Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Debbie Wasserman Schultz: ‘No shred of evidence’ to suggest I’m favoring Hillary Clinton
Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz said Monday that there is not a "shred of evidence" to support claims that she favors Hillary Clinton for her party's presidential nomination. Published March 22, 2016
Bill de Blasio: New York City ‘ready to fight against terror’
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city is "ready to fight against terror in every way" following the deadly attacks at an airport and subway station in Brussels. Published March 22, 2016
Donald Trump: I consult myself on foreign policy, ‘because I have a very good brain’
Likely GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump said Wednesday that he consults with himself on issues like foreign policy because he has "a very good brain." Published March 17, 2016
Convicted felon sings soulful apology to Michigan judge: ‘Tell the victim I’m sorry, sorry’
A 21-year-old convicted felon decided to sing his apology to a Michigan judge before being sentenced to up to 17 years in prison for unlawful imprisonment and carrying a concealed weapon. Published March 17, 2016
Ben Carson: ‘It doesn’t bother me at all’ if Trump plagiarized my op-ed
Ben Carson said it doesn't bother him "at all" that Donald Trump might have plagiarized an op-ed he wrote about the American territories last month. Published March 17, 2016
Purple Heart sold for $4.99 at Goodwill store: ‘They just rang it up’
A Purple Heart belonging to a World War II veteran will soon be returned to the recipient's family after it wound up in the jewelry section of an Arizona Goodwill store. Published March 17, 2016
Laura Bush: ‘Don’t ask’ if I’ll vote for Donald Trump
Former first lady Laura Bush refused to say whether she would vote for Donald Trump should he win the GOP nomination, saying she remains uncommitted since her brother-in-law Jeb dropped out of the race last month. Published March 17, 2016
‘Star Wars’ lightsaber causes gun scare at Farmingdale State College
A man handling a toy "Star Wars" lightsaber in the parking lot at Farmingdale State College caused a large police response Wednesday morning after someone reported a man with a rifle. Published March 16, 2016
Hillary Clinton caught on hot mic speculating about Christie’s Trump endorsement
Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton was caught on a hot mic Monday speculating on why New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie endorsed "dangerous" GOP front-runner Donald Trump. Published March 16, 2016
Donald Trump has received $2 billion in free media coverage, study says
Donald Trump has received nearly $2 billion worth of free media coverage -- more than all the remaining 2016 presidential candidates combined, a new study has found. Published March 15, 2016
Bill de Blasio: Donald Trump uses racism ‘as a strategic tool’
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio argued Monday that GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump has used racism "as a strategic tool" to gain widespread support in the Republican primary. Published March 15, 2016
Ted Nugent: ‘Nobody believes Trump is a conservative’
Ted Nugent admitted that no one actually believes Donald Trump is a true conservative, but he supports the GOP presidential front-runner anyway because of his support for private gun ownership. Published March 11, 2016
Rebel Wilson says she was drugged at club, urges women to be ‘super careful’
Actress Rebel Wilson is warning women to mind their beverages in public after she said she was drugged Wednesday night at a Los Angeles club. Published March 11, 2016
Al Sharpton: Bernie Sanders ‘has not resonated’ with black voters
The Rev. Al Sharpton argued Thursday that Democratic presidential candidate Bernard Sanders has not resonated enough with black voters, but he stopped short of endorsing front-runner Hillary Clinton. Published March 10, 2016
Donald Trump supporter threatened at gunpoint in Georgia; 3 arrested
Three men have been arrested in Georgia after one of them pulled out a gun and threatened a homeowner over his pro-Donald Trump sign. Published March 10, 2016
University of Missouri sees 25% enrollment drop, $32M budget deficit after racial protests
The University of Missouri campus rocked by racial protests last year is in damage-control mode after experiencing a nearly 25 percent drop in freshman enrollment and a staggering $32 million budget shortfall. Published March 10, 2016
Bernie Sanders campaign accuses Hillary Clinton of breaking debate rules
Sen. Bernard Sanders' campaign has reportedly accused Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton of violating the rules in Wednesday night's Univision debate. Published March 10, 2016
Marco Rubio: ‘My kids were embarrassed by’ attacks on Donald Trump
Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio of Florida said he regrets going against his core beliefs and attacking rival Donald Trump on a personal level. Published March 10, 2016
Donald Trump heckles reporter at press conference: ‘You’re so beautiful’
Donald Trump heckled a reporter during a press conference Tuesday after he reportedly asked the Republican presidential front-runner to defend his harsh rhetoric on the campaign trail. Published March 9, 2016
Ted Cruz on Donald Trump loyalty pledge: ‘Like subjects of a king’
Ted Cruz said Tuesday that Donald Trump treats his supporters "like subjects of a king" after photos surfaced of voters seen pledging their loyalty to the Republican presidential front-runner. Published March 8, 2016