Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Dalai Lama: ‘I have no worries’ about Donald Trump
The Dalai Lama said he isn't worried about President-elect Donald Trump's ability to lead the United States and even expressed a desire to visit the White House after the inauguration. Published November 23, 2016
John Primomo, federal judge, to new U.S. citizens: Accept Trump or ‘go to another country’
A federal judge has reportedly been suspended from overseeing citizenship ceremonies after he told newly sworn-in U.S. citizens that they needed to accept Donald Trump as their president or "go to another country." Published November 22, 2016
Howard Dean: Steve Bannon is a ‘Nazi’
Former Democratic National Committee chair Howard Dean called President-elect Donald Trump's chief strategist and Breitbart News executive chairman Stephen K. Bannon a "Nazi" during an interview Sunday. Published November 21, 2016
Henry Kissinger: Donald Trump ‘has absolutely no baggage’
Following his meeting last week with President-elect Donald Trump, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger described the fellow Republican as one of the "most unique" incoming presidents due to his lack of "obligation to any particular group." Published November 21, 2016
Texas police hand out turkeys instead of tickets to surprised drivers
Police officers in Fort Worth, Texas, surprised drivers this week by handing out turkeys instead of tickets in the spirit of Thanksgiving. Published November 18, 2016
Amal Clooney: Trump proposals violate international human rights law
Human rights activist and attorney Amal Clooney said Americans have to "hope for the best" under President-elect Donald Trump but hold him accountable for proposals that may violate international human rights law. Published November 17, 2016
Maryland schools superintendent tells student protesters to stay in class or else
A Maryland schools superintendent is urging students protesting President-elect Donald Trump to stay in class or face disciplinary action. Published November 17, 2016
Sadiq Khan to anti-Trump Americans: ‘London is open’
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said his city is open for U.S. workers looking to flee a Donald Trump presidency. Published November 16, 2016
Sonia Sotomayor on election: ‘We can’t afford to despair’
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Tuesday that Americans "can't afford to despair" over Donald Trump's presidential victory. Published November 16, 2016
Ben Sasse, Republican senator, moonlights as Uber driver
Republican Sen. Ben Sasse revealed on Twitter Sunday that he's been moonlighting as an Uber driver to get better acquainted with his fellow Nebraskans. Published November 14, 2016
Warren Buffett on President-elect Trump: ‘He deserves everybody’s respect’
Berkshire Hathaway CEO and Hillary Clinton supporter Warren Buffett said Thursday that the country needs to unite under President-elect Donald Trump. Published November 11, 2016
Pat Toomey: I didn’t think Trump would pull this off
Sen. Pat Toomey said Thursday that he's "still trying to process" President-elect Donald Trump's stunning victory. Published November 10, 2016
Newsweek recalled after ‘Madame President’ hits newsstands
A special Newsweek issue declaring Hillary Clinton the 45th president is being recalled after it was prematurely shipped to retailers nationwide. Published November 10, 2016
ACLU threatens ‘full firepower’ if Trump follows through on ‘unconstitutional’ campaign promises
The American Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday threatened "full firepower" against President-elect Donald Trump if he follows through on campaign promises the organization deemed "unconstitutional." Published November 9, 2016
Jefferson Riley, Ga. mayor, says he was joking when he told Democrats to vote tomorrow
An Atlanta-area mayor says he was joking when he posted a Facebook message telling Democrats to vote one day after Election Day. Published November 8, 2016
Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore’s top prosecutor, deletes banned ballot photo
Baltimore's top prosecutor tweeted, then deleted a prohibited ballot-box photo on Election Day. Published November 8, 2016
Eric Trump under fire for ballot photo
Donald Trump's 32-year-old son Eric Trump is under fire for tweeting a photo of his completed ballot on Election Day. Published November 8, 2016
Eric Trump: David Duke deserves ‘a bullet’
Donald Trump's 32-year-old son Eric Trump told a Colorado radio host on Thursday that former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke deserves "a bullet." Published November 4, 2016
Tennessee student briefly suspended for theft of chicken nugget
A Tennessee high school student reportedly saw his suspension overturned this week after officials determined that he paid for an extra chicken nugget he was accused of stealing from the school's cafeteria. Published November 3, 2016
Nathan Deal, Georgia governor, apologizes for ‘colored people’ remark: ‘I think I misspoke’
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal said he misspoke when he referred to "colored people" during a recent speech in Savannah, but he is standing by his overall message. Published November 3, 2016
