Jennifer Harper

Jon Voight takes to Twitter to support Donald Trump

Jon Voight tweeted his support for Donald Trump in no uncertain terms during a weekend of controversy over the Republican nominee's "hot mic" comments, made public on Friday.

October 9, 2016

Donald Trump secures law enforcement endorsements

Donald Trump continues to win the confidence of the nation's law enforcement officers -- of particular interest to voters in a dangerous age. So far this year, Mr. Trump has been endorsed by the National Fraternal Order of Police, which represents 330,000 officers; the National Border Patrol Council, representing 16,500 Border Patrol agents; and the National Immigration and Customs Enforcement Council, which counts 5,000 federal immigration officers in its ranks.

October 6, 2016

House Speaker Paul Ryan to hit campaign trail with Donald Trump

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will spend a quiet weekend in seclusion, sharpening her skills for the second presidential debate on Sunday night. Her rival Donald Trump, however, has opted for a high-profile appearance in Wisconsin on Saturday, with a special guest.

October 6, 2016

The Rev. Frank Pavone issues pro-life challenge to Hillary Clinton, Tim Kaine

The Rev. Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, hopes that Hillary Clinton and Sen. Tim Kaine, a Catholic, can offer some candor on abortion. Their narrative, the priest suggests, is lacking.

October 5, 2016

36 million viewers tune in for the vice presidential debate, lowest number in 16 years

The lone debate between vice presidential nominees Gov. Mike Pence and Sen. Tim Kaine on Tuesday evening sparked an gigantic avalanche of partisan arguments and discussion discussion both before and after the event. But it did not draw a gigantic audience.

October 5, 2016

Ed Klein: ‘Hillary is guilty as sin’

Here comes an October surprise. Behold, it's "Guilty as Sin" by Ed Klein, former editor-in-chief of The New York Times Magazine, a contributing editor to Vanity Fair and author of numerous investigative books, including "The Truth About Hillary."

October 4, 2016

Mike Pence the most conservative nominee of all, according to American Conservative Union

One thing is for sure. Donald Trump has a running mate with impeccable conservative credentials. In fact, Gov. Mike Pence has the best conservative credentials in 50 years according to the American Conservative Union, which ought to know.

October 3, 2016

American Conservative Union: Mike Pence is the ‘most conservative’ VP nominee in 50 years

When he heads into the officially sanctioned vice presidential debate on Tuesday, Republican nominee Gov. Mike Pence walks into a very bright spotlight with much media coverage. He also will have the blessings of the American Conservative Union.

October 3, 2016

Legislation to honor heroic World War II-era spies hits regulatory snag on Capitol Hill

Legislation to honor members of the "greatest generation" appears to be stalled on Capitol Hill due to a regulatory hangup.

October 3, 2016

Bernie Sanders has a big book ready, to be published one week after presidential election

Former White House hopeful and fierce independent Sen. Bernard Sanders has a strategically timed book waiting in the wings. "Our Revolution: A Future to Believe In" will be released exactly one week after the presidential election.

October 2, 2016

Donald Trump turns into warrior: ‘We have to expose Hillary for the corrupt politician that she is’

For the sixth time, Donald Trump is bypassing the media and traditional pollsters and going directly to his followers for insight. The Republican presidential nominee has issued yet another substantial survey tapping voter opinion, this time addressing tactics for his next debate with Hillary Clinton.

September 29, 2016

Donald Trump assembles Pro-Life Coalition to take his campaign message to values voters

Donald Trump is intent on reassuring values voters get his pro-life message. The GOP nominee has announced the creation of a new Pro-Life Coalition ready to spread the word that if elected, Mr. Trump intends to defund Planned Parenthood, nominate pro-life justices to the Supreme Court and support Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act -- among other things.

September 29, 2016

Retail therapy: 90% of voters can’t wait for holiday shopping rush, despite election ‘angst’

"Political uncertainty and voter anxiety and frustration is not enough to temper gift buying, regardless of victor," reports a new survey of U.S. voters which found the outcome of the presidential race will not affect their planned spending this coming holiday season.

September 29, 2016

Inside the Beltway: Jon Voight defends Donald Trump

A Hollywood powerhouse came forward this week to speak well of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. In an interview with Fox News, Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight called the candidate "an extraordinary fellow who has accomplished much in his life," adding that Mr. Trump remains "clear and strong" even at the end of a 12-hour day -- and is exceptionally considerate to event staff and other personnel he encounters on the campaign trail.

September 28, 2016

Sick: Americans now suffering from ‘election-related stress’

Election fatigue and even election sickness now appears to be gripping the nation. Blame it on shrill news coverage, chaotic details, emotional pressures and persistent partisan discord, perhaps. Weary Americans are uneasy about election day, now 42 days off and closing in fast. Things have gotten so challenging that the medical community has noticed.

September 27, 2016

Record-breaking audience of 84 million: Presidential debate most-watched in history

America was fixated by the presidential debate. Early Nielsen numbers released Tuesday find that a record-breaking 84 million viewers tuned in to see Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face each other on stage for the first time.

September 27, 2016

Donald Trump won the first presidential debate, CNBC, Time magazine online polls say

Two news organizations said their online polls conducted after the first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are not scientific. But both surveys found that Donald Trump was perceived as the winner by respondents.

September 27, 2016

Inside the Beltway: It takes a village to run Clinton’s campaign

Exactly 20 years ago, then-first lady Hillary Clinton advised the world that "it takes a village" to raise a child. Nowadays, it also appears to take a village to run her campaign. Mrs. Clinton and what seems like a cast of thousands are out and about, business as usual, happy talk and all -- the presidential debate fast disappearing in the rearview mirror. Private moneymaking events for Mrs. Clinton's campaign abound this week.

September 26, 2016

‘The Pantsuit,’ ‘Trump’s Wall’: Nation’s bartenders invent debate-themed cocktails

The first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is a TV ratings bonanza, expected to draw 100 million viewers. It has also proved an ideal theme for inventive bars and restaurants, which treat the bout like a major sports event.

September 26, 2016

Ralph Nader calls Congress the ‘graveyard of democracy’

Presidential debate obsession has reached its zenith. But there's big doings elsewhere. Consumer advocate, author, activist, attorney, corporate critic and former presidential hopeful Ralph Nader is the driving force behind "Breaking Through Power," a four-day summit that begins Monday in the nation's capital, centered on civil justice, civic culture, citizen action and other robust themes. There are 93 speakers, including Mr. Nader himself, who favors the idea of "daily" democracy and "daily" citizenship.

September 25, 2016