Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Inside the Beltway: The media persists during coronavirus task force briefings, but so does Trump
The daily White House press briefing is also a daily tour de force, aired live from the White House featuring President Trump and the nation's leading health experts, Cabinet members, military brass and response strategists. This unprecedented cast is plainspoken and candid, their updates of much value to the public. The news media does not agree with this, however. Published April 12, 2020
Paul McCartney’s handwritten lyrics to ‘Hey Jude’ sell for $910,000 at auction
The paper once belonged to then-Beatles guitarist Paul McCartney. It contains the handwritten lyrics to "Hey Jude," a rock anthem penned by Mr. McCartney and the late John Lennon in 1968. Los Angeles-based Julien's Auctions - which staged an online bidding war for the lyric sheet and other Beatles memorabilia on Friday - expected the paper to fetch $160,000 or so. It brought in about nine times that amount. Published April 11, 2020
Fewer billionaires: Richest people on Earth ‘not immune’ to coronavirus, says Forbes
Even the richest of the rich have been affected by the economic ills spread by the coronavirus crisis. Forbes, which has long tracked the comings and goings of billionaire fortunes, offers the latest tally. But the number is going down. Published April 10, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Voters trust Trump more than Joe Biden as a leader
The president is emerging as the leader in the race for the White House. Indeed, a new Politico/Morning Consult poll released this week found that 44% of U.S. voters picked Mr. Trump as the best leader during the pandemic, compared to 36% who felt that way about Mr. Biden. Published April 9, 2020
Franklin Graham to offer Easter message from emergency field hospital in Central Park
Evangelist Franklin Graham will offer a special Easter morning service from an emergency field hospital in the middle of New York City's Central Park. His message will be aired Sunday on Fox News, a feature of "America Together: Keeping the Faith" -- the network's extensive live Easter programming that begins Friday and continues through Sunday night. Published April 9, 2020
Three in 10 Americans say the new coronavirus was ‘intentionally created’ in a laboratory: Poll
What is the origin of the new coronavirus? It is an alarming topic. Still, a notable portion of the public -- particularly conservatives -- believes that the virus emerged from a laboratory rather than nature, according to a new poll released on Wednesday. Published April 9, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Andrew Cuomo frenzy builds in a Bernie Sanders-less race
Now that Sen. Bernie Sanders is out of the presidential race, all eyes turn to the presumptive Democratic candidate Joseph R. Biden, soon to reveal his choice of a running mate with much fanfare. Press reports have already presented New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo as a viable prospect after he demonstrated edgy leadership during the coronavirus pandemic, delivered daily. Published April 8, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Hostile media, partisan battle only ‘invigorates’ Trump
Fans of President Trump often marvel at his steadfast presence in the White House briefing room as the coronavirus crisis rages on. Those same fans also marvel at the president's unflinching stamina after years of attacks by the news media and partisan pushback from Democratic foes. One close observer suggests Mr. Trump thrives in the face of such unprecedented hostility. Published April 7, 2020
Heritage Foundation launches National Coronavirus Recovery Commission
The Heritage Foundation has launched the National Coronavirus Recovery Commission made up of conservative heavyweights on a dedicated mission to move "prudently toward recovery" and to save both "lives and livelihoods." Published April 7, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Media falls for disinformation about coronavirus
The persistence of troubling and destructive disinformation about the coronavirus has become a global challenge. Published April 6, 2020
Joe Biden and Andrew Cuomo tied for Democratic presidential nomination: Rasmussen poll
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has spent many days in front of TV cameras making his state's case during the coronavirus response -- and making an impression as well. The outspoken governor is now tied with former Vice President Joe Biden as the likely Democratic nominee for president, according to a Rasmussen Reports national survey released on Monday. Published April 6, 2020
Voters pick Donald Trump over Joe Biden as best suited to deal with coronavirus crisis: Zogby poll
President Trump or Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden: Which man is best suited mentally and physically to deal with the coronavirus pandemic? A majority of all likely voters -- 51% -- give Mr. Trump the edge over Mr. Biden, who won the confidence of 49% -- this according to a new Zogby Analytics poll. Published April 6, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Joe Biden tweaks history to benefit campaign
A sharp-eyed observer detects that Democratic presidential hopeful Joseph R. Biden is slowly but surely trying to amend his public record to benefit his campaign for president. Published April 5, 2020
MRC’s Brent Bozell slams $75 million in CARES Act relief money for public broadcasting
One veteran media watchdog is not happy that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting -- CPB -- received a tidy $75 million grant from the federal government as a part of the recent CARES Act, designated for coronavirus relief around the nation. Published April 4, 2020
C-SPAN reveals that Congress prays daily for help with coronavirus pandemic
C-SPAN is now tracking the prayers opening Congress in recent weeks "in context of coronavirus," the public affairs network said in a statement Saturday. Prayers since late February within the U.S. Capitol now include requests for help with the pandemic. Published April 4, 2020
Inside the Beltway: As coronavirus fears mount, Democrats get tacky
High-profile Democrats -- very high-profile Democrats, in fact -- continue to criticize Mr. Trump and push alarming narratives -- such as the untrue notion that the nation's vital medical supplies have dwindled. Some have tried to bring a "climate denial" dynamic into the picture, or have accused the president of being "sexist." This is not only improper and counterproductive, it is just downright tacky. Published April 2, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Even the press gets cabin fever leading to noteworthy political subplots
Journalists have symptoms of cabin fever these days as many work from home, steeped in cable news. Yes, critical coverage of President Trump continues, along with increased scrutiny of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, now on national radar for his daily reports on the coronavirus pandemic. This factor has created some noteworthy political subplots. Published April 1, 2020
Diversity: Trump campaign outreach woos sheriffs, veterans, disgruntled Democrats
President Trump's reelection campaign has not rested in its zeal to attract a diverse pool of voters who are dedicated fans of the president and will show up at the polls in November. The latest interest coalition to launch, American Sheriffs for Trump, is co-chaired by two sheriffs, one from swing state Pennsylvania and the other from blue-state Massachusetts. Published April 1, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Coronavirus coverage continues to be a media fright fest
President Trump continues to be a steady public presence in the midst of coronavirus, appearing alongside medical experts, the nation's leading manufacturers, law enforcement personnel and others. As is mentioned time and again, the news media has not been kind to Mr. Trump and his administration over these many weeks, using his daily responses to the challenge as a vehicle for criticism, mockery -- or to suggest that the president is alarming the public. Published March 31, 2020
Fox News remains top dog, notching historic ratings, according to Nielsen
Fox News remains the most-watched cable network of all and is now notching up historic ratings for the first three months of the year. Published March 31, 2020
