Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Trump to rally in Iowa, stoking 2024 talk
Former President Donald Trump plans to rally in Iowa before the midterm elections, sparking talk of a 2024 bid since key Republicans in the Midwest state don't really need a boost in this cycle. Published October 27, 2022
U.S. economy grew 2.6% in 3rd quarter, dubbed a mirage by economists
The U.S. economy grew in the third quarter of this year due to trade fluctuations, new home construction and consumer and government spending, the Commerce Department said Thursday in the final major economic report before the midterm elections. Published October 27, 2022
National GOP recommits to Bolduc’s Senate campaign in N.H., sensing momentum
Republicans are throwing money at the New Hampshire Senate race after polls showed retired Army Brig. Gen. Don Bolduc within striking distance of Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan in a race the GOP had all but forfeited as a missed opportunity to pick up a seat. Published October 26, 2022
‘2000 Mules’ book hits shelves with major changes amid legal peril
"2000 Mules," a book that claims left-wing groups stuffed ballot boxes to swipe the 2020 contest from former President Donald Trump, has undergone major revisions to water down certain claims amid the threat of legal action. Published October 26, 2022
Poll finds broad support for marijuana legalization, Biden pardons
Nearly 7 in 10 Americans support President Biden's decision to grant pardons to people convicted in federal court of marijuana possession and two-thirds say the drug should be legalized in small amounts for personal use, a new poll finds. Published October 26, 2022
N.Y. court orders rehiring, back pay for fired unvaccinated workers
The New York Supreme Court says employees who were terminated for failing to get the COVID-19 vaccine should be reinstated and given back pay. Published October 26, 2022
Biden rolls up his sleeve for a retooled booster shot, hoping to jump-start fall campaign
President Biden revved up the COVID-19 booster campaign Tuesday by rolling up his sleeve for a pre-winter shot and prodding Americans to get their own at pharmacies and special clinics across the country. Published October 25, 2022
Biden warns Moscow not to deploy dirty bomb in Ukraine, says Brittney Griner case a work in progress
President Biden said Tuesday he is in "constant contact" with Russian authorities to get Brittney Griner and other American detainees out of Russia, and that it would be a "serious mistake" for Moscow to deploy radioactive weapons in Ukraine. Published October 25, 2022
COVID-19 vaccine side effects like chills, fever are signs of good antibody response: paper
A new scientific paper says there is evidence that side effects like fever, chills and muscle pain following COVID-19 vaccinations are a sign of a robust antibody response. Published October 25, 2022
Schools spent only 15% of Biden’s student-relief money last school year, analysis shows
Schools have spent only a small fraction of the money earmarked to combat learning loss from the pandemic despite growing evidence that students are struggling to catch up, according to a new analysis. Published October 25, 2022
Biden gives VP another verbal promotion as ‘President Harris’
President Biden called Vice President Kamala Harris a "great president" while wishing her a happy birthday on Monday. Published October 25, 2022
Biden to supercharge COVID-19 booster campaign ahead of holidays
President Biden will try to jumpstart the COVID-19 booster campaign Tuesday by rolling up his sleeve on camera for his pre-winter shot and prodding Americans to get their own at pharmacies and special clinics across the country. Published October 25, 2022
National report card saw U.S. reading, math scores are down after pandemic
Students across the country saw marked drops in reading and math scores following the pandemic, according to a "report card" issued Monday that will reignite scrutiny of coronavirus-induced disruptions to classroom learning. Published October 24, 2022
Republicans lean toward Ron DeSantis as the main party influencer over Trump
Nearly three-quarters of Republicans want Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to wield influence over the future of the GOP compared to around two-thirds who would like former President Donald Trump to exert that power, according to a new poll that underscores a simmering party rivalry. Published October 24, 2022
RNC files over 70 lawsuits to challenge states on election rules
The Republican National Committee has filed more than 70 lawsuits over election integrity this cycle, taking a more aggressive legal posture than in previous elections. Published October 24, 2022
Biden defends mental fitness, says he has time to make formal decision on reelection
President Biden said it is his "intention to run again" in 2024, but he has time to make that decision, though he paused for an awkward length of time when asked if first lady Jill Biden supports another bid. Published October 24, 2022
CDC advisers’ vote to put COVID shots on ‘vaccine schedule’ ignites new fight in midterm campaigns
The recent federal endorsement of COVID-19 vaccines for children won't turn into school mandates overnight but the routine decision injected a fiery new debate into the late-October campaigns. Published October 21, 2022
Texas sues Google for surreptitiously collecting users’ biometric data in photos, voice recordings
Texas has filed a lawsuit against Google claiming the tech behemoth took users' biometric data without permission. Published October 21, 2022
Biden’s approval rating sinks ahead of midterms, dragging down Democrats
President Biden's job approval has dropped significantly over the past month, according to a poll out Friday that finds his dwindling fortunes are weighing down Democrats ahead of the Nov. 8 midterm midterms. Published October 21, 2022
CDC recommends COVID-19 shots for kids and adults, sparking uproar over possible mandates
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted to add COVID-19 shots to the recommended immunization schedule for adults and children, though it will not trigger school mandates unless states act. Published October 21, 2022
