Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Biden throws cold water on Pelosi’s Taiwan trip
President Biden doesn't think House Speaker Nancy Pelosi should visit Taiwan, a sharp break with his congressional ally that signals fears of provoking China. Published July 21, 2022
House panel to play outtakes of Trump struggling with post-Jan. 6 speech
The House Jan. 6 committee plans to show late Thursday outtakes of former President Donald Trump struggling to complete a recorded speech to the nation on the day after the U.S. Capitol riot. Published July 21, 2022
Russian gas flows through Nord Stream 1 pipeline again
The Nord Stream 1 pipeline restarted Thursday after a 10-day maintenance pause despite fears it would not come back online amid tensions with Russia. Published July 21, 2022
Rudy Giuliani to testify before Georgia grand jury on Aug. 9
A New York judge has ordered Rudolph W. Giuliani to testify before a special grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump's efforts to reverse the outcome of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. Published July 20, 2022
CDC ends color-coded COVID-19 monitoring system for cruise ships
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is casting off a program that allowed the public to view COVID-19 levels on cruise ships. Published July 20, 2022
Wisconsin lawmaker: Trump called again about decertifying the election
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says former President Donald Trump called him last week in another attempt to decertify the state's 2020 presidential results. Published July 20, 2022
White House eyeing press shop shake-up as Biden tries to boost fortunes: Report
The White House is reportedly overhauling its press shop as President Biden tries to break through with voters ahead of the midterm elections. Published July 20, 2022
Northeast officials tell residents to prepare for oppressive heat
Officials are urging caution as a heat wave that blanketed the south-central U.S. creeps into the Northeast and threatens temperatures into the 90s, if not higher. Published July 20, 2022
Europe calls for energy cuts as it braces for Russian shutdown
The European Commission wants countries across the continent to curtail gas use by 15% until next spring as it braces for Russia possibly cutting off a major supply source. Published July 20, 2022
CDC panel clears Novavax shots, paving way for fourth COVID-19 vaccine to reach U.S. arms
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults Tuesday, clearing the way for Americans to receive shots that deploy a more traditional technology than the dominant messenger-RNA shots. Published July 19, 2022
Biden issues executive order to thwart wrongful detentions of Americans
President Biden issued an executive order Tuesday designed to reduce the risk of Americans being wrongfully detained abroad as he faces pressure to bring home basketball star Brittney Griner and others detained in Russia. Published July 19, 2022
Cost-of-living increase for Social Security may push seniors into higher tax bracket, say experts
Retirees on fixed incomes and Social Security could get a double whammy from inflation because benefits, which rise with the cost of living, might push them into a higher tax bracket. Published July 19, 2022
China threatens strong response if Pelosi visits Taiwan
China is issuing an ominous threat over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's reported plans to visit Taiwan. Published July 19, 2022
Former NSC aide Matthew Pottinger to testify at House Jan. 6 committee hearing
A former member of President Trump's National Security Council, Matthew Pottinger, is expected to testify publicly before the House Jan. 6 committee at its prime-time hearing on Thursday. Published July 19, 2022
FDA authorizes Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration authorized the COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax for emergency use on Wednesday, providing the U.S. with a fourth option. Published July 13, 2022
Biden underscores U.S. ties with Israel during Middle East trip
President Biden kicked off a high-stakes trip to the Middle East on Wednesday with a visit to Israel, the first stop on a diplomatic mission to bolster U.S. ties to the region, facilitate growing ties between the Arab world and the Jewish state, and get some help on soaring world energy prices and the challenge posed by Iran. Published July 13, 2022
Man arrested for rape of preteen girl who Biden cited as victim of Ohio abortion law
A Columbus man has been arrested and charged with rape in connection with the national headline-grabbing story about a 10-year-old girl who traveled from Ohio to Indiana to seek an abortion. Published July 13, 2022
New post-Roe bill in Senate would send child support payments to pregnant moms
Congressional Republicans filed legislation Wednesday that would allow courts to order child-support payments to be sent to women while they are pregnant. Published July 13, 2022
NYC Mayor Eric Adams presses Biden team for more monkeypox vaccines
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday he is urging the Biden administration to supply a tranche of monkeypox vaccines that reflects the city's status as the "epicenter" of the unusual outbreak. Published July 13, 2022
Dr. Fauci: COVID-19 vaccines don’t protect ‘overly well’ against infection
Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health says available COVID-19 vaccines "don't protect overly well" against infection but can stave off the possibility of hospitalization or death. Published July 13, 2022
