Ron Johnson, Andrew Clyde, Blaise Misztal, Michele Bachmann, Gary Hamrick

Ron Johnson, Andrew Clyde, Blaise Misztal, Michele Bachmann, Gary Hamrick

November 9, 2026 · 54 min

The Washington Stand�s Casey Harper shares Congress�s first actions after the midterm elections, offers a brief summary of President Trump�s 60 Minutes interview, and provides an update on the U.S.-Iran negotiations.

Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, reacts to the midterms, explains why he wants to delay the Senate leadership election, and breaks down the crowded lame-duck agenda they anticipate in the Senate.

Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for Georgia's 9th District, shares what he expects will be the primary House objectives during this lame-duck session of Congress, including a push by the House Freedom Caucus for a new reconciliation package.

Blaise Misztal, Vice President for Policy at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America, explores the rhetoric and facts behind Tehran�s two-day ultimatum in the U.S.-Iran negotiations.

Michele Bachmann, Distinguished Professor at Large for Regent University, and Gary Hamrick, Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Chapel, discuss the future of U.S. policy toward Israel under the new Congress and consider how the change in congressional leadership may affect the United States� continued support for Israel.

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