Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Betsy Klein, CNN reporter, shares Trump letter that brought sick friend ‘much joy’
A CNN White House reporter shared a heartfelt letter on Friday that President Trump and first lady Melania Trump sent to her cancer-stricken friend. Published May 10, 2019
Joe Biden promises unity at Hollywood fundraiser: People are ‘sick and tired of what’s happening’
Joe Biden promised to unite the country if he's elected president in 2020, telling a glitzy Hollywood crowd on Wednesday night that the American people are "sick and tired of what's happening" under President Trump. Published May 9, 2019
Joe Biden: Democratic field will be ‘winnowed out pretty quickly’
Former Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said he's confident the crowded field of 2020 primary hopefuls will quickly begin to shrink in the coming months. Published May 9, 2019
Chuck Schumer agonizes over ‘despicable’ Trump still having supporters: ‘One issue that eats at me’
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday that one issue that "eats" at him is how people can support someone as "despicable" as President Trump. Published May 8, 2019
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in talks for another documentary: Report
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is reportedly in talks for a new project that would be her second documentary since her election last year. Published May 7, 2019
Ilhan Omar calls herself Trump’s ‘biggest nemesis’
Rep. Ilhan Omar called herself President Trump's "biggest nemesis" in a tweet Monday, suggesting that his criticism of her is based on the fact that she's a Muslim immigrant. Published May 7, 2019
Kentucky woman charged with assaulting 82-year-old abortion protester
Police in Louisville, Kentucky, have charged a woman with assaulting an 82-year-old pro-life activist, who said she suffered a broken leg after she was pushed outside the state's last remaining abortion clinic. Published May 6, 2019
Joe Biden calls Trump a ‘clown,’ ‘no good SOB’ at 2020 fundraiser
Joe Biden called President Trump a "clown" on Saturday when asked by a small group of supporters whether he planned to return the president's attacks. Published May 6, 2019
Bill de Blasio, New York City mayor, expected to announce 2020 presidential run: Report
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is expected to announce he's joining the ever-growing list of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, the New York Daily News reported Friday. Published May 3, 2019
John Rogers, Democrat: Donald Trump Jr. ‘evidently retarded,’ ‘his mother should’ve aborted him’
Alabama state Rep. John Rogers blasted Donald Trump Jr. as "evidently retarded" on Thursday after the president's son condemned him for controversial comments he made defending abortion. Published May 3, 2019
Jay DeMarcus, Rascal Flatts bassist, says U.S. losing Christian principles, sinking into ‘darkness’
Rascal Flatts bassist and vocalist Jay DeMarcus lamented during an interview Wednesday that the U.S. is straying from the Christian principles it was founded upon and sinking into "darkness." Published May 2, 2019
James Comey scores CNN town hall on 2-year anniversary of Trump firing
Former FBI director and frequent President Trump critic James Comey will take questions during a live CNN town hall next week. Published May 2, 2019
Ben Shapiro target of death threat; Washington state man arrested
Federal and local law enforcement officials arrested a Washington state man on Wednesday after he allegedly threatened Jewish conservative commentator Ben Shapiro. Published May 2, 2019
Kirsten Gillibrand unveils plan to give every voter $600 to donate to political candidates
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand unveiled her first major policy initiative Wednesday to get "big, unaccountable money out of politics" and give every voter up to $600 to donate to political candidates running for federal office. Published May 1, 2019
Bernie Sanders wants Disney to use ‘Avengers: Endgame’ profits to pay workers ‘middle-class wage’
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders is calling on Disney to use its profits from the smash box-office hit "Avengers: Endgame" to pay all employees a living wage. Published April 30, 2019
Jason Miller, top Trump 2016 campaign aide: ‘I want Joe Biden’ as Dem nominee
Jason Miller, the communications director for President Trump's 2016 campaign, argued Monday that former Vice President Joe Biden winning the Democratic Party's nomination would be the president's best shot at winning reelection in 2020. Published April 29, 2019
Beto O’Rourke: Illegal immigrants being ‘kept in modern-day bondage’
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke argued Saturday that the country's immigration laws are forcing illegals into "modern-day bondage." Published April 29, 2019
Bernie Sanders, now a millionaire, once called millionaire senators ‘immoral’
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who has defended his new millionaire status despite building his political career on railing against the 1%, said it was "immoral" for millionaires to be senators during his failed Senate bid in 1971. Published April 25, 2019
Steve King: ‘I have better insight’ into what Jesus Christ went through after controversies
Rep. Steve King said Tuesday that the widespread criticism he recently faced had given him a better understanding of what Jesus Christ "went through for us." Published April 24, 2019
Two men charged with beating, robbing man in MAGA hat
Two men who allegedly attacked and robbed a pedestrian because of his "Make America Great Again" hat have been arrested in Maryland. Published April 16, 2019
