Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Ben & Jerry’s launches ‘Pecan Resist’ ice cream to fight Trump’s ‘regressive agenda’
Ben & Jerry's has teamed up with the Women's March and several other progressive organizations to launch a new flavor of ice cream, "Pecan Resist," signifying their fight against President Trump's "regressive and discriminatory policies." Published October 30, 2018
Volusia County Republican Party headquarters hit with gunfire
At least four shots were reportedly fired into the Volusia County Republican Party headquarters in Florida overnight Sunday, shattering a front window and piercing a "Trump: Make America Great Again" sign. Published October 29, 2018
‘Megyn Kelly Today’ canceled by NBC
"Megyn Kelly Today" is over for good, NBC announced Friday. Published October 26, 2018
Robert De Niro speaks out after bomb scare: ‘People must vote!’
Robert De Niro on Friday called on people to head to the polls in November after he became one of several outspoken Democrats to receive pipe bombs this week. Published October 26, 2018
Megyn Kelly in talks with NBC to leave 9 a.m. show: Reports
Just one year after debuting "Megyn Kelly Today" on NBC News, the former Fox News primetime star is in talks to leave her 9 a.m. daytime show, according to reports. Published October 25, 2018
Joe Biden: Donald Trump ‘more like George Wallace than George Washington’
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden on Tuesday accused President Trump of leading the country with "fear," comparing him to the late Democratic governor of Alabama and notorious segregationist George Wallace. Published October 24, 2018
Chuck Grassley demands answers for Air Force’s $1,280 coffee cups
Republican Sen. Charles E. Grassley is demanding answers after learning the Air Force has been using taxpayer money to purchase coffee cups that cost $1,280 each. Published October 23, 2018
Bernie Sanders rejects ‘blue wave’ prediction, says midterms will be ‘very, very close’
Sen. Bernie Sanders said Monday that the November midterm elections will be "very, very close," rejecting some predictions of a "blue wave" for Democrats. Published October 22, 2018
Sherrod Brown, Dem senator, accused of making ‘unwanted, sudden’ advance against woman in 1980s
Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown is preparing to take legal action against his Republican challenger, Rep. Jim Renacci, after the congressman released a statement Thursday evening accusing him of sexual harassment 30 years ago. Published October 19, 2018
Barack Obama wants to elect people ‘who actually know what the internet is’
Barack Obama released a video Wednesday geared toward young voters, urging them to head to the polls on Nov. 6 to elect politicians "who actually know what the internet is." Published October 17, 2018
Jimmy Kimmel endorses Republican friend, Jimmy Vega, for North Las Vegas constable
Late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel appeared in a campaign video Monday endorsing Republican candidate and longtime friend Jimmy Vega for North Las Vegas Constable. Published October 16, 2018
Taran Killam, former ‘SNL’ star, says Lorne Michaels wanted cast to ease up on Trump
Actor and former "Saturday Night Live" cast member Taran Killam said the show's creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels wanted the cast to make President Trump more "likable" in sketches and was very specific about what he allowed members to say about him. Published October 12, 2018
Mike Love, Beach Boys singer, credits Trump with trying his ‘best to help Whitney’ Houston
Beach Boys singer Mike Love heaped praise on President Trump after watching him sign the Music Modernization Act into law on Thursday, crediting the president with trying to help a number of musicians, including Whitney Houston with her drug addiction. Published October 12, 2018
Nancy Pelosi: Getting Trump’s tax returns ‘one of the first things we’d do’ if Dems retake House
Working to obtain President Trump's tax returns will be one of the Democrats' first orders of business if they retake the House in the midterm elections, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday. Published October 11, 2018
Morgan Stanley chief says economic boom a story of ‘American exceptionalism’
Morgan Stanley's chief global strategist said Monday that the belief in American exceptionalism has never been higher among global investors. Published October 9, 2018
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: We must ‘eliminate the Electoral College’
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democratic socialist hoping to represent New York's 14th Congressional District, declared over the weekend that the Electoral College is a racist American relic that must be abolished. Published October 8, 2018
Cory Booker on Brett Kavanaugh: ‘Innocent or guilty,’ Trump should pick someone else
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker said President Trump should pick a new Supreme Court nominee regardless of whether Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh is found "innocent or guilty" of committing sexual misconduct more than three decades ago. Published October 3, 2018
Alicia Keys, Michael Stipe, others join #CancelKavanaugh protest in Washington
Alicia Keys, R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe, Erykah Badu and a host of artists and celebrities have joined an event in Washington this week protesting Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh. Published October 2, 2018
Nancy Pelosi: Trump trying to ‘break the #MeToo movement’
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on Friday accused President Trump of trying to "break the #MeToo movement" with a Supreme Court pick like Brett Kavanaugh. Published September 28, 2018
George W. Bush sticking by Brett Kavanaugh
Former President George W. Bush reaffirmed his support for Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh following Christine Blasey Ford's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday. Published September 28, 2018
