State of the Union Preview & Iran Tensions Rising

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An Inside Look into the decision-making of the U.S. House of Representatives. Together, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Tony Perkins help listeners understand the policy making that goes on everyday inside the halls of Congress.

Listeners can expect candid conversations that delve beyond the headlines and soundbites, offering informed insights into what truly matters in our country and how citizens can influence its direction. With Speaker Johnson’s extensive experience and Perkins’ deep understanding of legislative matters, this program aims to empower audiences with knowledge and spark meaningful dialogue.

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Saturday, February 21, 2026

On a special edition of our program — taped before a live audience at the National Religious Broadcasters conference in Nashville — U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON offered a preview of this Tuesday’s STATE OF THE UNION Address, warning that some Democrats may boycott the speech, while others may seek to disrupt President DONALD J. TRUMP’s remarks in the House chamber.

Also this week, CBN reporter CHRIS MITCHELL—normally checking in from Jerusalem but joining us live in Nashville—updates the latest on tensions between the United States and Iran.

Former Congresswoman MICHELLE BACHMAN offers her perspective of threats to Israel and America by Iranian intransigence.

And Congressman JOHN ROSE (R-TN) offers the latest in the battle to stop chemical abortion pills from being mailed indiscriminately across state lines, endangering womens health and breaking laws. All that and more on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins.

More here: http://thisweekoncapitolhill.com/