Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Biden not planning to visit DMZ during South Korea trip, says White House
The White House said President Biden does not plan to visit the demilitarized zone during his trip to South Korea. Published May 18, 2022
Biden’s daughter Ashley tests positive for COVID-19, scraps trip with the first lady
The first couple's daughter, Ashley Biden, tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, forcing her to cancel plans to join first lady Jill Biden on a trip to South America. Published May 18, 2022
White House: Virus surge is ‘challenging’ but an uptick in Paxlovid use is stalling disease
The White House COVID-19 coordinator said fast-moving variants pose a "huge challenge" as infections spike but he is confident the combination of immunity and widespread use of an antiviral pill is keeping many people out of the hospital. Published May 18, 2022
Russia kicks out dozens of European diplomats
Russia moved to expel dozens of European diplomats Wednesday in a retaliatory move amid the West's efforts to punish Moscow for invading Ukraine. Published May 18, 2022
Trucker convoy returns to Maryland, eyes another Beltway protest
A trucker convoy that protested COVID-19 rules in March has returned to its Maryland staging ground, raising the prospect of new demonstrations in the nation's capital. Published May 18, 2022
Two children hospitalized in Tenn. amid formula shortage
Two children have been hospitalized in Tennessee after their parents could not find a specific type of formula amid a nationwide shortage. Published May 18, 2022
Kim Jong-un blasts ‘immaturity’ of North Korea’s response to the coronavirus
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is decrying the "immaturity" of his nation's response to the COVID-19 outbreak and said officials' "non-positive attitude, slackness and inactivity" hindered efforts to control the virus, state media reported Wednesday. Published May 18, 2022
Tech moguls pile on the ridicule of Biden’s handling of inflation, economy
Festering discontent with President Biden among America's business titans has burst into the open, with CEOs ridiculing the White House for turning them into boogeymen instead of accepting responsibility for inflation and an economy that might be headed for recession. Published May 17, 2022
FDA authorizes Pfizer booster shots for ages 5 to 11
The Food and Drug Administration authorized COVID-19 booster shots Tuesday for children aged 5 to 11, making them the youngest age group to be eligible for extra shots. Published May 17, 2022
Pa. Senate GOP primary turns into spending spree for contenders, super PACs
Candidates and political action committees have spent more than $55 million on television and radio ads ahead of Tuesday's Pennsylvania Senate GOP primary, meaning it could be one of the most expensive races in this year's cycle, according to CNBC. Published May 17, 2022
Mayor Eric Adams urges New Yorkers to don COVID masks again
New York City Mayor Eric Adams wore a mask at an official event on Monday as city officials formally urged people to bring back face coverings due to the high transmission of COVID-19. Published May 17, 2022
North Korea stiffarms South’s offer of aid as COVID crisis mounts
North Korea ignored South Korea's offer of COVID-19 aid for a second day on Tuesday as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un decides how to combat surging "fevers" in his nation of 26 million while preserving his power base at home. Published May 17, 2022
White House: Americans can order eight more COVID-19 tests for free
The Biden administration on Tuesday said Americans can visit COVIDTests.gov to order eight additional at-home tests for the coronavirus. Published May 17, 2022
Buffalo shooting sparks debate, finger-pointing over ‘great replacement’ theory
The White House said Monday that the racially motivated mass shooting in upstate New York is "another vivid reminder" of the need to prevent hate-driven terrorism, as President Biden prepared to visit Buffalo in the wake of a tragedy that symbolizes his oft-repeated reason for seeking the White House in 2020. Published May 16, 2022
Dr. Fauci wouldn’t keep White House post if Trump were reelected
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he wouldn't want to keep his post as chief White House medical adviser if former President Donald Trump won back the presidency in 2024. Published May 16, 2022
North Korea reports more COVID-19 deaths; Kim Jong-un blasts officials
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is ordering the military to distribute medicine in Pyongyang and blasting top officials as negligent while the reclusive nation battles a surging outbreak of COVID-19. Published May 16, 2022
Belarus stages troops near Ukraine, complicating Kyiv’s strategy, says U.K. intelligence
Belarus has deployed special operation forces along the Ukrainian border, complicating Kyiv's military strategy even though the Eastern European ally of Russia hasn't been directly involved in the conflict, British intelligence officials said Monday. Published May 16, 2022
McDonald’s is severing ties with Russia, will sell off restaurants
McDonald's said Monday it will sell off its restaurants in Russia because of the nation's invasion of Ukraine and resulting turmoil, a major exit for a company that became a symbol of western capitalism after the fall of communism in Moscow. Published May 16, 2022
Biden unveils regulatory steps aimed at housing shortfall
President Biden announced a plan Monday to increase the supply of housing and combat soaring costs by preserving affordable units and using federal funding to reward states that use their zoning and land-use laws to provide more options. Published May 16, 2022
Emotional Jen Psaki bids adieu to press, thanks Bidens
An emotional Jen Psaki thanked President Biden and the press on her last day as chief White House spokeswoman Friday, saying she tried to show "integrity and grace" from the podium. Published May 13, 2022
