Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Bill Gates was among first to meet with Biden’s energy secretary: Report
Billionaire Bill Gates, a champion of green-energy initiatives, was among the first people to nab a meeting with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm after she was confirmed by the Senate, according to agency calendars. Published November 23, 2022
Heritage Foundation launches $1M ad buy against Senate same-sex marriage bill
The Heritage Foundation is launching a $1 million ad campaign against a bill that would codify same-sex marriage protections, saying the legislation needs stronger religious liberty protections. Published November 23, 2022
Before his retirement, Anthony Fauci makes final pitch to Americans to get updated COVID booster
Dr. Anthony Fauci defended his legacy and made a final plea for Americans to get an updated COVID-19 booster Tuesday in a White House sendoff after nearly 40 years as the top infectious diseases researcher at the National Institutes of Health. Published November 22, 2022
Uncovered audits show rampant overpayments in Medicare Advantage
Government payments to Medicare Advantage plans are riddled with overcharges and errors, newly uncovered audits show. Published November 22, 2022
Congress eyes greater oversight of the crypto market
Congress is scrambling for a response to the calamitous collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange, with some in Washington seeking greater regulatory oversight of the digital markets. Published November 22, 2022
Retiring Sen. Roy Blunt praises former House whip rival Steny Hoyer
Sen. Roy Blunt, Missouri Republican, is hailing a fellow vote-counter and friendly rival, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer of Maryland, as a "giant" on Capitol Hill after the longtime Democratic No. 2 said he will not seek a leadership position in the new Congress. Published November 22, 2022
Georgia court lets counties offer post-Thanksgiving early voting
A Georgia appeals court says it is leaving in place a ruling that allows counties to offer early voting on the Saturday after Thanksgiving in the U.S. Senate runoff election. Published November 22, 2022
China imposes new lockdowns, reports first COVID deaths in months
China is resorting to new lockdowns in its fight against COVID-19 even as western nations attempt to move on with life ahead of a potential winter surge in infections. Published November 21, 2022
Sen. Mark Warner: Trump ‘was right’ about TikTok risks; urges parents to be cautious
Sen. Mark Warner says former President Donald Trump was right to crack down on China-owned TikTok, the popular video-sharing app, and urged parents not to let their children download it. Published November 21, 2022
Democrats more enthusiastic about Biden 2024 bid after midterms: Poll
Democratic support for President Biden to run for reelection has surged since the midterm contests even as he becomes the first octogenarian to occupy the White House, prompting questions about whether he can sprint through the 2024 tape or if his momentum will peter out. Published November 21, 2022
Sec. Buttigieg’s husband, Democrats blast Rep. Boebert over nightclub sympathies tweet
Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado drew a backlash after offering her condolences to those killed at a nightclub shooting in her home state. Published November 21, 2022
Colorado Springs mayor: LGBT nightclub shooting had ‘all the trappings’ of a hate crime
The mayor of Colorado Springs on Monday said a weekend shooting at an LGBT nightclub that left five dead and 25 others injured "has all the trapping of a hate crime." Published November 21, 2022
Biden approves disaster declaration for N.Y. after historic snowfall
President Biden on Monday approved a federal emergency request from New York after a severe winter storm dropped up to 6 feet of snow around Buffalo. Published November 21, 2022
Bernie Sanders wants to lead Senate Health Committee in Medicare-for-all push
Sen. Bernie Sanders is pushing to become the chairman of the Senate Health Committee in the new Congress, a perch from which he could champion Medicare for all and other bold ideas. Published November 18, 2022
DOJ grants Saudi crown prince immunity in Khashoggi lawsuit
The Biden administration has decided that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman should enjoy immunity from a lawsuit brought by the fiance of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, a critic of the kingdom who was brutally murdered at a Saudi consulate in Turkey. Published November 18, 2022
Harris in Thailand talks tough on North Korean missile launch
Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday slammed North Korea's latest missile launch as a "brazen violation" of U.N. resolutions during a meeting with Indo-Pacific leaders in Thailand. Published November 18, 2022
W.H. announces billions in grant funding to upgrade transmission lines, revamp aging electrical grid
President Biden said Friday he is moving to upgrade thousands of miles of transmission lines to shore up the nation's electrical grid while providing good-paying jobs. Published November 18, 2022
Warnock sees Trump as anchor around Walker’s neck in Georgia runoff race
Democrat Sen. Raphael Warnock is betting that former President Donald Trump is so toxic in Georgia that he's running a new ad that simply repeats the ex-president's endorsement of Republican challenger Herschel Walker. Published November 17, 2022
Warnock campaign ad just repeats Trump’s endorsement of opponent Walker
Sen. Raphael Warnock is betting that former President Donald Trump is so toxic in Georgia, the Democrat is running a new ad that simply repeats the ex-president's endorsement of Republican challenger Herschel Walker. Published November 17, 2022
House Speaker Pelosi set to detail future plans
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will address her future plans Thursday after the GOP won enough seats to take control of the House. Published November 17, 2022
