Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem: No, Trump’s face won’t be etched onto Mount Rushmore
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said Thursday she has no plans to put former President Donald Trump's face on Mount Rushmore. Published July 29, 2022
Mike Pompeo: Swapping a dangerous Russian arms dealer for Griner, Whelan is a bad trade
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said offering to release arms trafficker Viktor Bout in exchange for U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner and another American trapped in Russia, Paul Whelan, is not a good trade and sets a bad precedent. Published July 29, 2022
Russia fires missiles from Ukraine’s neighbor as Kyiv counterattacks
Russia launched a barrage of missiles at Ukraine's capital from neighboring Belarus early Thursday as Kyiv's counter-offensive in the crucial city of Kherson appeared to be gathering momentum. At least 20 missiles were fired from Belarus, Moscow's key ally in its five-month-old invasion of Ukraine, striking an apartment block in the Chernihiv region as well as buildings outside the country's capital. Published July 28, 2022
U.S. cannot afford to fall behind in race against monkeypox, HHS secretary says
The Biden administration pledged Thursday to "stay ahead" of the monkeypox virus and speed an additional 786,000 doses of the Jynneos vaccine for the disease to states that need it the most. Published July 28, 2022
Disney bows to Democrats’ demands, drops ban on political issue ads on Hulu
Disney says it will now allow political issue ads on its Hulu streaming service after Democrats berated the company for blocking ads about abortion and guns ahead of the November elections. Published July 28, 2022
Herschel Walker: I’ll debate Sen. Raphael Warnock but only ‘for the fans’
Former football star Herschel Walker, the GOP nominee for Senate in Georgia, says he is ready to debate Sen. Raphael Warnock, but he wants it to be "for the fans." Published July 28, 2022
Andrew Yang, Christine Todd Whitman launch a third party
Former Republican and Democratic luminaries say they are linking arms to form a new party as Americans increasingly tell pollsters they are fed up with extremes in the two-party system. Published July 28, 2022
Pelosi invites senior Republican, others to join her on Taiwan trip
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has invited other lawmakers to join her on an official trip to Taiwan, including the top-ranking Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Published July 28, 2022
Kremlin: No agreement yet on a prisoner swap for Griner, Whelan
The Kremlin on Thursday said no firm agreement has been reached on a prisoner swap that could secure the release of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan from Russian detention. Published July 28, 2022
FDA clears over 780K monkeypox vaccine doses
The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it approved changes to the license for a critical monkeypox vaccine, clearing the way for 786,000 doses to be distributed in the U.S. Published July 27, 2022
Biden uses post-COVID remarks to highlight progress in fighting disease
President Biden emerged from COVID-19 isolation Wednesday after five days of self-quarantine to declare the disease is now manageable despite a nationwide uptick in infections. Published July 27, 2022
9/11 families protest Saudi-backed LIV golf event at Bedminster club; Trump tries to patch things up
Families of victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks are condemning former President Donald Trump's decision to hold a Saudi-backed LIV Golf event at his club in New Jersey. Published July 27, 2022
Biden tests negative for the virus and will reemerge in Rose Garden
President Biden tested negative on a rapid antigen test for the coronavirus -- twice -- and will emerge from isolation and deliver remarks from the Rose Garden on Wednesday, the White House said. Published July 27, 2022
Support for Biden running again plummets among N.H. Democrats, poll finds
Only one-fifth of New Hampshire voters want President Biden to seek another term and Democrats are just as likely to support Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as Mr. Biden in a hypothetical 2024 primary, a new poll says. Published July 27, 2022
NYC health chief tells WHO to rename monkeypox
New York City is asking the World Health Organization to rename the monkeypox virus, warning that it is a misnomer and might stigmatize residents afflicted with the surging disease. Published July 27, 2022
Wuhan, where the pandemic began, partially shuts down due to new infections
China shut down some businesses and public transportation options Wednesday in Wuhan, the central city where the global COVID-19 pandemic began, in a snap reaction to new infections. Published July 27, 2022
Biden feels good enough to resume physical exercise: White House physician
President Biden completed his antiviral treatment course for COVID-19 and feels well enough to restart his exercise routine, his doctor said Tuesday. Published July 26, 2022
Former Trump officials clash ahead of former president’s D.C. speech at policy think tank
Trump White House official Marc Lotter clapped back at Peter Navarro after Mr. Navarro's scathing column about a conservative think tank launched by former Trump advisers. Published July 26, 2022
Pence outlines freedom agenda for the future, rejects focus on the past
Former Vice President Mike Pence told young conservatives Tuesday to champion pro-life policies and to focus on the future in a speech that hailed his achievements with former President Donald Trump while acknowledging he has a different focus than his former boss. Published July 26, 2022
White House mulling new czar, emergency declaration to combat monkeypox
President Biden is working to name a monkeypox coordinator to confront mounting infections and calls from lawmakers and activists for a stepped-up federal response. Published July 26, 2022
