Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Inside the Beltway: Clinton Foundation gives just 10 percent of funds in charitable grants
A quiet but telling revelation about the Clinton Foundation: Though the organization claims to devote 88 percent of its expenditures on "life changing work," it really spent a mere 10 percent on charitable grants that support such works. Published April 28, 2015
Carly Fiorina has determined agenda: Hillary bashing, NH tour, new book, big announcement
She essentially has the Granite State all to herself this week. When Carly Fiorina arrives in New Hampshire on Tuesday, she’ll be staying the entire week — appearing at 11 events in six counties, ranging from cozy living room chats to major business roundtables, sessions with local Republican officials and one national security summit. Published April 28, 2015
Inside the Beltway: GOP presidential hopefuls have ‘delightful’ lack of Ivy League credentials
A noteworthy phenomenon as 2016 looms on the horizon. Democrats often portray Republicans as pedigreed frat boys who are hopelessly out of touch with voters. It is a convenient and oft-repeated claim. But it doesn't have much truth to it anymore. Many of the current GOP presidential hopefuls are not quite living up to the Democratic claim. Which could be a distinct advantage. Published April 27, 2015
Cannabis Business Summit will lobby lawmakers, visit Capitol HIll, hear from Grover Norquist
"The grass grows greener - and greener. The Cannabis Business Summit has come to the nation's capital with a hefty agenda and intentions to lobby Congress. The three-day event has been organized by the National Cannibis Industry Association, which bills the event as "where commerce meets a revolution." Published April 27, 2015
Inside the Beltway: Asa Hutchinson’s common-sense advice to the GOP
Critics often claim that Republican disunity is evidence that the party is either out of touch, or unfit to govern town, state or nation. Democratic strategists have made the case for years. Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, however, has a simple strategy of his own to counter this situation. Published April 26, 2015
Babies now tapping on smartphones before they walk and talk says medical study
The news is startling pediatricians. A new medical study reveals that the tiniest Americans are tapping on smartphones and tablets even before they learn to walk or talk, and by 1 year of age, one in seven toddlers is using devices for at least an hour a day. Published April 25, 2015
Armstrong Williams and the ‘Right Side Forum’ take a look at the White House Correspondents Dinner
"Right Side Forum," a live, hour-long conservative news and talk show hosted by columnist Armstrong Williams, will ask this question on its next broadcast: "The History and Fabulous Legacy of The White House Correspondents' Dinner" Published April 24, 2015
GOP presidential hopefuls skip White House Correspondents Dinner, opt for faith in Iowa
Nine Republican presidential hopefuls will not be among the 3,000-ish guests at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner in the nation's capital. They have a different calling on Saturday. Though politically attuned to every opportunity, this group will be in Waukee, Iowa, at the Point of Grace church — talking up the big topics at the 15th annual Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition’s "kick-off" voter outreach. Published April 24, 2015
Inside the Beltway: White House Correspondents’ Dinner equalizer for journalists, politicians, celeb
One giant dinner and 24 private parties later - and the White House Correspondents Dinner season is almost over. Almost. Sunday still percolates with a few stray parties - like CNN's official "hangover party," staged in a pilates studio a few blocks north of the White House. The main event managed to feed and water 2,600 "correspondents" though, along with the 240 genuine journalists who actually have White House credentials. There was a red carpet, people posed, gawkers screamed and snapped selfies. Published April 23, 2015
Export-Import Bank Vs. free-market organizations: the clash begins
They made their point clear in a open letter: 56 free-market organizations - from Americans for Prosperity to Citizens Against Government Waste and Americans for Tax Reform - have spoken out against reauthorization of Export-Import Bank. Published April 23, 2015
U.S has the highest approval rating in the world: Gallup poll
Some bash the U.S., some are still part of the blame America first crowd. But the favorability numbers on the U.S. can't be denied. America is No. 1. according to a massive new Gallup pol. Published April 23, 2015
Inside the Beltway: White House Correspondents Dinner hubbub begins
Listen: Chatter and restless hubbub over the upcoming White House Correspondents Dinner can be heard in the nation's capital. It will soon drown out even the loudest caterwaul on Capitol Hill. The pre-pre-parties begin Thursday, heralding the big event on Saturday which includes 3,000 'correspondents' and one president. But go ahead. Published April 22, 2015
Hillary Clinton’s e-mail controversy dropped by broadcasters, coverage down 93 percent
Some still wonder whatever happened to coverage of Hillary Clinton's private email system during her tenure as Secretary of State. The story has disappeared on the broadcast networks according to a new analysis which finds that the "e-mail scandal" garnered just under four minutes on ABC, CBS, NBC — about 30 seconds a day — during the week Mrs. Clinton announced her presidential intentions. Published April 22, 2015
Inside the Beltway: Earth Day trip with carbon emissions from Air Force One
Earth Day could be interesting in Florida: President Obama will journey aboard Air Force to visit the Everglades on Wednesday, burning jet fuel and taxpayer funds as he goes. Well, at least it's not as far as Tokyo, which was his Earth Day destination last year. That venture prompted the London Daily Mail to do the math and reveal that magnificent but pricey aircraft consumes 5 gallons of jet fuel for every mile it flies — emitting over 21 pounds of dreaded CO2 per gallon. The fuel alone costs taxpayers about $180,000 per hour of flight time. Oh, the carbon footprint — and the irony. Published April 21, 2015
Deblasio ready for 2016? New York City mayor pops up on presidential hopefuls list
Some have wondered if Hillary Clinton was a "place holder" for a mystery Democratic candidate who would materialize in 2016. Others question the dearth of Democrats on the presidential hopefuls list, when the Republican Party boasts around 20. Well here's something. A "Draft de Blasio movement" is now percolating, and it arrives following the New York City’s mayor trip to Iowa only last week. Published April 21, 2015
Fox News host Dana Perino warns civility damaged by politics and pop culture in new memoir
On bookshelves Tuesday: "And the Good News Is … : Lessons and Advice from the Bright Side," by Dana Perino, a Fox News contributor, co-host of "The Five" and former White House press secretary in the George W. Bush administration. It is a memoir about her life under unique and intense circumstances, with some moments of refreshing candor. Published April 21, 2015
Inside the Beltway: Campaign? What campaign? ‘Clinton Cash’ news media races after rumors
Well, that didn't take long. Rather than spending a cozy 48 hours on the New Hampshire campaign trail with Hillary Rodham Clinton, plenty of news organizations sprang up on their hind legs to cover revelations about an anti-Clinton book that isn't even published yet. Published April 20, 2015
Hillary Clinton galvanizes the press, earning twice as much recognition as Repubicans
Does the news media favor Hillary Clinton? Analysts bicker about it even as journalists scramble after the Democratic hopeful wherever she may be - though formal press conferences are a rarity in her campaign so far. A new poll, however, suggests that the press is at least very eager to cover Mrs. Clinton, and it's having an impact: 66 percent of Americans now say they've heard "a lot" about Mrs. Clinton's presidential intentions. Only 46 percent say they've heard a lot about the 2016 election itself - and far less have been up close and personal with the GOP presidential hopefuls. That percentage is in the 30s. Published April 20, 2015
Inside the Beltway: Hillary Clinton takes campaign to New Hampshire, with adoring media
Iowa seems so long ago, like ancient history in the instant annals of manufactured politics now annoying voters. But it's forever onward for Hillary Rodham Clinton: It's time for the Democrat's greatest presidential hope to journey to New Hampshire, and a whole new dramatic tableau punctuated by pine forests and clear lakes rather than heartland plains and big skies. Published April 19, 2015
America’s Promise Alliance fetes educators, advocates who watch over the nation’s young people
Eighteen years ago, four former presidents gathered on the steps of Independence Hall in Philadelphia with firm intent, and strategic allegiance. Published April 19, 2015
