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Capitol Hill Show

Washington Times Opinion contributor Tim Constantine goes one-on-one with the people you want to hear from in Washington. Get the real story, directly from the source, on The Capitol Hill Show.

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Members of the District of Columbia National Guard, stand next to an M-ATV infantry mobility vehicle, outside the Union Station in Washington, Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

WATCH: President Trump is cracking down on crime

Does Washington, D.C. have a crime problem? The Washington Times' Tim Constantine and ForAmerica's David Bozell argue yes, and sending in National Guard troops is just what is needed to stem the tide of rampant crime and lax prosecutors in the Nation's Capital.

A photograph of US President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein is displayed on the side of a van in Aberdeen city centre, during US President Donald Trump's five-day private trip to Scotland, Monday, July 28, 2025. (Jane Barlow/PA via AP)

WATCH: Is Epstein really news or merely a distraction?

The Trump administration is making good on many campaign promises, including on the economy and inflation. With no complaints on general policy, the left has turned to long long-deceased Jeffrey Epstein as the boogie man, in hopes of tying Trump to him.

Iranian Scholar talks about the potential for change: Dr. Ramesh Sepehrrad sits with Tim Constantine and explores the potential for change in Iran and the essential role of women in the process.

Iran: The Untold Story -- Dr. Ramesh Sepehrrad

Iranian Scholar talks about the potential for change: Dr. Ramesh Sepehrrad sits with Tim Constantine and explores the potential for change in Iran and the essential role of women in the process.

Was the U.S. air attack on Iran successful? Retired U.S. Marine Corps 4-star General James Jones served as Commander of the U.S. European Command. He shares his insight with Tim Constantine.

Iran: The Untold Story -- General James Jones

Was the U.S. air attack on Iran successful? Retired U.S. Marine Corps 4-star General James Jones served as Commander of the U.S. European Command. He shares his insight with Tim Constantine.

Alireza Jafarzadeh, of the NCRI, sat down with Tim Constantine, just hours before Israel began bombing Iran and shared his insight into what change could look like in Iran.

Iran: The Untold Story -- Alireza Jafarzadeh

Alireza Jafarzadeh, of the NCRI, sat down with Tim Constantine, just hours before Israel began bombing Iran and shared his insight into what change could look like in Iran.

A residential multi-storey building is seen damaged after a Russian drone strike on Kyiv, Ukraine, on Friday, June 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

WATCH: America's Role in Ukraine

How should America deal with Putin and Russia if they simply decide not to show up for peace negotiations with Ukraine? Dave shares his insight with Tim.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., during a news conference upon his arrival from meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador, at Washington Dulles International Airport, in Chantilly, Va., Friday, April 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

WATCH: Ruthless gang member or sweet Maryland dad?

Ruthless gang member or sweet Maryland dad? Who is this man the Democrats want to bring back to America? The Washington Times' Tim Constantine and ForAmerica's David Bozell discuss the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

Dr. Kazem Kazerounian is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Connecticut, where he served for a dozen years as Dean of the College of Engineering.

Iran: The Untold Story -- Dr. Kazem Kazerounian

Dr. Kazem Kazerounian talks about his perspective on Iranian life under the current regime, and whether the Shah of Iran's son, Reza Pahlavi, is a viable alternative to govern the nation.

The Signal app is shown on a mobile phone in San Francisco, March 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

WATCH: Did Team Trump send the wrong signal?

As President Trump's National Security team prepared to bomb the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, they got together on the secure communication app, Signal. Somehow, a journalist from The Atlantic was inadvertently invited to join the chat. How big of a blunder was this?

A riot policeman stands outside the Permanent Electoral Authority building in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, March 14, 2025, the place where candidates register their bids to participate in the country's presidential election rerun in May. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

WATCH: Is democracy dead in Romania?

You may recall that after Donald Trump beat Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election, there was an investigation, lasting nearly two years and costing more than $30 million, into claims of Russian collusion with Mr. Trump during the election.

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, file)

WATCH: Can President Trump bring peace to Gaza?

President Trump is reimagining how government is done. Instead of completing only one task at a time, the Trump Administration is working around the clock to accomplish all they can. Next on his list is the plan to stop the war between Israel and Hamas and bring peace to Gaza.

Iran: A nation in waiting featuring The Washington Times' Tim Constantine.

Iran: A nation in waiting

Today the leadership of Iran is in what may be its most fragile position ever. Standing in the wings is a group that has a carefully crafted 10-point plan that puts the people of Iran and their freedoms first.

Kash Patel, former chief of staff to Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller, speaks at a rally in Minden, Nev., Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/José Luis Villegas, File)

WATCH: A fresh start for the FBI

To offer who he believes will bring much needed change, Donald Trump nominated Kash Patel to be the new FBI director. This nomination excites conservatives who want to see the bureau become de-politicized.

President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden leave Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Johns Island, S.C., after attending a Mass, Aug. 13, 2022. Hunter Biden is expected Wednesday to appear behind closed doors for a private deposition with the House committees leading the probe, apparently eager to fight back defending himself and his father from allegations of influence peddling of the family “brand” in his business dealings. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

WATCH: Joe Biden's miscarriage of justice

In an unprecedented move, President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden for federal crimes that are not only currently under investigation, but for any he may have committed spanning the last ten years.

The late-day sun shines on the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) ** FILE **

WATCH: Which party is on track to control Congress?

What does November look like for House and Senate candidates across the country? Will Republicans keep the House and take the Senate? Will Democrats take the House and keep the Senate? Will the chambers be divided?

Who is going to win the U.S. presidential race in 2024 using the complex, state-by-state electoral college? The answer might be no one. One very real possibility is that neither candidate wins. How could that happen, and if it does, then what? The Washington Times' Tim Constantine explains.

Electoral College 2024: What if no one wins?

Who is going to win the U.S. presidential race in 2024 using the complex, state-by-state electoral college? The answer might be no one. One very real possibility is that neither candidate wins.

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump gestures at a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

WATCH: What Donald Trump needs to do to win in November

America is headed for a very close election in November. What will be the difference maker between now and Election Day? What should Donald Trump's campaign do to convince voters he is the right choice for president?

This combination of photos shows Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Understanding the current state of the 2024 election

Independent support for Kamala Harris has plummeted in the last two months. Donald Trump's favorables, however, have gone up. So what does this all mean for the race to the White House, and for control of the House/Senate?

A presidential debate between Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, on screen at left, and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, right, is seen from the spin room, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

WATCH: American voters were the real losers of the first debate

The Washington Times' Tim Constantine and ForAmerica's David Bozell take a thorough look at the shortcomings of Kamala Harris, the bias from ABC moderators, and what Donald Trump needs to do to regain focus on message in the final weeks of this election cycle.

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris arrives to speak on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. (Kent Nishimura/The New York Times via AP, Pool)

ForAmerica: Fact-checking Kamala Harris

The casual observer may have been impressed by Kamala Harris speech, but when one looks at it from a factual perspective, much of what she said turned out not to be true.

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

WATCH: Can voters trust Kamala Harris?

Will Kamala Harris be able to convince voters they can trust her to fix the economy? The Washington Times Tim Constantine and ForAmerica's David Bozell argue that if you look at her track record, the answer is no.

Tim Constantine sits down with Chairman of the Republican Party Michael Whatley at the RNC.

Michael Whatley: 'Why do we have to win?'

The Washington Times' Tim Constantine sits down with the Chairman of the Republican Party Michael Whatley at the RNC to discuss the impact the attempted assassination on Donald Trump will have on the election cycle and why Republican voters are united in their support of the former president.

Gen. James Jones discusses the current regime in Iran and the danger it brings to the Middle East region, as well as an alternative government backed by much of the democracy-supporting world. What role, if any, should the United States have in regime change in Iran? Tim Constantine digs deep with President Barack Obama's national security adviser.

The Capitol Hill Show: Danger in the Middle East

Gen. James L. Jones discusses the current regime in Iran and the danger it brings to the Middle East region, as well as an alternative government backed by much of the democracy-supporting world. What role, if any, should the United States have in regime change in Iran?

Another abortion case has made its way to the Supreme Court, with this case examining moves by the FDA to increase access to an abortion pill. The Washington Times' Tim Constantine and For America's David Bozell discuss the merits of this case, the left's desire for an activist court, and the political implications that could arise from this decision.

Washington Times ForAmerica: The dangers of an activist Supreme Court

Another abortion case has made its way to the Supreme Court, with this case examining moves by the FDA to increase access to an abortion pill. The Washington Times' Tim Constantine and For America's David Bozell discuss the merits of this case, the left's desire for an activist court, and the political implications that could arise from this decision.