Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Mayorkas asked for the border chief’s resignation; he refused
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas asked Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus to resign this week but he refused, according to news reports. Published November 11, 2022
VP Harris hails ‘the best of America’ at Veterans Day ceremony
Vice President Kamala Harris marked Veterans Day on Friday by hailing the "unshakeable devotion" of men and women in the armed forces, many of whom continue to serve by filling key roles in their communities. Published November 11, 2022
Biden vows to slash U.S. emissions, pledges millions for African climate efforts, gives apology
President Biden told a U.N. global summit on climate on Friday that the U.S. is committed to reducing its emissions and leading the fight against mass flooding, droughts and other climate catastrophes around the world as he confronts a political shakeup at home that will complicate his green agenda and pledges. Published November 11, 2022
Biden praises U.S.-Egypt relationship in sitdown with el-Sissi
President Biden said Friday he hopes the U.S. relationship with Egypt becomes stronger by the end of the year and thanked President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi for his efforts on the global stage. Published November 11, 2022
Biden swiftly appeals court decision blocking his student debt relief plan
The White House is appealing a federal ruling that blocked President Biden's plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt by individual borrowers. Published November 11, 2022
Rep. Liz Cheney boasts that the election results were a win for ‘Team Normal’
Departing Rep. Liz Cheney says the midterm elections results were a vote for "Team Normal" and a rejection of the "toxicity" of former President Donald Trump. Published November 11, 2022
Federal government sets record for October tax collections; spending spigot still flowing
The federal government set a record for tax collections in October, the first month of the fiscal year, by collecting about $318.5 billion, according to the Treasury. Published November 11, 2022
Trump refuses to take heat for Mehmet Oz’s loss in Pennsylvania Senate race
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday tried to distance himself from Mehmet Oz's failure in Pennsylvania and denied reports that he blamed his wife, Melania, for pushing him toward the celebrity doctor as a preferred Senate candidate. Published November 10, 2022
Mutiny: GOP figures turn on Trump for deflating party’s midterm score
Former President Donald Trump has steered the Republican Party's ship for six years, but now prominent GOP players are ready to throw him overboard. Published November 10, 2022
Democrats’ decision to interfere in GOP primaries pays off
Democrats' meddling in GOP primaries paid dividends after the party swept races in which it had backed pro-Trump candidates this year, figuring those contenders would be easier to beat in the general elections. Published November 10, 2022
Dems announce $7M investment in Georgia’s Warnock-Walker matchup for the Senate seat
The campaign arm for Senate Democrats said Thursday it isn't wasting any time in funding its ground game ahead of a Georgia Senate runoff election that will likely determine control of the chamber. Published November 10, 2022
Biden says foreign Twitter funding is worthy of scrutiny
President Biden says Elon Musk's relationships with other countries are "worthy of being looked at" after the mogul took over Twitter with the help of foreign investors. Published November 10, 2022
South Dakota votes to expand Medicaid under Obamacare
South Dakotans voted on Election Day to expand Medicaid coverage, overcoming formal Republican opposition to a key plank of Obamacare. Published November 9, 2022
N.J. Gov. Murphy says Biden ready to take on Trump again in 2024
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he thinks President Biden will run again in 2024 after an Election Night in which Democrats appeared to stave off a dreaded red wave despite House losses. Published November 9, 2022
Republican Ted Budd wins N.C. Senate race against Democrat Cheri Beasley
Republican Ted Budd defeated Cheri Beasley on Tuesday in the race for an open Senate seat in North Carolina, disappointing Democrats who saw it as a key pickup opportunity. Published November 8, 2022
Maggie Hassan wins Senate race in New Hampshire, fending off Don Bolduc
Sen. Maggie Hassan defeated Don Bolduc in New Hampshire on Tuesday, holding a critical seat for Democrats after her Republican challenger came on strong in the final days of the campaign. Published November 8, 2022
Biden calls Democratic winners to cheer party amid headwinds
President Biden picked up the phone late Tuesday to offer kudos to Democrats who won their races on a night in which Republicans were on track to retake the House and his party risked losing its Senate majority. Published November 8, 2022
White House COVID-19 chief: Safer holiday season in sight after rough 2020-2021
America is on track for a healthier and happier holiday season after two years of COVID-19 upheaval in the winter months, the chief of the White House virus response said Tuesday. Published November 8, 2022
Ticket-splitters poised to shake up election tallies in Pennsylvania, Georgia, New Hampshire
Many Americans will vote the party line on Tuesday but crucial races could be decided by folks who pick a governor from one party and a Senate contender from the opposite team. Published November 7, 2022
Pfizer, Moderna work on a single shot for flu and COVID-19
Makers of the leading COVID-19 vaccines have launched trials of a two-in-one shot that would attack the coronavirus and influenza, hoping a single shot will be more convenient than a poke in both arms. Published November 7, 2022
