Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
David Brock, Media Matters founder, suffers heart attack
Media Matters founder and chairman David Brock is recovering from a heart attack he suffered Tuesday in Washington D.C. Published March 22, 2017
Mom thanks Fla. cops for arresting daughter on spring break: It ‘scared the HELL out of her’
A Florida sheriff's office has proudly published a letter online from a mother who thanked deputies for arresting her underage drinking daughter on spring break and teaching her a valuable lesson. Published March 22, 2017
Andy Puzder, Trump’s former pick for labor secretary, steps down from CEO post
President Trump's former labor secretary pick, Andy Puzder, is stepping down as CEO of CKE Restaurants, the parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr. fast food chains. Published March 22, 2017
Benny Johnson suspended by Independent Journal Review: Report
The Independent Journal Review (IJR) has reportedly suspended Chief Content Officer Benny Johnson for his role in publishing a conspiracy theory about former President Obama. Published March 21, 2017
Ivanka Trump brand hit with class action lawsuit alleging ‘unfair competition’
A San Francisco fashion retailer has filed a class action lawsuit against Ivanka Trump's clothing line for unfair competition because of the first daughter's ties to the White House. Published March 20, 2017
Lamar Smith says media, Democrats are indistinguishable: Call them ‘Mediacrats’
Rep. Lamar Smith is using a new term to describe the mainstream media and the Democratic Party, arguing that both have become almost indistinguishable from each other. Published March 20, 2017
Rico Rodriguez, ‘Modern Family’ star, mourns father’s death: ‘I miss you, Daddy’
"Modern Family" star Rico Rodriguez penned a touching tribute to his father Sunday after his sudden death at the age of 52. Published March 20, 2017
Secret Service agent’s laptop with Trump Tower evacuation protocol stolen in Brooklyn: Reports
A Secret Service agent's laptop containing sensitive information was stolen from an unoccupied vehicle outside the agent's home in Brooklyn Thursday morning, according to multiple reports. Published March 17, 2017
Kidnapped woman’s escape from trunk of moving car caught on video
Police in Birmingham, Alabama, are still searching for a suspect accused of kidnapping a woman who escaped from the trunk of his moving vehicle Tuesday evening. Published March 16, 2017
Matthew Perry: I ‘beat up Justin Trudeau’ in 5th grade
"Friends" star Matthew Perry revealed on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Wednesday night that he and a friend "beat up" Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in elementary school. Published March 16, 2017
Pat McCrory, former N.C. governor: ‘People are reluctant to hire me’ after bathroom bill
Former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory said it's been difficult for him to find work since leaving office because of backlash over the transgender bathroom law he signed last year. Published March 14, 2017
Joe Biden: Donald Trump ‘deserves a chance’ to lead
Former Vice President Joe Biden declared Monday that President Trump "deserves a chance" to lead the country. Published March 14, 2017
Jessica Farrar, Texas Democrat, proposes ‘satirical’ bill penalizing men for masturbation
A Texas state representative fed up with anti-abortion policies has introduced a "satirical" bill that would penalize men for "unregulated masturbatory emissions." Published March 13, 2017
Luis Gutierrez cuffed at Chicago ICE sit-in
Rep. Luis Gutierrez says he was placed in handcuffs Monday after refusing orders to leave a staged sit-in at the Chicago headquarters for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Published March 13, 2017
Ivanka Trump fashion line reports record sales despite boycott
Ivanka Trump's fashion line is reporting record sales since Nordstrom and other major retailers announced they were dropping the collection. Published March 8, 2017
Paul Shuping, Navy veteran, commits suicide in VA parking garage
The body of a 63-year-old Navy veteran was discovered in the parking garage of a North Carolina VA facility six days after he took his own life. Published March 7, 2017
Planned Parenthood rejects Donald Trump offer to keep federal funding, stop abortions
Planned Parenthood on Monday firmly rejected a proposal by President Trump offering to preserve federal funding for the women's health organization if it stopped providing abortion services. Published March 7, 2017
Associated Press apologizes for publishing Karen Pence’s email address
The Associated Press has apologized for "any problems" caused by publishing the private email address of Karen Pence, wife of Vice President Mike Pence. Published March 7, 2017
N.C. school district cancels classes for ‘A Day Without a Woman’ protest
A North Carolina school district is canceling classes Wednesday for the national "A Day Without a Woman" protest. Published March 3, 2017
Chelsea Clinton slams Cedric Richmond’s ‘despicable’ Kellyanne Conway joke
Chelsea Clinton defended political foe Kellyanne Conway on Twitter Friday, saying the president's counselor deserves an apology for Rep. Cedric Richmond's "despicable" joke at the Washington Press Club Foundation's annual awards dinner. Published March 3, 2017
