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Jennifer Harper

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

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Americans will spend some $22.4 billion honoring their dads on Father's Day in the U.S. this year. (Shuttersock image)

Rubio, Warnock push bipartisan bill on supporting fathers

"Ahead of Father's Day, Senators Marco Rubio, Florida Republican, and Raphael Warnock, Georgia Democrat, have introduced the Dads Matter Act of 2024 to raise awareness and provide guidance about the importance of father involvement and engagement," the two lawmakers said in a joint announcement shared with Inside the Beltway.

June 13, 2024
Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump, left, speaks at a campaign rally in Las Vegas, June 9, 2024, and President Joe Biden speaks at White House in Washington, June 4, 2024. (AP Photo, File)

Memory of Donald Trump playing better than the today of Joe Biden

A Monmouth University Polling Institute survey released Wednesday has some noteworthy news for President Biden and former President Donald Trump. "Trump's retrospective job rating is better than Mr. Biden's current numbers," notes an analysis of the findings.

June 12, 2024
Voting booths are set up at a polling place in Newtown, Pa., Tuesday, April 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Republican road trip to highlight election security

Republicans are determined to ensure that the 2024 presidential election is focused and fair. The Republican National Committee, in fact, has launched a "Protect the Vote" tour to ensure this happens.

June 10, 2024
Former President Donald J. Trump's campaign has revealed that a new coalition of voters has stepped up to boost his quest for the White House. Latino Americans for Trump has arrived — described by Mr. Trump's campaign as "a coalition with notable members of Latino communities from across the country. (AP Photo/File).

Trump campaign’s Latino group gives America an ‘Hola’

Former President Donald Trump's campaign has revealed that a new coalition of voters has stepped up to boost his quest for the White House. Latino Americans for Trump has arrived -- described by Mr. Trump's campaign as "a coalition with notable members of Latino communities from across the country, leaders in all fields, including industry, trade, education, sports, faith, communications, and elected officials."

June 9, 2024
American troops approach Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944 - D-Day. (U.S. Army photo/file)

The Reagan Library remembers D-Day on 80th anniversary

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day on Thursday with a gathering of historians, military veterans, and politicians who will reflect on the enduring impact of Operation Overlord and the D-Day landings. Panelists will take a historical look at our world 80 years ago, and address the implications of President Reagan's Peace through Strength policies on today's world.

June 5, 2024
The Faith & Freedom Coalition will host the largest gathering of conservative Christian activists in the U.S. from June 20-22 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C." the host organization said in a statement. (Image courtesy of the Faith & Freedom Coalition)

Faith & Freedom Coalition plans Road to Majority conference

"As Election Day 2024 approaches, Faith & Freedom Coalition will host the largest gathering of conservative Christian activists in the U.S. from June 20-22 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C.," the host organization said in a statement to Inside the Beltway.

June 4, 2024
Mohawk Hudson Humane Society CEO Ashley Jeffrey Bouck plays with Kaine, a dog awaiting adoption, in the office where he is housed because of overcrowding at the shelter, on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Menands, N.Y. (AP Photo/Michael Hill)

American Humane pushes bill to assist country’s working dogs

"Congress is going to the dogs." That phrase comes to us from American Humane -- founded in 1877 to promote the welfare and safety of animals. The organization will visit Capitol Hill on Tuesday in support of legislation which protects the nation's working canines.

June 3, 2024
What hopeful will win the White House in 2024? SportsHandle.com, an online site, has compiled the odds of who could emerge as the victor. (AP Photo)

Oddsmakers trending toward Trump win, Tim Scott veep nomination

"New data from SportsHandle shows Donald Trump's odds to win the 2024 presidential election continue to climb as President Joe Biden's popularity decreases. Our data also shows that Sen. Tim Scott has reclaimed his spot as No. 1 contender to be Trump's running mate," the news site said in a report released Wednesday.

May 29, 2024
One New York borough has a compliment or two for former President Donald Trump. “The Bronx County Conservative Party would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Republican Presidential candidate and Conservative Party endorse Donald J.Trump for visiting the Bronx," said Gonzalo Duran, vice chairman of the Bronx County Conservative Party, in a statement. (AP PHOTO)

A message from the Bronx for Donald Trump

"The Bronx County Conservative Party would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Republican Presidential candidate and Conservative Party endorsee Donald J. Trump for visiting the Bronx. As one of the first groups to publicly endorse him, and having made numerous public statements and invitations, we were overjoyed to welcome him to the South Bronx," said Gonzalo Duran, vice chairman of the Bronx County Conservative Party, in a written statement shared Inside with the Beltway.

May 27, 2024
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in a Memorial Day ceremony at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Monday, May 25, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

From Donald Trump’s 2020 Memorial Day address

Some recent history to consider: Here is what former President Trump said on May 25, 2020 -- Memorial Day that year -- during an appearance at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore.

May 26, 2024
Republican badges are seen here; they are a popular item, particularly at Republican Party presidential conventions. The next one opens on July 15, 2024.(Photo credit: GrandeDuc via Shutterstock)

GOP convention plans to be a good guest in Milwaukee

"Estimates put the number of people coming into the area at 45,000, with an estimated financial impact of $200 million, according to Visit Milwaukee. All those visitors will need a place to stay, and the city proper has about 6,000 hotel rooms, necessitating a need to draw on lodgings from as far away as Madison, Lake Geneva and Sheboygan. But the RNC made a commitment to keep its guests in Wisconsin," reports the Waukesha County Freeman, a local news organization.

May 23, 2024