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Jessica Chasmar

Jessica Chasmar

Jessica Chasmar is a continuous news writer for The Washington Times, covering topics on culture and politics. Originally from Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Jessica graduated from the University of Florida where she received a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in mass communication.

During her time at University of Florida, she worked as an associate editor for The Gainesville Sun and interned at Entercom Communications. In 2011, she was part of the start-up team for The Washington Times' digital aggregation product, Times247. She can be reached at jchasmar@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Jessica Chasmar

‘Surviving R. Kelly’ creator drops out of women’s summit over Kirstjen Nielsen’s participation

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times
A Chick-fil-A sign at a downtown, Athens, Georgia, location is shown in this Oct. 30, 2018 file photo. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP) ** FILE **

Chick-fil-A to close new U.K. restaurant after LGBTQ backlash

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times
Republican presidential candidate, former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford speaks on Independence Mall in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Mark Sanford’s campaign kickoff for Trump primary challenge draws one supporter

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times
In this March 11, 2014 file photo, News Corp. Exeuctive Chairman Rupert Murdoch, center, and his sons, Lachlan, left, and News Corp Deputy COO James Murdoch attend the 2014 Television Academy Hall of Fame in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP Images)

Fox chief Lachlan Murdoch: ‘We’re all poorer’ for lack of civil debate in this country

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times
In this Sept. 17, 2017, photo, Alec Baldwin poses in the press room with the award for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series for "Saturday Night Live" at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) **FILE**

Alec Baldwin slams ‘demonization of wealth,’ says Felicity Huffman shouldn’t have to serve in prison

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times
Emma Howland-Bolton, a fifth-grade teacher at Clippert Multicultural Magnet Honors Academy in Detroit, is defending herself after she sparked controversy for wearing a sweatshirt to school that read, "Columbus was a murderer." (WXYZ)

Fifth-grade teacher defends wearing ‘Columbus was a murderer’ shirt to school

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times
President of Planned Parenthood Leana Wen speaks during a protest against abortion bans, Tuesday, May 21, 2019, outside the Supreme Court in Washington. A coalition of dozens of groups held a National Day of Action to Stop the Bans, with other events planned throughout the week. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Ex-Planned Parenthood president: Abortion should be ‘rare’

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times
In this Jan. 25, 2018 file photo, Cardi B attends the Warner Music Group pre-Grammy party in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Bernie-backer Cardi B: ‘I think Trump is going to win again at the next election’

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times
Democratic presidential candidate former Housing Secretary Julian Castro participates in a Democratic presidential primary debate hosted by CNN/New York Times at Otterbein University, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, in Westerville, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Julian Castro slams CNN for ‘significant gaps’ in debate questions: ‘It’s journalistic malpractice’

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times
Chris Matthews of MSNBC's "Hardball" told "Meet the Press" host Chuck Todd on April 30, 2017, that Democrats have moved "too far to the left." (NBC screenshot)

MSNBC’s Chris Matthews undergoes prostate cancer surgery

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times
FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2019, file photo, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks before signing a bill in New York. Cuomo said that the plaintiffs in a challenge to the Republican-led tax overhaul filed last year "are evaluating all options including appeal," after a federal judge in New York has ruled that the 2017 federal tax overhaul's cap on state and local tax deductions was not an "unconstitutional assault" on the sovereignty of high-tax Democratic-leaning states. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says N-word during live radio interview

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times
Chris Hayes of MSNBC is seen in an undated photo provided by MSNBC. (AP Photo/MSNBC) ** FILE **

MSNBC’s Chris Hayes praises Ronan Farrow’s reporting on network leadership

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times
n this April 12, 2018 file photo, television journalist Megyn Kelly attends The Hollywood Reporter's annual 35 Most Powerful People in Media event at The Pool in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Megyn Kelly to sit down with Tucker Carlson in ‘first TV appearance’ since NBC firing

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times
Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer speaks during the Power of our Pride Town Hall Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Los Angeles. The LGBTQ-focused town hall featured nine 2020 Democratic presidential candidates. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Tom Steyer: GOP win in 2020 could ‘literally’ be ‘end of the world’

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times
A Turkish forces tank is driven to its new position after was transported by trucks, on a road towards the border with Syria in Sanliurfa province, Turkey, on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019. Syrian troops entered several northern towns and villages Monday, getting close to the Turkish border as Turkey's army and opposition forces backed by Ankara marched south in the same direction, raising concerns of a clash between the two sides as Turkey's invasion of northern Syria entered its sixth day. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)

ABC News apologizes for airing fake Syria bombing footage

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times
In this Thursday, May 16, 2019, file photo, singer Elton John poses for photographers at the photo call for the film "Rocketman" at the 72nd international film festival, Cannes, southern France. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP) ** FILE **

Elton John: ‘I admire Ellen’ for defending her friendship with George W. Bush

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times
"Maybe there does need to be a rematch," Hillary Clinton said about the 2016 presidential election she lost. (Associated Press/File)

Hillary Clinton notes ‘generational’ rift over transgender identity: ‘I’m just learning about this’

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times
Red paint covers a statue of Christopher Columbus on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Providence, R.I., after it was vandalized on the day named to honor him as one of the first Europeans to reach the New World. (AP Photo/Michelle R. Smith) ** FILE **

University of Maine disavows College Republicans’ post supporting Christopher Columbus

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., smiles as House democrats arrive for a caucus meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: ‘Dreams of motherhood now taste bittersweet’ due to climate change

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times
(Associated Press)

Middle school student charged with felony after pointing finger gun at classmates

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

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