Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Rep. Sean Casten’s daughter, Gwen, dies at age 17
The office of Rep. Sean Casten says the congressman's 17-year-old daughter, Gwen, died early Monday. Published June 14, 2022
U.S. stocks fall as investors brace for Fed action, possible recession
U.S. stocks tumbled Monday as investors reeled from a lousy inflation report and worried that Federal Reserve actions would lead to a recession, creating new headaches for President Biden as the country sinks deeper into economic doldrums. Published June 13, 2022
Human services chief Becerra tests positive for coronavirus for second time in less than a month
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has tested positive for the coronavirus for the second time in less than a month, his agency said Monday. Published June 13, 2022
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul wins coveted NYT endorsement
The New York Times late Sunday endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, saying she is a refreshing change from ego-driven leaders of the past and poised to take on issues like gun violence, voting rights and abortion access. Published June 13, 2022
Maryland sheriff’s deputy killed on Eastern Shore after chasing man wanted on felony warrants
A sheriff's deputy was shot and killed late Sunday while attempting to arrest a fugitive on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Published June 13, 2022
U.S. stocks fall, ‘Black Monday’ trends on Twitter amid recession fears
U.S. stocks tumbled at the opening bell Monday as the economy continued to reel from a lousy inflation report and the Federal Reserve plots rate hikes, sparking fears of a recession. Published June 13, 2022
Andrew Giuliani forced to debate virtually due to his unvaccinated status
Andrew Giuliani will debate three other GOP nominees for New York governor from a remote location Monday after WCBS-TV barred him from its broadcast studio, citing his unvaccinated status. Published June 13, 2022
Russian forces push Ukrainians out of key eastern city
Ukraine said Monday its forces have been pushed out of the center of Sievierodonetsk, the epicenter of fighting in the eastern Donbas region. Published June 13, 2022
Biden under pressure to deliver on migration agreement from Summit of the Americas
Braving bad press and boycotts, President Biden secured an ambitious declaration on migration from fellow hemispheric leaders last week. But that was the easy part. Published June 12, 2022
Biden, first lady say they’ve defied political prognosticators
President Biden and First lady Jill Biden on Friday rebuked political naysayers who think their political star is waning, telling Democratic donors the administration held the West together, predicted Vladimir Putin's ill designs in Ukraine and will repel the GOP in November. Published June 10, 2022
Biden, other leaders sign migration agreement to cap Summit of the Americas
President Biden and Summit of the Americas leaders pledged Friday to stiffen their borders and improve their asylum systems in an attempt to slow the unprecedented pace of illegal immigration across the hemisphere. Published June 10, 2022
Biden claims incremental progress on supply chains amid soaring inflation
President Biden on Friday praised port workers for speeding up supply chains and said his legislative agenda would cut families' monthly costs as he grapples with inflation that rose to a new 40-year high in May and remains a huge drag on his presidency. Published June 10, 2022
Biden says Jan. 6 hearings important because same pro-Trump forces are ‘at work today’
President Biden on Friday said the Jan. 6 hearings that premiered in Congress late Thursday are important because the public needs to understand that the threat from pro-Trump forces remains real. Published June 10, 2022
Monkeypox cases double over past week, to 45 in 15 states, D.C.
Known U.S. cases of monkeypox have more than doubled in the past week, reaching 45 in more than a dozen states, though federal scientists do not believe the virus is spreading easily through the air. Published June 10, 2022
Biden drops pre-boarding testing rule for U.S.-bound plane travelers
The Biden administration plans to drop a requirement that forces inbound air travelers from other countries to test negative for the coronavirus. Published June 10, 2022
N.J. Gov. Murphy says Dr. Oz will fail in Pa. Senate race, return to Garden State
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday took a swing at Senate GOP nominee Mehmet Oz, the celebrity physician who is running for a Pennsylvania seat despite living in New Jersey until recently. Published June 9, 2022
NYC Mayor Eric Adams pushes for gun measures amid sinking approval ratings
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday that most Americans are pleading for "sensible" gun laws but are caught between two extremes that are screaming the loudest in the debate. Published June 9, 2022
Secret Service tackles female protester who rushed Biden’s motorcade in Los Angeles
The Secret Service tackled a protester on a Los Angeles street Wednesday after she rushed toward President Biden's motorcade. Published June 9, 2022
White House outlines plans to vaccinate youngest children, pending FDA approval
The White House said Thursday it will dispatch millions of doses to states once regulators approve a COVID-19 vaccine for kids younger than 5. That decision could come within two weeks. Once approved, it would mean every age group can benefit from the shots. Published June 9, 2022
Pelosi condemns ‘great replacement theory,’ says resolution will put lawmakers on record
Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday said the House will vote on a resolution that condemns the "great replacement theory" as a form of white supremacy. Published June 8, 2022
