Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Expedited FOIA request in Planned Parenthood scandal rejected over lack of newsworthiness
A Freedom of Information Act request regarding Planned Parenthood executive Dr. Deborah Nucatola and her financial ties with the federal government has been denied over a lack of newsworthiness and "general public interest," The Federalist reported Thursday. Published July 23, 2015
Andrew Cuomo on Bill de Blasio’s anti-Uber plan: ‘You can’t restrict trade’
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday defended Uber against Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan to restrict the number of licensed vehicles the company can have on the road. Published July 22, 2015
Donald Trump tweets photo of ‘hypocrite’ Rick Perry ‘begging for my support and money’
Donald Trump continued his public fight with Republican presidential rival Rick Perry on Wednesday, tweeting a photo of the former Texas governor "begging for my support and money." Published July 22, 2015
New citizens can now skip oath to defend the U.S.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced Tuesday that it will no longer require incoming U.S. citizens to declare that they will bear arms on behalf of the United States, as stipulated in the Oath of Allegiance. Published July 22, 2015
Terrance Medina charged with murder after fatally shooting intruder at father’s home
A Georgia man accused of fatally shooting an intruder Monday morning at his father's home has been charged with murder, officials said. Published July 21, 2015
Rick Perry urges conservatives to fight ‘cancer of Trump-ism’
Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry slammed rival Donald Trump on Monday, saying the real estate mogul is a "cancer" to conservatism. Published July 21, 2015
Bill de Blasio: No more NYC deals with Donald Trump
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declared Monday that the city will not be agreeing to any more deals with Donald Trump, following the Republican presidential candidate's controversial remarks concerning illegal immigration and Sen. John McCain. Published July 21, 2015
Hillary Clinton declares ‘black lives matter’
Hillary Rodham Clinton declared Monday that "black lives matter" when she was asked in a Facebook thread whether she would advance a racial justice agenda as president of the United States. Published July 21, 2015
Peyton Manning visits Chattanooga to honor military, police officers
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning met with military personnel and Chattanooga police officers Saturday night at the Naval Marine Corps Reserve Center where four U.S. Marines were shot dead last week. Published July 20, 2015
Mick Fanning, champion surfer, attacked by shark on live TV
Three-time world champion surfer Mick Fanning was attacked by a shark on live television Sunday as he competed in the JBay Open in South Africa. Published July 20, 2015
Cuban flag to hang in U.S. State Department lobby
The Cuban flag will hang in the lobby of the State Department alongside flags of the more than 150 other countries with which the United States has diplomatic relations, the department said Friday. Published July 17, 2015
Uber introduces ‘de Blasio mode’ in attack on NYC mayor’s plan to curb growth
Uber introduced a new app feature Thursday that shows the epic delays that would be created under New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's proposed service cap. Published July 17, 2015
Ed Murray, Seattle mayor, proposes Sharia-compliant housing
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray has announced plans to increase housing in the city for Muslims who follow Shariah law, which prohibits payment of interest on loans. Published July 17, 2015
Baltimore anti-violence program suspended after guns, drugs found in office raid
Baltimore officials have suspended operations of the Safe Streets anti-violence program after police found guns and narcotics upon raiding one of its four offices. Published July 15, 2015
Charges dropped against punk rocker who wore fake bullet belt aboard Boston bus
Boston prosecutors have dropped a slew of charges against a man who was arrested Friday after he boarded a city bus wearing a fake bullet belt -- a garment popular in the punk and metal music scenes. Published July 14, 2015
One-third of veterans in backlog for VA health care already dead: report
Nearly one-third of veterans waiting to receive health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs are already dead, according to an internal VA document provided to The Huffington Post. Published July 14, 2015
Oregon passengers can now carry marijuana on in-state flights
Oregon's largest airport is now allowing passengers to carry marijuana aboard in-state flights under the state's recreational marijuana law that went into effect this month. Published July 13, 2015
Alan Grayson: Democrats ‘willing to crawl over hot coals naked to vote for me’
Florida Rep. Alan Grayson claimed Thursday that Democrats are ready to "crawl over hot coals naked" to vote for him to replace retiring Republican Sen. Marco Rubio. Published July 10, 2015
Joe Biden: Gay marriage ruling ‘as consequential as Brown v. the Board’
Vice President Joseph R. Biden claimed Thursday that the Supreme Court's ruling legalizing same-sex marriage is "as consequential" as the Brown v. Board of Education decision to desegregate public schools. Published July 10, 2015
DNC mocks ‘Retrumplican Party’
The Democratic National Committee released a new video Thursday that mocks the GOP as the "Retrumplican Party" and ties the entire Republican presidential field to comments made by Donald Trump. Published July 9, 2015
