Jessica Chasmar

New York GOP calls for ‘prosecution and impeachment’ of Gov. Cuomo over nursing home scandal

The New York Republican Party is calling for "prosecution and impeachment discussions" to begin immediately regarding Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his administration's handling and alleged cover-up of nursing home COVID-19 deaths in the state.

February 12, 2021

Bruce Springsteen charged with DWI, reckless driving in New Jersey

Bruce Springsteen was charged with DWI and reckless driving in his home state of New Jersey late last year, officials said Wednesday.

February 10, 2021

Fauci: Masks needed until ‘level of virus is so low it’s not a threat at all’

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that people will have to wear face masks to protect against the coronavirus until it's no longer considered a threat, and that there's "no guarantee" that will happen before late fall of this year.

February 9, 2021

Rochelle Walensky, CDC director: Teacher vaccinations ‘not a prerequisite’ for schools to reopen

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said Wednesday that teachers don't have to be vaccinated for schools to reopen safely.

February 3, 2021

Lin Wood investigated for possible voter fraud in Georgia

Trump-supporting Atlanta attorney L. Lin Wood is under investigation for potential voter fraud, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's office said Tuesday.

February 3, 2021

Fauci says double masking based on ‘common sense’: ‘Why not go ahead and do it?’

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is looking into the efficacy of double masking, saying the additional barrier covering the nose and mouth "makes common sense" in combating the coronavirus but doesn't yet have the data to support it.

February 2, 2021

Los Angeles County reopens outdoor dining, but bans TV

Los Angeles County issued a health order Thursday reopening outdoor dining after nearly two months of lockdown but banning establishments from turning on their TVs to prevent crowding.

January 29, 2021

Bill de Blasio: ‘We have to get the full truth’ on nursing home deaths in New York

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday that the public has to get the "full truth" surrounding coronavirus deaths in nursing homes in the state after a scathing report from the state attorney general said the number was undercounted by as much as 50%.

January 28, 2021

Bill de Blasio: Schools ‘coming back in September full strength’

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday he's confident that all public school students will be able to return to in-person learning in the fall.

January 27, 2021

Jeffrey Smith: Second police officer commits suicide after Capitol riot

A second police officer who responded to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has committed suicide, the acting chief of Metropolitan Police Department told lawmakers Tuesday.

January 27, 2021

Ron DeSantis slams ‘totally disingenuous’ Jen Psaki claim about Florida vaccinations

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fired back Tuesday after White House press secretary Jen Psaki claimed the state had only allocated half of its COVID-19 vaccine.

January 26, 2021

Gavin Newsom, Calif. gov.: ‘Utter nonsense’ to say politics behind lifting lockdown

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that it's "utter nonsense" to suggest his lifting the state's regional lockdown order is being driven by politics.

January 26, 2021

Maxine Waters: Donald Trump will try to ‘take over legislatures, little towns and cities’

Rep. Maxine Waters said Sunday she wants former President Donald Trump to be convicted by the Senate and prevented from holding public office again, warning "he will be attempting to take over legislatures, little towns and cities" to reclaim power if he isn't stopped.

January 25, 2021

Ron DeSantis orders Florida National Guard to return home: ‘They are not Nancy Pelosi’s servants’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday he ordered more than 600 Florida National Guard soldiers to return home from Washington, quipping that they're meant to serve the American people not act as "Nancy Pelosi's servants."

January 22, 2021

Tim Scott: Impeachment talks ‘fly in direct opposition’ to Biden’s unity message

Sen. Tim Scott said Tuesday that the Democratic-led efforts to impeach President Trump a second time in the House "fly in direct opposition" to the message of unity championed by President-elect Joseph R. Biden.

January 13, 2021

Joe Manchin: ‘Ill-advised’ to impeach Trump now

Sen. Joe Manchin said Monday that it's "ill-advised" House Democrats are trying to impeach President Trump for a second time with only days left before President-elect Joseph R. Biden is inaugurated.

January 12, 2021

Austin Beutner, Los Angeles superintendent, says students must get COVID-19 vaccine

Los Angeles public school students must get a COVID-19 vaccine once it's available to them, the superintendent said Monday.

January 12, 2021

Clinton: Capitol attack a ‘tragically predictable result’ of Trump’s ‘white-supremacist’ rhetoric

Hillary Clinton said Monday that last week's violent insurrection by Trump supporters at the U.S. Capitol was the "tragically predictable result" of "white-supremacist grievances fueled by" the president.

January 11, 2021

Ron DeSantis waiting his ‘turn’ to take vaccine: ‘I’m an elected official, but whoop dee doo’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he's waiting his turn to take the coronavirus vaccine and that the state's elderly population should be first in line over so-called "essential" workers.

December 30, 2020

Spain to keep registry of those who refuse COVID-19 vaccine

Spain will keep a registry of individuals who refuse to be vaccinated for COVID-19, the country's health minister announced Monday.

December 29, 2020