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Jennifer Harper

Jennifer Harper

A graduate of Syracuse University, Jennifer Harper writes the daily Inside the Beltway column and provides additional coverage of breaking national news, plus long-term trends in politics, media issues, public opinion, popular culture, Hollywood foibles and “eureka” moments in health and science.

She has been a frequent broadcast commentator on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, C-SPAN, Voice of America, Citadel Broadcasting, Talk Radio Network and other news organizations. Born in Elizabeth, N.J., Ms. Harper grew up in Texas and arrived in Washington in time for Watergate -- and has been tracking the political and media landscape ever since.

She is an active member of the American Federation of TV Radio Artists and Screen Actors Guild. She has won 14 journalism awards during her years at The Washington Times.

To read Jennifer Harper's Inside the Beltway columns, click here. Contact her at jharper@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Jennifer Harper

The news media has created a strong narrative about the immigration crisis, though some analysts are pointing to flaws in the coverage. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: The media creates its own border war

There is a surge of journalists at the Southwest border, all seeking insight on immigration and the "family separation crisis," this according to CNN analyst Brian Stelter, who blamed it all on "President Trump's lies about the policy" for the interest. Published June 18, 2018

President Donald Trump speaks at a rally, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) ** FILE **

Inside the Beltway: Trump’s still got the magic ‘MAGA’ touch

President Trump has been in office 514 days, give or take an hour or two. He's rocked both sides of the aisle, added a whole new dimension to politics, bettered the economy, challenged the liberal media narrative and finessed an unprecedented and historic meeting with North Korea. Mr. Trump has honed several new skill sets on the job, while remaining unapologetically true to his inner mettle, entrepreneurial roots and billionaire status. Published June 17, 2018

Americans will spend a near-record amount of money on Father's Day in 2018, according to the National Retail Federation. (AP Photo) ** FILE **

Americans to spend near-record $15.3 billion on Father’s Day

Father's Day spending is expected to total a near-record $15.3 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation, which has tracked the trend. The total just missed the unprecedented $15.5 billion Americans spent in 2017. Published June 16, 2018

"Americans overwhelmingly are proud of their nation and its past," says a poll. About 85 percent said they take fierce pride in their nation. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: Stalwart nation: 85% still proud to be American

The good, the bad and the ugly collide nonstop in news coverage. So do the confusing and the ridiculous. But on occasion, the rare survey emerges with a reassuring finding: Americans are still proud of America no matter what the media, cultural gurus or the naysayers believe. No, really. Published June 14, 2018

The CIA has honored four fallen officers at its memorial wall, which uses stars rather than names, in keeping with their clandestine calling. (CIA)

Inside the Beltway: CIA honors four fallen officers

It is a simple and straightforward memorial: a stretch of white marble and plain stars plus this statement: "In honor of those members of the Central Intelligence Agency who gave their lives in the service of their country." Published June 12, 2018

President Trump has assured the "haters and losers" that everything will be fine following the summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: Trump to haters: ‘We will be fine’

Some journalists remain saturated in anti-Trump innuendo no matter what. Despite the historic nature of the one-on-one meeting of President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, anchor Stephanie Ruhle called the summit "a brilliant PR stunt that doesn't get us anywhere," while Washington Post opinion writer Paul Waldman said the president was "ignorant and impulsive," and titled his op-ed "Trump doesn't want to look weak in front of Kim Jong-un. Too late." Published June 11, 2018

Members of the press file through a center ahead of the summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: Anti-Trump media gets cranky over historic North Korea summit

It is a global event of such importance that Pope Francis himself is praying for its success. The pontiff said Sunday that it was his hope that the talks between President Trump and North Korea leader Kim Jong-un would yield "a positive path that guarantees a peaceful future for the Korean peninsula and for the whole world." Published June 10, 2018

A peek at the Capella Hotel and Resort, site of the upcoming summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. A peek at the 30-acre Capella Hotel and Resort in Singapore, site of the upcoming summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Capella Hotels) (Capella Hotels)

Inside the Beltway: The Trump effect: North Korea summit sparks worldwide media frenzy

Brace for impact. Every broadcast and cable news network, plus untold numbers of print and online news organizations, are sending star anchors and correspondents to a luxury, five-star hotel in Singapore to cover the historic summit between the U.S. and North Korea. Fox News' Sean Hannity and Bret Baier, NBC's Lester Holt and ABC's George Stephanopoulos will all be there - eager to have a say about the unprecedented and fascinating encounter between President Trump and Kim Jong-un at the posh, 30-acre Capella Hotel and Resort in the host city, with its fabulous views of the South China Sea. Published June 7, 2018