Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Here comes the ‘noise protest,’ courtesy of the Women’s March
"On Thursday, starting at 10:00 a.m. -- as the Supreme Court begins hearing oral arguments over Donald Trump's claim of presidential immunity from prosecution on obstruction and conspiracy charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election -- Women's March will hold a noise protest outside of the Supreme Court, imploring it to reject Trump's immunity claim," the organization said in a written statement shared with Inside the Beltway. Published April 24, 2024
Public getting more skeptical in its views of the press
The American public does not have a particularly comfortable relationship with the press and news coverage itself these days. Yes, we have some numbers of note about that. Published April 23, 2024
New finding of old bottles at Mount Vernon a cherry surprise for all
The privately funded $40 million Mansion Revitalization Project continues at George Washington's Mount Vernon -- the first president's historic home 8 miles down the Potomac River from the nation's capital. Archaeologists have made "a significant discovery" in the cellar of the landmark site: a pair of intact European-manufactured bottles in the cellar of the landmark home. Published April 22, 2024
Texts say much about Border Patrol and ICE reaction to Congress
Fox News national correspondent Bill Melugin has spent many long days on the southern U.S. border, his time spent monitoring and reporting on the crowds of illegal immigrants who continue to arrive -- and arrive and arrive. Mr. Melugin is also in touch with members of both the U.S. Border Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He has shared some terse insight from those who continue to man the front lines. Published April 21, 2024
GOP encounters the encounters in border crisis
The Republican National Committee continues to track the ongoing arrival of unauthorized visitors to the U.S. The committee tells Inside the Beltway that 189,372 illegal immigrants were encountered attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border in March alone, marking the 37th straight month of President Biden's tenure in office that such encounters have exceeded 150,000. Published April 18, 2024
‘Highest-ranking’ Stefanik
Rep. Elise Stefanik has been named among the "100 Most Influential People of 2024" -- an annual list compiled by Time that includes a cross-section of leaders in six categories -- artists, icons, titans, leaders, innovators and pioneers. Published April 17, 2024
Poll suggests Biden may be nearing ‘point of no return’
"Fewer than 30% give the president favorable grades on all ten issues TIPP Poll tracks. After rebounding from his first term low of 33% in December, President Biden's job approval ratings improved to 36% in January. It remained at 36% in February, increased to 37% in March, and stays this month at 37%." reports the Tippinsights.com editorial board -- home to the noteworthy TIPP Poll. Published April 16, 2024
Trump’s daughter-in-law says his poll numbers are rising amid trial
News Nation's "Morning in America" show had a noteworthy question for Republican National Committee Co-Chair Lara Trump, who is also the daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump. Published April 15, 2024
Trump’s latest sales pitch: Vintage Make America Great Again caps
There must be some nostalgia out there among those who support former President Donald Trump and remember when he appeared in public for the first time wearing his signature "Make America Great Again" red hat some nine years ago. Published April 14, 2024
Trump wants to debate Biden ‘anywhere, anytime, anyplace’
Former President Donald Trump pines for debates with President Biden as Election Day approaches. "The country is in such trouble. What are Biden's plans? I would fully accept any debate, anywhere, anytime, anyplace," Mr. Trump told Fox News Digital on Thursday. Published April 11, 2024
Authentic piece of Benjamin Franklin’s epistolary preeminence up at auction
The Raab Collection -- an international firm that buys and sells important historical documents -- has unveiled a remarkable letter penned on Dec. 3, 1777, by Founding Father Benjamin Franklin. Published April 10, 2024
Budget chairman blasts Biden on latest student-loan cancellation plan
On Monday, President Biden revealed his plans to forgive student loans, essentially offering at least $5,000 in debt relief to a potential 23 million borrowers -- and leaving taxpayers to foot the hefty bill. House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington, Texas Republican, has a thing or two to say about the situation. Published April 9, 2024
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise shares preview of this week’s legislative priorities
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has shared "Committee Cliff Notes" -- a daunting preview of what House Republican committees are up to this week. Published April 8, 2024
Biden-Harris campaign brags about record-setting war chest
Pay attention, now. The reelection campaign of President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris has revealed that it raised more than $187 million in the first quarter of 2024, including more than $90 million in March alone. Published April 7, 2024
Late-night funnyman Greg Gutfeld extends contract with Fox News
Fox News continues to attract a large, loyal audience -- certainly evident in the work of the multitalented Greg Gutfeld, who has agreed to a multi-ear contract extension at the cable news network. Published April 4, 2024
Hogan hops on tour bus for Senate campaign
Larry Hogan -- the 62nd governor of Maryland -- is not done with public life in his beloved state. Mr. Hogan is running for the U.S. Senate and his campaign is -- literally -- picking up speed. Published April 3, 2024
Kennedy buzz increases as independent calls Biden worse than Trump
The public is paying attention to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his bid for the White House. The independent presidential candidate was the subject of 63,100 posts on X by noon Tuesday -- and no wonder. Published April 2, 2024
Biden-Mart: Super PAC supporting Trump tracks skyrocketing food costs
Political messaging gets ever more clever. Such is the case with a new website called Biden-Mart.com, which is -- in the language of yore -- a handy-dandy way to see how food prices have increased from former President Donald Trump's time in office to the current administration. Published April 1, 2024
Deadline looms for press looking to cover Republican National Convention
The Republican National Committee has officially issued a reminder to journalists interested in applying for media credentials for the national convention, which kicks off in Milwaukee on July 15. That's a mere 105 days away and approaching quicker than most media folks realize. The absolute deadline for those journalists to obtain credentials also is fast approaching -- April 12. Published March 31, 2024
‘Double haters’ of Trump, Biden reappear in electoral calculus
This convenient little phrase has captured the imagination of the press at the moment. It refers to a new classification of U.S. voters who are not particularly happy with either President Biden or former President Donald Trump. The phrase appears to have emerged during the 2016 election but now seems to be percolating once again in the press after a recent New York Times revisited the topic on March 6. Published March 28, 2024
