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Jennifer Harper

jharper@washingtontimes.com

Jennifer Harper wrote the daily Inside the Beltway column for The Washington Times.

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President Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are shown in this file photo. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Inside the Beltway: Why Trump will always outwit Nancy Pelosi

President Trump's reelection campaign was very nimble and very precise, immediately seizing upon Mrs. Pelosi's appearance, deeming her "Nancy Antoinette" and pointing out that her stainless steel-doored fridge cost $24,000. The Trump campaign consistently performs with such incredible speed, style and visceral effectiveness.

April 22, 2020
FILE - In this file photo dated Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, a man looks up as police and fire personnel move in to remove climate activists and their banner, after they climbed the Europa building during a demonstration outside an EU summit meeting in Brussels. Massive challenges lay ahead for the European Union in 2020, as the impact of climate change seems likely to drive the bloc's thinking and policy initiatives over the coming years, starting Wednesday Jan. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, FILE)

Inside the Beltway: Earth Day activists weaponize the coronavirus

Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Yes, the eco-minded have promoted their climate and environmental policies for five decades. Massive, splashy worldwide strikes, marches and celebrations to mark the date were originally planned by Earthday.org and EarthDayLive.org -- both global organizations. Everything has now gone online because of the coronavirus emergency.

April 21, 2020
Americans have confidence the work of the federal government will continue even if members of Congress become ill with coronavirus. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: Americans confront an absent, ailing Congress

The relationship between the public and the nation's politicians has become complex during the coronavirus pandemic. Close to 50 members of Congress in both House and Senate, in fact, have either tested or been presumed to be positive for exposure to coronavirus according to a new count by National Public Radio.

April 20, 2020
The U.S. Census continues on its mission despite coronavirus, with over half the nation now responding to the population count. So far, 74.3 million households have replied. (Courtesy of U.S. Census)

Inside the Beltway: U.S. Census soldiers on, coronavirus or not

The U.S. population still needs to be counted despite the coronavirus pandemic, media hysteria and partisan discord. The U.S. Census says that 50.2% of the nation -- that's 74.3 million households as of Sunday -- have responded to the call so far. Some locales appear more eager than others. With a 60.2% response rate, Minnesota currently leads the way among states.

April 19, 2020
Former CBS News foreign correspondent Lara Logan has joined the Fox News team as host of a noteworthy documentary series of intense interest to the network's millions of viewers. The 16-episode project covers destructive media bias, the border crisis, emerging interest in socialism and the nation’s complex relationship with military veterans. (Image courtesy of Fox News)

Former war correspondent Lara Logan investigates media bias in Fox Nation series

Former CBS News foreign correspondent Lara Logan has joined the Fox News team as host of a noteworthy documentary series of intense interest to the network's millions of viewers. The 16-episode project covers destructive media bias, the border crisis, emerging domestic interest in socialism and the nation's complex relationship with military veterans.

April 18, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at New Hope Baptist Church, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Female running mate for Joe Biden not the top preference for voters: Poll

Who should Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden pick for a running mate? Americans have their own preferences of potential candidates, and the choices may not mesh with the media speculation. Though press accounts currently center on potential woman candidates, voters say other qualities, beliefs or abilities take preference.

April 16, 2020
Katherine Griffin, a District of Columbia, resident, remains under a stay-home order for all residents in an effort to slow the COVID-19 spread. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: ‘Normal life’ subject to interpretation during coronavirus pandemic

The public continues to bear up under alarming or disruptive coronavirus experiences. They may tire of hand sanitizer, masks and safety gloves. But a hefty majority are not quite ready to return to their normal lives -- and some are ready to preserve social distancing and limited activities indefinitely. Republicans, however, are not quite so eager.

April 15, 2020
Jim Acosta of CNN listens during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Inside the Beltway: Jim Acosta mystery deepens

If you wonder why CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta continues to engage in aggressive back-and-forth with President Trump even during a national emergency, Steve Krakauer has some insight. He is a former CNN producer who has since become a media analyst, offering a daily column called Fourth Watch. He knows a little something about Mr. Acosta.

April 14, 2020
The Green Party has thrown out the welcome mat to those voters who once supported Sen. Bernie Sanders in the presidential race. (Courtesy of The Green Party)

Inside the Beltway: Bernie Sanders voters wooed by Green Party

Without much ado, Sen. Bernie Sanders walked away from the 2020 presidential race, presumably to resume his duties as the socialist lawmaker from Vermont. His exit has caused jubilation in the third party sector, and some potential headaches for the Democratic Party.

April 13, 2020
In this March 2, 2020, file photo President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Donald Trump’s new virtual campaign reaches 17 million voters, raises $677 million

President Trump has once again proven he can bypass the news media and take his message to the public minus the hostile commentary. Mr. Trump's campaign has launched an aggressive, round-the-clock "virtual campaign" that includes online broadcasts and volunteer training, digital advertising and much messaging to distinct voter coalitions.

April 13, 2020