Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
South Korea President Yoon sees ‘new future’ with U.S. based on free markets, cultural exchange
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday hailed the U.S. as an unflinching guardian of freedom and told Congress that he sees a "new future" for the alliance marked by vibrant democracies, cultural exports and "decent, well-paying jobs" from Texas to Georgia. Published April 27, 2023
Biden caught with crib notes on reporter’s question at Yoon press conference
President Biden had a heads-up about the first question he would receive during a press conference with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday, according to a close shot of crib notes in the president's hand. Published April 27, 2023
Montana Gov. Gianforte proposes changes to TikTok ban bill
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte wants to broaden a proposed TikTok ban to include any social media apps that might provide data to any "foreign adversary." Published April 27, 2023
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sings ‘American Pie,’ providing the best dessert at W.H. dinner
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sang "American Pie" during state dinner festivities Wednesday at the White House, earning rave reviews from President Biden and a cheerful crowd. Published April 27, 2023
U.S., South Korea escalate efforts to deter North Korea from launching nuclear attacks
President Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol unveiled at the White House Wednesday a new agreement designed to deter North Korea from launching a nuclear attack, including the deployment of a U.S. nuclear-armed submarine to South Korea for the first time in nearly 40 years. Published April 26, 2023
AFT’s Weingarten defends teachers union’s influence over CDC school guidance on COVID lockdowns
Randi Weingarten, head of the nation's second-largest teachers union, said educators were "terrified" during the COVID-19 crisis, but she rejected claims that she strong-armed Biden officials to keep schools closed longer than necessary in early 2021. House Republicans said the advice was designed to keep children home. Published April 26, 2023
Biden dismisses doubts about age, says he’s running to complete agenda, shore up global ties
President Biden on Wednesday defended his decision to run for a second term despite his advanced age, saying polls that show voter skepticism and underwater approval ratings also show general satisfaction with his agenda. Published April 26, 2023
South Korean leader arrives at White House to celebrate alliance, face global challenges
President Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol celebrated their "ironclad alliance" Wednesday amid fife and drums on the White House lawn ahead of high-level meetings and a state dinner. Published April 26, 2023
White House says second U.S. citizen has died in Sudan
The White House said Wednesday a second American citizen has died amid the fighting in Sudan between rival generals. Published April 26, 2023
GOP slams good-credit penalty for homebuyers, demands reversal of higher-rate rule
Senate Republicans are taking aim at a "shortsighted" Biden rule that would force homebuyers with good credit scores to pay higher mortgage rates and fees to subsidize people with riskier credit ratings who are also in the market to buy houses. Published April 26, 2023
California Gov. Gavin Newsom backs Biden, officially silencing murmurs about 2024 bid
California Gov. Gavin Newsom swiftly endorsed President Biden for reelection, putting to rest any talk of him being an alternative for Democrats in 2024. Published April 26, 2023
Trump says he might skip the GOP debates, claiming bias
Former President Donald Trump is hinting that he might skip primary debates against Republican rivals this year. Published April 26, 2023
Biden, Yoon say scientists identified remains of Korean War hero after 73 years
President Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday said the remains of Army Cpl. Luther H. Story, a Georgia man killed in the Korean War and honored for his valor, have been identified after 73 years of searching. Published April 26, 2023
VP Harris tours NASA flight center in Md. with South Korean leader, kicking off state visit
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday hailed the 70-year alliance between the U.S. and South Korea as the "linchpin of security" in the Indo-Pacific and said the partnership will reach new heights with an agreement on space exploration and lunar research. Published April 25, 2023
Rep. Ronny Jackson revives demand for cognitive test as Biden launches 2024 bid
Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas is circulating a letter that says President Biden should take a cognitive test or drop out of the 2024 election. Published April 25, 2023
Biden launches 2024 bid, as voters weigh record against his age
President Biden, the oldest serving president at 80, formally announced Tuesday that he would seek a second term, arguing that he saved the country from the brink of Republican authoritarianism and asking voters to help him "finish the job." Published April 25, 2023
Biden tees up reelection bid facing lagging approval ratings, staff upheaval and wariness over age
President Biden is poised to announce his reelection campaign Tuesday, despite low approval ratings and a string of polls showing most Americans and half of Democrats do not think he should run again, signaling a potential enthusiasm gap for the oldest president in history. Published April 24, 2023
Seven in 10 Americans say Biden shouldn’t run again, poll shows
President Biden is poised to announce his reelection campaign, but 7 in 10 Americans, including half of Democrats, do not want him to run for a second term, a new poll finds. Published April 24, 2023
Biden meets with ‘Tennessee Three’ in Oval Office, discusses tighter gun laws
President Biden on Monday met with the "Tennessee Three" who faced expulsion by state House Republicans in Nashville for protesting in the wake of a mass shooting at a Christian school, capping the Democratic trio's rise from obscurity and giving them a platform to call for tighter gun laws. Published April 24, 2023
Twin Marburg virus outbreaks in Africa have global community on guard against further spread
The Marburg virus is the newest health scare on the global stage, with officials in the U.S. and other countries warning doctors to look out for the deadly disease that is circulating in two African countries. Published April 21, 2023
