Jennifer Harper

Republicans do the math on spending bill, IRS agents

House Democrats are set to vote on their latest complicated spending bill later this week. The "Inflation Reduction Act" includes $80 billion to hire 87,000 IRS agents.

August 9, 2022

Trump continues to tantalize media, covering CPAC speech

It seems like old times. The news media just can't stop covering former President Donald Trump, though he's been out of office 565 days, give or take an hour or two. Trump-centric reporting is understandable, though. Mr. Trump continues to offer flashy fodder and memorable, made-to-order quotes for press coverage, be it print, broadcast or online.

August 8, 2022

Gingrich describes how to create a red tsunami

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has much institutional knowledge about the Grand Old Party. He also has some helpful recommendations for Republicans who now visualize a sweeping victory in the midterm elections.

August 7, 2022

Yeehaw: CPAC rides again in Dallas meeting

The Conservative Political Action Conference -- that CPAC, of course -- is now underway in the Lone Star State. The cheerful four-day event in Dallas boasts 142 speakers who hail from virtually every political and cultural realm -- from Capitol Hill to conservative news media.

August 4, 2022

Biden promised to ‘Unite America’; he hasn’t

As of Thursday, President Biden has been in office for 561 days, or 80 weeks plus one day. Some wonder about a vow he made on the day he was inaugurated way back when. "Among President Joe Biden's main promises upon entering office in early 2021 was that he would unite Americans and end the divisiveness that plagues our politics. His first inaugural address, which he titled 'America United,' was largely dedicated to the idea," recalled Terry Jones, editor of Issues & Insights.

August 3, 2022

Pelosi’s Taiwan diplomacy generates a prediction and a warning

So what could come from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan? Harry Kazianis, a long time observer of global affairs, has a thought or two.

August 2, 2022

Mike Pence gets ready

Former Vice President Mike Pence has been a busy man in recent days, making significant appearances and noteworthy speeches, in both public events and news media. He also has a telling new book on the way, set to arrive at a pivotal time.

August 1, 2022

A Monster Alert

There's some intriguing reading to be had in a new book by A.J. Rice, an almost legendary producer in the talk radio realm who has worked closely with Fox News hosts Laura Ingraham and Jeanine Pirro, among many well-known talents. Mr. Rice is also CEO of Publius PR, a public relations powerhouse in the nation's capital. Now he is Mr. Rice, author.

July 31, 2022

Republicans say ‘hola,’ claim ‘Democrats are in denial’

The Republican State Leadership Committee is determined to up the GOP appeal among Hispanic Americans. The committee has just released its first-ever Spanish language ad -- backed by a "five-figure buy" and set to air in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Nevada and Texas.

July 28, 2022

Hysteria over Trump’s 2024 plans

Will he or won't he? Should he or shouldn't he? The stark questions and hand wringing have begun over the possibility that former President Donald Trump will launch a bid for reelection in 2024.

July 27, 2022

Revisiting Limbaugh with James Golden aka ‘Bo Snerdley’

Rush Limbaugh died 525 days ago as of Wednesday. Many fans still fondly recall the days of his daily blockbuster talk-radio program, which drew a typical audience of 15.5 million listeners, many of whom would plan their day around the three-hour show.

July 26, 2022

News from the woods on the Biden presidency

Inside the Beltway has heard from our old friend "Deep Woods," a thoughtful guy who indeed lives in the deep woods of New England but nonetheless pays very close attention to national political trends. He is concerned that the White House, uh, doesn't know what it is doing.

July 25, 2022

Voters not enthused by ‘retread’ candidates

The faces may be familiar, but they don't appear to be in favor when election day dawns. "In 2024, voters don't want retread presidential candidates," said Rasmussen Reports, which asked voters whether those who have already vied for the White House should try again.

July 21, 2022

So is the sky falling yet? Or is it Biden’s climate agenda?

Stormy weather could be lurking on the national radar in the very near future. "President Biden is being urged to declare a climate emergency ... if he does, the irony will be rich, as the 911 call should really be for the climate agenda," Steve Milloy, a senior legal fellow with the Energy and Environment Legal Institute, advised in an essay for Real Clear Politics.

July 20, 2022

A year of near-silence from the major media on border crisis

The "Big Three" broadcast networks -- that would be ABC, CBS and NBC -- appear to be in mute mode when it comes to coverage of the U.S. border with Mexico. A painstaking new study reveals all.

July 19, 2022

Salem Media crowned as conservative triumph

None other than the Hollywood Reporter once declared this: "How Salem has Quietly Become a Giant in Conservative Media."

July 18, 2022

‘Bidenvilles’ popping up across America

A worrisome icon of decades past has resurfaced and is worsening. Unregulated shantytowns persist around the nation -- made up of tents, tiny houses, RVs or ramshackle shelters. The trend could be identified with President Biden, some say.

July 17, 2022

1% of Harvard faculty in survey identify as ‘conservative’

Is there political diversity at Harvard University? Apparently not, according to an annual survey of faculty staff conducted by The Crimson, the school's student newspaper.

July 14, 2022

New Loudoun County school a teachable moment

The Christian Broadcasting Network -- that's CBN for short -- reports that Gary Hamrick, senior pastor of Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, Virginia, is in the process of launching the Cornerstone Christian Academy, set to open in nearby Middleburg in 2023, with room for 500 elementary -- and middle-school students.

July 13, 2022

Democrats turn on the Supreme Court, majority favoring abolition

Democrats are supremely unhappy with the U.S. Supreme Court at the moment. "In the immediate wake of several important U.S. Supreme Court decisions strengthening the Second Amendment, reining in the power of the Environmental Protection Agency, and ending the constitutional right to an abortion, a majority of Democrats say they want to abolish the Court," reports the Heartland Institute, a free-market think tank based in Illinois.

July 12, 2022