Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Fox News says incoming host Mark Levin has a ‘passion for principles found in the Constitution’
Mark Levin is a distinctive presence in the media with a formidable resume. Both factors have drawn the rapt attention of Fox News Channel, which has hired the familiar talk radio host as the new anchor for "Life, Liberty & Levin," a new weekend prime-time program debuting in February, 2018. Published November 21, 2017
Inside the Beltway: American Conservative Union to host the first ‘J-CPAC’ in Tokyo
They are heading for the global stage: The American Conservative Union will host a first-of-its kind "Asian CPAC" in Tokyo next month, with the help of a very supportive partner: the Japanese Conservative Union. Published November 20, 2017
Inside the Beltway: ‘What Worries the World’ survey in 26 nations gets down to the nitty-gritty
The planet is nervous these days, according to a massive new survey titled "What Worries the World," conducted among 21,044 citizens in 26 nations by IPSOS Public Affairs. Published November 19, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Whoops: 59% of voters predict GOP will lose 2018
Here comes the cautionary tale. The Republican Party controls the House, the Senate and the White House — a promising phenomenon which would suggest the Grand Old Party is industrious, optimistic and united. Wrong. American voters are under the distinct impression that Republicans are losers despite their winning status. Published November 16, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Feisty support emerges for GOP tax reform
The dreaded floor vote looms over Capitol Hill on Thursday. The House will signal yea or nay on Republican tax reform, accompanied by much handwringing from Democrats, who treat the vote like a fearful spectacle - though many supported key components of the bill in a previous era. Much of the news media refuses to frame the legislation as positive or productive, embracing the standard narrative that the bill favors the rich and hurts the poor - or words to that effect. Published November 15, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Roy Moore gets 40 times more coverage than Bob Menendez
The news media has provided intensive coverage of the ongoing woes of Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore, and the coverage often showcases melodrama, speculation and sensationalism. Reporters and anchors, in fact, frequently repeat the same "damning accusations" and key phrases against Mr. Moore says Rich Noyes, research director of the Media Research Center, a conservative press watchdog now monitoring the news about Mr. Moore produced by the "Big Three" broadcast networks. Published November 14, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Michael Savage leaps into faith with new book
Talk radio kingpin Michael Savage is the first to point out that his newest book is not standard "religious" writing, though it bears the title "God, Faith and Reason," and follows his 25 other books which dwelled on politics, culture wars, national security, immigration issues and science. Published November 13, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Chris Wallace: Donald Trump is right about ‘media unfairness’
Fox News anchorman Chris Wallace recently received the Founders Award for Excellence in Journalism from the International Center for Journalism, a 33-year-old organization based in the nation's capital which promotes better news media practices. Mr. Wallace's award was a big deal. So were his closing remarks, made before an audience of 600 people, at an event moderated by CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer. Published November 12, 2017
Giddy press coverage of Democratic election victories flawed, says Columbia Journalism Review
The Columbia Journalism Review -- a leading academic journal produced by Columbia University -- has declared the press was premature in their conclusions that Democratic election victories would damage the Trump administration. Published November 10, 2017
Inside the Beltway: World ‘transfixed’ by presidential tweets says new study
President Trump often bypasses the irate news media with his tweets, pushing back against hostile press narratives that overlook such positive nuggets as this: 82 percent of those who voted for him back in 2016 would do so again, according to a tidy new Politico poll. Mr. Trump maintains a conversational tone to his Twitter missives; he appears accessible, unapologetic and in good humor to his fans. And there are many. The president currently has 42.3 million followers and has tweeted over 36,000 times. Published November 9, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Steve Bannon, the book
The press has been fascinated with Stephen K. Bannon for years, penning both fancy prose and damning reviews of the former White House adviser, political strategist, film producer, media kingpin, talk radio host, scholar and combat veteran. Mr. Bannon is many things. He has drawn lots of news coverage -- much of it uneven, speculative and tinctured with venom from journalists who are disenchanted by President Trump. Yeah, well. Published November 8, 2017
D.C.-area football team qualifies for national championship, crowdfunding online to get there
They are five and six years old, focused on football, and bound by their motto "It's okay if you try and fail, but it's not okay if you fail to try." Now the undefeated DMV Jr. Knights are putting that gridiron grit to work online, raising money to get to the national championship game in Florida. Published November 8, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Trump was elected one year ago, vowing to be president for all Americans
It's been a year since Donald Trump won the White House. Remember? Published November 7, 2017
CNN poll: Views of Democratic Party hit lowest level in 25 years
"Favorable views of the Democratic Party have dropped to their lowest mark in more than a quarter century of polling, according to new numbers from a CNN poll," reported Ryan Struyk, a data reporter for the cable news network, which released the findings on Tuesday. Published November 7, 2017
Pre-Prohibition bourbon now an important collectible, says Christie’s auction house
Christie's, the leading auction house, reports that American bourbon is now an important collectible, right along with all those rare wines and spirits favored by connoisseurs. Published November 7, 2017
Inside the Beltway: ‘The Clintons are done in politics’
On Tuesday, the rest of America can get their own copy of Donna Brazile's 288-page tell-all book when it is released by Hachette Books. Excerpts from "Hacks: The Inside Story of the Break-ins and Breakdowns That Put Donald Trump in the White House" already have blasted the political landscape, leaving several large craters and plenty of pockmarks. Published November 6, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Psychologists identify the news media as a major stress for Americans
Americans pine to be well informed. But there's a price to pay. New research from the American Psychological Association finds that majorities of the chronically over-informed public are stressed — "experiencing anxiety, anger and fatigue" — and the news media plays a role in it. Even tracking the news itself is a stressful event for the majority of the public, the study found. Published November 5, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Trump ignores his critics, stays loyal to his fans
As he departs on a 12-day trip through Asia, President Trump must still grapple with a hostile news media which routinely omits positive coverage of his accomplishments — concentrating instead on political spectacle, outrage and partisan distractions. Published November 2, 2017
Inside the Beltway: The Robert Mueller media marathon persists
The news media is mired in Robert Mueller's ongoing investigation in the Russian collusion matter, prompting critics to suggest it's not only lazy journalism, but built on a selective set of partisan talking points. In a few choice words, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders summarized the press' fixation on the combination of Russia, the 2016 election and President Trump — at the expense of all else. Published November 1, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Dismal Democrats conduct their first autopsy
The mainstream news media is obsessed with any story that suggests President Trump is squabbling with establishment Republicans or failing to improve the nation despite solid evidence proving otherwise. That we know. Published October 31, 2017
