Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Hillary Clinton gives her first national interview to CNN on Tuesday
Hillary Clinton did not choose Fox News for her very first national interview since she announced her White House bid three months ago. That honor goes to CNN, though the network draws a much smaller audience: Fox News typically draws 2.2 million during primetime, CNN 619,000 according to Neilsen. But no matter. Mrs. Clinton will veer off the Iowa campaign trail on Tuesday long enough to sit down with CNN's senior political correspondent Brianna Keilar; the exchange will air at 5 p.m. and again three hours later. Published July 6, 2015
Congress vexes the public: 91 percent of Americans give lawmakers a negative job review
The nation appears united about about one thing: Americans remain critical of Congress, with an average nine-out-of-10 overall giving lawmakers are negative review. This includes Republicans, Democrats and independents, according to a new Harris Poll. This is the third month for rock-bottom reviews for Congress the pollster says - a finding often reflected in multiple surveys which reveal that the public is weary of partisan gridlock, a "do nothing" attitude among elected officials and continuing acrimony between the parties. Published July 6, 2015
Inside the Beltway: Trump: ‘They know I am right’
Presidential candidate and businessman Donald Trump has been busy on Twitter, tweeting out negative thoughts and opinions on his fellow GOP candidates, including former Texas Gov. Rick Perry and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. Published July 5, 2015
Happy July 4th: Holiday greetings from the RNC and DNC follow distinct agendas
The Republican and Democratic parties bid the nation a happy July Fourth with statements issued almost simultaneously on Saturday morning. Though each refer to the "American dream," perspectives diverge, even on a holiday. Published July 4, 2015
Republican and conservative voters now say states have right to ignore federal court rulings
Likely Americans voters are warming to the idea that individual states should have the right to turn their backs on the federal courts in the wake of recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings on Obamacare and gay marriage. A third of likely U.S. voters now believe that states should have the right to ignore federal court rulings if their elected officials agree with them according to a Rasmussen Reports survey released Friday. Among GOP voters and conservatives, the number is much higher. Published July 3, 2015
Presidential hopefuls end up marching in the same Fourth of July parades
Marching along in a small-town parade on Saturday is the Independence Day activity of choice for 10 presidential hopefuls who are ready for cheerful photo ops and meaningful soundbites. But it's a crowded field. Some of the rivals are walking in the exact same parades. Published July 3, 2015
Inside the Beltway: American Legion, lawmakers step up to protect Old Glory from desecration
It's quite an ironic flap: Disarm NYPD, a New York-based anarchist group that burned an American flag in a Brooklyn park earlier this week, ultimately needed the protection of the New York Police Department themselves. When the anarchists lit Old Glory on fire in a portable barbecue, a group of bikers, military veterans and assorted opponents descended to stop the process. Published July 2, 2015
‘Right Side Forum’ with Armstrong Williams showcases young adults and their impressions of America
The "Right Side Forum," an hour-long conservative live news and talk show hosted by columnist Armstrong Williams, offers a special one-hour townhall-style broadcast, airing Friday on News Channel 8 at 4 p.m. The topic this week: "Young adults share their true views of America." The panelists are from diverse backgrounds. Published July 2, 2015
Late start could mean rough finish for GOP presidential hopefuls
Republican voters are still waiting for Gov. Scott Walker and John Kasich to formally launch the presidential campaigns later this month. Barring any surprises, the pair will be last up with their big announcements -- which is not especially prudent. Published July 2, 2015
Scott Walker, John Kasich risk their presidential bids with a late entry to the race, study finds
Republican voters are still waiting for Gov. Scott Walker and John Kasich to formally launch the presidential campaigns later this month. Barring any surprises, the pair will be last up with their big announcements -- which is not especially prudent. Published July 2, 2015
Inside the Beltway: Rand Paul, most frugal lawmaker of all
As White House hopefuls strike their presidential poses, the meticulous National Taxpayers Union Foundation continues to pore over their voting records, which brings us to Sen. Rand Paul, the latest subject of the organization's research. No spender is he. During his first two terms in Congress, the Kentucky lawmaker actually proposed savings agendas that would cut $483.8 billion per year, on average, from the federal budget. Published July 1, 2015
Oklahoma lawmaker defeats meddlesome federal regulation limiting size of church signs
A little-noticed but significant amendment to a spending bill has liberated churches from a pesky federal regulation, thanks to a certain Oklahoma Republican. Published July 1, 2015
Inside the Beltway: Hillary Clinton’s July Fourth fundraising blitz, 26 in all
So the nation's birthday is coming up. What better time than to raise a cool million or two in the name of 2016? That appears to be the plan for Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential campaign this week, which features five major fundraisers in four states in the days leading up to July 4. Published June 30, 2015
Inside the Beltway: Chris Christie hits the accelerator, launches presidential campaign
He wants Bridgegate in his rearview mirror: A determined Gov. Chris Christie proclaims his intent to run for president Tuesday with all the proper trimmings. He's released a heartfelt video about his mother's wisdom and family ties. Then the straight-talking, classic Jersey boy heads back to his old neighborhood -- back to the gymnasium of his high school alma mater in the town of Livingston -- for his long awaited declaration. Published June 29, 2015
Inside the Beltway: A significant event: American sheriffs meet presidential hopefuls
A significant event in troubled times: The National Sheriffs' Association Conference gets underway Monday in Baltimore -- and it includes an unprecedented presidential forum for an audience of 3,000 sheriffs, deputies, police, jailers and representatives of the industries who support them. Published June 28, 2015
Hillary Clinton comic book addresses Benghazi, email questions, 2016 and more
Frame by frame, moment by moment: a new Hillary Clinton comic book has now entered the political marketplce. From Bluewater Productions comes "Female Force: Hillary Clinton: The Road to the White House," which asks such probing questions as this: "Can she run on her record? Her likability? And how will lingering questions about Benghazi and her email inform her choice?" Published June 28, 2015
Fox News poll: 58% voters say Obama ‘too soft’ on Islamic extremists, 69% fear an attack here
"American voters think Barack Obama is too soft on Islamic extremists, and that the U.S. fight against them is going badly," says Fox News analyst Dana Blanton. The network has released a new poll revealing that 58 percent of Americans think the president is too easy on the extremists, including nearly four in 10 Democrats (37 percent) plus 57 percent of independents and 83 percent of Republicans. Published June 27, 2015
Inside the Beltway: GOP presidential hopefuls in Colorado for summit - and a marijuana policy grade
Here's another one of those bodacious weekend events, and this begins Friday: The two-day Western Conservative Summit, staged at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver by Colorado Christian University. "There's a rebirth going on in America. Be part of it. After decades of slipping to the left, citizen patriots have re-engaged in the public arena, and our political discourse has been enriched by their voices," the organizers advise the 4,000 incoming delegates. A marijuana policy group also has plans. Published June 25, 2015
Inside the Beltway: Bobby Jindal in for the long march towards 2016, promising honesty and energy
He's in whether his critics like it or not. "We have had enough of talkers, it's time for doers. I'm not running for president to be somebody, I'm running for president to do something," Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal told his fans upon announcing he was running for president on Wednesday. The news drew sharply contrasting reactions; Mr. Jindal is not doing well in the polls, registering as low as 1 percent on a new CNN poll. Published June 24, 2015
Kevin Spacey, Megyn Kelly join forces to produce The Resident - a new ‘Beltway drama’
Kevin Spacey, Megyn Kelly. Could this pair have something in common? Yes, indeed. Mr. Spacey, the star and left-leaning producer of the Netflix blockbuster series "House of Cards" has joined forces with Ms. Kelly the Fox News anchor, and here's what they're up to. Mr. Spacey's Trigger Street production company has forged a deal with 20th Century Fox Television and Fox 21 Television Studios to produce "The Resident," deemed "a doozy" by The Hollywood Reporter, an industry source. Published June 24, 2015
