U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Lebanon and Israel had agreed on a 10-day ceasefire, as optimism grew that the Iran war may be nearing an end.

<p>All eyes are on the shifting political landscape of the state of Virginia. Although she ran as a moderate, newly elected governor, Abigail Spanberger, has proven to be more left leaning than she originally let on. Host Casey Harper is joined by FRC Action's Matt Carpenter and The Washington Stand's Mark Tapscott to discuss the political bait and switch happening with Virginia's newly elected governor. The three analyze the suggested state redistricting, potential policy outcomes, and the governor's very low polling numbers.&nbsp;</p>

All eyes are on the shifting political landscape of the state of Virginia. Although she ran as a moderate, newly elected governor, Abigail Spanberger, has proven to be more left leaning than she originally let on. Host Casey Harper is joined by FRC Action's Matt Carpenter and The Washington Stand's Mark Tapscott to discuss the political bait and switch happening with Virginia's newly elected governor. The three analyze the suggested state redistricting, potential policy outcomes, and the governor's very low polling numbers. 

<p>Has Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) officially been shut down or has it simply been renamed? Host Casey Harper is joined by the director of research at the National Association of Scholars, David Randall, to discuss the current state of DEI within our culture. The two break down how DEI views the world through power and group identity, why younger generations keep pushing it forward, and how schools may be keeping it alive by changing names instead of removing it.</p>

Has Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) officially been shut down or has it simply been renamed? Host Casey Harper is joined by the director of research at the National Association of Scholars, David Randall, to discuss the current state of DEI within our culture. The two break down how DEI views the world through power and group identity, why younger generations keep pushing it forward, and how schools may be keeping it alive by changing names instead of removing it. 

<p>As America nears its 250th birthday &ndash; the country is at a crossroads. The founders had a vision for this country, but is that vision still alive? Still relevant? Host Casey Harper is joined by professor and author, Dr. Matthew Spalding, to reflect on America&rsquo;s past and future. The American founders put their lives on the line to protect truth and freedom. Today&rsquo;s America looks very different than 1776, and many are wondering if the country will ever fully turn back to the founding ideals? Are the Constitution and Declaration of Independence still relevant? The two dive deep into those questions as well as details of the founding documents and the impact of the relationship between revelation and reason.</p>
<p>Resources</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=making+of+american+mind&amp;adgrpid=186568886379&amp;hvadid=779574346066&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvexpln=0&amp;hvlocphy=9007525&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvocijid=251889339430468950--&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=251889339430468950&amp;hvtargid=kwd-2474603217821&amp;hydadcr=20586_13321904_2281773&amp;mcid=fd5dcbc13dcf3dd6ba987880ad62c7f3&amp;tag=googhydr-20&amp;ref=pd_sl_i6it6npza_e">The Making of the American Mind: The Story of Our Declaration of Independence</a> by Dr. Matthew Spalding</li>
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As America nears its 250th birthday - the country is at a crossroads. The founders had a vision for this country, but is that vision still alive? Still relevant? Host Casey Harper is joined by professor and author, Matthew Spalding, to reflect on America's past and future. The American founders put their lives on the line to protect truth and freedom. Today's America looks very different than 1776, and many are wondering if the country will ever fully turn back to the founding ideals? Are the Constitution and Declaration of Independence still relevant? The two dive deep into those questions as well as details of the founding documents and the impact of the relationship between revelation and reason.

<div>Nigerian Christians are being targeted and killed -- and their government is doing nothing about it. Host Casey Harper is joined by Nigerian native and founder of Stefanos Foundation, Mark Lipdo, and Family Research Council&rsquo;s Arielle Del Turco to shed light on the brutal persecution of Christians in Nigeria. For many, the threat of an attack from radical Islamist groups is simply part of their daily lives. Mark shares his story, explaining why he founded the Stefanos Foundation and what life is like for Christians in Nigeria. With jihadists being the main aggressors towards Christians, the three address the very real and dangerous reality for Christians in Nigeria and what America can do to help end the violence.</div>

Nigerian Christians are being targeted and killed -- and their government is doing nothing about it. Host Casey Harper is joined by Nigerian native and founder of Stefanos Foundation, Mark Lipdo, and Family Research Council's Arielle Del Turco to shed light on the brutal persecution of Christians in Nigeria. For many, the threat of an attack from radical Islamist groups is simply part of their daily lives. Mark shares his story, explaining why he founded the Stefanos Foundation and what life is like for Christians in Nigeria. With jihadists being the main aggressors towards Christians, the three address the very real and dangerous reality for Christians in Nigeria and what America can do to help end the violence.

Rising from poverty to become a pediatric neurosurgeon and prominent government official, Dr. Ben Carson pointed to his upbringing as proof of the promise of America. As the country's 250th anniversary approaches, Carson is turning his attention to educating the next generation about the nation's history through a new children's book initiative.

Ask any Virginian what day they're most looking forward to this month, and they'll probably say April 22. That's when the constant barrage of political ads over the state's redistricting measure will finally stop. For weeks, voters have been fed a steady diet of disinformation about the ballot initiative being decided next Tuesday, featuring everyone from Barack Obama to gray-haired veterans. It's about "fairness," the Left argues - if by "fairness," they mean handing complete control of the Commonwealth to Democrats.

Virginia Democrats are the latest slate of state officials to threaten the American Republic and move to eliminate the electoral college. Governor Abigail Spanberger (D) signed into law on Monday a bill (called H.B. 965) joining Virginia to the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC), which would permit member states to award their electoral votes in a presidential election to the winner of the national popular vote, instead of to the winner of the state in question, effectively eliminating the use of the electoral college for participating states.

Before the U.S. Supreme Court stands the "Contemplation of Justice" statue, in which a blindfolded Lady Justice symbolizes the impartiality of the law. The law should not "see" or care about who a person is when administering justice; everyone should be equal in the eyes of the law. Unfortunately, such principled impartiality does not always carry over to the agents of justice, who are subject to the corruption of ambition and avarice. As a recent report from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) details at length, the Biden administration systematically miscarried justice to advance the cause of abortion.

In a historic meeting hosted by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, government officials from Israel and Lebanon met for direct talks for the first time in 33 years amid the Jewish state's continued strikes against Hezbollah terrorist targets embedded deep within Lebanon's southern territory. Experts say the talks could be the first step towards eliminating the Iranian terrorist proxy from the region.

When GOP leaders braced themselves for the trip back to D.C. after recess, they expected a mess - just not this one. In the last 48 hours, a full-blown ethics crisis has gripped the Hill, triggered by revelations that Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) was likely guilty of sexual misconduct, harassment, and "predatory behavior" against staffers and other women. But the Californian's fall from grace is far from the only scandal consuming Congress right now, as a string of other allegations of everything from fraud, theft, domestic violence, and extramarital affairs overshadow members. The distractions aren't what House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) had in mind for hitting the ground running in April, but with the disgrace threatening to upend Washington, inaction isn't an option.

Editorial Director and Senior Writer, The Washington Stand

Sometimes, the best deal that can be reached is none at all. After a 21-hour marathon session on Saturday, Vice President J.D. Vance and a U.S. delegation walked away from negotiations with Iranian officials in Islamabad, Pakistan, after the Iranians rejected a "final and best offer," Vance told reporters. In response to the Iranian regime's refusal to compromise, President Donald Trump directed the U.S. to increase pressure on the regime by blockading all Iranian ports.

Senior Writer, The Washington Stand

Every night for the past six weeks, cable news has assembled its panels - retired generals and decorated pilots breaking down the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, the missile exchanges across the Gulf, China's shadow role in arming Tehran's defenses. Confident. Credentialed. And often missing the most critical part of the picture.

Senior Fellow for National Security

This week, the nation's largest abortion mill, Planned Parenthood, released its annual report, and it was a banner year for the abortion giant, setting a record of over 400,000 abortions.

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President Trump didn't enter into this conflict with Iran for the world's applause - and it's a good thing, because there isn't any. The international media, followed by a surprising parade of global leaders, have spent the last several weeks shaming the administration's decision to neutralize the nuclear threat that a regime of Islamist madmen poses to the planet. Regardless of what public opinion has to say, a lot of Christians are probably trying to understand if his decision was the right one.

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