Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Inside the Beltway: Media fixated by the daily Trump bombshell du jour
The news media has been on a never-ending quest to build a case for the impeachment of President Trump for many months. The current edition is centered on Donald Trump Jr. following a New York Times story published this week titled simply "Trump's son met with Russian lawyer after being promised damaging information on Clinton." The account, written by three reporters, is too detailed and baroque to go into here. Suffice it to say, the story launched a now-familiar press feeding frenzy. Published July 11, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Obstruction of Trump nominees is unprecedented, just 23% confirmed
Senate Democrats are now resorting to "petty" but historically unprecedented methods to obstruct President Trump's efforts to run the nation and take America forward. There are some annoying numbers to consider from studies compiled by the White House and the Republican National Committee, based on multiple sources from the press, pollsters and researchers. Published July 10, 2017
Two-thirds of Americans say news media has a negative impact on the nation: Poll
A wide ranging new survey from the Pew Research Center finds that two-thirds of Americans now say the news media has had a "negative impact on the U.S." -- rating the press at the bottom of a list of national institutions which includes churches, colleges and labor unions. Published July 10, 2017
Museum of the Bible gears up to open unique 430,000-square-foot site near U.S. Capitol
It is a mere three blocks from the U.S. Capitol and occupies a commanding 430,000-square-feet of some of the most unique real estate on the planet. The Museum of the Bible features 40-foot bronze doors, a rooftop garden and eight floors dedicated to the history, narrative and impact of the Bible. And they have jobs. Published July 10, 2017
Inside the Beltway: While partisans bicker, Libertarians prepare for 2018 and beyond
Republicans and Democrats continue to grapple with one another -- even as internal squabbles within the two major parties erupt on a regular basis. It presents a most unattractive picture to many Americans who are convinced that the partisan bickering and cranky infighting is counterproductive and downright petty. Published July 9, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Melania Trump shines on global stage with her diplomatic skills, grace
The news media continues to snipe at the White House. But there's some Trump triumph as well. First lady Melania Trump is earning accolades for her grace on the global stage this week. Yes, an admiring press chronicles every fabulous ensemble she wears down to the last fashion detail. But they also are applauding Mrs. Trump's demeanor and diplomatic skills during her second overseas tour. Published July 6, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Media rips into Donald Trump’s G-20 visit before he even gets there
It was inevitable, perhaps. Before President Trump even arrives in Hamburg, Germany, for the Group of 20 Summit on Friday, the headlines were blazing against him, setting a dramatic and dire stage for his arrival. A small sampling from the last 48 hours: Published July 5, 2017
Milo Yiannopoulos’ self-published book ‘Dangerous’ hits No. 1 at Amazon, author plans rally
Author, gadfly and gay provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos self-published his new book "Dangerous" on Independence Day. It is now the No. 1 best-seller on Amazon, besting such popular books as Mark Levin's "Rediscovering Americanism" and J.D. Vance's "Hillbilly Elegy." Published July 5, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Sharyl Attkisson reveals the ghastly world of political smears, fake news
Though it often seems random and nonsensical, the world of negative politics and conniving news media is actually a strategic and calculating place. A new book explains much. On sale now, from investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson: "The Smear: How Shady Political Operatives and Fake News Control What You See, What You Think, and How You Vote," from Harper Collins Publishers. Published July 4, 2017
Inside the Beltway: 95% of Trump voters say they are patriotic
Despite the din of partisan discord -- much of it induced by the news media -- Americans still say they're patriotic on this Independence Day. Published July 3, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Trump wins the media war, battle by battle
There is a reason why the mainstream news media and the Democratic Party are in an uproar: They've been left out of the political equation by a player who understands the game better than they do. And that player is President Trump, who has conducted a masterful war against his media foes over the last 72 hours, launching a series of strategic tweets that deemed the hostile press not only "fake" but "fraudulent." Published July 2, 2017
The war continues on ‘garbage journalism’: Trump blasts NBC and CNN on Twitter
President Trump's war with the mainstream news media continued with gusto on Saturday. Mr. Trump began the long Fourth of July weekend by firing off a trio of tweets directed at major broadcasters. Published July 1, 2017
Researchers produce startling 3-D image of a young Irishman who lived 500 years ago
A team of Irish archaeologists excavated a small burial site in Dublin, and later produced a startling 3-D image of an Irishman who lived 500 years ago, based on a skeletal remains. Published June 30, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Media bias against Trump is entrenched, vicious, persistent
Pollsters have confirmed for many months that there is a clear media bias against President Trump. They also reveal that the American public is growing weary of the endless negative coverage, which masks authentic progress the president and his administration have made. Citizens are ready for some good news. And the press? Not so much. Outrage and Trump bashing have been good for ratings and readership. But tirades also allow journalists to vent about a president who pushes back against their criticism, in what they deem an "unpresidential" way. Published June 29, 2017
Greta Van Susteren leaves MSNBC, announces departure with five-word tweet
After a six-month gig on MSNBC, veteran political host Greta Van Susteren announced her departure from the cable news network with a single, five-word tweet. Published June 29, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Media Mission: Protect Obamacare, bash Trumpcare
It's not a bad idea to parse out strategic language deployed by news organizations intent on undermining President Trump. It is a helpful skill. Coverage these days is clever — skewing content in subtle ways, nudging along a negative narrative about the Trump administration which sounds viable to much of the public. Published June 28, 2017
Fox News hires Rep. Jason Chaffetz as a contributor
Fox News Channel has signed soon-to-be former Rep. Jason Chaffetz to be a contributor, offering political analysis for the leading cable news provider, as well as for its sister channel the Fox Business Network. The Utah Republican's new gig begins on Saturday. Published June 28, 2017
Inside the Beltway: 60 talk radio heavyweights take on illegal immigration
It could get noisy. Beginning Wednesday, more than 60 talk radio hosts from around the country will converge on the nation's capital for the 11th annual "Hold Their Feet to the Fire," a broadcast event sponsored by the Federation for American Immigration Reform -- or FAIR for short. Published June 27, 2017
Media obsession: 55 percent of broadcast news coverage of Trump centered on Russia probe
"A Media Research Center study of every broadcast network evening newscast in the five weeks since the appointment of special counsel Robert Mueller on May 17 found a whopping 353 minutes of airtime devoted to the Russia probe, or 55 percent of all coverage of the Trump presidency during those weeks," wrote Rich Noyes, a senior analyst for the conservative press watchdog. Published June 27, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Nancy alert: Democratic voters crave ‘new leaders’
"Some Democrats are saying it's time for House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to go, arguing that losses in this year's special congressional elections show that their party needs new, younger leadership. Most Democrats agree," says a new Rasmussen Reports survey, which finds that 58 percent of all likely Democratic voters say the party needs new blood. Published June 26, 2017
