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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.

White House chief economic adviser Larry Kudlow talks with reporters outside the White House, Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Election, impeachment won’t affect China talks: Kudlow

The U.S. and China are negotiating "around the clock" but it is unclear if they will reach a phase-one trade deal this month or if talks will slip into the campaign year, President Trump's top economic adviser said Friday. Published December 6, 2019

Vice President Mike Pence speaks to troops at Erbil International Airport in Erbil, Iraq, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ** FILE **

Mike Pence surprises opioid crisis families at White House gathering

Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday told Americans who lost family members to the opioids crisis that President Trump "will not rest or relent" in the fight against addiction, from cracking down on drug cartels to keeping a stream of money flowing from Congress. Published December 5, 2019

From left, French President Emmanuel Macron, U.S. President Donald Trump, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pose during a group photo for a NATO leaders meeting at The Grove hotel and resort in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg rejected Wednesday French criticism that the military alliance is suffering from brain death, and insisted that the organization is adapting to modern challenges. (Peter Nicholls, Pool Photo via AP)

Donald Trump discusses NATO commitments with Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan

President Trump met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for about 30 minutes early Wednesday and discussed "the importance of Turkey fulfilling its alliance commitments," the White House said, as Ankara faces criticism for purchasing a Russian air-defense system that's incompatible with its membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Published December 4, 2019

First lady Melania Trump poses with a children choir after joining local students and U.S. Marines stationed at the U.S. Embassy, wrapping holiday presents to be donated to the Salvation Army, at the Salvation Army Clapton Center in London, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool)

Melania Trump spreads holiday cheer in London

First lady Melania Trump on Wednesday visited a Salvation Army center in London to donate toys stamped with her "Be Best" slogan, design Christmas ornaments and decorate wreaths. Published December 4, 2019

President Donald meets with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Winfield House, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Donald Trump: 2020 G-7 will be at Camp David

President Trump said Tuesday he's landed on a site for the 2020 Group of Seven nations summit in the U.S., after widespread condemnation forced him to retreat from a plan to hold it at Mr. Trump's own Florida resort. Published December 3, 2019

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during his meeting with NATO Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg at Winfield House in London, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. US President Donald Trump will join other NATO heads of state at Buckingham Palace in London on Tuesday to mark the NATO Alliance's 70th birthday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Donald Trump scolds Emmanuel Macron for ‘nasty statement’ on NATO

President Trump kicked off the NATO summit in London with a bang Tuesday, scolding the French president for "insulting" the alliance and calling out Germany and other countries as delinquents who must step up their defense spending or be "dealt with." Published December 3, 2019

In this Nov. 26, 2019, photo, Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg speaks to the media in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) ** FILE **

Trump campaign cracks down on Bloomberg over hands-off news policy

The Trump campaign on Monday said Bloomberg News' decision not to investigate owner Michael R. Bloomberg nor his Democratic primary rivals during the 2020 presidential race is simply wrong and that it can no longer credential the company's reporters for rallies and other campaign events. Published December 2, 2019