Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
COVID-19, coronavirus’ new name, avoids ‘stigmatizing’ Wuhan, China
The disease that has killed more than 1,000 people in China, stopped flights and disrupted trade now has a name. Published February 11, 2020
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
Coronavirus death toll tops 1,000 in China, U.S. reports 13th case
The new virus from China has killed more than 1,000 people, the World Health Organization said Tuesday in warning nations not to "squander" the window it has to keep the disease from spiraling out of control. Published February 11, 2020
Donald Trump flies to Dover for Javier Gutierrez, Antonio Rodriguez dignified transfer
President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence headed straight to Dover Air Force Base after a New Hampshire rally late Monday to take part in a "dignified transfer ceremony" for a pair of 28-year-old soldiers killed in Afghanistan. Published February 10, 2020
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
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
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
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
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
Cui Tiankai, China ambassador to the U.S., warns against coronavirus rumors, ‘xenophobia’
China's ambassador to the U.S. said Sunday his country is working hard to understand the new virus that's sparked a global panic but that rumors about its origins will "stir up suspicion" and fuel xenophobia. Published February 9, 2020
Tom Perez, DNC chairman, won’t resign after Iowa caucus chaos
Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez said Sunday he has "absolutely not" considered resigning in the wake of the Iowa caucus fiasco. Published February 9, 2020
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
