Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
New York Daily News calls on Donald Trump to end campaign
The New York Daily News is calling on Donald Trump to end his presidential campaign, saying the Republican nominee has gone from "offensive to reckless" with his recent Second Amendment remarks. Published August 10, 2016
Cornell William Brooks, NAACP president and CEO, arrested during voting-rights protest
NAACP National President and CEO Cornell William Brooks was arrested Monday after refusing to leave a sit-in protest at a district office for Rep. Bob Goodlatte, Virginia Republican. Published August 9, 2016
Donald Trump calls supporter whose yard sign was target of arson
A New York City man says Donald Trump called him personally after his 12-foot tribute to the Republican presidential nominee was set ablaze in his front yard over the weekend. Published August 9, 2016
Dwayne Johnson, ‘The Rock,’ slams ‘Fast 8’ co-stars: ‘My blood is legit boiling’
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has slammed the unprofessionalism on the set of "Fast 8," saying in a heated Instagram post that some of his violent scenes in the franchise's newest film depict his true feelings toward his male co-stars. Published August 9, 2016
Patrick Kennedy: Stop calling Donald Trump ‘crazy’
Patrick Kennedy, a former Democratic congressman and mental health advocate, penned an op-ed Monday demanding pundits stop calling Donald Trump "crazy" because it demeans those who actually suffer from mental illness. Published August 9, 2016
Wadi Gaitan, Florida GOP spokesman, quits over Trump
The chief spokesman for the Florida Republican Party is quitting his job because of his refusal to support the party's presidential nominee, Donald Trump. Published August 8, 2016
Frank Lavin, longtime GOP operative, backs Clinton: Trump’s ‘a bigot, a bully, and devoid of grace’
A former political director for late President Ronald Reagan and longtime Republican operative has come out in support of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, saying she "comes closer to Republican views" than the party's nominee, Donald Trump. Published August 8, 2016
Gerald Cummings: Brooklyn dad shot dead trying to retrieve son’s stolen hat from teen bullies
A father who defended his son against a group of teens at a basketball court in Brooklyn was shot dead Wednesday, police said. Published August 5, 2016
Michael Morell, ex-CIA chief, endorses Hillary Clinton, calls Trump an ‘unwitting agent’ of Russia
Former acting CIA Director Michael Morell has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, saying Donald Trump is an "unwitting agent" for Russia who will threaten America's national security. Published August 5, 2016
Rio officials use bolt cutters to open Olympic Stadium after losing keys
Rio officials reportedly had to force their way into the Olympic Stadium Wednesday after misplacing the keys to one of the main entrances, causing hours in delays. Published August 5, 2016
Eric Watson, father of man accused of attacking police officer with rock, writes apology letter
The father of a man jailed on charges of attacking a Coatesville, Pennsylvania, police officer with a rock penned a heartfelt apology to the police department, thanking the officers for "displaying professionalism beyond the norm" while putting their lives at risk to protect others. Published August 4, 2016
Obama writes about being a feminist dad in Glamour magazine
President Obama wrote an article for Glamour magazine Thursday explaining the importance of being a feminist role model for his two teenage daughters. Published August 4, 2016
Patrick Murphy refuses to debate Alan Grayson amid domestic abuse allegations
Rep. Patrick Murphy says he refuses to debate fellow Democratic Rep. Alan Grayson after his ex-wife alleged that he physically abused her over a two-decade period. Published August 3, 2016
Francois Hollande: Donald Trump’s ‘excesses make you want to retch’
French President Francois Hollande told journalists in Paris Tuesday that Donald Trump's "excesses" make him "want to retch." Published August 3, 2016
Bill Bratton wonders if Donald Trump ‘has ever taken a punch in his life’
Outgoing New York City Police Commissioner William Bratton on Wednesday mocked Donald Trump for talking tough, even though the Republican presidential nominee has probably never taken "an actual punch" in his life. Published August 3, 2016
Marquita Turner, 5 months pregnant, uses pink handgun to shoot home intruder
A pregnant Alabama woman says she took matters into her own hands when she used her pink handgun to shoot a home intruder last week. Published August 3, 2016
Louis Dorfman, retired lieutenant colonel, gives Purple Heart to Donald Trump
A man Donald Trump introduced as retired Lt. Col. Louis Dorfman presented the Republican presidential nominee with his Purple Heart before a rally Tuesday in Virginia. Published August 2, 2016
Christopher Balfe, TheBlaze former CEO: Glenn Beck needs help
Christopher Balfe, the former CEO of Glenn Beck's TheBlaze news network, had some choice words for Mr. Beck Monday night after being sued for breach of contract and fraud. Published August 2, 2016
Taya Kyle, ‘American Sniper’ widow, named Fox News contributor
The widow of "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle has joined the Fox News Channel as a contributor, the network said Monday. Published August 1, 2016
Gerald Sykes, 76-year-old armed homeowner, shot by N.J. troopers responding to wrong address
A New Jersey homeowner is in critical condition after he was shot multiple times by state police responding to the wrong address Friday night. Published August 1, 2016
