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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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Jaime Harrison, Democratic National Committee chair, watches as preparations are made before the upcoming Democratic National Convention, on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Start of Democratic National Convention draws headlines

Brace yourselves. It's time for the Democratic Party to command the national stage via the four-day 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, starting Monday. The days begin at 7 a.m. Central Time with "delegation breakfast" and wind down at 10 p.m. with a final gavel.

August 18, 2024
Shoppers pass displays of goods in a Costco warehouse Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Sheridan, Colo., on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act passage not worth a celebration

"The so-called Inflation Reduction Act was a trillion-dollar grab-bag of special interest giveaways that was never intended to reduce inflation. The name of the bill should be a reminder of Washington's cynical attempt to fool everyday Americans into thinking this was anything but a political wish-list bill," said Akash Chougule, vice president of government affairs for Americans for Prosperity.

August 15, 2024
The Republican National Committee has released a report which notes that Republican-led states are now "driving job growth." (AP Photo)

Economic numbers show that it’s Republican-led states excelling

"Republican-led states are driving job growth. Vice President [Kamala] Harris and President Biden deserve no credit for jobs that have been created -- they paid Americans not to work for months and stifled economic growth," the committee said in a report released Wednesday.

August 14, 2024
This combination of photos shows former President Donald Trump during a rally in Minden, Nev., Oct. 8, 2022, left, and Elon Musk in Wilmington, Del., July 12, 2021. (AP Photo)

Trump-Musk conversation racks up historic-sized audience

Elon Musk and Donald Trump conducted a wide-ranging conversation on X on Monday evening. Yes, there were some glitches, but the exchange between the two drew a mammoth audience. Here are the numbers, as posted on X itself in the aftermath.

August 13, 2024
Author Bob Woodward has penned "War," arriving October 15, chronicling the effects of wars on the American presidency. He is also the author of 22 previous books. (Image courtesy of Simon & Schuster).

Woodward’s new book about multiple ‘wars,’ foreign and domestic

"Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Bob Woodward tells the revelatory, behind-the-scenes story of three wars -- Ukraine, the Middle East and the struggle for the American Presidency. 'War' is an intimate and sweeping account of one of the most tumultuous periods in presidential politics and American history," advises publisher Simon & Schuster in advance notes for the book.

August 12, 2024
Signs point to the entrance on the last day of early voting before the midterm election as a man walks out of a polling site in Cranston, R.I., on Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

RNC lawsuits aim to guard election integrity

The chairman of the Republican National Committee has confirmed that illegal immigrants are now registering to vote in the presidential election. Here's how the conversation went between Fox News Channel's Sunday Morning Futures anchor Maria Bartiromo and Rep. Michael Whatley, North Carolina Republican and also RNC chairman.

August 11, 2024
Ben & Jerry's has introduced yet another politically themed ice cream. "Churn Out the Vote" is the latest flavor from the Vermont-based company.

Ben & Jerry’s churns out the Churn out the Vote ice cream

"There is no denying the energy surrounding the upcoming presidential election suddenly jumped off the charts which is why Ben & Jerry's is doing what it does best: launching a new ice cream. No, it's not a coconut flavor, but it does celebrate childless cat ladies everywhere -- and it's called: Churn Out the Vote," the company said in a statement shared with Inside the Beltway.

August 8, 2024
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz kicked off their presidential campaign Tuesday in Philadelphial, the home of the cheesesteak sandwich. Americans for Tax Reform has calculated and is publicizing the effects of inflation under President Biden and Ms. Harris on the iconic Philly sandwich. (AP Photo by Jacqueline Larma)

The effects of Bidenflation on the Philly cheesesteak

Nothing is immune from inflation these days. Americans for Tax Reform, a nonprofit taxpayer advocacy group, has revealed the effect of runaway inflation on a certain delicious and iconic Philadelphia treat.

August 7, 2024
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz discusses the upcoming 2024 legislative session during an interview at his office in the state Capitol, Feb. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Karnowski, File)

The press rolls out welcome for Democratic No. 2 pick Tim Walz

Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, a move that gave the press much to do in the aftermath. It also prompted some advice from at last one news organization. "Kamala Harris and Tim Walz need to pivot to the center right now. Does Harris really understand the assignment?" asked New York Magazine columnist Jonathan Chait.

August 6, 2024
President George H.W. Bush was one of a select few U.S. vice presidents who went on to become president. (AP PHOTO)

A vice president becoming president happens — but usually not

"Vice President Kamala Harris has launched her bid for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination. While most U.S. vice presidents in recent decades have sought the presidency, relatively few of them have won," reports Katherine Schaeffer, a research analyst for the Pew Research Center

August 4, 2024
Migrants seeking asylum line up while waiting to be processed after crossing the border Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in San Diego, Calif. (AP Photo/Eugene Garcia)

CBP continues careful watch on border crossings

Let's pay a visit to the vigilant officers of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Here's what they've been up to in recent days. "U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Lukeville recently seized approximately 4 million blue fentanyl pills -- weighing more than 1,000 pounds," the agency said in a report released Thursday.

August 1, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

RNC has questions about Kamala Harris taking questions

"It has been 10 days since Kamala's coup to force Joe Biden off the presidential ballot -- but she hasn't done a single interview nor press conference," Jake Schneider, RNC rapid response director, said in a written statement shared with Inside the Beltway.

July 31, 2024
A new $100 bill waits to go into circulation. (AP Photo)

National debt crosses barrier as it piles up at $268 million per hour, 24-7

So the U.S. national debt now stands at $35 trillion. That hair-raising number, reported by the Treasury Department, looks like this: $35,000,000,000,000. Yes, there are a dozen zeroes in this grand sum, which House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington calls a "milestone" and an alarming one.

July 30, 2024
U.S. Army soldiers move to board their CH-47 Chinook helicopter during a joint military drill between South Korea and the United States at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex in Pocheon, South Korea, Sunday, March 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Poll shows public not keen on a military draft

So is there a draft in here? We're talking about the military draft. A new Rasmussen Reports survey found that only 21% of voters believe the U.S. should have a military draft, while 61% disagree and 18% are not sure.

July 29, 2024
Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump wait for the start of a rally in Westfield, Ind., Tuesday, July 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

The Trump MAGA hat now a whole line of headwear

The classic red "MAGA" hat remains a mainstay for former President Donald Trump -- beloved by his fans and a fixture in both his previous campaign for president and his current reelection push. The MAGA hat population, however, has expanded considerably since those early days. There are now eight different versions offered by the Trump campaign. In true Trump style, each one of them has a distinguished name and appearance. Here they are, verbatim from the source:

July 28, 2024
Some analysts are now comparing the biographies of Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican vice presidential hopeful Sen. JD Vance. (AP Photo)

Vance, Harris biographies duel on the best-seller charts

Two Republican and Democratic candidates have a competition all their own at the moment. Consider the battle on the Amazon bestselling books chart of the biographies penned by Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican vice presidential hopeful J.D. Vance.

July 23, 2024
President Joe Biden speaks with reporters at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Monday, July 15, 2024. as he heads to Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Biden to get a pay raise upon leaving the White House

President Biden will earn more in retirement than he does now as commander in chief, according to some noteworthy calculations from a knowledgeable source. "The National Taxpayers Union Foundation calculated the total pension that President Biden will receive whenever he leaves the White House," wrote Demian Brady, vice president of research for the foundation -- a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization.

July 18, 2024