Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Treasury chief Bessent: U.S. would have to refund up to $1 trillion if it loses tariff case in June
The Trump administration says it would have to refund up to $1 trillion in customs revenue if it loses a tariff case before the Supreme Court and the opinion doesn't arrive until June. Published September 9, 2025
Democrats display alleged Trump note to Epstein for 50th birthday
House Democrats on Monday released a screenshot of a note that President Trump allegedly wrote to Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday in 2003. Published September 8, 2025
Trump loses bid to toss $83M defamation judgment in favor of E. Jean Carroll
A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a civil judgment ordering President Trump to pay $83.3 million to former magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll over defamation claims. Published September 8, 2025
Trump reminds foreign companies to employ Americans at U.S. factories
President Trump is urging foreign nations to hire and train American workers when they set up shop in the U.S. Published September 8, 2025
Trump slams EU over Google penalty, threatens to retaliate
President Trump is threatening to hit the European Union with a trade investigation over fines that the bloc imposed on U.S. tech companies. Published September 5, 2025
A tough row to hoe: Trump-loving farmers weather low crop prices, tariff costs on fertilizer
Crop prices are low due to big yields, and high fertilizer costs from President Trump's tariff wars are stressing out the heartland. Published September 5, 2025
U.S. sees tepid job growth, only 22,000 added, in August, says Bureau of Labor Statistics report
The U.S. added only 22,000 jobs in August, according to federal figures Friday that increased worries about the employment market. Published September 5, 2025
Trump Fed pick Stephen Miran says Central bank’s independence is ‘critical element’ for its success
President Trump's choice to fill a seat at the Federal Reserve said Thursday he would act based on economic data and not political whims as debate rages over White House efforts to reshape the Fed to its liking. Published September 4, 2025
Trump warns of sweeping damage if Supreme Court doesn’t uphold his tariff power
President Trump said Wednesday the U.S. will "suffer greatly" if a court ruling against his tariff powers is allowed to stand. Mr. Trump asked the Supreme Court to strike down a federal appeals court ruling that said he overstepped by using a 1977 law to impose sweeping levies on imports from dozens of trading partners. Published September 3, 2025
European winemakers look to Brazil, Mexico to offset U.S. losses from tariffs
European wine producers on Wednesday urged the European Union to ratify trade agreements with Mexico and South American countries, saying the new markets would backfill some of the losses they expect from President Trump's tariffs in the U.S. Published September 3, 2025
Sen. Cory Booker announces engagement to girlfriend Alexis Lewis
Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey is getting married. Published September 3, 2025
Trump to award Medal of Freedom to Rudy Giuliani
President Trump plans to award former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a prestigious distinction for civilians who've contributed to America's prosperity, values or security. Published September 1, 2025
Putin shores up ties with India and China while U.S., EU plan way forward on Ukraine
A defiant Vladimir Putin thumbed his nose at the West by embracing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China's Xi Jinping on Monday, leaving no sign of progress on Ukraine as President Trump's peace deadline came and went. Published September 1, 2025
Trump lashes out over ‘one-sided’ trade with India as Narendra Modi embraces Putin, Xi
President Trump complained Monday about the "one-sided" U.S.-India trade relationship, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi embraced Russian President Vladimir Putin at a regional summit in open defiance of the U.S. leader. Published September 1, 2025
Trump demands new COVID-19 vaccine data as CDC is torn apart
President Trump struggled to understand on Monday whether his Operation Warp Speed to develop COVID-19 vaccines should be considered a resounding success. Published September 1, 2025
Trump praises ‘positive’ D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, urges blue-state leaders to follow suit
President Trump has a message for Democratic leaders in Los Angeles, Chicago and Baltimore: Be more like D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. Published September 1, 2025
Appeals court strikes down Trump’s tariff power in major decision
President Trump's tariffs have been thrown into legal limbo. Published August 29, 2025
Lisa Cook seeks judicial order letting her stay on Fed board
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is urging a federal judge to keep her at the central bank while the courts consider the legal validity of President Trump's attempt to fire her. Published August 29, 2025
‘Three strikes’: Mortgage regulator flags third issue in Lisa Cook’s mortgage documents
President Trump's housing regulator has filed a second criminal referral against Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook, this time related to a condominium in Massachusetts. Published August 29, 2025
Trump ends small-package trade loophole worldwide, foreign global shippers scramble
The White House said Thursday it is following through on its threat to end the "de minimis" loophole that allowed global shippers to send low-value goods straight to U.S. consumers. Published August 28, 2025
