Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Biden stuck in White House until midweek due to recurring positive tests
The coronavirus caught up to President Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci in the third year of the pandemic, but the high-profile older adults have another thing in common -- they both got hit by "Paxlovid rebound," in which people test positive even after they seemed to kick COVID-19 away. Published August 1, 2022
NYC Mayor Eric Adams declares state of emergency over monkeypox
New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency over the monkeypox virus on Monday. Published August 1, 2022
Biden still positive for virus as he deals with antiviral drug ‘rebound’: Doctor
President Biden continues to test positive due to a "rebound" effect from his antiviral treatment for COVID-19 but he feels well as he starts the week, his doctor said Monday. Published August 1, 2022
Trump golf club doubles as cemetery for first wife Ivana — and one day the ex-president
Researchers say the decision to bury former President Donald Trump's first wife, Ivana, in a plot at the Trump golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, likely resulted in a tax break. Published August 1, 2022
Sen. Tim Scott says he is not plotting a presidential bid — despite what his book says
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina says he is not prepping a presidential campaign -- even if his new book seems to suggest that's exactly what he's planning. Published August 1, 2022
Trump uses Biden’s COVID-19 rebound to reiterate complaints about 2020 election
Former President Donald Trump is using President Biden's coronavirus "rebound" to revive his grievances about the 2020 election. Published August 1, 2022
Top House investigator to HHS: Declare monkeypox emergency now
House Oversight Committee Chair Carolyn Maloney wants the Biden administration to declare the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency, saying health officials must deploy every tool available in combatting the fast-moving disease. Published July 29, 2022
HHS secures millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses ahead of a fall booster campaign
The Biden administration has secured 66 million doses of a reformulated COVID-19 shot from Moderna ahead of a fall booster campaign that will further place America on a path toward managing the virus like the seasonal flu. Published July 29, 2022
Trump defends Saudi-backed golf tournament at N.J. golf club
Former President Donald Trump is defending his decision to host a Saudi-backed LIV golf tournament at his New Jersey club this weekend despite protests from families who say the kingdom's alleged ties to the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks make the event shameful. Published July 29, 2022
State Dept. offers rewards of up to $10M for information on election interference
The U.S. government is offering rewards of up to $10 million for information about Russian internet trolls or foreigners who may try to meddle in the midterm elections. Published July 29, 2022
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem: No, Trump’s face won’t be etched onto Mount Rushmore
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said Thursday she has no plans to put former President Donald Trump's face on Mount Rushmore. Published July 29, 2022
Mike Pompeo: Swapping a dangerous Russian arms dealer for Griner, Whelan is a bad trade
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said offering to release arms trafficker Viktor Bout in exchange for U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner and another American trapped in Russia, Paul Whelan, is not a good trade and sets a bad precedent. Published July 29, 2022
Russia fires missiles from Ukraine’s neighbor as Kyiv counterattacks
Russia launched a barrage of missiles at Ukraine's capital from neighboring Belarus early Thursday as Kyiv's counter-offensive in the crucial city of Kherson appeared to be gathering momentum. At least 20 missiles were fired from Belarus, Moscow's key ally in its five-month-old invasion of Ukraine, striking an apartment block in the Chernihiv region as well as buildings outside the country's capital. Published July 28, 2022
U.S. cannot afford to fall behind in race against monkeypox, HHS secretary says
The Biden administration pledged Thursday to "stay ahead" of the monkeypox virus and speed an additional 786,000 doses of the Jynneos vaccine for the disease to states that need it the most. Published July 28, 2022
Disney bows to Democrats’ demands, drops ban on political issue ads on Hulu
Disney says it will now allow political issue ads on its Hulu streaming service after Democrats berated the company for blocking ads about abortion and guns ahead of the November elections. Published July 28, 2022
Herschel Walker: I’ll debate Sen. Raphael Warnock but only ‘for the fans’
Former football star Herschel Walker, the GOP nominee for Senate in Georgia, says he is ready to debate Sen. Raphael Warnock, but he wants it to be "for the fans." Published July 28, 2022
Andrew Yang, Christine Todd Whitman launch a third party
Former Republican and Democratic luminaries say they are linking arms to form a new party as Americans increasingly tell pollsters they are fed up with extremes in the two-party system. Published July 28, 2022
Pelosi invites senior Republican, others to join her on Taiwan trip
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has invited other lawmakers to join her on an official trip to Taiwan, including the top-ranking Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Published July 28, 2022
Kremlin: No agreement yet on a prisoner swap for Griner, Whelan
The Kremlin on Thursday said no firm agreement has been reached on a prisoner swap that could secure the release of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan from Russian detention. Published July 28, 2022
FDA clears over 780K monkeypox vaccine doses
The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it approved changes to the license for a critical monkeypox vaccine, clearing the way for 786,000 doses to be distributed in the U.S. Published July 27, 2022