Jennifer Harper

A graduate of Syracuse University, Jennifer Harper writes the daily Inside the Beltway column and provides additional coverage of breaking national news, plus long-term trends in politics, media issues, public opinion, popular culture, Hollywood foibles and “eureka” moments in health and science.

She has been a frequent broadcast commentator on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, C-SPAN, Voice of America, Citadel Broadcasting, Talk Radio Network and other news organizations. Born in Elizabeth, N.J., Ms. Harper grew up in Texas and arrived in Washington in time for Watergate -- and has been tracking the political and media landscape ever since.

She is an active member of the American Federation of TV Radio Artists and Screen Actors Guild. She has won 14 journalism awards during her years at The Washington Times.

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Articles by Jennifer Harper

Inside the Beltway: Judge Jeanine skewers the ‘lying’ left

She is outspoken, astute and relentless. That would be Judge Jeanine Pirro, who has a new book out, and the title tells all: "Don't Lie to Me and Stop Trying to Steal Our Freedom." Published September 22, 2020

Majority of Americans expect ‘mass protests’ if Trump is reelected: Poll

A majority of Americans now expect mass protests to occur if President Trump is reelected, according to an Economist/YouGov poll released Monday. Published September 22, 2020

Inside the Beltway: The Biden immigration plan would cost $200 billion a year

Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden's campaign has revealed the details of his immigration policy, if elected. The proposal calls for halting construction on border barriers, eliminating detention of illegal immigrants and scaling back workplace enforcement — among other things. Published September 21, 2020

Inside the Beltway: ‘Prepare for Kavanaugh-like attacks’

Buckle up. Stay calm. The nation faces what likely will prove a particularly bitter and aggressive partisan battle over the next Supreme Court nominee following the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. That nominee may have to face the same challenge Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh experienced — a three-month public ordeal of accusations about his personal life and much more. Published September 20, 2020

Inside the Beltway: Law and order, riots sway voters

President Trump has described himself as a "law and order" leader, and this quality appears to be a growing plus among many voters. Social unrest has emerged as the latest factor that could influence voters following months of violent public demonstrations, and less than six weeks before the nation goes to the polls. Published September 17, 2020

Colin Kaepernick’s NFL jersey predicted to fetch up to $100,000 at auction

It is bright red and white, and autographed by Colin Kaepernick in 2011 with silver ink. It also could fetch $100,000 in the near future, says a California-based auctioneer. Published September 17, 2020

Inside the Beltway: New York City faces impending exodus

The Big Apple could soon get down-sized. Well-heeled New Yorkers continue to grapple with the challenges posed by life in New York City under Democratic leadership and trying circumstances. New research from the Manhattan Institute, a think tank espousing free market ideas, reveals a very glum situation in good old Gotham. Published September 16, 2020

Alexander Hunter, Times cartoonist, wins SPJ award

Alexander Hunter, a versatile artist, designer and editorial illustrator for The Washington Times, has won the Sigma Delta Chi Award for excellence in journalism from the Society of Professional Journalists, the nation's oldest organization in the news field and one that encourages fair, accurate and ethical practices industrywide. Published September 16, 2020

Insurance payout of 2020 riots most costly in history, could top $2 billion: Report

Property damage from riots in 140 U.S. cities following the death of George Floyd will cost the insurance industry more than any other violent demonstrations in recent history, according to a new analysis released by Axios on Wednesday. Published September 16, 2020

Inside the Beltway: Violence, legal battles loom over Election Day

Many Americans are quietly worrying that Election Day - regardless of the outcome- will spark violence and social unrest. That unsettling sentiment is widespread, and drawing input from both sides of the aisle. Published September 15, 2020

Inside the Beltway: Michael Savage: America’s at war with itself

Many Americans are now wondering when the next crisis will arrive in the U.S. They mull those memories of a fine economy, record low employment, a promising trade deal with China and a more peaceful Middle East. All that was flourishing before the coronavirus pandemic hit, followed by unprecedented social unrest and political strife. So where are we now? Published September 14, 2020

ABC to air 90-minute town hall with President Trump and ‘uncommitted voters’

ABC News revealed Monday that it will host a high-concept town hall with President Trump during prime time Tuesday. He will face an audience of "uncommitted voters" who will ask questions of particular interest to the demographic, the network said. Published September 14, 2020

Inside the Beltway: Beware the September surprise

Let us examine the history of "October surprise," a phrase that emerged 40 years ago when Ronald Reagan challenged incumbent Jimmy Carter for the White House. At the time, Reagan publicly expressed concern about "a mud-slinging campaign against him by President Carter and an 'October surprise' designed to bolster the President's reelection prospects," The Los Angeles Times noted on July 26, 1980. Published September 13, 2020

Inside the Beltway: Democrats become ‘The Riot Party’

The Democratic Party appears to have undergone some kind of metamorphosis. It has now become "The Riot Party," according to Edward J. Erler, a political scientist who has tracked the role of riots in politics and society for the last quarter century. The current state of unrest and violence around the nation has added a new dimension to the phenomenon. Published September 10, 2020

Inside the Beltway: Richest Americans now worth $3.2 trillion

The platinum-plated lives of the nation's richest folks is gleaming even brighter despite the challenges of COVID-19, civil unrest and a contentious presidential election. The stock market is still on a roll — as are the entrepreneurs, tycoons and those with longstanding fortunes. Published September 9, 2020

Inside the Beltway: ‘The left secretly preps for MAGA violence after Election Day’

It is an alarming headline, but one to be heeded. "The Left secretly preps for MAGA violence after Election Day," says The Daily Beast in an analysis released Tuesday which includes a smaller headline that proclaimed "Doomsday scenario." Published September 8, 2020

Inside the Beltway: ‘The media are lying again’

This is more than a fib or an exaggeration. This is strategic editing. The mainstream news media is now simply omitting significant and accurate coverage of President Trump as a way to boost the voter appeal of Joseph R. Biden. It's a convenient and stealthy way to lend the voting public an impression that the Democratic presidential hopeful has got the whole election all sewn up. Published September 7, 2020