Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
CDC investigates COVID-19 outbreak at its own conference
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking a COVID-19 outbreak of nearly three dozen cases tied to its own conference last week. Published May 3, 2023
Schumer’s notes hint at return date for Sen. Feinstein
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer hasn't said when Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California will return to Capitol Hill, but a photographer captured notes that suggested she could come back by next week. Published May 3, 2023
Ex-Gov. Larry Hogan rejects Maryland Senate run, says job doesn’t interest him
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says he will not run for the U.S. Senate after Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin announced his retirement this week. Published May 3, 2023
Rep. Colin Allred launches challenge against Sen. Ted Cruz in Texas
Democratic Rep. Colin Allred announced Wednesday a 2024 bid against Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas that leans heavily into the Republican incumbent's actions on Jan. 6, 2021. Published May 3, 2023
DOJ announces takedown of fentanyl trafficking ring in dark shadows of the web
The Department of Justice said Tuesday it arrested nearly 300 people and seized unprecedented amounts of drugs and cash as part of a global takedown on fentanyl traffickers that focused on the darknet corners of the web. Published May 2, 2023
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott rejects Chicago mayor’s plea to stop busing migrants
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he will continue to bus migrants to Chicago despite pleas from departing Mayor Lori Lightfoot to stop the practice. Published May 2, 2023
Sen. Chris Murphy says Congress should approve nearly $1B for fentanyl fight
Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut says Congress should spend nearly $1 billion in the next fiscal year to combat fentanyl trafficking because the overdose crisis "is unlike anything we have faced before." Published May 2, 2023
Va. Gov. Glenn Youngkin says he’s not running for president in 2024
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin says he won't launch a campaign for the 2024 presidential nomination this year and will focus on putting the state Legislature fully in Republican hands. Published May 2, 2023
White House says Biden will end vaccine rules on federal employees, international air travelers
President Biden plans to end COVID-19 vaccination requirements on May 11 for federal employees, contractors and international travelers who visit by air. Published May 1, 2023
War nears new phase; McCarthy assails Russian military offensive
The next phase of the Russia-Ukraine war appears to be finally underway. Published May 1, 2023
Kevin McCarthy condemns invasion, backs Ukraine in exchange with Russian reporter
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on a visit to Israel Monday emphatically condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine and said he supports continued aid for Kyiv after a Russian reporter asked if the U.S. would pull back on its support. Published May 1, 2023
House Speaker McCarthy hails shared values and heritage between U.S. and Israel, vows to deter Iran
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Monday the U.S.-Israeli bond is unbreakable and the nations cannot ignore threats from Tehran and Beijing as Jerusalem bolsters its economy and its relations with the Arab world on its doorstep. Published May 1, 2023
Trump arrives in Scotland to visit his golf properties, open new one
Former President Donald Trump landed Monday in Scotland to visit golf properties as part of a swing through the U.K. and Ireland as he faces mounting legal troubles and a bruising 2024 GOP presidential primary back home. Published May 1, 2023
RNC chief Ronna McDaniel: GOP candidates must confront abortion issue in 2024
The head of the Republican National Committee says GOP candidates will have to take the abortion issue "head on" in the coming election cycle after Democrats used the issue effectively during the midterms. Published May 1, 2023
Chuck Schumer: GOP debt limit plan has no hope of becoming law
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer on Monday rejected the House-passed bill to raise the debt limit and said he plans to hold hearings on cuts in the package to "expose the true impact of this reckless legislation on everyday Americans." Published May 1, 2023
Sen. Tim Scott to announce presidential plans on May 22
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina will reveal on May 22 whether he plans to run for president, a development that would add a major player to the GOP primary field. Published May 1, 2023
Philippine president arrives in Washington looking for assurances from Biden amid China tensions
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to press President Biden on U.S. commitments to defend the island nation and bolster their economic alliances as China flexes its muscle on his doorstep in the South China Sea. Published April 30, 2023
Rep. Jamie Raskin completes chemotherapy, reports good cancer prognosis
Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland says he finished six rounds of chemotherapy and his cancer is in remission as he balances treatment with his high-profile job as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. Published April 28, 2023
Nikki Haley says Biden probably wouldn’t survive a second term
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says President Biden is unlikely to live to the end of a second term so his backers will have to rely on Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the nation. Published April 28, 2023
South Korea expands cultural reach, trade relations as part of Yoon state visit
South Korean officials are shoring up ties beyond the White House as part of an official state visit to Washington, striking a deal with the Smithsonian Institution to increase cooperation in the arts and negotiating trade opportunities across the Potomac River with Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Published April 28, 2023
