Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Nancy Pelosi’s border wall alternative includes ‘mowing the grass’
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi suggested this week that "mowing the grass" near the U.S.-Mexico border so that illegals immigrants can't be smuggled through thick vegetation would be a more effective measure to secure the country than President Trump's proposed border wall. Published February 22, 2018
Peter Wang, slain JROTC cadet, posthumously accepted to West Point after Parkland shooting
Peter Wang, a JROTC cadet who was killed in last week's mass school shooting in Parkland, Florida, is reportedly being admitted posthumously to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Published February 20, 2018
Dwaine Caraway, Dallas mayor pro tem, asks NRA convention to relocate
Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway on Monday urged the National Rifle Association to move its upcoming annual convention elsewhere in light of last week's mass school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Published February 20, 2018
Bill Gates: People like me should pay ‘significantly higher taxes’
Microsoft founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates said Sunday that the government should compel people like him to pay "significantly higher taxes" than the rest of Americans. Published February 19, 2018
Jennifer Lawrence taking year off from acting to help ‘fix our democracy’
Jennifer Lawrence said she's taking a year off from acting in order to pursue a career in activism and help "fix our democracy." Published February 19, 2018
JROTC captains used Kevlar pads to shield class during Parkland shooting: ‘We were ready to fight’
A couple of quick-thinking Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps captains built a wall of Kevlar pads to shield themselves and fellow classmates during Wednesday's mass school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Published February 16, 2018
Steve Scalise: No ‘magic unicorn law’ can stop mass shootings
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who nearly died last year after being shot by a leftist gunman at a Republican congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia, said there's no "magic unicorn law" that will prevent mass shootings in the U.S. Published February 16, 2018
Mike Pence on Kim Yo-jong: ‘I didn’t avoid the dictator’s sister, but I did ignore her’
Vice President Pence said Wednesday that he deliberately ignored North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's sister last week in order to send "a very clear message" during the Winter Olympics opening ceremonies. Published February 14, 2018
Sacha Baron Cohen paid O.J. Simpson $20K to be in new film: Report
"Borat" creator Sacha Baron Cohen paid O.J. Simpson $20,000 to appear in his new comedic film, according to a report by The Mail on Sunday. Published February 12, 2018
Meghan McCain: Trump won’t personally attack my father again
Meghan McCain, "The View" co-host and daughter of Arizona Sen. John McCain, said Wednesday that she doesn't think President Trump will personally attack her father again. Published February 7, 2018
Joe Biden on Donald Trump: ‘He’s a joke’
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden called President Trump a "joke" in an interview with CNN's Chris Cuomo that aired Tuesday. Published February 7, 2018
Hillary Clinton vows ‘to remain on the front lines of democracy’
Hillary Clinton told a group of students at Georgetown University on Monday that she plans "to remain on the front lines of democracy," despite losing her second bid for the presidency. Published February 5, 2018
Rachel Crooks, who accused Donald Trump of unwanted kiss, is running for Ohio state legislature
Rachel Crooks, a Democrat who has accused President Trump of kissing her without her consent in 2005, said she is running for a seat in the Ohio state legislature. Published February 5, 2018
Michelle Obama to Ellen DeGeneres: ‘We have to be an open-hearted nation’
Former first lady Michelle Obama said Americans should "lead with hope" after daytime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres said she was "frightened" by the direction President Trump had taken the country. Published February 1, 2018
Maxine Waters: Trump’s TV appearances need a parental advisory
Rep. Maxine Waters' rebuttal to President Trump's first State of the Union address called the president a "terrible role model" who deserves a parental advisory every time he appears on television. Published February 1, 2018
Steny Hoyer: ‘90 percent’ chance Democrats will retake the House
House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer said Wednesday that there's a "90 percent" chance Democrats will retake the lower chamber in the November midterm elections. Published January 31, 2018
Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times film critic, suspended for allegedly buying Twitter followers
The Chicago Sun-Times has suspended veteran film critic Richard Roeper after a New York Times report alleged that he purchased fake Twitter followers. Published January 30, 2018
Nancy Pelosi: ‘Slobbering’ Trump has set low bar for SOTU
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said the bar is so low for President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night that a speech in which "his nose isn't running and he isn't burping" would be considered successful. Published January 30, 2018
Chuck Schumer says Trump should thank Obama in SOTU address: ‘He inherited the healthy economy’
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said President Trump should thank his predecessor for the booming economy during Tuesday night's State of The Union address. Published January 30, 2018
Suzann Pettersen, LPGA star, on Trump: ‘I’ve learned lots from him’
LPGA legend Suzann Pettersen defended her longtime friend and golf buddy President Trump, saying she's learned over the years not to take everything he says literally. Published January 30, 2018
