Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
CDC: U.S. faces ‘critical phase’ in coronavirus fight, as 75% of states see uptick
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday the coronavirus battle is reaching a "critical phase," as reported infections rise in three-quarters of the country. Published October 21, 2020
Kamala Harris to NC supporters: You will decide this race
Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris heaped pressure on North Carolina voters Wednesday, telling supporters in Asheville they will decide the presidential race and the direction of the nation. Published October 21, 2020
Coronavirus vaccine undercut by Trump, Democrats ahead of its arrival
A vaccine won't stamp out the coronavirus unless a whole lot of people take it. But the effort is running into a wall of skepticism before any shots are approved. Published October 20, 2020
‘COVID fatigue’ increases risk for new coronavirus wave
Everything old is new again in the global battle against the coronavirus, with cases surging in Europe and the U.S. inching toward another devastating wave. Published October 19, 2020
Trump adopts ultimate outsider role in Tucson: ‘I’m not a politician’
President Trump on Monday cast himself as the ultimate outsider as he seeks another four years in Washington, saying he's running not just against Joseph R. Biden but the media and Big Tech, too. Published October 19, 2020
Trump says Americans are ‘tired of hearing’ from Dr. Fauci
President Trump said Monday that Americans are tired of hearing from Dr. Anthony Fauci and "all these idiots" about COVID-19, and he'd consider firing the health adviser except for the media backlash it would cause. Published October 19, 2020
Pfizer CEO: We can’t pursue COVID-19 vaccine approval until late November
Pfizer said Friday it will not be able to apply for emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine until the third week of November, making it all but impossible for President Trump to trumpet a breakthrough before Election Day. Published October 16, 2020
Donald Trump rushes plan to send seniors $200 discount cards, slash drug prices
President Trump is racing to slash drug prices in the waning weeks of the campaign, finalizing a plan to let states import medicines from Canada and directly appealing to senior voters with $200 discount cards to help them defray their out-of-pocket costs. Published October 16, 2020
Trump swipes at ‘nice guy’ Fauci: ‘He’s a Democrat’
President Trump attacked Dr. Anthony Fauci during a Thursday rally in North Carolina, dubbing him a "Democrat" and resurrecting comments in which the doctor said masks weren't necessary earlier in the pandemic. Published October 15, 2020
Trump campaign turns focus to virus-stricken Midwest
President Trump is campaigning hard in the Midwest, hoping states such as Iowa and Wisconsin will help him cobble together the electoral votes he needs to win a second term. It's also where the coronavirus is surging, underscoring how difficult it will be for him to get away from the pandemic's shadow. Published October 14, 2020
Trump whips up Iowa crowd with Hunter Biden story
President Trump complained Wednesday that social media companies are trying to "protect" Joseph R. Biden and fumed over reports that Twitter locked the account of his press secretary, Kayleigh McEnany, for sharing an unflattering story about the Democratic nominee. Published October 14, 2020
Donald Trump warns of ‘crippling U.S. depression’ if he loses
President Trump on Wednesday said Americans face a choice between the American Dream or a "socialist nightmare" on Nov. 3, promising a post-pandemic resurgence in a second term while warning of a "steep depression" if his opponents win. Published October 14, 2020
Donald Trump refuses to repeat Hillary Clinton’s mistake
President Trump is taking nothing for granted in his reelection quest, barnstorming across the country to shore up support in places he easily won in 2016 such as Iowa, Georgia and Ohio. Published October 13, 2020
Johnson & Johnson pauses vaccine trial to probe unexplained illness
A pharmaceutical campaign to thwart the coronavirus suffered twin setbacks this week, with Johnson & Johnson pausing its late-stage vaccine trial because of an unexplained illness and a separate drugmaker taking a time-out as it vets a "neutralizing antibody" treatment. Published October 13, 2020
Trump at Florida rally pledges to dole out coronavirus drugs
President Trump pledged Monday to provide Americans the same groundbreaking treatments he benefited from during his recovery from the coronavirus, seizing the campaign limelight as if he never left it in his first rally since testing positive for the virus at the start of October. Published October 12, 2020
Trump comes back negative for coronavirus on antigen test, White House doc says
President Trump tested negative for the coronavirus on consecutive days, his doctor said Monday as the president flew to Florida for a rally. Published October 12, 2020
Sean Conley updates Donald Trump coronavirus condition
President Trump has responded "extremely well" to treatment for the coronavirus and should be able to return to "public engagements" by Saturday if everything continues on its trajectory, his doctor said Thursday. Published October 8, 2020
Mike Pence abruptly cancels Indiana trip
Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday abruptly postponed a trip to Indiana on Friday in which he planned to join Second Lady Karen Pence in casting their ballots early. Published October 8, 2020
Trump: Gold Star family ceremony was possible source of infection
President Trump on Thursday said it is not surprising he caught coronavirus because it is sometimes impossible for him to tell people to keep their distance, citing a late-September event in which the families of fallen soldiers came "within an inch of my face." Published October 8, 2020
Trump says no to virtual debate, prompting Biden to pull out of Oct. 15 event
President Trump on Thursday blew up the schedule for the remaining presidential debates, saying he won't square off against Joseph R. Biden if the candidates can't participate in person on Oct. 15. Published October 8, 2020
