Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
U.S. and Japan ink ‘first stage’ of trade deal
The U.S. and Japan inked the first stage of what President Trump described as a "phenomenal new trade agreement," after months of negotiations, rounds of golf and high ceremony in Tokyo. Published September 25, 2019
Donald Trump decries ‘tragedy of historic proportions’ in Venezuela
President Trump said Wednesday there's been a "tragedy of historic proportions" in Venezuela and spoke extensively about the crisis under strongman Nicolas Maduro, hoping to keep things on track in his first public appearance after details of his unusual conversation with the Ukrainian president were released. Published September 25, 2019
Donald Trump: Democrats ‘frozen with hatred and fear’
President Trump on Wednesday previewed his attacks on Democrats pursuing impeachment, saying they're incapable of doing anything productive and heading down a path on Ukraine that evokes the Russian-meddling saga. Published September 25, 2019
Stephanie Grisham: Donald Trump impeachment drive ‘destroyed any chances of legislative progress’
The White House said Tuesday that House Democrats, with their drive to impeach President Trump, have "destroyed" hope of progress on vital legislation. Published September 24, 2019
Donald Trump to world leaders: ‘The future does not belong to globalists’
President Trump blasted Iran's "bloodlust" and defended his border crackdown as part of a full-throated defense of national sovereignty Tuesday, telling global leaders to protect their cultural foundations and put their own citizens first. Published September 24, 2019
U.S., Poland sign defense deal, work to ease visas
President Trump and Polish President Andrzej Duda signed a defense agreement Monday that will shift U.S. soldiers into Poland at the Eastern European nation's expense. Published September 23, 2019
Donald Trump says he’d get Nobel Prize ‘if they gave it out fairly’
President Trump offered to mediate the Pakistani-Indian dispute over Kashmir on Monday and said he probably deserves the Nobel Prize for his efforts on the world stage. Published September 23, 2019
Chuck Schumer to GOP: Drop the ‘see no evil’ act on Ukraine saga
Sen. Charles E. Schumer told the Senate Republicans to drop their "see no evil" approach to the Ukraine corruption saga that is consuming Washington, urging Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to demand a whistleblower complaint that flagged President Trump's behavior and was deemed credible by a Trump-appointed inspector general. Published September 23, 2019
Melania Trump rings opening bell on Wall Street, tells kids to ‘Be Best’
First lady Melania Trump rang the opening bell on Wall Street Monday, kicking off a busy week for the first couple in their hometown of New York. Published September 23, 2019
Trump touts Indian PM Narendra Modi as he courts voters in Houston
President Trump rallied Sunday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Houston, combining forces with a leader who has made similar appeals to nationalism as he tries to gather support from the Indian American voting bloc in Texas, an emerging political battleground. Published September 22, 2019
Nancy Pelosi ‘dear colleague’ letter urges GOP to call on Joseph Maguire to ‘obey the law’
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged Republicans on Sunday to join her side in calling on Joseph Maguire, the acting director of national intelligence, to "obey the law" and turn over a whistleblower's complaint regarding President Trump. Published September 22, 2019
Donald Trump: Joe Biden discussed in Ukraine call
President Trump on Sunday appeared to confirm reports he spoke about former Vice President Joseph R. Biden during a July 25 call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Published September 22, 2019
Chris Murphy: Ukraine whistleblower ‘has to come forward’
Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut said the whistleblower who raised concerns about President Trump's conversation with Ukraine's new president should "come forward" so that Congress can decide if punishment is in order. Published September 22, 2019
Adam Schiff: Donald Trump withholding Ukraine aid for Joe Biden dirt likely impeachable
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff on Sunday said if President Trump withheld military aid to compel Ukraine to dig up dirt on former Vice President Joseph R. Biden, then impeachment "may be the only remedy that is coequal to the evil that conduct represents." Published September 22, 2019
Donald Trump: Ukraine call ‘largely congratulatory’
President Trump said Sunday his July call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was "absolutely perfect," pushing back at reports he used it to withhold military aid in exchange for dirt on former Vice President Joseph R. Biden, who he labeled "dishonest." Published September 22, 2019
White House drug czar Jim Carroll to press China on fentanyl
President Trump's "drug czar" will head to Beijing Sunday to press the Chinese government on its efforts to keep illicit fentanyl out of the U.S., the White House said. Published September 21, 2019
Trump wants full trade deal with China, not a partial one
President Trump insisted on a "complete" U.S.-China trade deal Friday, saying it's wonderful that Beijing is buying U.S. farm products but that he won't settle for half-measures. Published September 20, 2019
Trump ‘surprised’ by Trudeau blackface scandal
President Trump said Friday he was "surprised" by the number of times Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wore blackface, as the emerging scandal rocks the prime minister's reelection campaign. Published September 20, 2019
Donald Trump hitting Iranian bank with ‘highest sanctions ever’
President Trump said Friday he's imposing economic sanctions on Iran's national bank that go "right to the top," as his administration plots a response to Tehran's alleged role in attacking Saudi oil fields. Published September 20, 2019
Nancy Pelosi releases drug-pricing plan ahead of 2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday attempted to angle the political debate away from impeachment with the rollout of a plan to lower prescription drug prices, incorporating ideas President Trump has endorsed to give the legislation a chance of actually becoming law. Published September 19, 2019
