Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Reagan movie starring Dennis Quaid loved by audiences, shining at the box office
Ronald Reagan was a major talent in Hollywood who went on to become a very popular and productive president. He still appears to be popular and productive. Published September 15, 2024
U.S. population now has highest share of immigrants in its history
"The Census Bureau released today the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS), revealing a foreign-born or immigrant population (both legal and illegal) of 47.83 million in July of 2023 -- an increase of 1.65 million compared to the 2022 ACS results," advises the Center for Immigration Studies in a report released Thursday. "The foreign-born population size, along with the year-over-year growth, marks the largest the survey has ever recorded. At 14.3% of the total U.S. population, the share sets a new record for the survey," the report said. Published September 12, 2024
Presidential debate and cordial exchange inflame media coverage and angrily-worded letter
The presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump of course received much media coverage. Headlines have emerged in the aftermath, of course. Published September 11, 2024
Federal debt being added in trillions, with no end in sight
In the first 11 months of fiscal 2024, the U.S. borrowed $1.9 trillion, including $381 billion in August alone, according to the latest Monthly Budget Review from the Congressional Budget Office. This phenomenon has not been overlooked by Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan educational group focused on fiscal policy. Published September 10, 2024
Drama around the Trump-Harris debate reaches its climax
Will there be lies, drama, anxiety, hysteria and media frenzy when a certain pivotal political event happens on Tuesday? The presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will give the news media plenty to do. The press has been reporting on the event for weeks -- and now the much anticipated encounter has arrived. Published September 9, 2024
Political books looking to grab a younger audience
Publishers are not overlooking politics as a way to appeal to a certain age group. An author and an artist have rushed to write and illustrate a new children's book, set to be released by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers on Oct. 29 -- just a week before election day. Published September 8, 2024
RNC issues reality check on candidates’ economic claims
The Republican National Committee continues to monitor claims that Vice President Kamala Harris makes when she is offering a speech on the campaign trail. The committee is also watching how her main rival is faring. Published September 5, 2024
More bias in political coverage — using your tax dollars
You would think that an important national political convention would warrant some unbiased, fair coverage from major broadcasters. That is not always the case. Published September 4, 2024
Conservative mom praises help received from new ‘Reagan’ movie
"When people ask me why I'm a conservative, I often quip: 'I was raised on Ronald Reagan and Rush Limbaugh.' Growing up in the 1980s in a Republican household, I both observed and was taught an appreciation for President Reagan and all he did to unburden American families and small businesses from onerous taxation and regulation, and also as a freedom fighter who successfully led the charge to end the Cold War and defeat communism," writes Jennifer Kabbany, editor of TheCollegeFix.com. Published September 3, 2024
Trump releases new book, a blueprint for his presidency
"Lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed, 'Save America' showcases President Trump's major themes and accomplishments, including record-breaking trade negotiations, tax cuts, international diplomacy, and border security. This blend of powerful imagery and commentary paints a clear picture of President Trump's future vision for our country," notes Winning Team Publishing in advance notes for the book Published September 2, 2024
Monday’s Labor Day is the 143rd commemoration of holiday that started in New York
"The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883," advises the official history of the U.S. Labor Dept. Published September 1, 2024
Some Labor Day weekend relief for drivers on the gas-price front
Drivers can expect to pay less at the pump as the final holiday of summer arrives. GasBuddy.com has released its annual Labor Day travel forecast, and things appear to be improving. Published August 29, 2024
Media anticipates Harris-Walz interview
The prospect of a debut interview with Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz on Thursday on CNN has sparked considerable interest from other news organizations. Here are a few examples of that coverage from the last 24 hours. Published August 28, 2024
Rep. Jodey Arrington issues reminders on the effects of Bidenomics
"While the Conference Board's report showed a slight improvement in consumer confidence, overall markets remain weak and Americans are worried about the health of the labor market," House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington said in a statement shared with Inside the Beltway. Published August 27, 2024
Kat Cammack endorses candidates who exhibit true American Grit
One lawmaker has identified a certain winning trait in political candidates -- and that is "grit." Rep. Kat Cammack, Florida Republican, has revealed her second round of endorsements for upcoming fall elections through her American Grit PAC, a political action committee dedicated to electing "hard-working, every day Americans that have real-world experience to Congress," according to a mission statement. Published August 26, 2024
Sen. Josh Hawley offers a prayer of thanksgiving for Trump
A Republican senator from Missouri has offered a prayer for former President Donald Trump. That would be Sen. Josh Hawley, and here is what he has to say: "Our Lord has his arms around President Trump," Mr. Hawley said in campaign outreach shared with Inside the Beltway. Published August 25, 2024
Stefanik minds the fort — historic Fort Ticonderoga
Rep. Elise Stefanik has scored a significant victory for a historic site. "I am so excited to announce that my office has worked to deliver $750,000 from the National Park Service Semiquincentennial Grant Program to Fort Ticonderoga for the reconstruction of the fort walls. This is incredible news for our region," the New York Republican said in a statement shared with Inside the Beltway. Published August 22, 2024
The ‘shy Trump voter’ affecting the polls
Former President Donald Trump continues to prompt political questions. "Are there still shy Trump voters?" asks a Morning Consult analysis released Wednesday. Published August 21, 2024
Trump reelection team recalls the pre-Biden economy
"Under President Trump, for the first time in 70 years, our nation achieved energy independence and was on the verge of global energy dominance. Under President Trump, the typical family of four was saving $2,500 a year in lower energy prices thanks to the shale oil and gas revolution alone," the campaign said in a lengthy analysis released on Monday. Published August 20, 2024
Mainstream outlets giving Harris-Walz ticket a ‘massive media honeymoon’
Biased news organizations continue to shore up the public appeal of Democrats. Published August 19, 2024
