Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Biden to get fourth shot after COVID-19 speech
President Biden will receive a fourth COVID-19 shot Wednesday following a speech about the pandemic fight, the White House said. Published March 30, 2022
Russian newscaster calls for ‘regime change’ in U.S., reinstatement of ‘partner’ Trump
A Russian television personality reportedly called for "regime change" in the U.S. by removing President Biden and reinstalling former President Donald Trump. Published March 30, 2022
Cornell researchers land a promising nasal spray for COVID-19
Researchers at Cornell University say they've made progress in developing a nasal spray that can prevent infection from the coronavirus and stave off disease if given shortly after infection. Published March 30, 2022
Rep. Madison Cawthorn causes GOP stir with orgy, cocaine comments
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy plans to speak with Rep. Madison Cawthorn after the North Carolinian angered his GOP colleagues with claims that Capitol Hill is a decadent environment that includes invitations for orgies and cocaine use. Published March 30, 2022
White House launches COVID.gov, a one-stop shop for coronavirus tools, info
President Biden on Wednesday announced the launch of a COVID.gov website that will serve as a "one-stop shop" for information on testing and vaccination sites and test-to-treat centers that provide infected persons with groundbreaking antiviral treatments. Published March 30, 2022
FDA authorizes a second COVID-19 booster for adults over 50
The Biden administration said Tuesday that Americans over 50 may get another booster to protect against COVID-19 if they want to, although the extra shot has not been explicitly recommended. Published March 29, 2022
DHS to offer COVID-19 vaccines to migrants caught at the southern border: Report
The Biden administration is reportedly planning to offer COVID-19 vaccines to migrants taken into custody at the U.S.-Mexico border. Published March 29, 2022
NYC begins clearing homeless encampments under Mayor Eric Adams’ plan
Police and sanitation workers are clearing homeless encampments from New York City, days after Mayor Eric Adams said surging crime and homelessness made the city a "laughingstock." Published March 29, 2022
Share of Americans citing inflation as biggest concern is surging: Gallup
Roughly 1 in 5 Americans point to inflation or rising gas prices as the most important problem facing the country, the Gallup polling company said Tuesday, underscoring the challenge for President Biden as he tries to sustain the pandemic recovery and punish petroleum-rich Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Published March 29, 2022
Ukrainian forces hit Russian locations outside of Kyiv
Ukrainian forces are counterattacking the Russian army outside Kyiv and having some success in pushing back the invaders from a number of positions around the capital, British intelligence officials said Tuesday. Published March 29, 2022
Biden proposes nearly $82B to prepare for future pandemics
President Biden released Monday a budget that includes nearly $82 billion over five years to maintain preparations for future pandemics through better data collection and equal access to vaccines. Published March 28, 2022
Bird flu could spark jump in chicken prices on top of inflation: Report
The COVID-19 crisis may be in a lull, but an outbreak of bird flu is attacking U.S. poultry stocks and could result in higher prices on top of inflation. Published March 28, 2022
Biden’s budget will seek minimum tax on households worth more than $100M
President Biden will release on Monday a budget blueprint that calls on Congress to require a 20% minimum tax on households worth more than $100 million. Published March 28, 2022
Deputy White House press secretary tests positive for coronavirus
White House deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre late Sunday said she tested positive for the coronavirus after returning from President Biden's trip to Europe, making her the latest person in the 79-year-old leader's orbit to get infected. Published March 28, 2022
Flight attendants sue over mask mandate on airplanes, transportation
Nine flight attendants from six states said Monday they are suing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over the federal mask mandate on public transportation, arguing the COVID-19 rule obstructs their normal breathing over many hours and threatens aviation security because passengers refuse to comply. Published March 28, 2022
Democrats call for Justice Thomas to recuse from Jan. 6 cases, resign
Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon has called for Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from any case related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol or any dispute involving former President Donald Trump in a reelection bid. Published March 25, 2022
Leaders rush to lift COVID-19 rules while unvaccinated workers still out of jobs, sparking debate
Nationwide efforts to lift COVID-19 mandates and restrictions have brought little relief to workers fired for refusing the vaccine when the virus was surging, prompting an outcry among those who say the unvaccinated shouldn't face a lengthy lockout. Published March 25, 2022
Iowa GOP warns DNC: Shaking up 2024 election calendar would insult heartland
The Republican Party chair in Iowa says Democrats should think twice before considering a proposal that would hold primaries in other places ahead of the Hawkeye State caucuses, which traditionally kick off presidential election cycles. Published March 25, 2022
Ukraine retakes towns outside of Kyiv in counterattacks, intelligence officials say
Ukrainian counterattacks are forcing Russian forces to fall back on overextended supply lines and have allowed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's army to reoccupy towns and positions up to 20 miles east of Kyiv, intelligence officials said Friday. Published March 25, 2022
Mariupol council: About 300 feared dead from theater attack on March 16
City officials in Ukraine estimate that 300 people died in the Russian airstrike on a theater in Mariupol nine days ago that sparked shock and global condemnation. Published March 25, 2022
