Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Trump Fed pick Stephen Miran says Central bank’s independence is ‘critical element’ for its success
President Trump's choice to fill a seat at the Federal Reserve said Thursday he would act based on economic data and not political whims as debate rages over White House efforts to reshape the Fed to its liking. Published September 4, 2025
Trump warns of sweeping damage if Supreme Court doesn’t uphold his tariff power
President Trump said Wednesday the U.S. will "suffer greatly" if a court ruling against his tariff powers is allowed to stand. Mr. Trump asked the Supreme Court to strike down a federal appeals court ruling that said he overstepped by using a 1977 law to impose sweeping levies on imports from dozens of trading partners. Published September 3, 2025
European winemakers look to Brazil, Mexico to offset U.S. losses from tariffs
European wine producers on Wednesday urged the European Union to ratify trade agreements with Mexico and South American countries, saying the new markets would backfill some of the losses they expect from President Trump's tariffs in the U.S. Published September 3, 2025
Sen. Cory Booker announces engagement to girlfriend Alexis Lewis
Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey is getting married. Published September 3, 2025
Trump to award Medal of Freedom to Rudy Giuliani
President Trump plans to award former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a prestigious distinction for civilians who've contributed to America's prosperity, values or security. Published September 1, 2025
Putin shores up ties with India and China while U.S., EU plan way forward on Ukraine
A defiant Vladimir Putin thumbed his nose at the West by embracing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China's Xi Jinping on Monday, leaving no sign of progress on Ukraine as President Trump's peace deadline came and went. Published September 1, 2025
Trump lashes out over ‘one-sided’ trade with India as Narendra Modi embraces Putin, Xi
President Trump complained Monday about the "one-sided" U.S.-India trade relationship, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi embraced Russian President Vladimir Putin at a regional summit in open defiance of the U.S. leader. Published September 1, 2025
Trump demands new COVID-19 vaccine data as CDC is torn apart
President Trump struggled to understand on Monday whether his Operation Warp Speed to develop COVID-19 vaccines should be considered a resounding success. Published September 1, 2025
Trump praises ‘positive’ D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, urges blue-state leaders to follow suit
President Trump has a message for Democratic leaders in Los Angeles, Chicago and Baltimore: Be more like D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. Published September 1, 2025
Appeals court strikes down Trump’s tariff power in major decision
President Trump's tariffs have been thrown into legal limbo. Published August 29, 2025
Lisa Cook seeks judicial order letting her stay on Fed board
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is urging a federal judge to keep her at the central bank while the courts consider the legal validity of President Trump's attempt to fire her. Published August 29, 2025
‘Three strikes’: Mortgage regulator flags third issue in Lisa Cook’s mortgage documents
President Trump's housing regulator has filed a second criminal referral against Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook, this time related to a condominium in Massachusetts. Published August 29, 2025
Trump ends small-package trade loophole worldwide, foreign global shippers scramble
The White House said Thursday it is following through on its threat to end the "de minimis" loophole that allowed global shippers to send low-value goods straight to U.S. consumers. Published August 28, 2025
Lisa Cook sues over Trump’s attempt to remove her from Fed
Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook filed a lawsuit Thursday claiming President Trump lacks the authority to remove her, setting up a major clash over presidential power and the independence of the central bank. Published August 28, 2025
CDC Director Susan Monarez won’t leave the post until Trump fires her directly, lawyers say
Lawyers for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez say a termination notice from the administration was insufficient and she will remain at her post until they hear directly from President Trump. Published August 28, 2025
Trump ramps up ‘economic war’ on Russia to force Ukraine peace talks
President Trump on Wednesday turned the screws to force Russian President Vladimir Putin into a face-to-face summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and, ultimately, a peace deal. Published August 27, 2025
White House says Lisa Cook should take leave from Fed during legal fight over firing
White House officials on Wednesday urged Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook to vacate her position instead of waiting for a court decision on President Trump's attempt to fire her. Published August 27, 2025
Lisa Cook should take leave from Fed during legal fight over firing, Kevin Hassett says
A top White House official said Wednesday that mortgage-fraud accusations against Fed Governor Lisa Cook are "serious" and she should vacate her position instead of waiting for a court decision on President Trump's attempt to fire her. Published August 27, 2025
Big Trump tariffs on India take effect, walloping a major Asian economy
President Trump's additional tariffs on India took effect Wednesday, bringing the total levy on imports from the Indo-Pacific strategic partner to a whopping 50%. Published August 27, 2025
Commerce Secretary Lutnick hints at U.S. government stake in defense contractors
The Trump administration is having a lively debate about whether the government should take a stake in companies that serve as top defense contractors. Published August 26, 2025
