Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
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
Coronavirus can wreak havoc for months in ‘long-haulers,’ specialists say
The coronavirus that has infected President Trump and killed more than 1 million people is a sneaky pathogen that uses its signature spikes to latch onto healthy cells and copy itself, creating little outward effect in some people but massive havoc in the lungs, heart and kidneys of others. Published October 7, 2020
Trump extols drug therapies in COVID-19 video: ‘I want to get for you what I got’
President Trump said Wednesday it is important to speed monoclonal antibodies and other drug therapies to hospitals to help people overcome the coronavirus, saying it helped him rebound from infection. Published October 7, 2020
Trump ‘feels great,’ has developed antibodies to coronavirus, White House doctor says
President Trump returned to the Oval Office on Wednesday, hoping to show he's on the rebound after his doctor reported he remains symptom-free, is breathing normally and hadn't registered a fever in four days. Published October 7, 2020
Donald Trump coronavirus diagnosis keeps him at White House as campaign enters crucial stage
President Trump is relying on top-flight care and pioneering antibody drugs to fend off the coronavirus, but he's like everyone else in one respect -- he has been forced to work from home. Published October 6, 2020
Trump reports no symptoms, vital signs good: White House doc
President Trump is reporting no symptoms of COVID-19 and is doing "extremely well," his doctor said Tuesday. Published October 6, 2020
Trump says he plans to attend Oct. 15 debate
President Trump said Tuesday he plans to make the second presidential debate in Miami as he continues his battle against the coronavirus from the White House. Published October 6, 2020
Trump returns to White House
President Trump returned to the White House Monday to continue his round-the-clock fight against the coronavirus after a three-day hospital stay, proclaiming he feels great and his progress is a testament to the "great drugs" his administration is fostering to combat the disease. Published October 5, 2020
Donald Trump to leave Walter Reed, says don’t be scared of COVID-19
President Trump will be discharged from the hospital Monday and receive around-the-clock care at the White House as he continues his fight against the coronavirus, his doctors said. Published October 5, 2020
Phil Murphy, N.J. governor, slams Donald Trump as ‘reckless’ over donor event
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday slammed President Trump and his staff as "reckless" for greeting donors in his state last week despite knowing about a senior aide's positive coronavirus test. Published October 5, 2020
Kayleigh McEnany tests positive for coronavirus
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said she tested positive for the coronavirus Monday and will quarantine. Published October 5, 2020
Mark Meadows: Donald Trump improved overnight, eyeing Monday discharge to White House
President Trump continued to improve overnight and is eager to get back to a "normal working schedule" as he fights a coronavirus infection, a top White House official said Monday. Published October 5, 2020
Trump waves to supporters in drive-by near Walter Reed
President Trump took a brief ride in a black SUV Sunday to wave to supporters outside of the military hospital where he is being treated for the coronavirus. Published October 4, 2020
Trump in video from Walter Reed ‘I learned a lot about COVID’
President Trump posted a video from his military hospital Sunday in which he says he's getting "great reports" from the doctors as he battles the coronavirus. Published October 4, 2020
White House doctor: Trump improving but had two drops in oxygen levels
President Trump had two drops in his oxygen saturation and received supplemental oxygen Friday, but he continues to improve and has been "up and round," his doctors said Sunday. Published October 4, 2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: Trump’s case should be “unifying” moment
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday she is praying for President Trump and hopes his coronavirus battle is a "unifying" moment for the country. Published October 4, 2020
National security advisor says Trump remains in command
National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien on Sunday said a delegation of powers is not necessary as President Trump fights the coronavirus from the hospital. Published October 4, 2020
Trump campaign adviser: Pence will maintain “aggressive schedule”
A senior Trump campaign adviser said Sunday that Vice President Mike Pence is being cautious but will maintain "a very full aggressive schedule" as he hits the campaign trail in Arizona. Published October 4, 2020
Biden adviser: Democratic nominee plans to attend Oct. 15 debate
A senior adviser to former Vice President Joseph R. Biden said Sunday that the Democratic nominee is tested "regularly" for the coronavirus and plans to attend the Oct. 15 town hall-style debate in Miami. Published October 4, 2020
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine: Virus can affect anybody
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Sunday that President Trump's coronavirus case should be an "alert to everybody" about the risk of contagion. Published October 4, 2020
