Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Trump campaign store now selling patriotic ‘Make America Great Again’ woman’s swimsuit
"Make a YUGE splash poolside or at the beach this summer with our new swimwear!" advises the official store for President Trump's re-election campaign, which has introduced the Make America Great Again women's swimsuit. Published May 28, 2018
Inside the Beltway: Harvard students demand campus ‘diversity’ extend to conservatives
Prepare for an ivy-covered cultural moment. A new editorial in the Harvard Crimson — the student publication of Harvard University — now calls for the campus to be more accepting of conservative students following an extensive 18-month "diversity and inclusion" study by the university's administration which found that only a "startling" 1.5 percent of the faculty identified as conservative while 83.2 percent are liberal. Published May 27, 2018
Rolling Thunder roars through politics, still riding for POWs, MIAs and veterans
Thirty one years ago, Vietnam vets Artie Muller and Ray Manzo agreed they were plenty disturbed by news reports that suggested Americans were still being held as prisoners of war. They also agreed it was time to draw attention to the issue, and to "never forget" POWs, those who never made it home and fellow veterans who were struggling to adjust to civilian life. Published May 26, 2018
Inside the Beltway: Art of the deal, North Korea edition
A diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and North Korea has stalled for the time being, prompting alarm, scorn and glee among President Trump's critics. But wait. Seasoned observers know that diplomacy is a work in progress, full of tweaks and maneuvers. Deals often follow the same trajectory. Is it time to consult Mr. Trump's 1987 book "The Art of the Deal" to figure out which strategic tactic the president could be using here? Maybe. Published May 24, 2018
Inside the Beltway: A Mattis moment: The warrior ethos
"Your mission begins," Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis advised 983 graduating cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy commencement Wednesday, urging them to take ownership of the future of the Air Force itself, to leave complacency out of the equation, lead by example and "embrace and enjoy the beauty of the unexpected." Published May 23, 2018
Three decades and counting … for POW/MIA
It is an image of focus, determination and strength. Here stands Artie Muller, his gaze steady, his denim vest bearing an American flag and a POW emblem. This is a photo from another age, from the early days of Rolling Thunder. The world has changed since then — but not Artie Muller, an Army vet who co-founded the patriotic group over three decades ago to draw attention to the cause of prisoners of war and those who never made it home. He's still got the iron will to honor the original mission, and inspire others to do the same. Published May 23, 2018
Rush Limbaugh coins a handy new term: ‘The deep media’
"Deep media." Talk radio host Rush Limbaugh coined this handy new term during a broadcast this week to designate those news organizations who appear sympathetic or cooperative with the "deep state" - the shadow government rumored to be at work against President Trump and his administration. Published May 23, 2018
Inside the Beltway: Hannity, Limbaugh named ‘most important’ on radio
Talkers Magazine — a primary industry source for the talk radio realm — has issued the "Heavy Hundred," an annual list naming the most important talk radio hosts in America. The emphasis is on "important," the judges say. The news organization bases judgment calls on a mix of factors which include courage, effort, impact, longevity, potential, ratings, recognition, revenue, service, talent and uniqueness. Published May 22, 2018
Libertarian Party rescues its original founding document from eBay
It is a moment of truth for the national Libertarian Party, which has reclaimed its most important founding document from an online sales site. Published May 22, 2018
Trump called the most pro-life president in American history by advocates
Around 800 pro-life advocates will gather Tuesday night just blocks from the White House to celebrate their cause and hear a keynote address from President Trump. Published May 22, 2018
Inside the Beltway: Protests follow Obama alliance with Netflix
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have been an emphatic public presence since they departed the White House on the afternoon of Jan. 20, 2017. The website BarackObama.com has been rebranded as "The Office of Barack and Michelle Obama," offering a clear point of contact, a built-in video titled "We Love You Back" and a takeaway message that states "change — big change — takes many years." Published May 21, 2018
Inside the Beltway: Trump ‘takes charge’ of deep state influence
In his inimitable style, President Trump took to Twitter in the last 24 hours, producing nine tweets centered on the Russian collusion investigation, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's deleted emails and other matters. One tweet fixated analysts, however. Mr. Trump demanded that the Department of Justice figure out if anyone within that federal agency or the FBI "infiltrated or surveilled the Trump campaign for political purposes" — and if the requests to do so were initiated within the Obama administration. The president vowed to make this demand official Monday. Published May 20, 2018
Prince guitar fetches $225,000 at auction
A curvaceous guitar that once belonged to the late pop icon Prince has a new owner. Published May 19, 2018
Inside the Beltway: Trump tweets reach 76% of the nation
The man has 52 million followers and an incredible knack for transforming complex issues into compelling, spirited missives. Yes, we are talking President Trump, who remains victorious in his battle to get the truth before the American public. And now we have definitive numbers about the power of the tweeter-in-chief. Published May 17, 2018
Voters say there’s too much Trump bashing in popular culture: Survey
Shrill criticism of President Trump by the media and other foes does not appear to be a productive campaign tool. Few voters think it will pay off for Trump's opponents in the next election, says a new Rasmussen Reports survey. Published May 17, 2018
Inside the Beltway: Roseanne rescues ‘Roseanne’ from the PC police
It made a sensational prime time debut in March, generated outstanding press coverage and was a stunning cultural moment revealing the enduring power and influence of middle-class America. Indeed, ABC's reboot of classic sitcom "Roseanne" was all of those things. Nevertheless, the network now appears to be skittish that the new program dared to offer a few scant positive views of President Trump and conservative values. Published May 16, 2018
‘Dog attractiveness’ to humans peaks at 8 weeks, says psychology study
Puppies win over hearts in a moment. But they have a very limited time to do that, according to a new Arizona State University study which found that "dog attractiveness to humans" peaks when the little critters are only 8 weeks old. Published May 16, 2018
Inside the Beltway: Laura Ingraham outpaces Rachel Maddow
There is another ratings victory for Fox News Channel, which marks its 18th consecutive week as the No. 1 network across the entire cable TV realm besting such non-news rivals as HGTV or TNT, according to Nielsen Media Research. Published May 15, 2018
Inside the Beltway: Trump bashing now deemed smug, ‘cringeworthy’
Trump-bashing is about to jump the shark. A few well-connected journalists and comedians are beginning to get the message that ceaseless criticism of President Trump is losing its edge. Consider insight from Vice — the hipster media powerhouse — about NBC's "Saturday Night Live," known for its signature "cold open" sequences that plunge into the action without formal credits. Alec Baldwin in the role of Mr. Trump has been a favorite. Published May 14, 2018
Inside the Beltway: $266,538 a day: A media kingpin’s salary
Inquiring minds at Variety wanted to know the most recent annual salaries a half dozen of the media realm's most powerful executives. Here's what the news organization found, based on proxy statements and reports filed by media companies with the Security and Exchange Commission. Published May 13, 2018
