Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
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
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
Bernie Sanders: ‘My socialism’ is better than ‘Trump’s socialism’
Sen. Bernard Sanders on Sunday accused President Trump, who frequently rails against Democrats and their "socialism," of leveraging that same ideology. Published February 9, 2020
U.S. ready to spend up to $100M to assist coronavirus fight: State Department
The U.S. government is ready to spend up to $100 million in existing funds to facilitate the fight against the new virus from China, the State Department said Friday. Published February 7, 2020
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
Donald Trump lauds Chinese leader Xi Jinping amid coronavirus panic
President Trump heaped praise on Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday and predicted the communist leader will be successful in combating the coronavirus that began in the city of Wuhan and has grown into a global health scare. Published February 7, 2020
Coronavirus leads to face mask demand, price gouging
Face masks have become a hot commodity, selling out at numerous pharmacies and medical supply stores, including in the Washington area, because of fears of China's coronavirus that is spreading rapidly across Asia and worldwide. Published February 6, 2020
Donald Trump decries ‘evil’ impeachment drive, relishes acquittal
An upbeat and defiant President Trump declared victory over his five-month impeachment ordeal Thursday, saying he "went through hell" and that a similar situation under President Barack Obama would have resulted in arrests. Published February 6, 2020
U.S. dispatches 200 test kits for Wuhan coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday it is sending 200 kits to U.S. and international labs that want to test for the new virus from China. Published February 6, 2020
Coronavirus forces colleges to cancel study-abroad programs
Packed dorms and globe-trotting students are forcing Washington-area colleges to reckon with the new virus from China, including canceling study programs abroad and recalling students from Beijing as fast as possible, as case counts climb in Asia, the U.S. and elsewhere. Published February 5, 2020
WHO seeks $675M for global coronavirus response: ‘Invest today or pay more later’
The World Health Organization pleaded Wednesday for $675 million to combat the new virus from China, saying deep-pocketed countries should realize that things will get worse unless they open their purse strings. Published February 5, 2020
Juan Guaido earns Donald Trump praise at State of the Union
President Trump rebuked Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro and recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as the rightful leader of the South American country during his State of the Union Address. Published February 4, 2020
Donald Trump, in State of the Union, says he stopped ‘downsizing of America’s destiny’
President Trump faced down the Democrats who impeached him in his annual State of the Union address Tuesday night, declaring on the eve of his acquittal in the Senate that he can't be deterred from leading a "great American comeback" for the middle class. Published February 4, 2020
HHS pursuing treatment for coronavirus, as many Americans see ‘real threat’
The world gambling capital of Macao braced for a 15-day shutdown of its casinos and Hong Kong reported its first death from the new coronavirus Tuesday as the public health crisis pummeled China and put the rest of the globe on high alert. Published February 4, 2020
Donald Trump wins Iowa GOP caucuses
President Trump romped victory Monday on the Republican side of an Iowa caucus that was poorly attended, competitive in name only and overshadowed by an unwieldy Democratic contest. Published February 3, 2020
Coronavirus fight forces U.S. to tap emergency infectious disease funds
The Trump administration has notified Congress that it will tap $105 million from a reserve fund designed to combat infectious diseases in response to the coronavirus that has sickened thousands in China and put the rest of the globe on high alert. Published February 3, 2020
Donald Trump comes to State of Union address with 44% approval rating
President Trump's third State of the Union address Tuesday night will feature the high partisan drama of the president facing down the 229 House Democrats who impeached him and speaking to the nation on the eve of his acquittal in the Senate. Published February 3, 2020
CDC taps over $100M in reserve funds for virus fight
The Trump administration has notified Congress that it will tap $105 million from a reserve fund designed to combat infectious diseases as it responds to the novel coronavirus that has sickened thousands in China and put the rest of the globe on high alert. Published February 3, 2020
Trump administration imposes drastic measures to contain coronavirus
Global coronavirus infections exceeded 17,000 Sunday, as the Trump administration imposed drastic measures to contain the virus in the U.S. by ordering levels of quarantine for American citizens returning from China and denying entry to the U.S. among foreign nationals who recently have been to the Asian country. Published February 2, 2020
Trump in Sean Hannity interview: Impeachment hurt his family
President Trump slammed impeachment as unfair to his family and fixated on Michael Bloomberg's height in a friendly interview that aired Sunday ahead of the Super Bowl. Published February 2, 2020
