D.C. Debrief

On Episode 32 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis is joined by The Hill's Cate Martell, National Political Reporter, on the ground in New Hampshire to recap the Iowa Caucus results and what they could mean for next week's primary in the Granite State and beyond. Also on the Debrief this week: Negotiations over the National Defense Supplemental Government Shutdown Averted Mayorkas Impeachment He...

This week on the Debrief, host John Stolnis talks with CBN News Congressional Correspondent Matt Galka about the state of play in Iowa just days ahead of the 2024 presidential cycle's first primary event, Monday's Iowa Caucus. How do evangelicals feel about Trump as he seeks another four years in office, and is there anything Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley or Vivek Ramaswamy can do to catch him? Also t...

On Episode 30 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis has you debriefed on all the big stories from the past week in Washington: House Republicans changing their stance on a border deal as a delegation visits Texas this week GOP ready for impeachment hearings against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas 2024 Latest, including a Nikki Haley surge in New Hampshire House Democrats unveil report that shows...

On Episode 29 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis chats with The Hill's Courts and Legal Reporter Zach Schonfeld on the 4-3 decision by the Colorado Supreme Court to bar Donald Trump from appearing on the primary ballot because they believe his actions leading up to and on January 6, 2001 amount to insurrection, in violation of the 14th amendment. Also, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Br...

On Episode 28 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis breaks down the week that was in the Nation's Capitol: President Zelensky's visit to Washington Congress' fight over Ukraine aid & border security Hunter Biden on Capitol Hill House GOP moves forward with impeachment inquiry NDAA passage Military recruitment shortfalls A change of strategy for the RNC in the race for the White House Featurin...

On Episode 27 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis chats with Nathan Gonzales from Inside Elections on what we heard in the 4th GOP Presidential debate, as well as Donald Trump's pre-recorded town hall with Fox News this week. Also: Israel/Ukarine funding stalls University presidents grilled on Capitol Hill on anti-Semitism on college campuses Kevin McCarthy is leaving Congress Wray wants FISA's...

On Episode 25 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis recaps a busy week in Washington that saw Congress continue to debate military funding for Israel and Ukraine, the historic expulsion of Rep. George Santos, and CBN's Wendy Griffith sitting down with John to talk about her interview with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV).

On Episode 25 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis takes a look back at this week's historic March for Israel rally on the National Mall, Congress avoiding a government shutdown, CBN's exclusive interview with Senator Tommy Tuberville, and middle school antics on Capitol Hill reached a fever pitch this week. Also, John chats with the Hudson Institute's China Center Director Miles Yu for a deep d...

On Episode 24 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis is joined by Grace Bydalek , Director of the Dissident Project to discuss the rise of anti-semitism and decline of free speech on college campuses across the country. Also, a full debrief on a House hearing looking at anti-Israel bias at the U.N., how the 2024 GOP presidential hopefuls discussed as Israel at this week's 3rd Republican debate, a...

On Episode 23 of The D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis is joined by Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) for a chat on his bid for a leadership position in the House, his adept and humorous use of social media during the Speakership battle, as well as thoughts on funding for Israel and Ukraine and a conversation about his faith journey. Also, the latest on what's happening in Israel, multiple hearings on the in...

On Episode 21 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis recaps a second week of fighting between Israel and Hamas, as President Biden visited the region and delivered a prime time Oval Office speech on the need to support Israel and Ukraine. Also, what are the 2024 presidential candidates saying about the situation in the Middle East? The House Speakership battle rolls on with no end in sight, China...

On Episode 20 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis speaks with freelance journalist Dan Raviv on the latest with Hamas' attack on Israel and the Jewish nation's response. How is the United States planning to help? Also, there is still no House Speaker, RFK Jr. goes independent-er, and is inflation in America leveling off? Featuring reports from Jerusalem Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell, CBN National...

On Episode 19 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis recaps a historic week in the nation's capitol, with the House of Representatives removing a sitting Speaker of the House for the first time in history. CBN News Congressional Correspondent Matt Galka joins the show to discuss. Also, Ukraine fatigue is growing among some Republicans in Congress as well as with more Americans and in other countri...

On Episode 18 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis has the latest on a potential government shutdown and what the House and Senate are doing as the hours tick down towards the government closing their doors. Also, the latest on the Biden impeachment inquiry hearings, Democratic Senator Robert Menendez is indicted again, and Nathan Gonzales from Inside Elections joins us to talk about the 2nd GOP...

On Episode 17 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis sits down with former Vice President Mike Pence at the Pray, Vote, Stand Summit in Washington for a discussion on his new family values initiative, his thoughts on Vivek Ramaswamy, and his standing among evangelical voters. Also, the latest on the dysfunction inside the House GOP Caucus and what it means for a potential government shutdown, Pres...

On Episode 16 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis tackles artificial intelligence week on Capitol Hill, as some of the tech world's top minds gather with senators to discuss AI regulation. CEO of Farotech and AI expert Chris Carr joins the show to discuss the pros and cons of regulation and the future of AI. Also, the House of Representatives returns from break and signals a readiness to begin...

On Episode 15 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis speaks with Marc Goldwein , Senior Vice President and Senior Policy Director for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget about this year's federal deficit expected to grow by two trillion dollars this year. Also, the Senate returns as battles over spending on Ukraine, natural disasters and avoiding a government shutdown loom, North Korea...

On Episode 14 of The D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis recaps a week that saw another frightening freeze by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in front of reporters, worries about an aging Congress, the federal response to Hurricane Idalia, momentum building for a House impeachment proceeding against Joe Biden, and a conversation about the Administration's plan for Medicare to directly negotiate...

On Episode 13 of The D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis recaps the first GOP presidential debate and Donald Trump's X interview with Tucker Carlson with CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody. Plus, Trump is arrested in Georgia, this time, with a mug shot. President Biden visits Hawaii and a Putin ally-turned-enemy is dead.

On Episode 12 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis talks with CBN News White House Correspondent Abigail Robertson about the Iowa State Fair, how attendees told her they feel about Donald Trump, her interview with Vice President Mike Pence and how Democrats are feeling about supporting President Biden. Also, more details on the Trump Georgia indictment, the one year anniversary of the Inflation...

On Episode 11 of the D.C, Debrief, host John Stolnis is joined by Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) to discuss the backlog of passport renewal requests that are causing most Americans to wait 8-12 months for a passport. Also, CBN News reporter Jennifer Wishon joins the show to talk about a Supreme Court case before them in the fall that could radically change federal bureaucracy, more legal woes are comi...

On Episode 10 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis recaps two contentious hearings on Capitol Hill involving Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, what President Biden is trying to do to help make it easier to access mental health and deal with the extreme heat we've seen around the country. Also, Congress talks UFOs (they're calle...

On Episode 9 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis chats with CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell in Jerusalem following Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to the U.S. this week. Also, another possible indictment could be coming for Donald Trump, a U.S. soldier flees to North Korea, the Pentagon discusses plans for artificial intelligence, a religious freedom hearing on Capitol H...

On Episode 8 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis recaps President Biden's trip to Lithuania for an important NATO summit and the future of Ukraine with Retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies . Also, Bankrate's Mark Hamrick stops by to talk about the improved June inflation numbers, House Republicans bicker over legislation to fund the Pentagon and...