Jennifer Harper

Newly discovered 1946 letter by Ronald Reagan warns of communism in Hollywood, is valued at $17,500

What's past is prologue, and occasionally worth a pretty penny. The Raab Collection, a leading dealer in historical documents, has acquired a newly discovered, unpublished letter of the future President Ronald Reagan written on August 12, 1946 -- "showing him decrying the infiltration of the Democratic Party and Hollywood by Communists and sympathizers," the Philadelphia-based organization says.

The Right Side Forum with Armstrong Williams features journalist roundtable, plus Norman Lear

The Right Side Forum with Armstrong Williams offers an analysis this week of major events and the 2016 residential race with three of the area's top journalists. Armstrong's guests include Joe Perticone, congressional reporter for the Independent Journal Review; Kimberly Atkins, chief Washington correspondent and columnist for The Boston Herald, and Al Weaver, political reporter. It will be about substance, not sound bites, Armstrong predicts. The show airs Saturday on WJLA News Channel 8 at 10:30 a.m. or watch online on www.wjla.com.The show repeats at 6:30 p.m

Donald Trump calls for boycott of Megyn Kelly’s primetime show, and Fox News has a swift reply

Donald Trump took just 24 words to spell out his feelings about Fox News prime-time anchor Megyn Kelly. The network had a swift reply.

Inside the Beltway: Political stars poised to stand up for Israel at AIPAC summit

The theme of this sprawling event is timely: "Come Together." The three-day American Israel Public Affairs Committee policy conference begins Sunday in the nation's capital and has drawn a startling array of high-profile speakers, ready to have their say before an audience of 18,000.

Inside the Beltway Weekly March 21, 2016

Broadcasters quick to cast Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland as appealing ‘moderate’

Liberal? What liberal? In the first 24 hours after President Obama nominated Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court, the big three networks deemed the federal judge either a "moderate" or a "centrist" according to Scott Whitlock, a Media Research Center analyst who sat through the follow-up news coverage on ABC, CBS and NBC.

Irish-Americans take issue with offensive St. Patrick’s Day merchandise and negative stereotyping

They are weary of bawdy leprechauns and such slogans as "Kiss me I'm Irish or drunk or whatever" and "Irish today, hungover tomorrow." Many Irish-Americans appear to be striking back against what they deem unacceptable stereotyping of those with Irish heritage - a phenomenon that is particularly pronounced on Saint Patrick's Day.

Inside the Beltway: Libertarians seek Republican, Democratic ‘refugees’

"We are friends of refugees -- those fleeing war torn countries, those fleeing desperate poverty, and also those fleeing despotic candidates such as Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

American Conservative Union chair Matt Schlapp pushes back at Supreme Court nomination

Conservatives are swiftly pushing back at White House nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court justice to replace the late Antonin Scalia.

Inside the Beltway: U.S. troops back Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders

"Outsider candidates' messages are resonating with individuals in uniform," concludes an exclusive and unique new survey of 931 active-duty troops, reservists and National Guard members conducted by the Military Times.

Military survey: Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders top presidential choices

Donald Trump and Bernard Sanders are the top choices for commander in chief among U.S. military personnel, according to a survey conducted by Military Times.

Bias: 94% of broadcast news reports blame Donald Trump not protestors for campaign violence

Their bias is showing: All three major broadcast networks immediately homed in on the violence during Republican front-runner Donald Trump's campaign rallies last weekend, to the exclusion of almost everything else.

Inside the Beltway: Fox News lands its fourth presidential debate

Vilification, adoration, mockery: Media obsession with Republican front-runner Donald Trump continues. The billionaire drives headlines at news organizations that crave the inevitable big Trump bump from readers, viewers and listeners who crave a daily Donald fix whether they love him or hate him. A new Economist/YouGov poll finds that 58 percent of Americans say Mr. Trump "could possibly" win the general election; 76 percent of Republicans and even 43 percent of Democrats agree — surely fodder for another round of bombastic speculation. See more numbers at this column's end.

Americans spend unprecedented $13.5 billion on plastic surgery in 2015

For the first time on record, Americans spent over $13.5 billion dollars last year on improving their appearance reports the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, with liposuction leading the way - followed by breast augmentation, tummy tuck, eyelid surgery and breast lifts. Lesser known procedures are also gaining in popularity.

Inside the Beltway: John Stossel to moderate Libertarian presidential forum on Fox Business Network

They have been left out of the official presidential debate circuit. But that has not stopped the Libertarians from entering the fray.

World War II-era Ghost Army up for Congressional Gold Medal and Hollywood movie with Bradley Cooper

Seventy years ago, they were masters at innovation, large scale camouflage - and tactical deception. Bipartisan legislation has been introduced to award a Congressional Gold Medal to The Ghost Army - the World War II unit which created intricate battlefield deceptions using hundreds of inflatable tanks and aircraft, sound effects, phony radio transmissions and illusion near the front lines from Normandy to the Rhine RIver. The creative effort was designed to fool the Germans, and fool them it did. The elite group risked their lives, but drew fire away from their fellow GIs.

Inside the Beltway: Donald Trump in four states in 48 hours

Pundits, press and the public continue to laud or condemn Republican front-runner Donald Trump with equal enthusiasm. Longtime culture observer Camille Paglia is among the friendlies, noting in a surprising Salon essay, "Trump's fearless candor and brash energy feel like a great gust of fresh air, sweeping the tedious cliches and constant guilt-tripping of political correctness out to sea."

Inside the Beltway Weekly March 14, 2016

Mark Levin endorses Ted Cruz for president

Talk radio kingpin Mark Levin has endorsed Sen. Ted Cruz for president, announcing his decision on his newly minted TV show on Wednesday night. Mr. Levin said the death of Nancy Reagan prompted his decision to go public with his choice.

Inside the Beltway: Campaigns and combat, Miami-style

Behold, the 12th Republican presidential debate, staged on Florida's tropical turf, where the wooing of voters is very intense indeed. The remaining quartet of GOP hopefuls will grapple with one another at the University of Miami on Thursday night, broadcast live by CNN in English and Spanish.