Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Group that targeted Rep. Madison Cawthorn to focus on Rep. Lauren Boebert
A group that posted a nude video of Rep. Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina ahead of his GOP primary loss this week said it will target another outspoken conservative Republican lawmaker, Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado. Published May 20, 2022
U.S. faces elevated risk of power blackouts this summer, say regulators
Extreme heat and drought could tax the power grid and lead to blackouts this summer, federal officials are warning. Published May 20, 2022
Biden kicks off Asia trip with Samsung tour in South Korea to solidify trade ties
President Biden pledged Friday to bring the U.S.-South Korea relationship to "greater heights" as he kicked off an East Asia swing at a semiconductor manufacturer owned by Samsung, a company investing billions in the U.S. Published May 20, 2022
Harris warns of erosion of women’s rights in U.S. should Supreme Court overturn Roe
Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday decried what she says would be a regression of women's rights in the U.S. should the Supreme Court reverse the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision in a virtual meeting with abortion providers. Published May 19, 2022
Monkeypox unlikely to become COVID-like crisis: experts
Monkeypox is a serious virus that is popping up in unusual places, but public health experts don't expect another deadly plague layered on top of the coronavirus, which spreads far more easily. Published May 19, 2022
Majority of Americans think a recession is coming, says poll
An overwhelming majority of Americans think the country is heading into a recession, and four in five say the economy is in poor or "not so good" shape, according to a new poll. Published May 19, 2022
Nearly half of Biden’s Twitter followers are fake, audit shows
Nearly half of President Biden's 22.2 million followers on Twitter are fake, according to a new audit. Published May 19, 2022
V.P. Harris to meet virtually with abortion providers amid Supreme Court furor
Vice President Kamala Harris will meet virtually with abortion providers Thursday as the Supreme Court finalizes an opinion that could overturn the broad right to the procedure established by the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. Published May 19, 2022
Russian leaders punished over early failings in Ukraine invasion, says U.K. intelligence
Russia is firing senior commanders for their stumbles in the early stages of the Ukraine invasion, and a "culture of cover-ups" will likely strain Moscow's forces in the days ahead, British intelligence officials said Thursday. Published May 19, 2022
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra tests positive for COVID-19 while in Germany
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for COVID-19 while in Germany to meet with other Group of Seven health ministers, his agency said Wednesday. Published May 18, 2022
Biden not planning to visit DMZ during South Korea trip, says White House
The White House said President Biden does not plan to visit the demilitarized zone during his trip to South Korea. Published May 18, 2022
Biden’s daughter Ashley tests positive for COVID-19, scraps trip with the first lady
The first couple's daughter, Ashley Biden, tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, forcing her to cancel plans to join first lady Jill Biden on a trip to South America. Published May 18, 2022
White House: Virus surge is ‘challenging’ but an uptick in Paxlovid use is stalling disease
The White House COVID-19 coordinator said fast-moving variants pose a "huge challenge" as infections spike but he is confident the combination of immunity and widespread use of an antiviral pill is keeping many people out of the hospital. Published May 18, 2022
Russia kicks out dozens of European diplomats
Russia moved to expel dozens of European diplomats Wednesday in a retaliatory move amid the West's efforts to punish Moscow for invading Ukraine. Published May 18, 2022
Trucker convoy returns to Maryland, eyes another Beltway protest
A trucker convoy that protested COVID-19 rules in March has returned to its Maryland staging ground, raising the prospect of new demonstrations in the nation's capital. Published May 18, 2022
Two children hospitalized in Tenn. amid formula shortage
Two children have been hospitalized in Tennessee after their parents could not find a specific type of formula amid a nationwide shortage. Published May 18, 2022
Kim Jong-un blasts ‘immaturity’ of North Korea’s response to the coronavirus
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is decrying the "immaturity" of his nation's response to the COVID-19 outbreak and said officials' "non-positive attitude, slackness and inactivity" hindered efforts to control the virus, state media reported Wednesday. Published May 18, 2022
Tech moguls pile on the ridicule of Biden’s handling of inflation, economy
Festering discontent with President Biden among America's business titans has burst into the open, with CEOs ridiculing the White House for turning them into boogeymen instead of accepting responsibility for inflation and an economy that might be headed for recession. Published May 17, 2022
FDA authorizes Pfizer booster shots for ages 5 to 11
The Food and Drug Administration authorized COVID-19 booster shots Tuesday for children aged 5 to 11, making them the youngest age group to be eligible for extra shots. Published May 17, 2022
Pa. Senate GOP primary turns into spending spree for contenders, super PACs
Candidates and political action committees have spent more than $55 million on television and radio ads ahead of Tuesday's Pennsylvania Senate GOP primary, meaning it could be one of the most expensive races in this year's cycle, according to CNBC. Published May 17, 2022
