Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Majority of Americans praying for an end to the coronavirus pandemic: Pew Research Center poll
Along with social distancing and working at home, the majority of Americans are now praying for an end to the spread of the coronavirus, according to a major pollster. Even those who have overlooked their faith have joined in. Published March 31, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Joe Biden’s toughest choice of all is picking a running mate
He's got a big decision to make. Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden is struggling to keep his political message percolating now that the coronavirus pandemic remains center stage, worldwide. The former vice president had made the most of a temporary broadcast studio in his home, and continues to offer interviews and commentary to most everyone, often with tepid results. Published March 30, 2020
Fox News to provide ‘uplifting’ coverage during coronavirus crisis
Fox News has long been known for up-to-the-moment news reporting. Now the network is racing to provide "uplifting" content for viewers as the coronavirus crisis grips the nation. A vigorous new outreach titled "America Together" was launched Monday to consolidate news stories and features that underscore well-being and positivity. The network's new project also includes livestreaming religious services. Published March 30, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Keep your social distance (from the media)
We already know that a wide variety of major print, broadcast and online news organizations continue to produce coverage meant to undermine President Trump and his administration as the teams do battle against the coronavirus pandemic. The official efforts are an evolving, quick-moving process with promising results, the public updates delivered with considerable candor from those monitoring every facet of the response. Published March 29, 2020
Chuck Todd hit for asking if Trump has ‘blood on his hands’ for virus response
"Meet the Press" moderator Chuck Tood is leading national trends on Twitter after he asked Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden if President Trump has "blood on his hands" due to his "slow response" to the coronavirus pandemic. The Sunday morning exchange between the two brought out the Twitter critics in a hurry. Published March 29, 2020
U.S. rated No. 1 in the world for disaster readiness by Global Health Security Index
Don't doubt that America is ready for the challenges ahead. The nation is, actually rated No. 1 in terms of disaster readiness, according to the Global Health Security Index, compiled by Johns Hopkins University. The U.S. tops the list of 195 countries. Published March 27, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Trump trounces media in public approval of coronavirus response
It looks like President Trump is winning the public approval war out there, no matter how much bad press he receives during the coronavirus crisis. The media, in fact, is 16 percentage points below Mr. Trump according to a wide ranging Gallup poll gauging public reaction to the assorted responses to the pandemic. Published March 26, 2020
C-SPAN assumes coronavirus war footing, dedicates critical airtime to lawmakers
C-SPAN has assumed its own war footing during the coronavirus pandemic, and as Congress stands ready to vote on a $2 trillion aid package for Americans affected by the national emergency. Published March 26, 2020
Inside the Beltway: It could happen: Joe Biden/Andrew Cuomo 2020
Few can miss the fiery presence of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo as he navigates the coronavirus crisis in the Empire State. Mr. Cuomo -- son of previous New York governor Mario Cuomo and brother of CNN host Christopher Cuomo ---- has been a relentless presence in the news media as he explains worst case scenarios to the public. Some say the White House could be in his future. Published March 25, 2020
Dr. Deborah Birx earns applause from vast majority of news organizations
One member of the White House coronavirus task force is warranting very positive coverage from news organizations from all corners of the media realm. Published March 25, 2020
Inside the Beltway: President Trump and Anthony Fauci deny media rumors of a rift
Negative narratives about President Trump seem to be getting more inventive. His many foes in the news media are on the prowl for new ways to undermine both Mr. Trump's presidency and his ceaseless efforts to counter the coronavirus. Some news organizations have gone so far as to minimize or downplay their own opinion polls which reveal that Americans approve of the job Mr. Trump and his administration are doing to counter the pandemic. Published March 24, 2020
Majority of Americans give Trump thumbs-up for coronavirus response: CBS News poll
A national poll finds that the majority of Americans are giving President Trump and his administration a positive review for their efforts to contain and manage the coronavirus pandemic. Published March 24, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Americans wake up to Democrats’ cunning agenda
A pair of nationally trending social media hashtags tells the story: #PelosiHatesAmerica and #DemocratsAreDestroyingAmerica were very popular following the Democratic Party's successful push to block a GOP-led economic coronavirus stimulus package and replace it with its own 1,400-page version. A multitude of tweets and countermessages followed. Published March 23, 2020
Million mask challenge: Public rushes to create DIY face covers against coronavirus
Health officials in several nations have warned of an acute face mask shortage during the coronavirus pandemic. The public has responded, and the rush is on to create effective, homemade barriers to the virus - an effort which has already earned the hashtag #Millionmaskchallenge on Twitter. Published March 23, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Critics demand full media blackout of Trump coronavirus briefings
It is almost unthinkable in a national emergency. Journalists and commentators are now calling for a complete media blackout of President Trump's live briefings on the coronavirus pandemic, concerned that these daily TV events promote misinformation of have turned into a Trump "rally." Published March 22, 2020
Joe Biden to produce his own ‘shadow briefings’ on coronavirus
Though he is currently confined to his own home Delaware due to the coronavirus pandemic, Democratic presidential hopeful plans to offer "shadow briefings" on thenational emergency. Published March 21, 2020
Inside the Beltway: ‘Democrat dark money’ deployed against Trump
It's not just the liberal news media which is criticizing President Trump and his administration. Democratic nonprofits and political action committees are joining the fray, politicizing the coronavirus despite nationwide unease over the pandemic. Published March 19, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Voter approval of Trump’s economic performance persists
Multiple news organizations continue to peddle the convenient narrative that the public is turning against President Trump as the stock market plummets. A major pollster says otherwise. Published March 18, 2020
#ThankATrucker hashtag emerges to laud American truckers during coronavirus crisis
The nation has become intensely interested in the availability of toilet paper and hand sanitizer during the coronavirus crisis, prompting a new appreciation of those who bring such products to the stores. Published March 18, 2020
Ipsos and Axios produce weekly mood barometer in time of ‘national uncertainty’ over coronavirus
Even pollsters are stepping up to the coronavirus challenge. Ipsos, a major global polling firm, has partnered with news organization Axios to produce a "COVID-19 pandemic weekly tracking poll" to offer insight into the minds of Americans during the coronavirus crisis. Published March 18, 2020
