Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Muriel Bowser defends attending Biden-Harris party in Delaware as ‘essential travel’
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is defending her trip to congratulate Joseph R. Biden on his apparent presidential win as "essential travel." Published November 10, 2020
Ilhan Omar says Squad will influence Biden administration: ‘A lot of our feedback was incorporated’
Rep. Ilhan Omar said in a new interview that she's confident she and other members of "The Squad" will be able to push Joseph R. Biden to the left if he's elected president next week. Published October 28, 2020
Chris Coons: ‘Hundreds’ of Trump-appointed judges ‘too far right to be allowed to sit peaceably’
Sen. Chris Coons is calling for sweeping federal court reform following Justice Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying there are "hundreds" of President Trump-appointed judges in the lower courts who are too right-leaning to be "allowed to sit peaceably." Published October 28, 2020
El Paso residents ordered to shelter-at-home as COVID-19 cases rise: ‘We are in a crisis stage’
Residents of El Paso, Texas, have been placed under curfew and ordered to shelter at home for at least two weeks as coronavirus cases continue to flood local hospitals. Published October 26, 2020
Lori Lightfoot threatens stricter rules on businesses amid coronavirus ‘second surge’
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday that she is considering reverting the city to Phase 3 of her reopening plan amid a "second surge" in coronavirus cases, which would reinstitute restrictions on private businesses for a second time. Published October 19, 2020
Biden tax plan could bring 62% tax rate to high earners in New York City, California: Report
High earners in New York City and California could face a tax rate of up to 62% under Joe Biden's tax plan, CNBC reported Monday. Published October 19, 2020
Fauci: Families ‘may have to bite the bullet’ and skip Thanksgiving gatherings
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said many families like his may have to "bite the bullet" and skip family gatherings this Thanksgiving due to the coronavirus pandemic. Published October 16, 2020
Biden campaign: ‘Twitter’s response to the actual article itself makes clear’ it’s false
The national press secretary for Joe Biden's presidential campaign said Thursday that Twitter's blocking of users from sharing a New York Post story about the Democratic nominee's son is evidence that the allegations are "false." Published October 15, 2020
Joe Biden: Americans who think they’re better off today ‘probably shouldn’t’ vote for me
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Monday that the majority of Americans who recently told Gallup they're better off today under President Trump "probably shouldn't" vote for him. Published October 13, 2020
Elizabeth Warren slams ‘absurd,’ ‘sham’ Barrett hearing: GOP handing ‘courts over to extremists’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Monday called the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett "absurd" and a "sham," accusing Republicans of trying to "steal" the seat in the midst of a presidential election. Published October 12, 2020
Wanda Vazquez Garced, Puerto Rico governor, endorses Trump reelection bid
Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vazquez Garced endorsed President Trump's reelection campaign on Monday. Published October 7, 2020
Eric Holcomb, GOP governor, would consider another stay-at-home order ‘if the numbers dictate it’
Indiana Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said Sunday that he would consider locking down the state again due to the coronavirus pandemic "if the numbers dictate it." Published October 5, 2020
Wendy Ullman, Pa. lawmaker, plans face mask ‘political theater’ in overheard exchange with Gov. Wolf
Pennsylvania state Rep. Wendy Ullman appeared to call her face mask "political theater" in an exchange with Gov. Tom Wolf that has gone viral. Published October 1, 2020
Bernadine Kent, Democratic state rep., endorses Trump, citing his ‘commitment’ to Black community
A Democratic state representative from Ohio who is on the outs with her own party endorsed President Trump ahead of the debate Tuesday night, citing his "commitment to ensuring the success of the Black community." Published September 30, 2020
Disney to lay off 28,000 workers, citing California’s ‘unwillingness’ to lift COVID-19 restrictions
The Walt Disney Co. announced Tuesday it's laying off 28,000 parks employees, blaming part of the problem on California's "unwillingness" to lift coronavirus restrictions. Published September 30, 2020
Kamala Harris, Symone Sanders reject calls to cancel future debates: ‘Joe Biden is going to show up’
Joseph R. Biden's running mate, Sen. Kamala D. Harris, and his campaign senior adviser have rejected calls from a slew of media personalities to cancel future presidential debates after Tuesday night's explosive first face-off against President Trump. Published September 30, 2020
Joe Biden in 1991: ‘I’ll be dead and gone’ by 2020
Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden predicted in 1991 that he would be "dead and gone" by 2020. Published September 29, 2020
Trump scores third nomination for Nobel Peace Prize; law professors hail ‘Trump Doctrine’
A group of four Australian law professors has reportedly nominated President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, marking his third nomination for the prestigious award ahead of the November election. Published September 29, 2020
Dick Durbin, Dem senator: Hillary Clinton ‘flat-out wrong’ for saying Joe Biden shouldn’t concede
Sen. Dick Durbin said Sunday that twice-failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is "flat-out wrong" for encouraging Joe Biden not to concede the 2020 race against President Trump. Published September 28, 2020
Schumer: ‘Ginsburg must be turning over in her grave’ over Trump’s SCOTUS pick
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Saturday that late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg "must be turning over in her grave" over President Trump choosing Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill her seat. Published September 28, 2020
