Jennifer Harper

Republicans like to live large, survey shows

Much of the nation appears to crave lots of space -- neighborhood space, that is. "A majority of Americans (57%) say they would prefer to live in a community where 'houses are larger and farther apart, but schools, stores and restaurants are several miles away,''" according to a Pew Research Center survey released Thursday. And yes, there's a political dynamic at work.

August 7, 2023

Ramaswamy warns GOP field against looking like ‘partisan hacks’

"The sad truth is that the Republican Party right now is a party in search of an agenda. We blew the 2022 midterms because we acted like a bunch of partisan hacks spewing poll-tested platitudes about the 'failed Biden agenda.' Well, we should expect the same fate in 2024 unless we level up and actually articulate what we stand for," entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy declared.

August 6, 2023

The Trump indictments? Rush Limbaugh predicted them

"What would Rush have said? Well, we don't really have to wonder. In one of his last episodes before his death, Limbaugh predicted that Democrats would attempt to prevent Donald Trump from becoming president again by indicting him," wrote Matt Margolis, a columnist for the news and opinion site PJ Media.

August 3, 2023

Fashion site ranks the world’s ‘hottest politicians’

It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it. And that job is to name the "hottest celebrities" on the planet according to StyleSeat.com, an online news organization dedicated to this search -- along with fashion-minded tips. The wide-ranging findings also includes a global list of the "hottest politicians" from around the planet. Curious?

August 2, 2023

DeSantis program means Florida won’t take such a toll on drivers

Some news of a new policy from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis -- and one that could bring him support from drivers in the Sunshine State and potentially set an example for other states with lots of highway tolls and lots of cash-strapped drivers.

August 1, 2023

Republican fundraising slips compared to last two election cycles

Stark, unembellished numbers can often prove to be a force in politics. Here is an example released Monday for your consideration.

July 31, 2023

No presidential ‘staycation’ as Biden heads back to Delaware

There's never been much talk of a summertime "staycation" for the U.S. president, or Congress for that matter. Let us recall that many Americans have opted for the proverbial staycation -- dutifully staying at home during their time off and lolling in the backyard rather than at a fancy resort or theme park. President Biden, meanwhile, left Friday for his beach vacation in Delaware.

July 30, 2023

GOP presidential candidates head to Iowa for Lincoln Dinner

Iowa has not lost its traditional charm for high-profile Republicans. A sizable number of them will travel to the Hawkeye State to attend the state Republican Party's annual Lincoln Dinner -- billed as "Iowa's biggest political event of the year."

July 27, 2023

Trump’s appearance at UFC card called part of his ‘macho strategy’

Well, here's another entry for our lexicon. This little phrase comes to us from Axios in a short update that details the news organization's impression of former President Donald Trump and his recent appearance at a fight card in Las Vegas. "Former President Trump, fighting to return to the White House and avoid prison, dropped in on an Ultimate Fighting Championship night in Vegas, and was a guest on a UFC podcast," Axios said in a brief report.

July 26, 2023

House hearing set for Wednesday on UAPs

For those with serious interest in otherworldly things, don't forget: The House Oversight subcommittee on National Security, the Border and Foreign Affairs will hold a hearing titled "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Implications on National Security, Public Safety, and Government Transparency" at 10 a.m. Wednesday on Capitol Hill. The committee is investigating the increase in sightings of UAPs -- or UFOs, if you prefer -- and the impact this has on national security, among other things.

July 25, 2023

Cassidy Hutchinson’s Jan. 6 book ‘Enough’ gets September release date

Simon & Schuster announced Monday that it is publishing "Enough" -- a memoir by Cassidy Hutchinson. The former special assistant to former President Donald Trump and his former chief of staff Mark Meadows sat at a desk that was "mere steps from the most controversial president in recent American history," according to the publisher in advance notes and biographical materials.

July 24, 2023

Trump-Ramaswamy 2024

The all-important pairing of potential White House candidates has begun -- at least among the folks in New Hampshire who support former President Donald Trump in his quest to return to the nation's highest office.

July 23, 2023

DeSantis outlines his stance on military issues: ‘Mission First’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis publicly revealed a significant list of recommendations this week to shore up the U.S. military and now offers a detailed outline at his campaign website for all to see. Its bold intent is clear from the title: "Mission First."

July 20, 2023

‘Biden’s Broken Border’: The numbers tell all

The Republican National Committee continues to track activities on the southern U.S. border, and here's what the organization has to report.

July 19, 2023

Arctic becoming site of new Cold War, Florida congressman warns

One lawmaker has offered a clear directive to those who protect America. That would be Rep. Carlos Gimenez, chairman of the Homeland Security subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security. The Florida Republican weighed in on current and future security threats in the Arctic region at a hearing Tuesday before the House Committee on Homeland Security.

July 18, 2023