Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
New York GOP calls for ‘prosecution and impeachment’ of Gov. Cuomo over nursing home scandal
The New York Republican Party is calling for "prosecution and impeachment discussions" to begin immediately regarding Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his administration's handling and alleged cover-up of nursing home COVID-19 deaths in the state. Published February 12, 2021
Bruce Springsteen charged with DWI, reckless driving in New Jersey
Bruce Springsteen was charged with DWI and reckless driving in his home state of New Jersey late last year, officials said Wednesday. Published February 10, 2021
Fauci: Masks needed until ‘level of virus is so low it’s not a threat at all’
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that people will have to wear face masks to protect against the coronavirus until it's no longer considered a threat, and that there's "no guarantee" that will happen before late fall of this year. Published February 9, 2021
Rochelle Walensky, CDC director: Teacher vaccinations ‘not a prerequisite’ for schools to reopen
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said Wednesday that teachers don't have to be vaccinated for schools to reopen safely. Published February 3, 2021
Lin Wood investigated for possible voter fraud in Georgia
Trump-supporting Atlanta attorney L. Lin Wood is under investigation for potential voter fraud, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's office said Tuesday. Published February 3, 2021
Fauci says double masking based on ‘common sense’: ‘Why not go ahead and do it?’
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is looking into the efficacy of double masking, saying the additional barrier covering the nose and mouth "makes common sense" in combating the coronavirus but doesn't yet have the data to support it. Published February 2, 2021
Los Angeles County reopens outdoor dining, but bans TV
Los Angeles County issued a health order Thursday reopening outdoor dining after nearly two months of lockdown but banning establishments from turning on their TVs to prevent crowding. Published January 29, 2021
Bill de Blasio: ‘We have to get the full truth’ on nursing home deaths in New York
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday that the public has to get the "full truth" surrounding coronavirus deaths in nursing homes in the state after a scathing report from the state attorney general said the number was undercounted by as much as 50%. Published January 28, 2021
Bill de Blasio: Schools ‘coming back in September full strength’
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday he's confident that all public school students will be able to return to in-person learning in the fall. Published January 27, 2021
Jeffrey Smith: Second police officer commits suicide after Capitol riot
A second police officer who responded to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has committed suicide, the acting chief of Metropolitan Police Department told lawmakers Tuesday. Published January 27, 2021
Ron DeSantis slams ‘totally disingenuous’ Jen Psaki claim about Florida vaccinations
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fired back Tuesday after White House press secretary Jen Psaki claimed the state had only allocated half of its COVID-19 vaccine. Published January 26, 2021
Gavin Newsom, Calif. gov.: ‘Utter nonsense’ to say politics behind lifting lockdown
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that it's "utter nonsense" to suggest his lifting the state's regional lockdown order is being driven by politics. Published January 26, 2021
Maxine Waters: Donald Trump will try to ‘take over legislatures, little towns and cities’
Rep. Maxine Waters said Sunday she wants former President Donald Trump to be convicted by the Senate and prevented from holding public office again, warning "he will be attempting to take over legislatures, little towns and cities" to reclaim power if he isn't stopped. Published January 25, 2021
Ron DeSantis orders Florida National Guard to return home: ‘They are not Nancy Pelosi’s servants’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday he ordered more than 600 Florida National Guard soldiers to return home from Washington, quipping that they're meant to serve the American people not act as "Nancy Pelosi's servants." Published January 22, 2021
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Tim Scott: Impeachment talks ‘fly in direct opposition’ to Biden’s unity message
Sen. Tim Scott said Tuesday that the Democratic-led efforts to impeach President Trump a second time in the House "fly in direct opposition" to the message of unity championed by President-elect Joseph R. Biden. Published January 13, 2021
Joe Manchin: ‘Ill-advised’ to impeach Trump now
Sen. Joe Manchin said Monday that it's "ill-advised" House Democrats are trying to impeach President Trump for a second time with only days left before President-elect Joseph R. Biden is inaugurated. Published January 12, 2021
Austin Beutner, Los Angeles superintendent, says students must get COVID-19 vaccine
Los Angeles public school students must get a COVID-19 vaccine once it's available to them, the superintendent said Monday. Published January 12, 2021
Clinton: Capitol attack a ‘tragically predictable result’ of Trump’s ‘white-supremacist’ rhetoric
Hillary Clinton said Monday that last week's violent insurrection by Trump supporters at the U.S. Capitol was the "tragically predictable result" of "white-supremacist grievances fueled by" the president. Published January 11, 2021
Ron DeSantis waiting his ‘turn’ to take vaccine: ‘I’m an elected official, but whoop dee doo’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he's waiting his turn to take the coronavirus vaccine and that the state's elderly population should be first in line over so-called "essential" workers. Published December 30, 2020
Spain to keep registry of those who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
Spain will keep a registry of individuals who refuse to be vaccinated for COVID-19, the country's health minister announced Monday. Published December 29, 2020
