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Tom Howell Jr.

Tom Howell Jr.

Tom Howell Jr. covers politics and the White House for The Washington Times. He can be reached at thowell@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Tom Howell Jr.

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters during the Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act signing ceremony in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Trump slams Bloomberg as ‘pathetic’ over stop-and-frisk turnabout

President Trump on Tuesday accused Michael Bloomberg, a billionaire and potential 2020 rival, of pandering to black voters when he apologized in November for the controversial stop-and-frisk policies that were in effect during his tenure as New York City mayor. Published February 11, 2020

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping wearing a protective face mask speaks to residents as he inspects the novel coronavirus pneumonia prevention and control work at a neighbourhoods in Beijing, Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. China reported a rise in new virus cases on Monday, possibly denting optimism that its disease control measures like isolating major cities might be working, while Japan reported dozens of new cases aboard a quarantined cruise ship. (Pang Xinglei/Xinhua via AP)

Coronavirus surpasses SARS death toll in China

The death toll from China's new virus has exceeded that of the SARS epidemic almost two decades ago, prompting public health authorities and Capitol Hill lawmakers to call for a more urgent global response to the rapidly spreading disease with mysterious roots. Published February 10, 2020

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, wearing a protective face mask receives a temperature check as he inspects the novel coronavirus pneumonia prevention and control work at a neighbourhoods in Beijing, Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. China reported a rise in new virus cases on Monday, possibly denting optimism that its disease control measures like isolating major cities might be working, while Japan reported dozens of new cases aboard a quarantined cruise ship. (Pang Xinglei/Xinhua via AP)

Global experts land in China to combat coronavirus

The World Health Organization said a scouting team of global experts arrived in China Monday to help the government combat the new virus from Wuhan, as the public arm of the U.N. launches a parallel effort to understand the makeup of the virus and how it infected humans. Published February 10, 2020

An electronic display board showing a precautionary notice of the coronavirus at a deserted upscale shopping mall in Beijing on Sunday. Many big name brands have closed the majority of its stores in mainland China due to the virus outbreak. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Coronavirus strains China’s fast-growing economy

China's fast-growing economy boosted incomes and opened the door to luxury companies eager to sell glitzy bags, cosmetics and jewelry to consumers who suddenly had cash to burn. Now, those brands are grappling with the flip side of that coin -- a drag on quarterly revenue from the mysterious virus that began in Wuhan, spread across China and has become a global health panic. Published February 9, 2020

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks with reporters as he departs at the end of the day in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Lindsey Graham backs Alexander Vindman ouster

Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday defended President Trump's decision to oust Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman from the White House National Security Council after serving as key impeachment witness. Published February 9, 2020

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., speaks with reporters after President Donald Trump was acquitted in an impeachment trial on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Joe Manchin — ‘Joe Munchkin’ — draws Donald Trump’s Twitter ire

President Trump railed Sunday against a once-friendly West Virginia senator as "Joe Munchkin" and defended his decision to oust Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman from the White House National Security Council, refusing to forgive and forget after a nasty impeachment battle. Published February 9, 2020

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola).

Michigan Democrats’ black caucus endorses Joe Biden

The Michigan Democratic Party's black caucus is endorsing Joseph R. Biden for president, his campaign announced Sunday, giving the former vice president a boost in a state that is critical to President Trump's reelection chances. Published February 9, 2020

Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend, Ind. Mayor Pete Buttigieg speaks during the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Pete Buttigieg agrees with Joe Biden: I’m ‘no President Obama’

Riding a surge before the New Hampshire primary, 2020 Democratic frontrunner Pete Buttigieg on Sunday said imprisoning people for drug possession "doesn't work" and rebuffed former Vice President Joseph R. Biden's gibe he is "no President Obama." Published February 9, 2020

A worker wearing protective gears sprays disinfectant inside a store as a precaution against a new coronavirus at Namdaemun Market in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. The current outbreak continues to spread and intensifies global scrutiny. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

WHO: Producers, retailers must direct gear to Chinese virus fighters

Global health officials begged producers, wholesalers and retailers Friday to funnel gear to frontline workers battling the new virus from China, saying demand for masks, respirators and other equipment is high, but supply is dwindling and they fear instances of hoarding or price-gouging. Published February 7, 2020