOMAS MASSIE (R-KY) suggesting Massie was hurt be not being a “team player” in advancing the Trump legislative agenda. U....