Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Mehmet Oz holds 2-point edge over John Fetterman in Pa. Senate race, poll shows
Republican Mehmet Oz holds a 2-point lead over Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in the Pennsylvania race for Senate, with roughly half saying Mr. Fetterman's shaky debate performance worsened their view of his candidacy. Published November 3, 2022
Lawmakers want this to be the last time Americans turn back clocks for daylight saving
Much of America will "fall back" this weekend, racing around the house to dial back their clocks an hour and bracing for the darkness that will fall before the evening commute. Published November 2, 2022
N.H. GOP Senate candidate Don Bolduc stands by ‘litter box’ school claim
Republican Senate candidate Don Bolduc said he is "not backing down" from a claim that a New Hampshire school has litter boxes for kids who identify as cats. Published November 2, 2022
California officials warn of ‘triple whammy’ of viruses
Orange County in Southern California has declared an emergency over rapidly spreading viruses and pediatric hospitalizations. Published November 2, 2022
IG report details series of abuses by Architect of the Capitol
A federal inspector general alleges that the man responsible for operating and maintaining the U.S. Capitol complex abused his authority by offering private tours during COVID-19 closures and allowing family members to use official vehicles. Published November 2, 2022
Biden fumbles in Florida at Dem rally, says U.S. inflation lowest in world
President Biden is taking heat for fumbles in a Florida campaign speech Tuesday in which he referred to a House member as being in the Senate, misstated the location of his son's death and incorrectly claimed the U.S. has the lowest inflation rate. Published November 2, 2022
David DePape pleads not guilty to six state charges in Pelosi attack
The man accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's house and attacking her husband with a hammer was held without bail Tuesday after pleading not guilty to a series of charges at his arraignment in a California courtroom. Published November 1, 2022
Sen. Michael Bennet holds onto 7-point lead in Colorado over surging Joe O’Dea
Sen. Michael Bennet enjoys a 7-percentage-point lead over Joe O'Dea and is buoyed by women voters, although the Republican challenger has gained support faster than the Democratic incumbent since September as the GOP eyes a big upset on Election Day. Published November 1, 2022
Supreme Court leaves ruling in place that allows transportation mask mandates
The Supreme Court has left in place a ruling that allowed the Transportation Security Administration to require masks on airplanes during the pandemic. Published November 1, 2022
More households earn enough money to pay federal income tax
About 40% of U.S. households will pay no federal income tax this year, down from 60% two years ago in a sign that workers are making enough money again to fork over some of it to the government. Published November 1, 2022
Judge dismisses Mark Meadows’ lawsuit against House Jan. 6 committee
A judge has dismissed former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows' lawsuit against the House select committee on Jan. 6, saying the panel is protected by a part of the Constitution that shields its legislative activities. Published November 1, 2022
Assailant wanted to break Pelosi’s kneecaps if she didn’t tell ‘the truth,’ federal officials charge
The man accused of assaulting the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer wanted to hold Mrs. Pelosi hostage and break her kneecaps if she didn't tell the "truth," federal officials said Monday as they filed criminal charges against the suspect. Published October 31, 2022
Four Senate races remain tight in sprint to Election Day, polls show
Senate races in four states are neck-and-neck in polls released Monday that show the battle for the chamber will come down to the wire. Published October 31, 2022
GOP holds 9-to-1 edge over Democrats among newly registered Florida voters
Newly registered Republicans outnumber Democrats 9-to-1 in Florida ahead of the midterm elections, spelling trouble for President Biden's party in key races. Published October 31, 2022
Accused attacker of Paul Pelosi had zip ties, wrote a blog with fairy rantings, extreme screeds
David DePape, who is accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband in San Francisco, was carrying zip ties with him, ran a website that talked about an invisible fairy friend and posted images of Hillary Clinton as a zombie. Published October 31, 2022
Report: Grand jury subpoenas go out in inquiry involving Sen. Bob Menendez
Dozens of federal grand jury subpoenas have gone out in recent months in connection with a new probe into Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey, according to a report. Published October 28, 2022
Wuhan, COVID-19 origin city in China, heads back into partial lockdown
Wuhan, the Chinese city that introduced the coronavirus and related lockdowns to the world, is shutting down again as Beijing maintains its strict "zero-COVID" policies despite President Xi Jinping's solidifying his grip at a recent communist party meeting. Published October 28, 2022
Paul Pelosi, House speaker’s husband, violently attacked in San Francisco home
A 42-year-old California man broke into the home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco early Friday and attacked her husband, Paul, with a hammer while asking "Where is Nancy?" authorities said. Published October 28, 2022
Soaring mortgage rates, inflation forecast downturn despite third-quarter growth
The highest mortgage rates in 20 years, high inflation and the biggest interest-rate hikes in three decades were dimming hopes for an economic rebound Thursday despite a third-quarter report that showed the economy growing for the first time this year. Published October 27, 2022
Bolduc accuses Maggie Hassan of pushing voters into economic peril: ‘Granite Staters are hurting’
Retired Army Brig. Gen. Don Bolduc on Thursday said sky-high energy bills are forcing New Hampshire residents to choose between heating and eating, and voters must send him to Washington to rein in spending and increase domestic drilling. Published October 27, 2022
