Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Ex-aide Peter Navarro says Trump shouldn’t talk at America First Policy Institute
Peter Navarro, a key voice on trade in the prior administration, says former President Donald Trump should not speak to the America First Policy Institute on Tuesday, claiming it is not devoted to the ex-president's philosophy. Published July 26, 2022
Marc Short, former VP Mike Pence’s chief of staff, testifies before Jan. 6 grand jury
Marc Short, former Vice President Mike Pence's chief of staff, appeared before a federal grand jury investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Published July 26, 2022
Biden’s virus symptoms nearly gone as Americans no longer live in crisis mode
President Biden's virus symptoms were almost completely resolved by Monday in the latest sign the hair-on-fire emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Published July 25, 2022
Biden’s COVID-19 symptoms almost gone, White House doctor says
President Biden's COVID-19 symptoms have "almost completely resolved" and only a bit of nasal congestion and hoarseness remain, his doctor said Monday. Published July 25, 2022
Jill Biden brushes off man heckling about high gas prices: Thank you for your support
First lady Jill Biden brushed off hecklers as she enjoyed ice cream in Connecticut last week. Published July 25, 2022
Rep. Matt Gaetz mocks pro-choice protesters, calls them odious and ugly
Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida turned heads over the weekend by mocking pro-choice activists as ugly women who are unlikely to become pregnant, anyway. Published July 25, 2022
Trump brushes aside GOP rivals in Turning Point USA poll
Former President Donald Trump easily cleared the GOP presidential field in a straw poll of potential 2024 contenders at the Turning Point USA action summit on Sunday. Published July 25, 2022
Rep. Lee Zeldin credits his karate training in fending off attack at campaign rally
Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York on Monday credited his childhood karate training for his ability to grab and subdue a man who approached him with a two-blade weapon at an upstate campaign rally. Published July 25, 2022
Feds charge Rep. Zeldin’s suspected attacker with assaulting a member of Congress
The man accused of attacking Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican nominee for New York governor, now faces federal charges after a local court released him on personal recognizance. Published July 23, 2022
LGBT activists demand resources for monkeypox, don’t want officials to stigmatize gay communities
The growing monkeypox outbreak, which the World Health Organization recently declared a global health emergency, has left U.S. officials struggling to stop the spread of the disease in LGBTQ communities. Published July 22, 2022
Biden makes his first appearance since testing positive for COVID-19
President Biden made his first public appearance Friday since testing positive for COVID-19 a day earlier, participating virtually in a briefing with his economic team on reducing gas prices. Published July 22, 2022
Biden denounces attack on GOP nominee for N.Y. governor, doesn’t mention quick release of attacker
President Biden on Friday condemned the attack on Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican nominee for New York governor, as an attack on democracy. Published July 22, 2022
White House doctor: Biden doing well in COVID-19 isolation as mild symptoms remain
President Biden is doing fine with COVID-19, his doctor said Friday, with his symptoms improving after one day of antiviral treatment and basic Tylenol keeping a mild fever in check. Published July 22, 2022
Ted Cruz says let Novak Djokovic play; GOP lawmakers take up tennis star’s cause ahead of U.S. Open
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas wants to see Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic play in the U.S. Open, calling a federal rule that bans unvaccinated noncitizens from entry "absurd." Published July 22, 2022
Liz Cheney doesn’t view House Jan. 6 committee as ‘political’
Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming says serving as former President Donald Trump's chief accuser on the House Jan. 6 panel is the important thing she will do in her life. Published July 22, 2022
Man who attacked Lee Zeldin, GOP nominee for N.Y. governor, released on own recognizance
The man who attacked Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican nominee for New York governor, was released on his own recognizance -- just as the congressman predicted. Published July 22, 2022
Chinese President Xi wishes Biden a speedy recovery from COVID-19
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a message of sympathy to U.S. President Biden as he isolates himself in the White House due to a coronavirus infection, according to state media. Published July 22, 2022
Hunter Biden probe is reaching critical stage: Report
A federal investigation into President Biden's son, Hunter, is reportedly reaching a critical stage as prosecutors weigh whether to bring charges ahead of the midterm elections. Published July 21, 2022
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, White House says
President Biden on Thursday tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing very mild symptoms, the White House announced. Published July 21, 2022
GOP slams emerging Biden plan to cancel some student debt
Congressional Republicans slammed President Biden's consideration of student loan forgiveness as a "giveaway" to highly educated Americans that ignores the underlying costs of college and inflation pressures for struggling Americans. Published July 21, 2022
