Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Chris Wallace, Fox News anchor, tests negative for coronavirus
Fox News Sunday anchor Chris Wallace has tested negative for the coronavirus, six days after he moderated the first presidential debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Published October 5, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Money talks: Economy remains top voter issue
Money still talks to voters. A new Gallup analysis released Monday reveals that the economy emerges as the No. 1 issue for voters as Election Day approaches, now just four weeks off. Published October 5, 2020
Nearly half of pet owners say they’ve gone into debt for their pet
Forget the national debt. Pet debt has arrived in the U.S., says a new survey, which finds that 47% of U.S. pet owners have "been in debt for their pet." This is no small amount: One-in-five pet owners have been in pet debt for $1,000 and up. Published October 5, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Coronavirus could help reelect Trump
President Trump is not alone in his hospital experience. U.S. presidents have been in the hospital during their time in office in previous administrations. Few can forget President Ronald Reagan, wounded by a would-be assassin on March 30, 1981. Upon encountering first lady Nancy Reagan in the emergency room, he said "Honey, I forgot to duck." Published October 4, 2020
Nationwide prayer vigil for Trump planned for Saturday night
A nationwide candlelight prayer vigil to support President Trump as he navigates a personal encounter with coronavirus has been organized for Saturday night by Amy Kremer, a long time conservative Tea Party activist and organizer of Women for Trump, a very active grassroots group. Published October 3, 2020
‘Chaos’ and ‘upheaval’: Media hits panic button after Trump’s positive coronavirus test
Multiple news organizations immediately hit the panic button following President Trump's news that he had tested positive for COVID-19, despite assurances from White House physician Dr. Sean Conley that he expected the president to carry out his duties "without disruption" in the immediate future. Published October 2, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Dismal: Republicans trust in media at 10%
A significant new survey reveals that the public has grown weary of the news media, and that its negative sentiments have been amplified in complicated times. Published October 1, 2020
Steve Scully, debate moderator, was Joe Biden intern
The first presidential debate continues to rile many Republicans and conservatives. They are troubled by the fact that the event was chaotic and unruly, and that moderator Chris Wallace - a Fox News host - appeared to bait President Trump. But a contentious climate could be part of the normal process, and the situation could pay off for the president. Published October 1, 2020
Melania Trump says she always knew her husband would win the presidency
Melania Trump's confidence in her husband to win the White House has long been a factor in her life. In an interview released Thursday by The Tatler -- a style and celebrity magazine published by Conde Nast -- the first lady revealed her sentiments about President Trump. Published October 1, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Steve Scully, rescuer of debates
Unruly, chaotic, fiery, cacophonous and a hot mess: The first debate between President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden gave journalists a chance to trot out their fanciest adjectives and prose. The fickle press, however, has already returned to assorted Trump bashing, speculation and wishful thinking about a Biden victory or a reinvented nation. Published September 30, 2020
Early ratings: Presidential debate can’t match Trump vs. Clinton in 2016
The first presidential debate between President Trump and Democratic rival Joseph R. Biden yielded a modest audience Tuesday, according to early ratings numbers from Nielsen which do not include audience numbers from cable networks. Published September 30, 2020
The nation has a bout of logorrhea, the most searched word on debate night
The presidential debate on Tuesday boosted the popularity of an obscure word as TV viewers scrambled to find out its meaning after hearing an MSNBC anchor use the term in post-debate coverage. Merriam-Webster Dictionary reports that the most "looked up" word at their very busy online site on Tuesday night was "logorrhea." Published September 30, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Faith and Freedom Coalition pushes back
Not much will stop the Faith & Freedom Coalition, the conservative grassroots nonprofit that will deliver its pro-faith, pro-family message, pandemic or not. The group's annual "Road to Majority" policy conference begins Wednesday in Atlanta — and it is both "in-person" and virtual, organizers tells Inside the Beltway. Published September 29, 2020
‘Toothless’ news media more protective of Joe Biden than Hillary Clinton: Study
The news media has grown particularly protective of Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden as the campaign races towards a finish in November. Published September 29, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Debate unrest: Cleveland braces for impact
Cleveland will be the center of public attention on Tuesday night when President Trump and Democratic nominee Joseph R. Biden arrive to duke it out for 90 minutes before a tiny audience in a big empty hall. Ordinarily, a presidential debate is cause for some jubilation and excitement. This may not be the case in the era of COVID-19 and public unrest. Published September 28, 2020
79% of likely voters expect Amy Coney Barrett to be confirmed to Supreme Court: Poll
A sizable number of likely voters expect that Supreme Court justice nominee Amy Coney Barrett will be confirmed by the Senate. Rasmussen Reports survey released Monday finds that 79% of all likely U.S. voters will succeed, with 54% who say it's very likely. The sentiments are mixed, however. Published September 28, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Farmers back Trump over Biden, 50% to 32% in DTN/Zogby poll
The heartland has some good news for President Trump. Published September 27, 2020
Franklin Graham’s Washington Prayer March to be streamed live from National Mall
Evangelical pastor Franklin Graham will lead an unprecedented prayer march along the National Mall in the nation's capital on Saturday. All participants have been asked to pray for America as they walk from one historic site to the next on a route which begins at the Lincoln Memorial and ends at the U.S. Capitol. Published September 25, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Daily Wire with Ben Shapiro surges to top Facebook news site
A succinct new analysis of national media performance on Facebook suggests that the press landscape could be undergoing a metamorphosis. Published September 24, 2020
Inside the Beltway: New powerhouse: Amish for Trump
The support for President Trump among Amish folk in rural locales has made them a very viable voting bloc since the 2016 election, when this unique force of pro-Trump fans first emerged. Published September 23, 2020
