Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Biden makes his first appearance since testing positive for COVID-19
President Biden made his first public appearance Friday since testing positive for COVID-19 a day earlier, participating virtually in a briefing with his economic team on reducing gas prices. Published July 22, 2022
Biden denounces attack on GOP nominee for N.Y. governor, doesn’t mention quick release of attacker
President Biden on Friday condemned the attack on Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican nominee for New York governor, as an attack on democracy. Published July 22, 2022
White House doctor: Biden doing well in COVID-19 isolation as mild symptoms remain
President Biden is doing fine with COVID-19, his doctor said Friday, with his symptoms improving after one day of antiviral treatment and basic Tylenol keeping a mild fever in check. Published July 22, 2022
Ted Cruz says let Novak Djokovic play; GOP lawmakers take up tennis star’s cause ahead of U.S. Open
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas wants to see Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic play in the U.S. Open, calling a federal rule that bans unvaccinated noncitizens from entry "absurd." Published July 22, 2022
Liz Cheney doesn’t view House Jan. 6 committee as ‘political’
Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming says serving as former President Donald Trump's chief accuser on the House Jan. 6 panel is the important thing she will do in her life. Published July 22, 2022
Man who attacked Lee Zeldin, GOP nominee for N.Y. governor, released on own recognizance
The man who attacked Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican nominee for New York governor, was released on his own recognizance -- just as the congressman predicted. Published July 22, 2022
Chinese President Xi wishes Biden a speedy recovery from COVID-19
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a message of sympathy to U.S. President Biden as he isolates himself in the White House due to a coronavirus infection, according to state media. Published July 22, 2022
Hunter Biden probe is reaching critical stage: Report
A federal investigation into President Biden's son, Hunter, is reportedly reaching a critical stage as prosecutors weigh whether to bring charges ahead of the midterm elections. Published July 21, 2022
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, White House says
President Biden on Thursday tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing very mild symptoms, the White House announced. Published July 21, 2022
GOP slams emerging Biden plan to cancel some student debt
Congressional Republicans slammed President Biden's consideration of student loan forgiveness as a "giveaway" to highly educated Americans that ignores the underlying costs of college and inflation pressures for struggling Americans. Published July 21, 2022
Biden throws cold water on Pelosi’s Taiwan trip
President Biden doesn't think House Speaker Nancy Pelosi should visit Taiwan, a sharp break with his congressional ally that signals fears of provoking China. Published July 21, 2022
House panel to play outtakes of Trump struggling with post-Jan. 6 speech
The House Jan. 6 committee plans to show late Thursday outtakes of former President Donald Trump struggling to complete a recorded speech to the nation on the day after the U.S. Capitol riot. Published July 21, 2022
Russian gas flows through Nord Stream 1 pipeline again
The Nord Stream 1 pipeline restarted Thursday after a 10-day maintenance pause despite fears it would not come back online amid tensions with Russia. Published July 21, 2022
Rudy Giuliani to testify before Georgia grand jury on Aug. 9
A New York judge has ordered Rudolph W. Giuliani to testify before a special grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump's efforts to reverse the outcome of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. Published July 20, 2022
CDC ends color-coded COVID-19 monitoring system for cruise ships
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is casting off a program that allowed the public to view COVID-19 levels on cruise ships. Published July 20, 2022
Wisconsin lawmaker: Trump called again about decertifying the election
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says former President Donald Trump called him last week in another attempt to decertify the state's 2020 presidential results. Published July 20, 2022
White House eyeing press shop shake-up as Biden tries to boost fortunes: Report
The White House is reportedly overhauling its press shop as President Biden tries to break through with voters ahead of the midterm elections. Published July 20, 2022
Northeast officials tell residents to prepare for oppressive heat
Officials are urging caution as a heat wave that blanketed the south-central U.S. creeps into the Northeast and threatens temperatures into the 90s, if not higher. Published July 20, 2022
Europe calls for energy cuts as it braces for Russian shutdown
The European Commission wants countries across the continent to curtail gas use by 15% until next spring as it braces for Russia possibly cutting off a major supply source. Published July 20, 2022
CDC panel clears Novavax shots, paving way for fourth COVID-19 vaccine to reach U.S. arms
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults Tuesday, clearing the way for Americans to receive shots that deploy a more traditional technology than the dominant messenger-RNA shots. Published July 19, 2022
