Jessica Chasmar

Ocasio-Cortez: Pelosi opposition mostly white men, doesn’t reflect ‘diversity of the party’

Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dismissed the growing opposition to Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's potential House speakership as a group of mostly white men who have no vision and no common value."

November 20, 2018

Sonia Sotomayor: Brett Kavanaugh part of Supreme Court ‘family’

Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh was immediately welcomed into the Supreme Court "family" following his highly politicized confirmation last month.

November 19, 2018

Republic, Washington, considers ‘sanctuary city’ status to protect Second Amendment rights

The city of Republic, Washington, is mulling legislation that would shield residents from state gun control laws that were approved by voters last week.

November 16, 2018

Bernie Sanders: Trump a racist, sexist, homophobe, xenophobe, bigot

Sen. Bernie Sanders isn't letting up on the divisive rhetoric now that Democrats have reclaimed control of the House.

November 15, 2018

DNC head can’t say how Dems plan to pay for universal healthcare: ‘I don’t think we’re there yet’

Seema Nanda, CEO of the Democratic National Committee, couldn't give an answer Tuesday about how Democrats planned to pay for a single-payer health care system many of them campaigned on known as "Medicare for All."

November 13, 2018

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Amazon plans for N.Y. ‘extremely concerning’

Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sent a flurry of tweets late Monday slamming Amazon for its planned split headquarters in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens, saying residents are outraged over the billion-dollar company possibly getting "millions of dollars in tax breaks" while the local community is being neglected.

November 13, 2018

Tim Tebow to host LeBron James’ ‘Million Dollar Mile’ on CBS

Heisman Trophy winner and ESPN announcer Tim Tebow is joining Chargers announcer Matt "Money" Smith and ESPN reporter Maria Taylor in hosting a new physical competition series produced by Lebron James on CBS.

November 12, 2018

Stan Lee, Marvel Comics co-creator, dies at 95

Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee died Monday morning at age 95, his daughter confirmed to TMZ.

November 12, 2018

Scotland becomes first country to require LGBT+ education: Report

Scotland announced Thursday that it has become the first country in the world to mandate LGBT+ inclusive education in all public schools.

November 9, 2018

Viggo Mortensen, ‘Captain Fantastic’ star, ‘very sorry’ for saying N-word on L.A. panel

Oscar-nominated actor Viggo Mortensen apologized Thursday after he said the N-word during a panel discussion about his new movie "Green Book."

November 9, 2018

Nancy Pelosi: ‘Common-sense’ gun control a priority of Dem-controlled House

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said passing stricter gun control laws will be a "priority" in the new Democrat-controlled House.

November 9, 2018

Texas election supervisor resigns after video shows her screaming at voter: ‘Get out!’

A Texas election supervisor and judge resigned this week after she was seen on video screaming and threatening to call the police on a woman who was reportedly confused about where to vote.

November 6, 2018

Claire McCaskill: ‘I don’t really care’ if Dems retake Senate

Sen. Claire McCaskill says she "doesn't really care" whether the Democrats win back a majority in the Senate on Tuesday, telling reporters that she's more focused on what happens in her state of Missouri.

November 6, 2018

Nancy Pelosi: Democrats must be ready to ‘take a punch and throw a punch’

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said during a recent interview that Democrats need to be able to "take a punch and throw a punch" once they retake Congress on Tuesday.

November 6, 2018

Paul LePage, Maine governor, says he’s moving to Florida over taxes

Outgoing Maine Gov. Paul LePage announced Monday that he's leaving his home state to move to Florida where he can pay less taxes and possibly land a teaching gig.

November 5, 2018

Md. officers serving ‘red flag’ gun seizure fatally shoot armed man

Two police officers ordered to remove firearms from a house on a "red flag" protective order fatally shot an armed man Monday morning in Ferndale, Maryland, police said

November 5, 2018

Alec Baldwin arrested after fight in New York City

Alec Baldwin was reportedly arrested Friday morning after a fight over a parking spot in New York City.

November 2, 2018

Murdoch: Megyn Kelly not returning to Fox News

Fox Co-chairman Lachlan Murdoch said Thursday that there are no plans to take back former prime-time star Megyn Kelly, putting an end to rumors swirling about her future since she lost her daytime show at NBC News.

November 2, 2018

Jeff Zucker, CNN president, admits ‘Trump dominates’ ratings: Last 3 years ‘most successful’ ever

CNN President Jeff Zucker said his network's 24/7 news coverage of all things President Trump has been a major boon for ratings, making 2018 the network's most successful year ever.

November 2, 2018

Bernie Sanders: Trump ‘most racist, sexist, homophobic, bigoted president in history’

Sen. Bernie Sanders slammed President Trump as the "most racist, sexist, homophobic, bigoted president in history" during a campaign event near Washington this week.

November 1, 2018