Jennifer Harper

Campaign-style Waco rally kicks off busy schedule for Trump

Former President Donald Trump has a busy schedule coming up. He has his first big "Make America Great Again" rally of the year on Saturday in Waco, Texas -- an event that many observers consider his official entry into the 2024 presidential race. The rally promises to uphold the Trump tradition of attracting big crowds who arrive early.

March 23, 2023

Military author Anthony Tata releases 16th thriller book

Just arrived from military-thriller novelist Anthony J. Tata: "Total Empire: A Garrett Sinclair Novel." The book focuses on the heroic, nimble and fictional Gen. Garrett Sinclair, who has been sent on a rogue mission in the Sahara to thwart "China's globalist agenda" and an "ongoing international nuclear threat." Well. That is certainly a timely focus.

March 21, 2023

Trump’s 2024 campaign seen as upgrade over previous presidential runs

Some say that former President Donald Trump has changed his approach to campaigning. Could this strategy repel his loyal fans who like the straightforward political style of yore? Regardless, observers think a new and improved candidate could be on the way. The Associated Press noted on Monday that while Mr. Trump is seeking to "project supreme confidence," he is also now "aiming for a more disciplined campaign." Others, such as Axios, have reported similarly.

March 20, 2023

New York Young Republican Club answers Trump’s call for rallies

At least one New York City political organization is responding to former President Donald Trump's complex legal situation, which he has suggested could lead to his arrest on Tuesday. The New York Young Republican Club -- established in 1911 -- has quietly planned a "peaceful protest" rally in New York City on Monday to draw attention to the "American judicial system," according to an exclusive event notice shared with Inside the Beltway.

March 19, 2023

U.S. Agency for Global Media sets audience record

A round of applause for the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the federal agency that counts Voice of America and Radio Free Europe among its six significant media entities. Those networks reached a record weekly audience of 410 million people in 2022 -- and they are mission minded.

March 16, 2023

More on the Biden budget horror show: National defense gets shortchanged

So we already know that President Biden's budget is $6.9 trillion. The Republican National Committee, meanwhile, has delved into what's in this budget -- and what's to come. "Biden's budget puts U.S. national security at risk. The budget would shortchange America's military, with defense funding failing to keep pace with inflation," the analysis said.

March 15, 2023

Fans of AM radio rally to resist being dropped by automakers

This could be annoying news to those who like listening to old-school AM radio while driving, be it a leisurely trip or frantic commute. Things change, though. Eight automakers -- including Ford, Mazda and BMW -- have removed AM radios from their electric vehicles -- also known as EVs.

March 14, 2023

Ron DeSantis keeps watch on illegal border crossers

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has revealed in a new statement that since Aug. 21, nearly 11,000 migrants have been repatriated to their home countries after attempting to enter the state illegally.

March 13, 2023

RNC paints Biden budget horror show

The Republican National Committee is not allowing President Biden's plans for a $6.9 trillion budget to skate by unnoticed or without close inspection. The committee has released a stark comprehensive study of the actual content of the budget.

March 12, 2023

Biden’s $6.8 trillion budget prompts outcry from Republicans

Republicans are not holding back when it comes to President Biden's burgeoning budget, which weighs in at $6.8 trillion. That looks like this: $6,800,000,000,000, in case you wondered. "President Biden's proposed budget is designed to satisfy his base, not to actually become law," observed Sen. Mitt Romney, Utah Republican.

March 9, 2023

Trump has edge on Biden on issue of aging

So how are the potential presidential hopefuls for 2024 doing? The clock is ticking, and one candidate appears to be doing rather well in the all-important state of New Hampshire.

March 8, 2023

Crisis on U.S.-Mexico border becomes global moment

The situation on the southern U.S. border has become so dire that it is drawing concern from afar. "Authorities in Mexico found an abandoned truck carrying 103 unaccompanied minors, making it the biggest discovery of migrant children traveling through Mexico in recent times," Deutsche Welle, a German news organization, advised in a report published Tuesday.

March 7, 2023

Vivek Ramaswamy wants contributions — but just a dollar is enough

It is an unusual request from a White House hopeful, perhaps. Entrepreneur, author and Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has released a fundraising video revealing that he seeks only $1 from each potential donor.

March 6, 2023

Media speculates on ‘vintage’ Trump CPAC speech; he sees it as setting up 2024

Former President Donald Trump gave an epic speech -- one hour and 45 minutes -- on the closing night of the Conservative Political Action Conference. His audience remained enthusiastic and good-humored from start to finish Saturday; the event was more campaign rally than fireside talk. The news media, of course, offered mixed, often jaunty commentary in the aftermath, Here are a few sample headlines from the last 48 hours:

March 5, 2023

Is Biden too old for second term? Most voters say yes

It is an uncomfortable but necessary question. Is President Biden too old to hold office? If reelected in 2024, he would be 82 at the start of his second term -- and 86 by the time it concluded. A Yahoo News poll has plunged into that quandary.

March 2, 2023

Scalise releases ‘The Leader’s Floor Lookout,’ touts Stefanik’s solution

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is not going to let lawmakers and the White House forget that pocketbook issues are a serious, relentless issue across the nation.

March 1, 2023

Trump leads in 2024 presidential poll, despite Biden shoring up his Democratic base

The former president has an edge on the current president at the moment. "Despite increased support within the Democratic Party, President Biden trails former President Trump in a hypothetical 2024 Presidential match-up, 42% to 46%; 7% would support someone else and 5% are undecided," reports an Emerson College poll released Tuesday.

February 28, 2023

DeSantis brand emerges in new book about Florida’s success

"Florida's blueprint." This little phrase could very well carry Florida Gov. Ron. DeSantis right into the 2024 presidential race. He has a book arriving Tuesday titled "The Courage to Be Free: Florida's Blueprint for America's Revival," which has already reached No. 1 on the Amazon best-seller list.

February 27, 2023

A delicious idea about funding historic preservation

For the third year in a row, the National Trust for Historic Preservation is stepping up to help the nation's small restaurants, bolstered by some very handy support from American Express. We're talking about those beloved spots which add much character and charm to the American legacy. Some could get a handsome boost. The two organizations have teamed up to fund the "Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant Program" for the third year in a row.

February 26, 2023

Does Biden have the ‘mo-joe’ to run again?

One question continues to draw the attention of the curious press, pollsters, analysts, and fans and enemies alike. At 80, does President Biden have the personal determination and energy -- the "mo-Joe," so to speak-- to run for reelection when the time comes?

February 23, 2023