Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Trump rings in NYSE after Time Person of the Year distinction
President-elect Donald Trump rang the famous bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, basking in the glow of his pending inauguration and status as Time magazine's Person of the Year. Published December 12, 2024
Biden commutes sentences of 1,500 people, pardons nearly 40 in record day of clemency
President Biden said Thursday he is commuting the sentences of 1,500 people, the most ever in a single day. He is also pardoning 39 people convicted of nonviolent crimes. Published December 12, 2024
House passes $895 billion defense bill, despite divisions
The House approved a key defense bill Wednesday that extends a big pay raise to junior troops, while overcoming Democratic objections to a prohibition on the use of military health insurance for gender dysphoria treatments for transgender youth. Published December 11, 2024
Soldiers lobby for ‘All American’ Pete Hegseth during confirmation battle
President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick to lead the Defense Department is getting a vocal boost from soldiers who served alongside him, from Guantanamo to Iraq to Afghanistan. Published December 11, 2024
New Jersey drones stump FBI; lawmakers furious at federal inaction
U.S. officials said they're not sure what to make of the swarms of drones detected flying over New Jersey in recent weeks, sparking outrage from lawmakers who said it makes the government look incompetent. Published December 10, 2024
Feds abused power to probe Trump-Russia leaks to media; records seized from reporters, Hill staffers
Federal prosecutors skirted their own rules when they seized phone records from reporters while investigating congressional leaks to the media about the probe into possible Russian interference in the 2016 election, according to a watchdog report. Published December 10, 2024
White House searching for answers on American journalist Austin Tice in Syria
The White House said Tuesday it is searching for concrete answers about journalist Austin Tice and his possible location after Syrian rebels toppled Bashar al-Assad's government. Published December 10, 2024
Bomb threat at MTG home results in fatal car crash
A woman was killed in a car crash Monday involving a police officer responding to a bomb threat at the home of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, according to police. Published December 10, 2024
New Jersey politicians want answers from feds on mystery drones in night sky
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and congressional lawmakers are pressing federal agencies for answers over "really frustrating" sightings of drones in the state's skies. Published December 10, 2024
Trump leans into 51st state talk by praising ‘Governor’ Justin Trudeau of Canada
The leader of Canada has a new nickname -- "Governor" Justin Trudeau. Published December 10, 2024
Defense bill includes massive raise for troops, sets up clash over transgender treatments
Congressional negotiators have released a compromise defense bill that extends a big pay raise to junior troops and prohibits the use of military health insurance for "gender dysphoria" treatments for transgender minors. Published December 9, 2024
Eric Trump: My father fully supports cryptocurrency, wants sensible regulation
President-elect Donald Trump wants to make the U.S. the "crypto capital of the world" through sensible regulation of the decentralized form of currency, Eric Trump said Monday. Published December 9, 2024
Trump turns photo of smiling first lady Jill Biden into a perfume sales pitch
President-elect Donald Trump smelled a business opportunity when the cameras caught first lady Jill Biden smiling at him during the grand reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Published December 9, 2024
Amid backlash from son’s pardon, Biden pressed to protect potential Trump targets in next round
The White House says President Biden is likely to issue more pardons but has not decided whether to issue blanket pardons for persons who could be targeted by President-elect Donald Trump. Published December 6, 2024
Shocking response to health care CEO’s killing highlights Americans’ outrage at insurance system
The killing of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare sparked a shocking backlash against insurers and their practices, raising questions about propriety while increasing pressure on the incoming Trump administration and Congress to overhaul the industry. Published December 6, 2024
Melania Trump is hopeful the country will unite, move past violence
Incoming first lady Melania Trump says she is hopeful the country will come together after a tense campaign marked by two assassination attempts on her husband. Published December 6, 2024
Trump pushes for Pete Hegseth in new Truth social post
President-elect Donald Trump says his pick for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is "doing very well," delivering public support for the embattled nominee despite senators' concerns about alleged misconduct and reports that Mr. Trump is considering alternatives. Published December 6, 2024
Trump-embraced Bitcoin cryptocurrency surges to $100K mark
The price of Bitcoin hit $100,000 on Thursday, a huge milestone for the cryptocurrency that's been embraced by President-elect Donald Trump. Published December 5, 2024
Trump picks Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano to lead Social Security Administration
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Frank Bisignano, the CEO of financial services technology company Fiserv, to lead the Social Security Administration. Published December 5, 2024
Trump asks Georgia appeals court to dismiss racketeering case brought by Fani Willis
President-elect Donald Trump asked a Georgia appeals court to quash the criminal racketeering case against him in Fulton County, saying the Constitution forbids his prosecution because he will be inaugurated as president in January. Published December 4, 2024
