Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Ruben Gallego, Dem rep, warns ICE officers: ‘When the worm turns you will not be safe’
A Democratic congressman from Arizona is facing criticism after he tweeted a warning to federal immigration officials that they "will not be safe" once Democrats are back in power. Published August 31, 2018
David Hogg, Bill de Blasio announce Mayors for Our Lives voter registration push
Parkland shooting survivor turned anti-gun activist David Hogg and New York City's Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday announced the launch of the Mayors for Our Lives campaign that aims to register young people to vote. Published August 30, 2018
Cynthia Nixon battles Andrew Cuomo over ‘sexist’ debate hall temperature
A top strategist for New York gubernatorial hopeful Cynthia Nixon has accused organizers of an upcoming debate of catering to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's every demand after her request to keep the university hall at 76 degrees went unanswered. Published August 28, 2018
Seth Frotman, top student loan official, resigns, blaming Trump administration
The federal official overseeing the $1.5 trillion student loan market submitted his resignation Monday, blaming the Trump administration for abandoning "young people and their financial futures." Published August 27, 2018
Brian Cornell, Target CEO, cheers best consumer environment ‘I’ve seen in my career’
Target CEO Brian Cornell is celebrating the best U.S. consumer environment he's seen in his career after the retailer posted its best quarterly results in more than a decade. Published August 23, 2018
Dan Patrick says CNN, MSNBC ‘accomplices’ in Mollie Tibbetts’ murder
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claimed on Fox News Thursday that the Democrats and left-leaning media are "accomplices" in the murder of Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts. Published August 23, 2018
Donald Trump thanks N.Y. Democrat Dov Hikind for ‘gracious remarks’ on deporting Nazi prison guard
President Trump tweeted thanks Wednesday morning to Democratic New York State Assemblyman Dov Hikind for his "gracious remarks" regarding the deportation of suspected Nazi prison guard Jakiw Palij. Published August 22, 2018
Bill de Blasio denies ripping off Trump’s ‘promises kept’ slogan
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio denies ripping off President Trump's "promises kept" slogan after he used the identical phrase during a groundbreaking for a new school on Monday. Published August 21, 2018
Martin Short, Steve Martin say don’t expect Trump-bashing on comedy tour: ‘We’re not here to preach’
Comedians Martin Short and Steve Martin say fans shouldn't come to their shows expecting any President Trump-bashing. Published August 17, 2018
Jesse Hamilton, N.Y. lawmaker, proposes making 911 calls on law-abiding blacks a hate crime
A New York state senator who said he was reported to police for campaigning in his own district wants to make calls to the police on law-abiding black people a hate crime. Published August 17, 2018
Sadiq Khan, London mayor, calls for car control in some areas after ramming attack
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has joined the call to ban cars in certain areas of Parliament Square after a suspected terrorist attack on Tuesday left three people injured. Published August 17, 2018
Bettie Cook Scott, Michigan Democrat, under fire for allegedly calling Asian opponent ‘ching-chang’
Michigan state Rep. Bettie Cook Scott is facing backlash from more than a dozen progressive groups after she allegedly used a racial slur against her Democratic opponent. Published August 16, 2018
Obamas, Clintons honor Aretha Franklin: She ‘helped define the American experience’
Aretha Franklin's death Wednesday prompted an outpouring of tributes honoring the "Queen of Soul," including from two former presidents who saw her perform at their inaugurations. Published August 16, 2018
Steven Tyler shoves selfie-seeking fan on ‘Today’ show: ‘This is live television!’
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler was seen on camera shoving a selfie-seeking fan during an appearance Wednesday on the "Today" show. Published August 16, 2018
Trump wishes happy birthday to ‘leader of the Democrat Party’ Maxine Waters
President Trump teased Rep. Maxine Waters in a tweet Wednesday morning declaring the California Democrat as the leader of her party. Published August 15, 2018
Keith Ellison allegations ‘disturbing,’ DNC says
The Democratic National Committee said it is reviewing allegations against its deputy chair, Rep. Keith Ellison, three days after he was accused of physically and verbally abusing his ex-girlfriend. Published August 15, 2018
Joe Biden skips Illinois rally ‘under doctor’s orders’
Joe Biden is skipping a campaign event for Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker due to an illness, state Democrats announced late Tuesday. Published August 15, 2018
Sarah Huckabee Sanders ‘sorry’ for false claim about black employment
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a correction Tuesday night after falsely claiming that President Trump created more than three times more jobs for blacks than former President Barack Obama did during his entire presidency. Published August 15, 2018
San Francisco launching ‘Poop Patrol’ to clean up city sidewalks: Report
San Francisco is reportedly launching a team of city workers dubbed the "Poop Patrol" next month in an effort to keep the city's sidewalks clean. Published August 14, 2018
Missouri Democratic Party nixes amendment welcoming pro-life candidates
Missouri Democrats have reversed course on welcoming pro-life candidates to the party, removing a newly added amendment in the party's platform that respected differing opinions on the issue. Published August 14, 2018
