Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Vaccine line jumpers force states to rethink distribution
The COVID-19 vaccine is a tiny vial of liquid, but it is the hottest commodity of 2021. It has turned internet operators into access-code hunters and tempted the wealthy and connected to hop the line or tread where they don't belong. Published March 18, 2021
Biden celebrates 100M COVID-19 shots under his tenure
President Biden said Thursday he will hit his goal of 100 million COVID-19 shots in his first 100 days on Friday, his 58th day in office. Published March 18, 2021
White House: Coronavirus relief plan will send $10B for virus testing in schools
The Biden administration said Wednesday it is sending $10 billion to the states to support testing efforts in schools, as it faces intense pressure to get children back in the classroom. Published March 17, 2021
WHO, European Commission offer support for AstraZeneca vaccine
The World Health Organization and European Commission voiced support for the AstraZeneca vaccine Wednesday as regulators investigate whether blood disorders in recipients are linked to the shots. Published March 17, 2021
White House: Good Friday Agreement, Brexit on tap for St. Patrick’s Day festivities
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will underscore the importance of the Good Friday Agreement when they meet with Ireland's prime minister about Northern Ireland on Wednesday. Published March 17, 2021
Global officials try to avoid setbacks in COVID-19 vaccination effort
Europe's decision to suspend the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine in places comes at the worst possible time, with global officials trying to avoid setbacks in the pandemic effort and to ease hesitancy around the COVID-19 shots at large. Published March 16, 2021
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility
Ohio residents 16 and older will be able to seek out the COVID-19 vaccine before the end of the month, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday, joining the list of governors moving to aggressively expand eligibility as supply increases. Published March 16, 2021
More Democrats pressure Andrew Cuomo to resign from office
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Sunday said Gov. Andrew Cuomo "doesn't have any credibility" and will probably face impeachment over the burgeoning sexual harassment scandal that's prompted Democrats to abandon Mr. Cuomo in droves. Published March 14, 2021
Joe Biden taking credit for pandemic recovery
President Biden is taking ownership of the pandemic as the recovery gains steam, setting benchmarks for the public to judge him on after weeks of complaining that former President Donald Trump left him nothing on the virus front. Published March 14, 2021
Former FDA chief Dr. Scott Gottlieb: U.S. finally ahead of Europe in pandemic recovery
Dr. Scott Gottlieb sees things improving across the U.S., especially by April, even as Italy locks down again and Eastern Europe sees surges. Published March 14, 2021
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio: Gov. Andrew Cuomo lacks ‘credibility,’ likely to be impeached
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said Gov. Andrew Cuomo "doesn't have any credibility" and will probably face impeachment over the burgeoning sexual harassment scandal. Published March 14, 2021
Stacey Abrams: Georgia GOP election proposals are ‘Jim Crow, in a suit and tie’
Former Georgia gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams said Sunday that Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer was right to label GOP election proposals in her state as "racist." Published March 14, 2021
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan: Anti-Asian crimes a ‘serious problem’
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Sunday praised President Biden for speaking out about a spike in violence against Asian-Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic. Published March 14, 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci: Normalcy possible this summer — unless Americans slack off
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he's "optimistic" the U.S. can see normalcy by summer but warns the U.S. risks a European-style relapse if Americans give up on public health measures. Published March 14, 2021
Joe Biden to meet Ireland PM on St. Patrick’s Day
President Biden will celebrate St. Patrick's Day by meeting virtually with Micheal Martin, the Taoiseach of Ireland, the White House said Friday. Published March 12, 2021
White House: States may beat May 1 deadline for full COVID-19 vaccine eligibility
The White House acknowledged Friday that some states will open eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to all of their adults before the May 1 date President Biden set as a deadline in his major prime-time address on the pandemic. Published March 12, 2021
Joe Biden speech: Make all adults eligible for vaccine by May 1
President Biden directed states Thursday to make all adults eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine no later than May 1 and targeted Independence Day as the entry point to normalcy, saying he wants to see Americans hold cookouts and other small gatherings after a nightmarish year. Published March 11, 2021
Obama, Bush, Clinton, Carter push COVID-19 vaccination
Former U.S. presidents rolled up their sleeves for the camera and urged Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in a one-minute spot from the Ad Council. Published March 11, 2021
Joe Biden to give speech on COVID-19, new relief bill
President Biden will mark the anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic Thursday with a prime-time address to celebrate his $1.9 trillion relief bill and shoulder the responsibility of crushing the virus and restoring normalcy in the U.S. Published March 10, 2021
Biden intends to purchase 100M extra doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
President Biden said Wednesday the U.S. government plans to buy an additional 100 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to provide "maximum flexibility" in the rollout even though existing contracts will procure enough doses for all Americans. Published March 10, 2021
