Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Fox News has more Facebook fans than any other news organization in the world: Study
Fox News draws more readers to its Facebook site than any other news organization or publisher in the world according to a new report from Newswhip.com, a website that measures and ranks online traffic data for social media sites associated with news organizations. Published December 8, 2017
Donald Trump earns praise for his steel-clad leadership from Donald Rumsfeld
President Trump got some compliments for his steel-clad leadership style from one veteran observer who recognizes the value in a bold and forthright American leader on the global stage. Published December 8, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Libertarians gear up for 2018, poised to woo millennials
A recent NBC News poll revealed that 71 percent of millennials - now considered to be the nation's largest potential voting bloc - pine for a third political party. There are an estimated 75 million Americans aged 18-34; their beliefs, sentiments and motivations continue to fascinate and occasionally confound the demographic researchers - but not necessarily those who actually belong to a third party. Published December 7, 2017
Inside the Beltway: ‘Resistmas’: the Hillary Clinton Christmas tree topper
And the legend goes on, or something like that. Now on sale, it's the Hillary Clinton Tree Topper, which features a very life-like plaster figurine of Mrs. Clinton with feathery angel wings and pristine white pantsuit, meant to go on the top of the Christmas tree. Actually, the Hillary Topper is ideal for the "Resistmas" tree. Yes, the Democratic holiday lexicon now includes the handy term "Resistmas" for those who still have not come to terms with the 2016 election. Published December 6, 2017
Ronald Reagan presidential library safe from Los Angeles wildfires for now
Fast-moving wildfires that have raged in areas around Los Angeles and Ventura County in California in the last 72 hours have not reached the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute -- a spectacular library and memorial site in Simi Valley dedicated to the 40th president. Published December 6, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Ice cream moguls take on GOP tax reform
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield — founders of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream — have long backed the progressive cause, most recently supporting Sen. Bernard Sanders' quest for the White House and creating "Bernie's Yearning," a special flavor that was heavy on mint and chocolate. Now the Vermont-based ice cream guys are taking on Republican tax reform, working in concert with Our Revolution, a nonprofit that emerged from Mr. Sanders' 2016 campaign for president. Published December 5, 2017
Inside the Beltway: ‘God bless Trump and his Twitter feed’
The news media continues to be irked and frustrated by President Trump's strategic tweets, which effectively bypass the press and take his terse, compelling messages directly to millions of loyal, fiercely engaged Twitter followers — who in turn blast the tweets to the world. Talkwalker.com, a global data research firm, analyzed every Trump tweet since Election Night 2016 to find that each one averages 98,000 likes or retweets. So no wonder the press is irate and critical. Published December 4, 2017
Sex scandal bias: Coverage on major TV networks focuses on Republicans: Study
There's a "partisan tilt in sex scandal coverage," says a new study that examined claims of misconduct against politicians throughout November. Published December 4, 2017
Inside the Beltway: 96% of Roy Moore voters support Donald Trump
The upcoming special election in Alabama yields intriguing insights. A meticulous new CBS News poll of voters in the state reveals that 71 percent of Alabama Republicans say the allegations of sexual misconduct against Roy Moore are false. Of this group, 92 percent believe "Democrats are behind the charges" which surfaced in mid-November claiming Mr. Moore allegedly pursued underage girls during the 1970s. And 88 percent of GOP voters say that "newspapers and the media" are behind the allegations. Published December 3, 2017
New Ronald Reagan TV series names his daughter Patti Davis as executive producer
The 40th president of the United States is a popular subject. There have been 64 documentary film and biographical TV projects based on the life of Ronald Reagan in recent years according to a tally by TV Guide. Another one is in the planning stages, but this one has a defining characteristic. Its is the first to include authorized input from a family member. Published December 2, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Donald Trump declared ‘Man of the Year’ by The American Spectator
Time magazine won't reveal the identity of it 2017 "Person of the Year" for another five days. Those who are currently up for the title include Pope Francis, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman, Russian President Vladimir Putin, "The Dreamers," Colin Kaepernick, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, special counsel Robert Mueller, and the social media "Me Too" movement — just to name a few on the expansive list. There has been much back-and-forth in the media about President Trump and the magazine's honorary designation, which has been around since 1927 when the title was won by aviator Charles Lindbergh. Published November 30, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Sexual misconduct and the media swamp
Accusations of sexual misconduct continue to rock the mighty realms of entertainment, media and politics — sparking blockbuster stories, melodrama, swift judgments and yes, some authentic introspection among Americans. Published November 29, 2017
Can’t put the smartphone down? Substitute ‘therapy’ phones appease the need to swipe and scroll
The "Substitute Phone" from Austrian designer Klemen Schillinger provides therapeutic motions for those who can't stop scrolling, zooming and swiping. Published November 29, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Monica mocks ‘The Monica Lewinsky Scandal’
CNN's sister network HLN has produced a new special on former President Bill Clinton, and the title tells all: "The Monica Lewinsky Scandal." Those who recall the tumultuous events that went public on the Drudge Report on Jan. 19, 1998, will be familiar with the guests on the program. Monica Lewinsky herself has taken notice. Published November 28, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Vanity Fair shamed for writing ‘salacious’ stories to demean Melania Trump
"She seriously looks like an angel." Published November 27, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Public now wary of ‘unhinged’ liberal press
Relentless, hostile media coverage of President Trump and his administration could be reaching the saturation point. The public appears weary, wary and quite possibly ready to move on — hungry, perhaps, for credible news coverage over biased caterwaul. Published November 26, 2017
Shopping gets complicated: 12 percent of Americans shop while drunk
Retail therapy -- shopping as a kind of culture and recreational activity -- has gotten complicated. In a survey released last year, RetailMeNot.com, an online discount coupon distributor, found that a quarter of Americans report they are "sleep deprived" while out shopping, while 12 percent say the shop while drunk. Published November 24, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Voters say sexual harassment worst in Hollywood, D.C. and media
American voters are under the distinct impression that sexual harassment is rampant in Hollywood and the entertainment industry: three fourths of them say it's "a problem" in that glittering domain. A sizable 59 percent of that group, in fact, consider sexual harassment "a big problem." A mere 4 percent said it wasn't an issue. Published November 23, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Trump’s abundant faith shines in his Thanksgiving message
"On Thanksgiving Day, as we have for nearly four centuries, Americans give thanks to almighty God for our abundant blessings. We gather with the people we love to show gratitude for our freedom, for our friends and families, and for the prosperous nation we call home," President Trump says in his Thanksgiving Day Proclamation. Published November 22, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Vietnam veterans challenge Ken Burns
They just aren't comfortable with "The Vietnam War," the ambitious documentary by filmmaker Ken Burns, which debuted last month with much fanfare and is still being featured on many PBS stations. Vietnam Veterans for Factual History — a Texas-based interest group which includes military veterans, historians and authors in its membership — is challenging both the content and tone of the 10-episode, 18-hour epic. Published November 21, 2017
