Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
South Korean President Lee raises concerns about U.S. investment demand
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung says his country could face a financial crisis if it accepts the Trump administration's investment demands without certain safeguards. Published September 22, 2025
CDC advisory panel abandons universal COVID-19 shot recommendation
A federal advisory panel is no longer endorsing COVID-19 shots for everyone 6 months and older. Published September 19, 2025
Reps. Ro Khanna, Don Bacon file bipartisan bill to zero out Trump’s tariffs on coffee
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna and Republican Rep. Don Bacon are pushing legislation that would eliminate any tariffs that President Trump imposed on coffee. Published September 19, 2025
Trump inks tech deal with Britain and major firms to shore up trans-Atlantic ties
President Trump signed a technology pact with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday that boosts joint efforts in artificial intelligence, ushering the countries' "special relationship" into the 21st century and capping a British sojourn filled with fanfare. Published September 18, 2025
Democrats, Rand Paul push Senate legislation to block Trump’s tariffs on Brazil
A bipartisan group of senators filed legislation Thursday to strike down President Trump's authority to impose 50% tariffs on Brazil, a major coffee producer. Published September 18, 2025
Trump praises U.K. trade deal, pledges to finalize it with ‘tough’ British negotiators
President Trump said Thursday he would finalize a trade deal with the U.K. "very soon" as he tries to lock in favorable trade terms for the U.S. despite a court case looming over negotiations. Published September 18, 2025
Nvidia invests $5 billion in Intel, combining forces as Trump negotiates with both companies
Nvidia said Thursday it is investing $5 billion in Intel, the struggling chipmaker that offered the U.S. government a stake in its company under pressure from President Trump. Published September 18, 2025
Luxury retailer says U.S. manufacturing will struggle with new furniture tariffs
The CEO of Restoration Hardware is warning that high-quality wood and metal furniture manufacturing "does not exist at scale in America" as President Trump uses a tariff investigation to spur domestic production. Published September 12, 2025
Trump says Supreme Court tariff case is about ‘common sense’
President Trump says his administration should win a major legal case against his tariff authority on legal grounds and on "common-sense" merits, warning the U.S. would have to refund "trillions" if he loses. Published September 12, 2025
Fed caught between inflation concerns and soaring jobless claims
The Federal Reserve faces a huge test this month as it weighs the state of the economy under President Trump, with inflation running a bit hotter than desired but a worsening jobs situation all but requiring a rate cut. Published September 11, 2025
Consumer prices rose at a hotter rate in August, though not far off forecasts
Prices rose 0.4% in August, the federal government said Thursday in a report that roughly aligned with expectations and keeps the Federal Reserve on track to cut interest rates. Published September 11, 2025
MSNBC fires analyst Matthew Dowd for ‘insensitive’ and ‘unacceptable’ comments around Kirk shooting
MSNBC released political analyst Matthew Dowd for comments he made following the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, calling them "insensitive and unacceptable." Published September 11, 2025
Colleges should give taxpayers a cut from funded patents, Howard Lutnick says
The Trump administration has taken a stake in chipmaker Intel and steel and mining companies, so Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says taxpayers should get at least half the proceeds from universities that use public support to invent products and secure patents. Published September 10, 2025
Trump’s Fed pick, Stephen Miran, inches forward in the Senate
The Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday advanced President Trump's choice to fill a vacancy on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Published September 10, 2025
Oliver North marries his famous secretary, Fawn Hall, decades after Iran-Contra
It's been 40 years since the Iran-Contra scandal caused a sensation in Washington and headaches for the Reagan administration. Now, two key figures in the episode - Oliver North and his former secretary, Fawn Hall - have tied the knot. Published September 10, 2025
Wholesale prices fell a bit in August, signaling a Federal Reserve rate cut is more likely
Wholesale prices decreased slightly in August, the federal government said Wednesday, a surprise development that should give the Federal Reserve more confidence in cutting interest rates. Published September 10, 2025
Trump administration appeals ruling that allows Lisa Cook to stay on Federal Reserve’s board
The Trump administration on Wednesday appealed a federal judge's ruling that Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook can remain in her position during the legal fight over President Trump's attempt to fire her. Published September 10, 2025
Supreme Court to hear challenge to Trump’s tariffs
The Supreme Court said Tuesday it will expedite the case over President Trump's tariffs, slating it for oral argument the first week of November. Published September 9, 2025
White House criticizes Israel for attacking Hamas leaders in Doha, citing Qatari-U.S. friendship
President Trump is upset with Israel for bombing Hamas leaders within Qatar, a key U.S. ally, according to the White House. Published September 9, 2025
U.S. added 911,000 fewer jobs through March, BLS says
The U.S. added far fewer jobs than previously thought in the 12 months leading up to March, the government said Tuesday. Published September 9, 2025
