Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
D.C wedding: Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski secretly marry in front of Declaration of Independence
Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski married in a secret Washington, D.C., ceremony, said a Vanity Fair report published Sunday. Published November 25, 2018
MyPIllow guy Mike Lindell turns movie mogul, backs film critical of Planned Parenthood
Mike Lindell, founder of the thriving My Pillow empire and now worth an estimated $300 million, has taken on a new role: pro-life movie mogul. Published November 23, 2018
Inside the Beltway: Trump bump: $1 trillion in holiday shopping
There may be lingering annoyance over the midterm elections, and much of the news media remains at war with President Trump. But one force continues to put Americans in a buoyant mood — and that's the economy at year's end. Published November 22, 2018
Inside the Beltway: Historic eats: White House Thanksgivings of yore
What have presidents dined on over the years at Thanksgiving? The White House Historical Society has traced the menus back to Nov. 26, 1789, when George Washington issued a proclamation for a "public thanksgiving," then dined upon turkey, Chesapeake Bay oysters, Potomac rockfish and assorted pies. From that auspicious beginning comes many a menu, and a few interesting moments. A brief selection from the society's records: Published November 21, 2018
Inside the Beltway: Political poison: ‘Toxic’ is the word of the year
The word wizards at Oxford Dictionary have chosen "toxic" as their official word of the year, which they deem to be a word or expression which reflects the "ethos, mood, or preoccupations of the passing year," with a future role in cultural significance. Published November 20, 2018
Majority of Americans say caravan poses a ‘threat’ to the U.S.: Poll
There is some conditional sympathy among Americans for the thousands of "caravan" members who have begun to arrive at the U.S. border. A new survey, however, finds that the public also believes the caravan poses a threat to the U.S. -- with some wide partisan divides on many issues. Published November 20, 2018
Inside the Beltway: The public now says only 9% of Trump news coverage is ‘fair’
It is a very persistent phenomenon: the media is biased and hostile toward President Trump. Multiple complex studies from the Media Research Center have confirmed that 90 percent of broadcast news coverage of Mr. Trump and his administration has been negative since the president took office almost two years ago. Now comes confirmation of blatant bias across the entire news media from another source. Published November 19, 2018
Inside the Beltway: ‘I watched the president unite people’
Multiple polls have revealed that Americans are tired of political discord and partisan attacks, which started when President Trump ran for office, and continue as he approaches his second anniversary in office. The public associates this rigid negativity with the "do-nothing Congress" and gridlock. Civility - which often proves more efficient and productive than combat in fostering compromise - is rare indeed. Published November 18, 2018
Loggers support Donald Trump’s claim that wildfires caused by ‘poor forest management’
A national logging organization is offering support to President Trump following catastrophic wildfires in California and a political debate over the causes of the destructive blazes. Published November 16, 2018
Inside the Beltway: Analyst envisions America split into Red Federation and Blue Federation
Amid red states, blue states, social strife and political polarization, one analyst now suggests that the United States jettison the "united" part and become a couple of separate nations. This extreme measure likely would disappoint millions of people around the planet who still perceive America as the shining beacon of yore, truly a "united" United States. Plenty of Americans would weep over the thought as well. But it's out there. Published November 15, 2018
Brent Bozell: Jim Acosta is a ‘left-wing activist,’ CNN a ‘political hit squad’
CNN reporter Jim Acosta recently lost his White House credentials after a skirmish with President Trump during a press conference - and the incident has sparked legal actions, controversy, commentary and criticism from prominent conservatives. Published November 15, 2018
Do you believe the media disdains conservatives? Trump campaign conducts its own poll
President Trump has conducted his own public opinion polls since he first ran for the White House, using his campaign site to launch the research, gauging public public opinion on a variety of topics. The current controversy over CNN reporter Jim Acosta and his loss of press credentials has prompted a new survey, this time centered on the news media. Published November 15, 2018
Inside the Beltway: Democratic nightmare: Voters warming to Trump
Despite non-stop challenges from political rivals and a hostile news media, President Trump can consider some promising poll numbers of particular interest to conservatives, Republicans and faithful Trump fans. The numbers, though not necessarily bell-ringers, suggest the public is warming to the Trump way of doing things. Published November 14, 2018
Fox News sides with CNN’s battle with the White House over Acosta, files amicus brief
CNN has a new ally in their battle against President Trump and the White House over a reporter's press credentials. Fox News announced Wednesday that they intend to file an amicus brief in the matter. Published November 14, 2018
Inside the Beltway: Ocasio-Cortez and youthful ‘resistance’ hits old guard Democrats
Democrats have issued glamorous calls for "resistance" ever since President Trump took office. But wait. That resistance has now surfaced within the party itself and the unthinkable has happened: a charismatic array of new faces on Capitol Hill appear to be pushing back against the establishment, particularly House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi. It is an unforeseen by-product. Things change. Published November 13, 2018
Inside the Beltway: Michelle Obama makes global debut with new memoir, tour
There will be much ado about former first lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday. Her new 448-page memoir "Becoming" arrives from Crown Publishing Group and Penguin Random House, and yes, the book is already No. 1 on Amazon among all books, along with four subcategories. It will be published in 30 languages. And then the real blitz begins. Mrs. Obama will embark on a 10-city national tour, beginning in Chicago with an event hosted by Oprah Winfrey at the United Arena, which seats 23,000 people. The event is sold out, as are the next two dates at major arenas in Inglewood, California, and in Washington, D.C. An appearance in London next month is also sold out. Published November 12, 2018
Inside the Beltway: Political discussions vex majority of Americans
Thanksgiving dinner signals the beginning of the holiday get-together season when family and friends are supposed to dine together and enjoy shared moments. Yes, well. That ideal outcome has been sullied in recent years after the occasion was politicized - primarily by certain Democrats who urged the public to consider the festive meal an opportunity to talk up Obamacare and other issues. Published November 11, 2018
Inside the Beltway: The Acosta effect rattles press and public
An indecorous encounter between president and reporter continues to rattle the journalism community, a troubled place to begin with. President Trump and CNN reporter Jim Acosta sparred on camera during a White House press conference, followed by charge that Mr. Acosta later became physical with a White House intern — a charge he denies. The action was over in moments — but it was enough to spark caustic reactions, soul-searching, complaints and cautions for hours on end. Published November 8, 2018
Bookmaker: ‘What are the odds that Acosta gets his White House credentials back?’
In recent years, bookmakers have entered the political realm, offering the betting public odds for the potential winners of major elections - or the chances that high-profile celebrities would run for office. Now there are odds on CNN Jim Acosta, and the chances he have his press credentials returned. Published November 8, 2018
Progressive media watchdog launches petition ‘in solidarity’ with CNN reporter Jim Acosta
Media Matters for America, a progressive media watchdog, has launched a public petition which demands that the White House Correspondents' Association "stand in solidarity" with CNN reporter Jim Acosta, who lost his White House press credentials following a heated exchange with President Trump on Wednesday. Published November 8, 2018
