Washington Watch

On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports the latest on the partial government shutdown, and Israeli air force’s strikes on terrorist targets across Gaza in response to violations of the truce. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 1st District, offers an update on the partial government shutdown and clarifies how frequent government shutdowns disrupt the continuity and stability of government operations and its workforce, and unpacks what overall effects they have on governing the country. Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, reacts to the Israeli Cabinet’s decision to advance measures to safeguard archaeological sites from destruction by the Palestinian Authority, and renewing land registration in Judea and Samaria, enabling expanded designation of state land for Israeli development. He also previews of the Gaza Board of Peace upcoming meeting in