Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Inside the Beltway: Finesse: Donald Trump still knows his voters
President Trump is honing his prowess as a statesman, policy wrangler and defender of the nation. Despite months of partisan challenges, Mr. Trump has not lost his heartfelt and authentic respect for everyday Americans; he knows what resonates with them, and he has the showbiz sensibility to reach a wide audience. The president has not lost touch with his public, and it plays in his favor. Published October 30, 2017
Inside the Beltway: ‘All Out War: The Plot to Destroy Donald Trump’: New Ed Klein book
Monday will be noisy as more details on the Russia collusion probe emerge. But wait. "All Out War: The Plot to Destroy Trump" by veteran investigative journalist Edward Klein, also arrives Monday, making a detailed case that the notorious "deep state" is indeed up and running against President Trump and his administration. Published October 29, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Nine political ‘types’ emerge among voters after a contentious year
Forget plain-old Republican and Democratic designations. Nine distinct political types have emerged in the American public this year, according to an exhaustive Pew Research Center study of 5,000 Americans that explored their values, personal attitudes and motivations. Published October 26, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Berkeley bound: Pro-lifer to test ‘aging’ feminists
Kristan Hawkins begins a "Lies Feminists Tell Tour" at the University of California Berkeley on Thursday. Miss Hawkins is the president of Students for Life, a national organization that boasts 1,176 chapters on college and high school campuses nationwide — and she is prepared to debunk the ideas of "aging, second-wave feminists" who have given students some faulty ideas. Published October 25, 2017
34% of voters say national press fabricates stories on Hillary Clinton; for Trump, it was 46%
Hillary Clinton appears to be getting fair coverage from the press, more so than her former foe who now occupies the White House. Published October 25, 2017
Jeff Flake is only Arizona senator in state’s history not to seek second term
Sen. Jeff Flake's decision not to run for re-election in 2018 was dramatic and garnered much press coverage after the Arizona Republican cited his distaste for President Trump's leadership as a defining factor in his decision. The lawmaker's move was also historic. Published October 25, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Liberals plan ‘scream fests’ to mark one-year anniversary of Trump’s election
Distraught liberals, progressives and Democrats who still can't deal with the fact that President Trump won the election have some big, noisy plans for the upcoming first anniversary of election, fast approaching on Nov. 8. Those who remain depressed about Mr. Trump's victory already know what they will do to mark the moment. Published October 24, 2017
Richard Nixon’s ‘Western White House’ is up for sale: $63.5 million
It was once referred to as President Richard Nixon's "Western White House." Indeed, the Spanish Colonial Revival mansion with its traditional stucco and ornate tile was built in 1926 in San Clemente, California on six acres overlooking the Pacific. Nixon bought the home -- which he called "Casa Pacifica" -- in 1968 and sold it in 1980, six years after he resigned from office. The 37th president had decided to move to New York to be closer to his grandchildren. Published October 24, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Former NPR kingpin embraces conservatism
A new book with a red, white and blue cover arrives Tuesday, and the title tells all: "Republican Like Me: How I Left the Liberal Bubble and Learned to Love the Right" by Ken Stern has surprised many onlookers in these cranky days of political discord and media mayhem. Published October 23, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Can Trump change a ‘do nothing’ Congress?
President Trump gets vexed with the dithering Congress, and so does the public. Americans' approval of Congress has dwindled to 13 percent favorability, and it is now at its lowest point since July 2016, just a few percentage points higher than the historic low of 9 percent in 2013, says Gallup analyst Justin McCarthy, citing the pollster's findings both past and present. Published October 22, 2017
Air Force prepares nuclear-armed bombers for 24-hour ready-to-fly alert: Report
"The U.S. Air Force is preparing to put nuclear-armed bombers back on 24-hour ready alert, a status not seen since the Cold War ended in 1991, according to a report released Sunday by Defense One. Published October 22, 2017
Tiny drawing by Donald Trump fetches $16,000 at celebrity art auction
Count President Trump among the nation's "celebrity artists." A small sketch he made of the Empire State Building back in 1994 sold for $16,000 on Thursday night, part of an auction of celebrity-related art objects in Los Angeles that was not without drama. Published October 20, 2017
Inside the Beltway: ‘MAGA Meetups’ for Donald Trump-loving conservatives
MAGA: The familiar acronym stands for "Make America Great Again," the signature phrase of President Trump and millions of his followers that has gained momentum since the 2016 campaign. It is an instant and powerful identifier for those who back the president with gusto -- an oft-used Twitter tag and T-shirt motto. Now it has become a social force, an organization. Behold: MAGA Meetups is now percolating. Published October 19, 2017
Major performers opt for ‘political violence and terrorism insurance’ following public attacks
Political violence and terrorism insurance: It's called a "PVT" policy for short, and it's becoming increasingly popular among major music acts and entertainers facing an uncertain world. Published October 19, 2017
35th Anniversary: The Times’ colorful path to ‘outsized influence’
It was a no-frills employment notice that went public 35 years ago, touting an original vision that sustained The Washington Times on its quest for profitability. Published October 19, 2017
Mega Millions lottery revamps their game to offer bigger jackpots, ‘create more millionaires’
Mega Millions, the lottery game available in 44 states and D.C., plans to offer larger jackpots and "create more millionaires," officials say, explaining that starting jackpots will increase from $15 million to $40 million, and jackpots will "grow faster" overall. Published October 19, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Those famous Trump tweets provoke press outrage, study finds
President Trump has transformed his personal tweets into strategic political weapons which launch his messages off to the public, right past the hostile news media, and often over their heads. It's a skill and an art, really. The canny Mr. Trump arms his tweets with content sure to get a rise from the indignant press. Published October 18, 2017
Retailers already wrestling with the Thanksgiving Day dilemma: Stay open, or shut down?
The retail realm often reflects politics and culture in very clear ways, whether it's a matter of consumer boycotts or which stores will stay closed on Thanksgiving Day as a corporate gesture to family togetherness. Published October 18, 2017
Jane Fonda on 1972 North Vietnam visit: ‘I don’t regret going’
Veteran actress Jane Fonda is not proud of America, but applauds the Democratic "resistance" and says she does not regret her 1972 visit to North Vietnam which earned her the nickname of "Hanoi Jane" among her critics. Published October 18, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Upping the Ante: RNC trolls the DNC
First, there was fake news. Now, there are fake press releases. The Republican National Committee has issued a parody press release on behalf of the Democratic National Committee, adding a whole new dimension to the battle between the two parties. Published October 17, 2017
