Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
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
Mexico sees large influx of Americans after pandemic ushered in remote work
The constant flow of migrants over the southern U.S. border dominates the news, but the Mexican government says it is seeing an uptick in Americans heading down to live in Mexico. Published November 7, 2022
Sen. Rick Scott mum on whether he will pursue GOP leader position
Sen. Rick Scott of Florida isn't saying whether he plans to run for majority leader if the GOP takes over the Senate in the midterm elections. Published November 7, 2022
CDC sounds alarm over triple threat from viruses
The Biden administration on Friday pleaded with Americans to get immunized for influenza and COVID-19 to reduce the burden of respiratory disease as those pathogens combine with a rising threat -- respiratory syncytial virus -- in a triple whammy for American hospitals. Published November 4, 2022
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell loses bid to get his phone back, see details of FBI search
A federal judge has turned away MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell's quest to challenge the FBI seizure of his phone in an investigation into post-2020 election actions. Published November 4, 2022
Trump says he regrets McConnell endorsement, wants Senate to ‘impeach’ leader
Former President Donald Trump says he regrets his endorsement of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell for reelection in 2020 and thinks the Senate GOP should "impeach" him. Published November 4, 2022
Suspect in Katie Hobbs campaign office burglary in U.S. illegally, wanted by ICE
The man accused of breaking into the campaign office of Katie Hobbs, the Democrat running for Arizona governor, is in the country illegally from Portugal and wanted by immigration authorities. Published November 4, 2022
CDC issues first major update to opioid prescribing advice since 2016
Doctors should not taper pain patients off opioid treatment too abruptly and should consider offering naloxone, an overdose-reversing drug, to patients who have a history of substance use disorder or will suddenly receive higher doses for which they haven't developed a tolerance. Published November 3, 2022
Many voters reject candidates who support gender-change procedures for minors: Survey
More than 7 in 10 voters say they will not vote for a candidate who supports gender-transition procedures for minors such as puberty blockers, hormone treatments and sex-change surgeries, according to a survey released Thursday by a conservative group. Published November 3, 2022
Joe Rogan backtracks on school litter box claim, said he couldn’t verify it
Podcaster Joe Rogan said the bizarre story he told former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard about kids using a litter box at a school was probably inaccurate after a guest said it was an "urban legend" that feeds into conservative views of schools that go too far in accommodating certain identities. Published November 3, 2022
Alleged Pelosi home attacker is a Canadian in the U.S. illegally
The man accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband faces deportation after his criminal cases are resolved in court because he is a Canadian in the U.S. illegally, U.S. officials said. Published November 3, 2022
Hillary Clinton: Dems’ focus on future threats put them at disadvantage in tough midterm climate
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Thursday that Democratic candidates are struggling in the midterm campaign because they are warning about future threats while being hammered by the GOP over things like the economy and crime that are more salient to voters. Published November 3, 2022
