Jennifer Harper

Inside the Beltway: The enduring popularity of Michael Savage

One veteran conservative talk radio host has a surprise underground following in a district most often associated with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

February 17, 2020

Inside the Beltway: Dazzling Trump rallies reach a new level

President Trump's trademark campaign rallies have evolved into a kind of fine art, and a very effective art at that. They are frequent; Mr. Trump has back-to-back rallies coming up in Phoenix, Colorado Springs, Las Vegas and Charlotte, North Carolina — and they will likely continue beyond campaign season.

February 16, 2020

International jitters: 86% in new poll say coronavirus a major threat to the world

The world is paying attention to the coronavirus, and not without jitters. A new Ipsos poll of 8,000 people in eight major nations finds that 86% of the global respondents are very well informed about the outbreak. Close to 9-out-of-10 say the coronavirus poses a threat.

February 15, 2020

Trump Bump: Americans spend record-breaking $27.4 billion on Valentine’s Day

The booming economy, healthy stock market and consumer optimism fostered by President Trump and his administration has a sweet byproduct. Americans are expected to spend a record breaking $27.4 billion on Valentine's Day -- up 35% from $20.7 billion last year, which was also a record-breaker.

February 14, 2020

Inside the Beltway: Update: Public frowns on Pelosi speech antics

Yes, Madame Speaker, they noticed. The public has not quite forgotten about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent decision to strategically tear up a copy of President Trump's State of the Union address shortly after it ended, and while the news cameras were rolling.

February 13, 2020

White House fight house: New book exposes insider rivalries at highest political level

So is it White House or fight house? Bestselling author and presidential historian Tevi Troy answers this question and also chronicles the more combative side of 1600 Pennsylvania in recent years in "Fight House: Rivalries in the White House from Truman to Trump."

February 13, 2020

Inside the Beltway: Record ratings: Americans ‘better off’ in Trump era

The good news continues. Once again, a major pollster cuts to the chase about American life during President Trump's time in office. Things are good in the Trump era — better than they have been in almost three decades, in fact.

February 12, 2020

39% of GOP voters say Mitt Romney should be expelled from Republican Party: Poll

Republicans have not forgotten about Sen. Mitt Romney's recent decision to vote in favor of an impeachment count brought against President Trump by House Democrats.

February 12, 2020

Inside the Beltway: Two thirds of Americans strongly support coronavirus quarantine

Alarming accounts about coronavirus are many, and the messages are mixed. It is an emotionally charged issue in the U.S. as citizens weigh their own needs against those now under siege from the virus. It's complicated, and not without partisan divides.

February 11, 2020

#FireChuckTodd trends on Twitter after MSNBC host criticizes Bernie Sanders fans

Major news organizations from Fox News to Newsweek and The Wrap took notice of a sudden social media phenomenon. The hashtag #FireChuckTodd began leading the national trends on Twitter after MSNBC anchor and "Meet the Press" moderator Chuck Todd made a remark about Sen. Bernie Sanders and his followers at the height of the Vermony lawmaker's campaign in New Hampshire.

February 11, 2020

Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, former CNBC anchor, challenges Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in New York primary

Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, who served as a CNBC correspondent and anchor for 20 years, has launched a challenge in the Democratic primary against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York.

February 11, 2020

Greta Thunberg lands her own TV show on BBC

There is no mention here about the mode of transportation, use of fossil fuel, or the proverbial carbon footprint. Nevertheless, BBC Studios has revealed it is producing a new science series centered on the young Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg.

February 11, 2020

Inside the Beltway: The Democratic Party’s anti-Trump strategy is backfiring

The Iowa presidential primary is done, the New Hampshire primary is underway. Well, let's see. Does the liberal media seems more shrill than usual? Has the nonstop criticism of President Trump intensified? Well, yes. And there's a reason for that.

February 10, 2020

Get over it: 62% of voters now advise Democrats to abandon impeachment efforts

Voters are ready to move on following the failed attempt to impeach President Trump, even if Democrats are not.

February 10, 2020

Inside the Beltway: Forget Iowa: New Hampshire has its big moment

New Hampshire is the undisputed center of the political universe for the next 48 hours: President Trump journeys to the Granite State on Monday for a jumbo campaign rally, and Vice President Mike Pence hosts a "Cops for Trump" event just down the road. The state's trademark first-in-the-nation presidential primary follows on Tuesday. Citizens and officials alike are stoked -- and determined to stage a picture perfect voting process, in contrast to Iowa's recent caucus confusion.

February 9, 2020

The iconic red MAGA hat gets a new role as neighborhood emblem

The red MAGA hat - a cultural and political icon so beloved among fans of President Trump - has taken on a new role. It has become a convenient symbol to display on mailbox, flagpole or fence, particularly appealing in a presidential election year.

February 8, 2020

Hoping for another ‘Hamilton: Story of the Alamo made into musical

A creative coalition of Texans wants to make sure that their state and the rest of the nation recall the iconic historical site in San Antonio. This determined group has witnessed how the musical "Hamilton" -- soon to be released as a feature film -- awakened the public to Alexander Hamilton and Colonial-era history. The coalition wants to go the same route.

February 7, 2020

Inside the Beltway: Mitt media: Romney gets the hero treatment

The news media has rushed to Sen. Mitt Romney's side after he emerged as the sole Republican who sided with Democrats in their efforts to impeach President Trump. The Utah lawmaker and former presidential hopeful — who choked up upon revealing his renegade decision — is getting lots of press.

February 6, 2020

Inside the Beltway: Yay: More excellent economic news

A major pollster reported this week that President Trump is currently enjoying the highest favorability ratings of his presidency. Now that same pollster has good news for the citizenry as well.

February 5, 2020

Inside the Beltway: America just about ready to board the Trump Train

A major pollster has timely news for the White House which reveals record-breaking favorability numbers for President Trump, part of an ongoing sweep of positive findings that suggests the public is finally warming to the president's intent to make - and keep - America great.

February 4, 2020