Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Inside the Beltway: ‘Deep State has resurfaced’ to counter Trump
We've heard a lot about impeachment lately, and a lot about the often puzzling factions seeking to impeach President Trump through intricate legal and political maneuvers. Now comes a renewed interest in the "Deep State" — the idea that a shadow government is in place to counter Mr. Trump's every move and neutralize his positive accomplishments. Published September 29, 2019
Democratic Party pares down presidential debate to one night only
The days of 20-plus Democratic presidential hopefuls are dwindling. The Democratic National Committee revealed Friday that it will stage only a single debate to accommodate a dozen candidates who made the cut. Published September 27, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Newsmax TV ups the ante with production expansion
It is a news organization with the motto "Real news for real people." That would be Newsmax TV, available through dozens of major broadcast, cable, satellite and online sources with such on-camera hosts and contributors as Bill O'Reilly, Alan Dershowitz and Michael Reagan. The network currently reaches 70 million people. Published September 26, 2019
‘Dire famine’ by 1975: Experts chart worst failures in ‘eco-polcalyptic’ predictions
While national leaders participate in Climate Week in New York City and elsewhere, one organization reveals the follies of some past ideas. Published September 26, 2019
Inside the Beltway: News media has pushed impeachment since 2016
Well, of course. This week, the news media has relied on innuendo, speculation, unnamed sources and wishful thinking with its nonstop coverage of the Democratic Party's impeachment "inquiry." The prospect of impeachment has delighted the press, which has gleefully bandied the "I-word" around like a magical spell this week. But journalists have been in love with the idea of impeachment anything for quite some time. Published September 25, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Politicians the ‘least trusted’ profession in the world
The morality and effectiveness of politicians has emerged as a worldwide concern according to a massive Ipsos global poll conducted in 22 countries, and gauging the reliability of 18 common professions. Published September 24, 2019
51% of young voters believe life on Earth will end in a decade, poll finds
Media coverage of the recent global "Climate Strike" featured many young marchers eager to share their belief that the world soon will end due to climate change. Their zeal for this belief earned them the name of "climate brats" in some reports. Indeed, a new survey finds that the majority of them think life will end on Earth in a decade or so. Published September 24, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Help needed: A call to arms for Never Trumpers
For Republicans, the 2020 presidential election is shaping up to be an all-hands-on deck event, with one clear implication. Every GOP vote counts. A vote is a vote, whether it comes from a fierce MAGA loyalist, a wavering wanderer or someone driven by uneasiness with Democratic socialists. Doesn't matter. Get that vote. Published September 23, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Ready for the $10 billion election?
A blockbuster election is on the way. Group M, a media investment adviser, recently estimated that the 2020 election would generate $10 billion in political advertising, up 59% since 2016, when the number was a mere $6.3 billion — and far outpacing 2002, when the total was $2.1 billion. Published September 22, 2019
Michael Savage joins Donald Trump on the campaign trail
Veteran talk radio host Michael Savage took a ride on Air Force One with President Trump this week. The pair talked, they had lunch. Mr. Savage accompanied Mr. Trump to a fundraiser in California and said he walked away with insight about the president and an optimistic future for the nation as well. Published September 20, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Space Force gets ready to launch
The news media often misbehaves — packaging opinion as news, exhibiting liberal bias, peddling outrage or forgetting their calling to inform the public in a meaningful way. Yes, yes. That we know. But wait. The job also calls for nonstop news-mongering in a news cycle that is endless, random and often unpredictable in its trajectory. Published September 19, 2019
Voters have no interest in impeaching Trump, new national poll reveals
Yet another major poll reveals that voters have little interest in the impeachment of President Trump. Published September 19, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Now hear this: Washington Times podcast makes its debut
A pivotal event of note for Thursday, which marks the debut of The Washington Times Front Page podcast. The new audio feature summarizes the daily blockbusters, investigations and hard news produced each day by "Wash Times" journalists, who are vigilant 24/7 and downright relentless. Published September 18, 2019
GOP donations hit record-breaking $23.5M in August, now total $141M
The Republican Party revealed Wednesday that it brought in a record-breaking $23.5 million in August, the largest off-cycle August haul in history for either national party committee, be it GOP or Democrat. Published September 18, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Hot seat: Press scrutinizes The New York Times
It is unusual when a major news organization becomes the subject of major news, but that is what happened to The New York Times in the wake of an essay published Sunday which was intended to reflect "the culture at Yale when Brett M. Kavanaugh, who now sits on the Supreme Court, was an undergraduate in the 1980s," the Times said. It also accused him of another sexual assault. Published September 17, 2019
Inside the Beltway: 250 news organizations sign on to promote ‘climate crisis’
Those who believe the world is in imminent peril due to climate change say the news media is failing to report on this belief, and those alarmists are pushing back. The Nation and Columbia Journalism Review have banded together to found "Covering Climate Now," a new project supported by some 250 news organizations who vow to "strengthen the media's focus on the climate crisis" and produce a week's worth of stories to underscore that view. Published September 16, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Trump’s complex visit to New Mexico
President Trump on Monday heads to the Land of Enchantment - specifically, that would be Albuquerque, New Mexico - for yet another jumbo campaign rally percolating with keep-America-great feelings and much optimism. There is another directive at work though, and that is the conviction that Mr. Trump can flip New Mexico to the Republican way of thinking - a tall order, given that Mr. Trump's previous campaign visit to the host city sparked a near riot. Published September 15, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Democrats have a Trump impeachment addiction
The liberal media, of course, is complicit in this impeachment fixation and fantasy, offering nonstop news coverage, deftly packaged to make impeachment appear to be a done deal. Simply deploy the notorious "I-word" - and voila. Journalists believe they can suggest Mr. Trump will leave office amid mysterious "proceedings" and strategically manipulated press narratives. Or something. Published September 12, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Democratic debate is a ‘liberal sandwich with a moderate filling’
Democratic primary debate No. 3 is upon us, airing Thursday on ABC News — complete with a pivotal "podium order" for the 10 hopefuls who may or may not be ready for prime time. Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden and Sen. Elizabeth Warren have the coveted center-stage positions, flanked by Sens. Bernard Sanders and Kamala D. Harris on either side. Published September 11, 2019
Majority of Democratic voters give thumbs down to crowded presidential debate stage
Democratic presidential hopefuls will once again crowd on stage at their third debate, set to air on ABC News on Thursday. Ten candidates will be on hand to have their say. Voters are not keen on the idea. Published September 11, 2019
