Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Biden says big spending answers Irish leader’s question about whether U.S. can lead
President Biden, in his first major print interview, said Ireland's leader complained to him that America lost its ability to lead, which was a wake-up call for the president. Published May 21, 2021
Trafalgar poll finds waning confidence in Dr. Anthony Fauci; a quarter say COVID-19 pandemic is over
A quarter of Americans say the coronavirus pandemic is already over and confidence in Dr. Anthony Fauci, a prominent federal scientist, is declining among independents and other voters, according to a poll released Friday. Published May 21, 2021
White House, dating apps partner to promote COVID-19 vaccines
Looks may be important, but it's what's on the inside that counts -- especially if there are antibodies floating around in there. Published May 21, 2021
Japan approves Moderna, AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines
Japan has approved COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and AstraZeneca for use within its borders as it tries to jump-start a sluggish campaign and prepare for the Tokyo Olympics in a few weeks. Published May 21, 2021
White House on a Biden-Kim summit: Not at ‘top of agenda’
President Biden will meet face to face Friday with South Korean President Moon Jae-in for high-profile talks, a press conference and even a medal ceremony. Published May 20, 2021
Trump pollster: Biden’s IRS expansion a prime GOP vote-getter for 2022
Top advisers in the Trump administration and the former president's campaign see President Biden's push to boost the power and scope of the IRS as a path back to Republican majorities in the House and Senate next year. Published May 20, 2021
Scientists in Malaysia find dog coronavirus in humans
Scientists swabbed patients in Malaysia with a test that detects a range of coronaviruses and found something unusual -- a significant share of them were infected with a dog virus. Published May 20, 2021
Battery maker SK Innovation, Ford announce joint venture
The Ford Motor Co. and South Korean battery maker SK Innovation announced a joint venture Thursday to boost the automaker's electric-vehicle production as President Biden pushes his green agenda and South Korean President Moon Jae-in tours Washington. Published May 20, 2021
FDA: Thawed Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines can be refrigerated for a month, up from 5 days
The Food and Drug Administration says vials of the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech can be stored in a refrigerator for up to a month after they are thawed, easing delivery and handling. Published May 20, 2021
Biden to award Medal of Honor to Korean War hero
President Biden will award the Medal of Honor on Friday to retired Army Colonel Ralph Puckett Jr. for repeatedly risking enemy fire and refusing evacuation despite grievous injuries during a November 1950 mission in the Korean War. Published May 19, 2021
Emergent BioSolutions CEO: We take ‘full responsibility’ for vaccine mishap
Emergent BioSolutions executives said Wednesday they accept full responsibility for spoiling millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses at a Baltimore plant and pledged to fix problems with "diligence" and "urgency" amid the pandemic. Published May 19, 2021
WH: Joe Biden tells Benjamin Netanyahu he expects immediate de-escalation to violence
President Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu he wants to see a "significant de-escalation" in violence Wednesday that paves the way to a cease-fire as Israel responds to attacks from Palestinian militants in Hamas with airstrikes on Gaza. Published May 19, 2021
State media: Beijing bashes U.S. call for 2022 Winter Games boycott as a smear
Beijing slammed U.S. calls for a diplomatic boycott of its 2022 Winter Games as a smear that will fall short, according to state media. Published May 19, 2021
EU moves to open its borders to vaccinated tourists
The European Union agreed Wednesday to open its borders to vaccinated travelers as it looks to fuel tourism and national economies after a brutal yearlong freeze. Published May 19, 2021
India hits grim record with 4,529 COVID-19 deaths in single day
India's health ministry reported 4,529 new COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, a single-day record for any country since the pandemic began. Published May 19, 2021
South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s meeting with Biden in U.S. to center on vaccines, North Korea
South Korean President Moon Jae-in departed Wednesday for a White House summit with President Biden and other U.S. stops as he looks to jumpstart COVID-19 vaccine production and North Korean peace talks. Published May 19, 2021
Nancy Pelosi calls for ‘diplomatic boycott’ of Beijing Games
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday called for a "diplomatic boycott" of the Beijing Winter Games if the International Olympics Committee decides to let the event proceed amid human-rights abuses in Xinjiang and elsewhere. Published May 18, 2021
Biden official pleads with graduates, young people to get vaccinated
The Biden administration's pleas for young people to get vaccinated took a personal turn Tuesday as top COVID-19 adviser Andy Slavitt revealed his teenage son is still experiencing symptoms after he contracted the virus last fall. Published May 18, 2021
Val Demings to challenge Sen. Marco Rubio in 2022: Report
Rep. Val Demings, Florida Democrat, is finalizing plans to challenge Sen. Marco Rubio in 2022 instead of running for governor, according to a Tuesday report. Published May 18, 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci: ‘Reasonable’ for stores to maintain mask rules
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday it is "reasonable and understandable" for stores to retain mask rules, despite relaxed federal guidance, because it is not clear who received the COVID-19 shots. Published May 18, 2021
