Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Inside the Beltway: Chuck Grassley, Ron Johnson to speak at National Whistleblower Day lunch
Tell it like it is. Thursday is National Whistleblower Day, and time to party -- or at least pause to celebrate those conscientious folk who have stepped forward to report waste, fraud and abuse. Published July 29, 2015
Feathered dinosaur unearthed in China even surprised the scientists who examined it
It was over five-feet long, was covered in long feathers, had short arms, talons to reckon with and resembled the Velociraptor - one of the starring monsters of the "Jurrasic Park" films. Meet Zhenyuanlong, a newly discovered species that even surprised the scientists who examined the 125 million-year-old, intact fossil - described as a winged dragon, and the largest on record. Published July 29, 2015
Inside the Beltway: The Clinton itinerary: 14 fundraisers in 8 states
The next 48 hours are a logistical challenge to Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign, but one with financial incentives. The Democratic presidential hopeful personally appears in four private fundraisers, some in grass-roots territory. Admission prices range up to $2,700 a person, and all are billed as "conversations with Hillary." Published July 28, 2015
Ben Carson, Rand Paul among GOP luminaries to attend rally against Planned Parenthood at US Capitol
Student-organized "Women Betrayed" rallies are numerous on Tuesday against Planned Parenthood following the release of three undercover videos offering evidence that the organization profited from the sale of aborted baby parts. Sixty events are planned in cities nationwide, according to Students for Life President Kristan Watkins. Some GOP heavyweights will attend the event in the nation's capital. Published July 28, 2015
Donald Trump has ‘huge lead’ among Republican women voters, polls say
"Riding a wave of non-stop publicity, a new poll this past week shows mogul Donald Trump solidly in first place among 256 likely Republican primary and caucus voters nationwide," says pollster John Zogby, who reveals that the billionaire is in the lead with support from 20 percent of likely primary voters. Mr. Trump also leads among female voters. Published July 28, 2015
Inside the Beltway: John Boehner, Mitch McConnell acting like Democrats, conservatives say
Grappling between the GOP establishment and irked conservatives continues as lawmakers scramble to tidy up the loose ends before departing on their August recess at week's end. Critics are particularly vexed with House Speaker John A. Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and they have some ultimatums. Published July 27, 2015
Inside the Beltway: 1 percent of Republicans use pot
UN-HIPSTERS: ONLY 1 PERCENT OF REPUBLICANS USE POT Published July 26, 2015
The Right Side Forum with Armstrong WIlliams showcases young adults about to ‘inherit’ America
The Right Side Forum," an hour-long conservative live news and talk show hosted by columnist Armstrong Williams, offers a close look at emerging young adults and the challenges they face in this day and age. Published July 24, 2015
Korean Americans, vets, Peace Corps alumni to gather on Mall to remember 1953 Korean War cease-fire
Organizers predict an "eclectic mix" of people on hand to honor military veterans, and to observe the anniversary of the cease-fire treaty signed on July 27, 1953, marking the end of hostilities of The Korean War. Many will gather Saturday Along the National Mall near the reflecting pool to remember the three year "Forgotten War," which drew 1.8 million Americans into battle; 33,739 died in combat on Korean soil, 103,284 were wounded. Published July 24, 2015
Inside the Beltway: David Keene joins the mission to build a new memorial to the 34th president
The Eisenhower Memorial Commission Advisory Committee has a new member. Washington Times opinion editor David Keene has joined the six-man team now shepherding the mission to ensure that a national memorial to honor Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes a reality, and one that properly reflects both a president and a citizen devoted to public service, leadership, integrity, a lifelong work ethic and the values and processes of democracy. Congress approved the Dwight D. Eisenhower National Memorial in 1999, and the effort was signed into law by President Clinton. Published July 23, 2015
Inside the Beltway: 50 senators have plans for Planned Parenthood
Fifty senators from both sides of the aisle have acted quickly after the release of two undercover videos revealing Planned Parenthood officials referencing the harvesting and sale of fetal tissue for profit. Sen. Joni Ernst, who organized the effort, has 50 signatures on a letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell, seeking an investigation of the dismal practice. Published July 22, 2015
Ireland places the wee cottage from John Wayne film ‘The Quiet Man’ under state protection
The stone walls were giving way and the greenery was taking over. But what's left of a famous little home has been saved from the elements. The dilapidated cottage which was featured in 'The Quiet Man' was officially placed under state protection yesterday. Published July 21, 2015
Inside the Beltway: Planned Parenthood fetal parts video, the sequel
Republican presidential hopeful Carly Fiorina was the most succinct of any critic who was shocked and dismayed by the second Planned Parenthood video that referenced potential harvesting and selling of aborted fetal tissue for profit. "It doesn't matter whether you think you're pro-choice or pro-life. Every woman, every man has to look at these videos and think, what has gone wrong in our nation?" asked Ms. Fiorina in her own video reply, produced just as she embarked on a 12-city tour of Iowa beginning Wednesday. Ms. Fiorina had much company. Published July 21, 2015
2016 presidential race predicted to be a $4.4 billion election
Well at least it's not a trillion dollar race. Well, not yet anyway. Voters may want to prepare for an unprecedented onslaught of political advertising as the 2016 presidential race fires up and barrels across the nation. It's going to be a $4.4 billion election, predicts Elizabeth Wilner, an analyst at the Cook Political Report. Published July 21, 2015
Inside the Beltway: John Kasich: Last but not least in the race, declares ‘We must be strong’
John Kasich will at last make his "special announcement" at high noon Tuesday to reveal he's joining the GOP pack of presidential hopefuls -- No. 16 in the lineup. The mainstream media have reported that the Kasich candidacy makes assorted Republican bigwigs nervous. But then, the press reports this about other contenders as well. Published July 20, 2015
Al Gore turns up on the list of potential Democratic presidential hopefuls
Democratic voters should forget about Hillary Clinton, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Vice President Joe Biden. That's what one analyst says. "It's time to draft Al Gore," writes Sean Illing, a political theorist for Salon who has 10 reasons why he believes Mr. Gore is a viable alternative. Published July 20, 2015
Inside the Beltway: Jeb Bush evolving on campaign trail, gets leaner and a little meaner
Monday marks the first in a series of speeches by Jeb Bush "that will outline what his priorities will be as president, beginning with taking on Mount Washington and reforming the way D.C. works" -- this according to his campaign. The inaugural speech itself is titled "Taking on Mount Washington," in fact. Published July 19, 2015
Ron Paul writes new book Swords into Plowshares - and takes on ‘corruption and corrosion’ of life
He ran for president three times, served 12 terms in Congress, has been married 58 years and turns 80 in August. But Ron Paul is not done yet. He published a new book on Friday - "Swords Into Plowshares: A Life in Wartime and a Future of Peace and Prosperity" - based on his life growing up in World War II, and what has become of America since then. Published July 17, 2015
Inside the Beltway: Cruz, Trump, Walker, Rubio and 6 more GOP hopefuls hustle to Iowa
Bright lights are calling, so rev up Air Force One. President Obama flies into Manhattan on Friday for an "intimate dinner and Democratic National Committee fundraiser," to stay overnight at an unnamed hotel. Ten Republican hopefuls, meanwhile, head to Ames, Iowa to talk up heartland matters and size up the competition. Published July 16, 2015
Two-thirds of voters say Obama administration deal with Iran needs approval from Congress
Voters are only lukewarm when it comes to the nuclear agreement between the U.S. and Iran finalized earlier this week - while two thirds appear particularly troubled by evidence of the "imperial presidency" at work on the global stage. 65 percent of voters believe any agreement the Obama administration makes with Iran regarding the Iranian nuclear program requires the approval of Congress," says a Rasmussen Reports poll released Thursday. Published July 16, 2015
