Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Gary Jenkins, Pullman police chief: Wear a mask or face year in jail, $5K fine
The Pullman, Washington, Police Department on Wednesday informed residents that they face a fine up to $5,000 and a year in jail if they violate Gov. Jay Inslee's face mask order to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Published August 20, 2020
Ayanna Pressley calls for ‘unrest in the streets’ ahead of election
Rep. Ayanna Pressley called for "unrest in the streets" while discussing the upcoming election on MSNBC Saturday. Published August 17, 2020
Quinton Lucas, Kansas City mayor, extends mask mandate until Jan. 16
Kansas City residents will be required to wear face masks indoors until at least mid-January to prevent the spread of the coronavirus or until a vaccine is made readily available, Mayor Quinton Lucas announced Thursday. Published August 14, 2020
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: ‘I only have a minute’ to speak at Democratic National Convention
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, one of the most prominent members of the Democratic Party's left-wing, reacted Wednesday to the news she will only get 60 seconds to speak at the Democratic National Convention next week. Published August 13, 2020
Florida mother killed in front of 6 children during 10-year-old’s virtual class, sheriff says
A Florida mother was fatally shot in front of six children while her 10-year-old daughter was attending her first day of virtual learning Tuesday, authorities said. Published August 12, 2020
Ibrahim Bouaichi, Virginia rape suspect released over coronavirus concerns, kills accuser: Police
A Virginia rape suspect who was released from jail due to coronavirus concerns killed his accuser before fatally shooting himself, police said Saturday. Published August 10, 2020
Bill de Blasio: ‘Fair-weather friends’ who fled New York City ‘will be replaced’
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio broke with Gov. Andrew Cuomo on trying to lure wealthy New Yorkers back to the city, saying he's confident that "fair-weather" residents will be replaced by others. Published August 7, 2020
Eric Garcetti, LA mayor, to cut water and power of homes hosting large parties
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Wednesday he will authorize the city to shut off power and water services at homes and other private venues that are accused of hosting "unpermitted" parties and gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic. Published August 6, 2020
Andrew Cuomo pleads with wealthy New Yorkers to return to Manhattan: ‘I’ll buy you a drink!’
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pleading with rich New Yorkers to return to their homes in Manhattan after many of them fled the city amid the ongoing pandemic and a massive spike in violent crime. Published August 6, 2020
Andrew Cuomo: Trump’s coronavirus response ‘worst government blunder in modern history’
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said President Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic has been the "worst government blunder in modern history." Published August 5, 2020
Karen Bass eulogized Communist Party USA leader Oneil Marion Cannon as ‘friend and mentor’
Rep. Karen Bass, who is reportedly among Joseph R. Biden's short list of potential running mates, eulogized a top member of the Communist Party USA in 2017, calling him a "friend and mentor" who was "instrumental" in her early political career. Published August 5, 2020
Terebea Williams, convicted killer, released in California decades early over COVID-19 concerns
A California woman who was convicted of murder in 2001 and sentenced to 84 years-to-life in prison is now walking free due to an early release over COVID-19 concerns. Published July 31, 2020
Key West couple who tested positive for COVID-19 jailed after breaking quarantine
A Key West couple who both tested positive for COVID-19 were jailed after violating a quarantine order from the state health department, officials said Thursday. Published July 30, 2020
Obama bashes Trump’s ‘nativist, racist, sexist ways’ during Biden fundraiser: Report
Former President Barack Obama reportedly saves his harshest criticism of President Trump for when the cameras are off, slamming Mr. Trump's "nativist, racist, sexist ways" during private fundraisers for former Vice President Joe Biden. Published July 30, 2020
YMCA offers $195/week day care at Austin public schools during mandatory online learning
The YMCA of Austin, Texas, is offering day care services on public school campuses after the district decided students would attend mandatory online learning instead of in-person classes for the start of the school year. Published July 29, 2020
Rashida Tlaib refuses to endorse Biden: This is ‘a vote against Donald Trump’
Rep. Rashida Tlaib will not be joining her fellow Squad members, Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar, in endorsing Joseph R. Biden for president, explaining that casting a vote against President Trump is inspiration enough for people to vote against him in November. Published July 28, 2020
Blake Hampe, 43, charged with stabbing Black Trump supporter in Portland
A White man was charged with stabbing a Black President Trump supporter in Portland, Oregon, on Saturday. Published July 27, 2020
Lori Lightfoot blames Chicago violence on ‘too many illegal guns’ coming from other states
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Sunday blamed the skyrocketing violent crime in her city on lax gun laws in neighboring states. Published July 27, 2020
A&E’s viewership drops 49% after canceling ‘Live PD’
A&E Network lost nearly half its prime-time viewers since scrapping the popular police reality series "Live PD" in response to the George Floyd protests, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday. Published July 24, 2020
Jo Ann Hardesty, Portland city commissioner, ‘sorry’ after claiming police started fires
A Portland, Oregon, city commissioner apologized after she claimed police were intentionally lighting fires and "creating chaos" in the city. Published July 24, 2020
