Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Former Afghan interpreter who worked with U.S. forces killed in Northeast D.C.
A 31-year-old father who'd worked as an Afghan interpreter for the U.S. military was shot and killed in Washington on Monday, according to police. Published July 7, 2023
House GOP investigators seek briefing on ‘shameful’ cocaine incident at White House
The top House investigator is demanding a briefing from the Secret Service on how cocaine ended up in a key area of the West Wing, saying Congress deserves to know whether security lapses led to the "shameful" episode at the White House. Published July 7, 2023
Biden to outline efforts to crack down on ‘junk’ insurance, hidden medical costs
President Biden on Friday will announce steps to crack down on "junk" insurance and loopholes that leave Americans with surprise medical bills. Published July 7, 2023
President takes ‘Bidenomics’ road show to South Carolina to promote solar energy manufacturing
President Biden on Thursday highlighted manufacturing investments in South Carolina made possible by his tax-and-climate legislation, part of a road show that tests the popularity of his "Bidenomics" mantra ahead of a 2024 reelection battle. Published July 6, 2023
Trump valet Walt Nauta pleads not guilty, hires Florida lawyer in docs case
Walt Nauta, a personal aide to former President Donald Trump, hired a new lawyer and pleaded not guilty Thursday to criminal charges alleging he played a key role in storing classified documents at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida and hiding them from investigators. Published July 6, 2023
Trump says special counsel Jack Smith ‘looks like a crackhead’ as he fumes over W.H. cocaine affair
Former President Donald Trump took aim at special counsel Jack Smith as a possible "crackhead" in a series of posts that needle the Biden White House over cocaine discovered in the West Wing and compare the episode to his prosecution over sensitive documents. Published July 6, 2023
Biden lobbies for Sweden’s NATO membership while meeting PM
President Biden met with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Wednesday in a show of solidarity as the U.S. and NATO allies try to dislodge Turkey's objection to letting the Scandinavian country join the military alliance before a high-stakes summit this month. Published July 5, 2023
Secret Service on trail of cocaine mystery; Bidens ‘were not here’
The White House on Wednesday sought to place distance between President Biden's family and the mysterious cocaine discovered in the West Wing over the weekend, saying the first family was gone all weekend and the drug was discovered in a "heavily traveled" part of the complex. Published July 5, 2023
Ex-Rep. Mondaire Jones launches comeback House bid in N.Y.
Former Rep. Mondaire Jones is making a comeback bid for a House seat in New York that Democrats want to flip into their column. Published July 5, 2023
Senators secure PGA testimony, say LIV Golf reps a no-show due to scheduling
A bipartisan duo of lawmakers said Monday that a pair of senior PGA Tour officials will testify July 11 at a hearing on the tour's merger with LIV Golf and what it means for the future of the game and Saudi influence in the U.S. Published July 3, 2023
Biden to meet with King Charles on way to NATO summit
President Biden will meet with King Charles for the first time since the British monarch's coronation when the president sets off for a summit in Europe this month. Published July 3, 2023
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to travel to China for high-level talks
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will travel to China this week to "deepen communication" with Beijing on the global economy and financial developments, according to her department. Published July 3, 2023
Chris Christie: Reported Trump call to Arizona leader in 2020 ‘absolutely unacceptable’
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he doesn't know if former President Donald Trump's reported 2020 call to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey was a criminal act, but he does know it was "absolutely unacceptable." Published July 3, 2023
Prosecutors reveal thousands of pages of evidence in the case against Rep. George Santos
Mr. Santos reported to the Long Island courthouse for the first time since pleading not guilty to multiple criminal counts in May. Published June 30, 2023
Trump: Putin ‘somewhat weakened’ by Wagner group mutiny, urges West to make Ukraine peace deal
Former President Donald Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin was "somewhat weakened" by the brief mutiny of the Wagner mercenary group. Published June 30, 2023
Charles Koch group raises $70M for 2024 cycle; AFP Action running anti-Trump ads in primary state
A major political network funded by billionaire Charles Koch has raised tens of millions ahead of the 2024 cycle as it tries to convince Republican voters to look beyond former President Donald Trump. Published June 30, 2023
Chris Christie takes aim at 2024 GOP front-runners
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is sounding off on his top rivals for the 2024 GOP nomination, saying former President Donald Trump's drama has "led to losing" for Republicans and slamming Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for dodging the issue of Jan. 6, 2021. Published June 29, 2023
Biden using an overnight CPAP medical device to help him with sleep apnea
President Joe Biden is now using a machine to help him with sleep apnea, a development the White House confirmed after reporters noted strap marks on his face during a White House question-and-answer session. Published June 29, 2023
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Israeli president will address Congress in July
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will address a joint session of Congress on July 19, congressional leaders said Thursday. Published June 29, 2023
W.H. security adviser, top German defense minister commit to helping Ukraine ahead of NATO summit
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met with his German counterpart to reaffirm both countries' commitment to supporting Ukraine "for as long as it takes," the White House said Thursday. Published June 29, 2023
