Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
David Johnson, Iowa Republican, dumps GOP to protest ‘bigot’ Donald Trump
A senior member of the Iowa Senate announced that he is suspending his Republican Party membership to protest the party's presumptive nominee, Donald Trump. Published June 8, 2016
Clyde Edgerton, famed N.C. author, banned from his kids’ school district
Famed North Carolina author Clyde Edgerton has been banned by the school district where two of his children attend after he filed a grievance alleging discrimination in a popular Spanish language immersion program. Published June 7, 2016
Allan Gieger, fed-up dad, sells ‘thug’ son’s SUV on Craigslist as punishment
A Florida father is being hailed "Dad of the Year" after he sold his disrespectful teenage son's SUV on Craigslist as punishment for smoking pot and "acting all thug." Published June 7, 2016
Nikki Haley links Donald Trump to Charleston shooting: ‘I know what that rhetoric can do’
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley warned Thursday that divisive rhetoric like Donald Trump's can lead to tragedies such as the massacre last summer at a black church in Charleston. Published June 3, 2016
Gary Johnson tossed rival Austin Petersen’s gift of George Washington’s replica pistol in trash
Libertarian presidential nominee Gary Johnson has apologized after he accepted a gift Sunday from rival Austin Petersen -- a replica of George Washington's flintlock pistol -- before tossing it in the garbage. Published June 2, 2016
Stacey Dash reveals she shot at man who raped her: ‘A gun saved my life’
Actress and Fox News contributor Stacey Dash revealed Wednesday that a gun saved her life nearly 25 years ago when she was raped by an ex-boyfriend. Published June 1, 2016
Andrew McKean, Scottish teen, hacks North Korea’s Facebook clone using the password ‘Password’
A Scottish teenager was recently able to hack into North Korea's version of Facebook using the password "Password," and the breach caused the newly launched website to be taken offline. Published June 1, 2016
Jim Sullivan, AR-15 designer, accuses HBO of deceptively editing interview
One of the original designers of the AR-15 has accused HBO of deceptively editing a recent interview he gave on "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel." Published May 31, 2016
Bob Arum offers $20 million for Trump-Sanders debate
Bob Arum's Top Rank Promotions has offered to promote a proposed Donald Trump vs. Bernie Sanders debate, pledging to donate the proceeds, a minimum of $20 million, to charity. Published May 27, 2016
Martin Shkreli, ‘Pharma Bro,’ endorses Donald Trump
Embattled pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli announced his support Thursday for presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, saying members of the Never Trump movement are just "jealous, stupid and poor." Published May 27, 2016
Fearless 7-year-old fights armed robbers at Maryland GameStop
A 7-year-old boy is being hailed for his act of bravery after he fought back against armed robbers at a Maryland GameStop last week. Published May 26, 2016
Ed Rensi, former McDonald’s CEO, calls $15 minimum wage push ‘destructive,’ ‘nonsense’
Former McDonald's CEO Ed Rensi said the push by fast-food workers nationwide to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 "nonsense" that will inevitably lead to massive layoffs. Published May 25, 2016
Pizza Hut hiring robots to take orders, ring up customers in Asia restaurants
Pizza Hut and MasterCard have teamed up to deploy Softbank's humanoid robot "Pepper" in select restaurants in Asia by the end of the year. Published May 25, 2016
Francie Lubbe films lionesses licking rainwater off tent while she’s inside
A camper in Botswana filmed three lionesses licking rainwater off her tent while she was still inside in a now-viral video. Published May 25, 2016
Kalee Chandler, 12-year-old cowgirl, dies after horse collapses during Missouri rodeo
A 12-year-old cowgirl has died after her horse collapsed on top of her during a barrel race in Missouri. Published May 24, 2016
NYC cops, firefighters brawl during charity football game
A charity football game between New York City's police and fire departments devolved into an all-out brawl Sunday after a verbal dispute escalated on the field. Published May 24, 2016
Justin Trudeau, Canadian prime minister, seeks federal ban on anti-transgender speech
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced federal legislation that would expand hate speech laws to include gender identity and gender expression. Published May 23, 2016
Bill Weld, Libertarian VP hopeful, defends comparing Donald Trump plan to Kristallnacht
Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld, who is seeking the Libertarian Party's vice presidential nomination with Gary Johnson, is standing by a recent comment he made comparing Donald Trump's immigration plan to Kristallnacht. Published May 23, 2016
Caleb Bailey, Maryland Trump delegate, indicted for child porn
A Maryland delegate for presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has been indicted on child pornography, explosives and firearm charges. Published May 20, 2016
Gary Johnson disputes Koch funding rumors
Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson is disputing a report by The Daily Caller that billionaire Republican David Koch pledged "tens of millions of dollars" to help bankroll his campaign. Published May 19, 2016
