Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Learn the Bern: ‘Sanders Institute’ for policy and research opens in Burlington, Vermont
There's now a Sanders Institute in Burlington, Vermont -- launched Wednesday by Jane Sanders, wife of the namesake, Sen. Bernard Sanders, Vermont independent and self-described socialist. Published June 9, 2017
Inside the Beltway: 81 percent of faith-based voters still support Trump
The opening act was President Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz, the closing act will be Vice President Mike Pence. Now underway in the nation's capital, it's the Faith & Freedom Coalition's annual "Road to Majority" conference, a gathering of the grass-roots faithful, which packs a powerful political punch. Published June 8, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Comey-palooza: media primed for spectacle
It's all Comey, all the time. Be prepared. Every broadcast and cable network, every anchor and every analyst is now focused on former FBI director James B. Comey and his testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Published June 7, 2017
CNN ‘goes bonkers,’ airs 10 hours of Comey coverage before a single word of testimony: Report
"Former FBI Director James Comey has not said a single word in public, but the liberal media have been salivating for days over his upcoming testimony on Thursday," writes Mike Ciandella, a research analyst at the Media Research Center, a conservative media watchdog. Published June 7, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Believe it: Fox News tops the ratings
It has been suggested that there's is a "war" on against Fox News as the network completes critical personnel changes and launches new programming. Certainly critics hope viewers are under the impression that Fox is suffering in the ratings. Published June 6, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Here comes Comey mania
It is the media obsession of the week. Former FBI director James B. Comey testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday, addressing the Russia-Trump collusion matter. The coverage will be — in a word — mammoth. Published June 5, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Weed World: Cannabis stock is up 236 percent
It's news that might stun those who were young and restless during the 1960s, perhaps. New Frontier Data, and Viridian Capital Advisors -- which provide marketing intelligence and investment advice to the emerging "cannabis industry" -- have news. Cannabis stock grew by over 236 percent in 2016, they say. Published June 4, 2017
Megyn Kelly debuts on NBC Sunday night, asks Putin: ‘Do you have something on our president?’
Former Fox New prime-time host Megyn Kelly made her debut Sunday night on NBC with a program of the same name. Yes, Ms. Kelly's new show is titled "Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly," and her first efforts are robust. She offered an exclusive, one-on-one interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Published June 4, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Mitt Romney strolls along the comeback trail
It's curious to note that former presidential hopeful Mitt Romney still maintains an active campaign website, which bears the notice "Paid for by Romney for President, Inc." There is a public point of contact, social media links and a noble-looking photo of the onetime Republican candidate -- complete with a message that reads "I still believe in the people of America," plus a vow to pray for the nation. Published June 1, 2017
U.S. ranked the 114th most peaceful nation on earth says annual global ranking
Land of the free, home of the brave - but America may not be the most peaceful spot on earth according to the 11th annual "Global Peace Index," which bases judgement calls on a complex gauge of social, economic and political factors, including rates of homicide and terrorism activities. Published June 1, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Voters see leaks of classified information to the press as an act of treason
For weeks, President Trump has condemned persistent leaks of sensitive information to the press, adding credence to the idea that a deep-seated "shadow government" has launched a coup against his administration. Mr. Trump is not alone in his disgust for the practice. The public does not approve of leak-happy culture in the federal government and elsewhere; the majority of Americans, in fact, equate the act with treason. Published May 31, 2017
Psychologist on Kathy Griffin’s motive to use grisly Trump image: ‘Attention can signal relevancy’
Fallout from Kathy Griffin's use of a disturbing image of President Trump to stage a mock beheading continues. Now a psychologist explains it. Published May 31, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Obama’s unprecedented ‘surge’ of regulations
Big government was not quite good enough, perhaps. As a kind of grand finale, President Barack Obama championed gargantuan government during his last year in office, according to a significant new study by Wayne Crews, a meticulous analyst with the Competitive Enterprise Institute. He's tracked all the pesky federal regulations and the cost of implementing them in a new report appropriately titled "Ten Thousand Commandments." This year's installment arrives Wednesday and is described as a "whopper." Published May 30, 2017
Inside the Beltway: ‘House of Cards’ confronts ‘age of Trump’
Those who adore "House of Cards" are poised for some binge-watching: Tuesday marks the return of the intense political series, which finds fictional U.S. President Frank Underwood in the throes of a re-election campaign with first lady Claire, his vice presidential running mate. Published May 29, 2017
98 percent of Republican military veterans approve of Donald Trump: Poll
President Trump has some unwavering support from a very unique demographic: Republican military veterans. An extensive new Pew Research Center reveals that 98 percent of these GOP vets approve of the job Mr. Trump is doing. Published May 29, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Trump urges media to honor Memorial Day prayer
In his Memorial Day message, President Trump is mindful that this year marks the 100th anniversary of the nation's entry into World War I — the "Great War" which mobilized 4.7 million Americans, more than 25 percent of the American male population between the ages of 18 and 31 at the time. Published May 28, 2017
White House now seeking interns
It's business as usual at the White House, and traditional protocol and programs continue. The Fall 2017 White House Internship Program application is now open for interested parties, though time is of the essence. The process closes at precisely 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 16. Published May 26, 2017
Inside the Beltway: The strategic war on Fox News
There are those who believe Fox News has been methodically targeted by critics who would like to see the end of the network's ratings reign and influence. Fox News has been the No. 1 news channel for 15 years and is currently first in the entire cable realm, according to Nielsen Media Research. Yet recent dramatic developments draw much attention, including the departures of prime time hosts Bill O'Reilly and Megyn Kelly, harassment lawsuits from former employees, the unexpected death of Fox News founder Roger Ailes — and now, a new episode. Veteran host Sean Hannity is temporarily off the air after featuring a conspiracy-related story, which the network ultimately retracted. Five advertisers have pulled their commercials from the show. Published May 25, 2017
Bernie Sanders is writing a guidebook on ‘political revolution’ for teenagers
Sen. Bernie Sanders is not working on a fancy memoir, or a book to launch a new political campaign at the moment. The former presidential hopeful, Vermont independent and self-described socialist is in the middle of penning "The Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution." It is meant for a teenage audience. Published May 25, 2017
30 years later, still roaring for POW/MIA freedom
For three decades, they have faithfully fired up their machines, raised up Old Glory and taken off on a mission of freedom, remembrance and resolve. This is the true essence of Rolling Thunder, an annual event which draws 500,000 motorcyclists to the nation's capital each year to underscore the rights and importance of veterans who fought our wars, those soldiers missing in action, and the POWs who never made it home. Published May 24, 2017
