Jennifer Harper

1,928 people have filed to run for president this year according to the FEC

There will be a lot of also-rans in the 2016 presidential election. According to the Federal Election Commission, 1,928 hopefuls have filed a "statement of candidacy" for president this year, otherwise known as FEC Form 2.

September 22, 2016

Presidential debate audience predicted to reach 106 million, ‘approaching Super Bowl status’

Media experts are already predicting the size of the audience, ready for the clash of the political titans during the first officially sanction presidential debate on Monday.

September 22, 2016

Charlie Daniels receives award for his conservative opinion writing from Media Research Center

It is a rare thing. Those who support conservative thought and culture don't get much of a chance to celebrate with good cheer, resolve and optimism — that is, unless they go to the annual Media Research Center Gala. On Thursday night the conservative press watchdog's sold-out event will draw 800 revelers to a monumental building in the nation's capital for a very swell affair. Along with the convivial company, the highlight of the evening is the "Dishonors Awards," which cites the most outrageous examples of liberal bias in the media.

September 21, 2016

Networks ignore Clinton Foundation conflict-of-interest issues in 95% of coverage: Report

A new reports from Newsbusters.org finds that the big three networks virtually ignored conflict-of-interest issues in their coverage of the Clinton Foundation.

September 21, 2016

Inside the Beltway: Gary Johnson, instant movie star

Libertarian star-power is growing. The party's presidential nominee, Gary Johnson, has appeared in nationally broadcast town halls, intraparty debates and talk shows, and he continues his fight to have a say in upcoming sanctioned presidential debates.

September 20, 2016

Debate etiquette: Should Donald Trump call his opponent ‘Crooked Hillary’ on stage?

Donald Trump continues to bypass both the media and popular pollsters by creating his own provocative public surveys, each loaded with at least 30 questions. And here comes the fifth one: With signature grass-roots flair, Mr. Trump's newest poll asks voters to weigh in on his upcoming debate with Hillary Clinton, now just six days off, and a crucial event for both nominees.

September 19, 2016

Ronald Reagan’s family Thanksgiving platter among items up for auction

Beginning Tuesday, the auction house Christie's New York has hundreds of items up for bid from the private household collection of former President Ronald Reagan and wife Nancy.

September 19, 2016

57 percent of voters agree ‘things are going to hell in a hand basket’

Got a strange, uneasy feeling about the current state of things? You are not alone. Asked how they feel about the state of the world these days, 57 percent of all voters agreed that "things are going to hell in a hand basket."

September 18, 2016

48% of Democratic voters say Bernie Sanders should replace Hillary if she drops out of race

"Suppose the unthinkable took place, and Hillary Clinton was forced for health reasons to step down as the Democratic presidential nominee. Who do Democrats think should take her place?" asks a new Rasmussen Reports poll. Looks like a certain Vermont independent has the edge.

September 17, 2016

Not forgotten: The U.S. observes National POW/MIA Recognition Day

Despite the distractions of a raucous presidential election, America has not forgotten that Friday is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. It is a solemn but heartfelt 24 hours, remembered in myriad ways around the nation.

September 16, 2016

Inside the Beltway: Hillary Clinton’s campaign: ‘Nothing short of a disaster’

The repercussions just keep rolling in: Hillary Clinton's recent decision to call Donald Trump's fans a "basketful of deplorables" has turned into "nothing short of a crisis" for the Democratic presidential nominee, says veteran pollster John Zogby. Ah, but it gets worse. "The entire fainting and pneumonia issue is nothing short of a disaster," he continues, noting that the distress and drama of Mrs. Clinton's health challenges have prompted voters to ask visceral questions about her truthfulness and judgment.

September 15, 2016

Libertarian Party requests Gary Johnson and William Weld receive national security briefings

The Libertarian Party has formally requested that the General Services Administration designate Libertarian presidential nominee Gary Johnson and running mate William Weld as "eligible candidates" under the Presidential Transition Act of 1963. The designation would entitle the pair to receive national security briefings, among other things.

September 15, 2016

Republican confidence in news media plummets to lowest level in 20 years

Blame it on biased election coverage. A stark new Gallup poll reports that Americans' trust and confidence in news media "to report the news fully, accurately and fairly" has dropped to its lowest level in the pollster's history, with less than one-third saying they have a reasonable amount of trust in the press. We're talking a span of 44 years here; the pollster first asked the nation to weigh in on news organizations in 1972.

September 14, 2016

American trust in news media falls to lowest level in history: Gallup poll

A major pollster has some news: "Americans' trust and confidence in the mass media 'to report the news fully, accurately and fairly' has dropped to its lowest level in Gallup polling history, with 32 percent saying they have a great deal or fair amount of trust in the media.

September 14, 2016

Donald Trump wins endorsements from 14 Medal of Honor recipients

The impressive Trump army just got a little bigger, with 14 Medal of Honor recipients also now endorsing the GOP presidential candidate.

September 14, 2016

Donald Trump talks over his health regimen with Dr. Oz

Donald Trump is going to Oz -- Dr. Oz, that is. An interesting encounter is imminent: the GOP nominee will talk over his own health with Dr. Mehmet Oz -- a campaign dynamic that is very much on the minds of voters following the public distress of Hillary Clinton during a recent "medical episode." Her doctor revealed a diagnosis of pneumonia; toxic controversy and a sudden outbreak of feverish news coverage followed.

September 13, 2016

Family Circle magazine reveals Melania Trump’s cookie recipe — and here it is

In the middle of a particularly grim stretch of the presidential election, here's a handy distraction. The Washington Times has obtained Melania Trump's recipe for "Star Cookies," courtesy of Family Circle magazine.

September 13, 2016

Kaine/Biden 2016: The scenarios emerge, the media is intrigued

The mainstream media appears to be in uncharted territory. Some journalists wonder if Hillary Clinton will remain in the presidential race following her campaign's disclosure that she has pneumonia. NPR correspondent Cokie Roberts has already suggested that vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine be ready to replace Mrs. Clinton. And his new running mate? Vice President Joseph R. Biden, says Ms. Roberts

September 12, 2016

Inside the Beltway: Hillary Clinton’s ‘episode’ changes the narrative

Hillary Clinton's public moment of distress during the 9/11 commemoration ceremony in New York City on Sunday warrants some compassion -- along with straightforward news coverage. Videos made by onlookers clearly revealed Mrs. Clinton in need of serious help; it was a significant moment for journalists who saw an authentic health challenge for themselves.

September 11, 2016

Donald Trump, Mike Pence to appear at Value Voters Summit

It is a determined and significant event: The Values Voter Summit is now underway in the nation's capital, drawing some 2,500 socially conservative activists with much on their minds.

September 8, 2016