Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Obama warns of ‘the dangers of cancel culture,’ ‘condemning people all the time’
Former President Barack Obama lamented the "dangers" of cancel culture and how "condemning people all the time" detracts from creating real change. Published June 8, 2021
Allen West steps down as chair of Texas Republican Party: ‘Humbled and blessed’
Former U.S. Rep. Allen West announced Friday his resignation as chairman of the Texas Republican Party, fueling speculation he is considering a run for statewide office. Published June 4, 2021
AOC fires back at criticism over grandmother’s ‘squalid’ living conditions
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fired back at criticism Wednesday after she was accused of neglecting her grandmother after posting pictures of her dilapidated home in Puerto Rico. Published June 3, 2021
Google diversity chief Kamau Bobb reassigned after ‘causing deep offense’ to Jewish community
Google has reassigned its chief of diversity strategy over a resurfaced blog post that was "unquestionably hurtful" to the Jewish community, the company said Thursday. Published June 3, 2021
Condoleezza Rice: Donald Trump ‘touched the nerve’ of people who felt ‘diminished by elites’
Condoleezza Rice said Tuesday that former President Donald Trump was able to rise to the presidency without ever holding public office because he was able to speak directly to people who felt "left out by globalization" and "diminished by elites." Published June 1, 2021
Clay Travis, Buck Sexton to fill Rush Limbaugh’s old time slot
Conservative commentators Clay Travis and Buck Sexton will take over the late Rush Limbaugh's old time slot, Premiere Networks announced Thursday. Published May 27, 2021
Hillary Clinton: Biden’s decision to leave Afghanistan will have ‘huge consequences’
Hillary Clinton said Sunday that President Biden should be prepared for "huge consequences" in the Middle East after his decision to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attack. Published May 3, 2021
Jamaal Bowman delivers progressive response to Biden: ‘Our country’s foundation is one of genocide’
Freshman Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman delivered the progressive response to President Biden's joint address to Congress Wednesday night, saying the Democratic Party needs to "think bigger" when it comes to issues such as systemic racism and environmental justice. Published April 29, 2021
Lindsey Graham says Joe Biden ‘embraced socialism’: ‘He made Barack Obama look like Ronald Reagan’
Sen. Lindsey Graham said he's had it with people trying to paint President Biden as a "moderate" after his address to Congress Wednesday night, telling Fox News' Sean Hannity that the Democratic president went full socialist by introducing "the largest power grab in American history." Published April 29, 2021
Psaki dismisses report on Biden skipping COVID-19 calls with governors: No ‘big controversy here’
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Monday dismissed a new report that said governors were upset President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris had not continued the previous administration's tradition of being involved with their weekly COVID-19 calls. Published April 26, 2021
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Biden ‘definitely exceeded’ progressives’ expectations
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez revealed Friday that progressives like herself have been pleasantly surprised by President Biden's "openness and willingness" to work with them. Published April 26, 2021
Lori Lightfoot warns looters ahead of Chauvin verdict: ‘Don’t test us, because we are ready’
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday the city is prepared to handle any potential unrest sparked by the forthcoming verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin, warning looters not to "test" her. Published April 20, 2021
Anthony Fauci: ‘It’s still not OK’ for vaccinated people to dine indoors
White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday said "it's still not OK" for people to gather in public indoors even if they're vaccinated against COVID-19. Published April 12, 2021
Gretchen Whitmer calls for 2-week lockdown on high schools, indoor dining: ‘Lives depend on it’
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling for a two-week lockdown on high schools, youth sports and indoor dining as her state grapples with a skyrocketing COVID-19 infection rate despite having some of the toughest restrictions in the country. Published April 9, 2021
Lance Armstrong’s son charged with sexual assault of 16-year-old girl
The 21-year-old son of disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong was arrested and charged with the sexual assault of a child stemming from a 2018 incident in Texas. Published April 8, 2021
Rochelle Walensky, CDC director: ‘I just can’t face another surge’ in COVID-19
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday expanded on comments she made earlier in the day warning of "impending doom" for the country amid an uptick in coronavirus cases. Published March 30, 2021
Pete Buttigieg says Biden weighing ‘mileage tax’ on drivers: ‘I think that shows a lot of promise’
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Friday President Biden is weighing a "mileage tax" on drivers as a way to help pay for his forthcoming infrastructure plan that could cost upwards of $3 trillion. Published March 27, 2021
Ron DeSantis: All Florida adults can receive COVID-19 vaccine starting April 5
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that all state residents age 18 and older can get vaccinated for COVID-19 starting April 5. Published March 25, 2021
319 migrant kids in U.S. border facilities have COVID-19: Report
Hundreds of migrant children detained in U.S. government facilities at the southern border are in medical isolation after testing positive for COVID-19, Axios reported Wednesday. Published March 24, 2021
Jen Psaki calls border migrant surge a ‘crisis’ before correcting herself
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Thursday called the migrant surge on the U.S. southern border a "crisis" before correcting herself. Published March 19, 2021
