Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Pelosi says Taipei visit serves as a symbol of U.S. solidarity with Taiwan
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday said her visit to Taipei should serve as "a strong statement that America stands with Taiwan." Published August 3, 2022
Federal grand jury probing Jan. 6 subpoenas Pat Cipollone: Report
A federal grand jury subpoenaed former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone as part of its investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol and actions within the Trump administration following the 2020 election. Published August 3, 2022
Nashville rejects draft agreement to host RNC in 2024
Nashville lawmakers voted late Tuesday against a draft deal to welcome the 2024 Republican National Convention, leaving Milwaukee as the likely host city. Published August 3, 2022
Pelosi commends Taiwan as a model for democracy and economic savvy as China fumes
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hailed Taiwan as a model for democracy and a "strong contrast to what's happening on mainland China" as she met Wednesday with President Tsai Ing-wen as part of her high-stakes visit to the island. Published August 3, 2022
Biden celebrates Kansas vote to reject abortion restrictions
President Biden late Tuesday hailed Kansas voters for rejecting a ballot measure that would have allowed the legislature to restrict or ban abortion. Published August 3, 2022
Biden says uninsured rate hits an all-time low of 8%
President Biden on Tuesday hailed the lowest uninsured rate in U.S. history, at 8%, and lobbied Congress to pass signature legislation that would shore up gains made through Obamacare. Published August 2, 2022
Biden is still positive for COVID, doctor says
President Biden remains fever-free and in good spirits but his loose cough returned Tuesday as he battles the rebound effect that some people experience after taking a leading antiviral pill for COVID-19. Published August 2, 2022
Democratic investigators slam DHS IG, demand he step aside from Secret Service probe
House Democrats investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol have issued a scathing letter that accuses the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general of covering up the extent of missing text messages related to events on that day. Published August 2, 2022
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul has 16-point lead over Rep. Lee Zeldin, poll shows
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul enjoys a 16-point lead over her Republican opponent, Rep. Lee Zeldin, that is fueled by her solid base of support in New York City and women throughout the Empire State, according to a poll released Tuesday. Published August 2, 2022
Biden names senior FEMA official as monkeypox coordinator
President Biden on Tuesday tapped senior officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to lead the U.S. response to monkeypox. Published August 2, 2022
Biden stuck in White House until midweek due to recurring positive tests
The coronavirus caught up to President Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci in the third year of the pandemic, but the high-profile older adults have another thing in common -- they both got hit by "Paxlovid rebound," in which people test positive even after they seemed to kick COVID-19 away. Published August 1, 2022
NYC Mayor Eric Adams declares state of emergency over monkeypox
New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency over the monkeypox virus on Monday. Published August 1, 2022
Biden still positive for virus as he deals with antiviral drug ‘rebound’: Doctor
President Biden continues to test positive due to a "rebound" effect from his antiviral treatment for COVID-19 but he feels well as he starts the week, his doctor said Monday. Published August 1, 2022
Trump golf club doubles as cemetery for first wife Ivana — and one day the ex-president
Researchers say the decision to bury former President Donald Trump's first wife, Ivana, in a plot at the Trump golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, likely resulted in a tax break. Published August 1, 2022
Sen. Tim Scott says he is not plotting a presidential bid — despite what his book says
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina says he is not prepping a presidential campaign -- even if his new book seems to suggest that's exactly what he's planning. Published August 1, 2022
Trump uses Biden’s COVID-19 rebound to reiterate complaints about 2020 election
Former President Donald Trump is using President Biden's coronavirus "rebound" to revive his grievances about the 2020 election. Published August 1, 2022
Top House investigator to HHS: Declare monkeypox emergency now
House Oversight Committee Chair Carolyn Maloney wants the Biden administration to declare the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency, saying health officials must deploy every tool available in combatting the fast-moving disease. Published July 29, 2022
HHS secures millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses ahead of a fall booster campaign
The Biden administration has secured 66 million doses of a reformulated COVID-19 shot from Moderna ahead of a fall booster campaign that will further place America on a path toward managing the virus like the seasonal flu. Published July 29, 2022
Trump defends Saudi-backed golf tournament at N.J. golf club
Former President Donald Trump is defending his decision to host a Saudi-backed LIV golf tournament at his New Jersey club this weekend despite protests from families who say the kingdom's alleged ties to the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks make the event shameful. Published July 29, 2022
State Dept. offers rewards of up to $10M for information on election interference
The U.S. government is offering rewards of up to $10 million for information about Russian internet trolls or foreigners who may try to meddle in the midterm elections. Published July 29, 2022
