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Tom Howell Jr.

Tom Howell Jr.

Tom Howell Jr. covers politics and the White House for The Washington Times. He can be reached at thowell@washingtontimes.com.

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In this Dec. 15, 2020, file photo, a sign for Moderna, Inc. hangs on its headquarters in Cambridge, Mass. Moderna's experimental COVID-19 vaccine that combines its original shot with protection against the omicron variant appears to work, the company announced Wednesday, June 8, 2022. COVID-19 vaccine makers are studying updated boosters that might be offered in the fall to better protect people against future coronavirus surges.(AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Moderna says omicron-specific shot produces superior antibody response

Moderna said Wednesday that a COVID-19 booster candidate designed to target omicron sparked a "superior" antibody response to the pesky variant than its original vaccine, as U.S. officials decide whether better-tailored shots will be needed by fall. Published June 8, 2022

President Joe Biden speaks before signing into law nine bipartisan bills that will honor and improve care for America's veterans during an event in the State Dining room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, June 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

WH: Biden heading to Europe June 25 for G-7, NATO summits

President Biden will travel to southern Germany on June 25 to attend the Group of Seven nations summit and then to Spain for the 2022 NATO summit amid concerns about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and resulting food and energy crises, the White House said Wednesday. Published June 8, 2022

In this image provided by the Serum Institute of India, vials of freshly manufactured Novavax COVID-19 vaccines wait to be labeled in 2022, in Pune, India. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is evaluating a more traditional kind of vaccine made by Novavax, which the company hopes can win over unvaccinated people and become a top choice for boosters. (Serum Institute of India for Novavax via AP)

FDA advisers endorse Maryland company’s COVID-19 vaccine

A federal advisory panel endorsed a COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax, putting the U.S. on track for a fourth option and sparking hopes that the company's traditional vaccine technology will entice unvaccinated holdouts leery of the messenger-RNA shots. Published June 7, 2022

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador speaks during a joint statement with Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei at the National Palace in Guatemala City on Thursday, May 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo) **FILE**

Mexican president to skip Biden-hosted Summit of the Americas

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Monday he will not attend the Summit of Americas in California this week because certain Western Hemisphere countries, led by communists or socialists, were excluded. Published June 6, 2022

In this image released on Wednesday, June, 1, 2022, R-Biopharm develops a test for research purposes to track and control the spread of the monkeypox virus. (R-Biopharm AG/news aktuell via AP Images)

CDC: U.S. monkeypox cases mount to 21 in 11 states as feds deploy vaccines

Monkeypox hasn't killed anyone in the locations reporting sudden clusters in the U.S., but the disease causes unpleasant rashes, particularly in the genital area, and can leave scarring on persons who recover, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Published June 3, 2022

The White House is seen at dusk in Washington on Nov. 19, 2014. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

White House to start paying its interns in the fall

The Biden White House will start paying its interns in what officials said is a bid to diversify the ranks of young talent and help them afford high living expenses in the nation's capital. Published June 3, 2022