Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Donald Trump says Mike Pence canceled NH trip due to issue there, not in DC
President Trump said Vice President Mike Pence suddenly canceled a recent trip to New Hampshire because of a problem up in New England, and not palace intrigue in Washington. Published July 5, 2019
Donald Trump ‘Salute to America’ celebrates with military flyovers, patriotic revelry
President Trump hailed America's' "extraordinary heritage" and the Founding Fathers who paved the way to the nation's rain-soaked 243rd birthday Thursday, ignoring ample rain and controversy to reshape the capital's Fourth of July festivities into a military-heavy showcase on the cusp of his reelection campaign. Published July 4, 2019
White House to send all-female delegation to cheer U.S. in World Cup final
The White House is dispatching its Medicare chief, a key Commerce Department official and five other women to cheer on the U.S. women's soccer team in the World Cup final in France on Sunday. Published July 3, 2019
Donald Trump predicts ‘good things’ from his unexpected meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong-un
President Trump said Monday he expects "good things" to come from his impromptu meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, as both sides agreed to restart denuclearization talks and some analysts warned of a propaganda bonanza for Pyongyang. Published July 1, 2019
Donald Trump’s visit to Kim Jong-un impresses South Korea residents
President Trump's efforts to strike peace between North and South Korea earned him kudos on the streets of Seoul over the weekend even if the locals -- most of whom spoke to The Washington Times through an interpreter -- say his manner can be off-putting at times. Published June 30, 2019
Donald Trump uses Twitter to set up meeting with Kim Jong-un
Unconventional and proud of it, President Trump used Twitter to set up his historic meeting Sunday with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Published June 30, 2019
Donald Trump becomes first sitting U.S. president to enter North Korea in ‘historic moment’
The U.S. and North Korea agreed Sunday to begin talking again, as President Trump became the first sitting American leader to step into the brutal regime's territory. Published June 30, 2019
Donald Trump raises suspense before DMZ meeting, possible Kim Jong-un handshake
President Trump told South Korean business leaders Sunday he wants to visit the demilitarized zone that splits the Korean peninsula to "see how that's looking" and, once again, teased a handshake with North Korean strongman Kim Jong-un, as their nations try to restart nuclear talks. Published June 29, 2019
Donald Trump defends interaction with Vladimir Putin, Saudi Arabia’s ‘MBS’
President Trump on Saturday defended his behavior with foreign strongmen at the G-20 summit, saying 13 Saudis are being prosecuted for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and that he technically told Russian President Vladimir Putin not to meddle in U.S. elections, despite his joking tone. Published June 29, 2019
Donald Trump: U.S., China to resume trade talks ‘where we left off’
The U.S. will not impose new tariffs on China as the mega-powers restart trade talks that fell apart in May, President Trump said Saturday, signaling a freeze in an economic war that's rattled investors, farmers and consumers alike. Published June 29, 2019
Trump ducks Khashoggi issue in meeting with Saudi crown prince
President Trump lauded Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman during a sit-down in Japan on Saturday, citing his kingdom's fight against terrorism and purchase of "the best" U.S.-made military equipment. Published June 28, 2019
Donald Trump invites Kim Jong-un to shake hands at DMZ
President Trump said North Korea was "very receptive" to his invitation to meet strongman Kim Jong-un on Sunday at the demilitarized zone that separates the Korean peninsula, upping the ante of a visit designed to strategize with South Korean allies. Published June 28, 2019
U.S. rep tells South Korea that ‘simultaneous and parallel’ progress with Kim Jong-un is possible
The Trump administration's special representative for North Korea said the U.S. wants to make progress with Kim Jong-un's regime "simultaneously and in parallel," suggesting a possible softening of the American stance after the push for an upfront, "big deal" derailed February negotiations in Hanoi. Published June 28, 2019
Trump smirks, jokes with Putin: ‘Don’t meddle in the election’
President Trump smirked and jokingly told President Vladimir Putin, "Don't meddle in the election," in their first meeting since the release of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on 2016 interference. Published June 28, 2019
Trump, Brazilian president trade praise, talk trade and Venezuela
President Trump lavished praised on Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro -- dubbed the "Trump of the Tropics" -- at the G20 summit Friday and used the situation in Venezuela to take a swipe at his political foes back home. Published June 28, 2019
Trump meets with Angela Merkel, Narendra Modi, Shinzo Abe to start G20 summit
President Trump kicked off a high-stakes G20 summit in Japan by nudging aside trade and defense spending fights to play nice with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, while thanking Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for using his auto industry to create jobs in the U.S. Published June 27, 2019
Moon Jae-in pressures Trump on Kim Jong Un nuclear results
South Korean President Moon Jae-in's role as mediator between Washington and Pyongyang will face its biggest test yet this weekend as he lobbies President Trump to turn "warm" letters from North Korean leader Kim Jong-un into working-level talks. Published June 27, 2019
Trump opens G20 summit with praise for Shinzo Abe on auto plants
President Trump kicked off a high-stakes G20 summit in Osaka by greeting his Japanese host, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and thanking him for using his auto industry to create jobs in the U.S. Published June 27, 2019
Donald Trump arrives in Asia for G-20 talks on trade, Iran, North Korea
President Trump arrived in Japan on Thursday for a high-stakes G-20 summit featuring a showdown with Chinese President Xi Jinping over the two countries' trade war and meetings with the world's top leaders. Published June 27, 2019
Donald Trump to meet with Xi Jinping; ‘confident’ in trade position no matter outcome
President Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday to see where the Asian superpower stands after American-Chinese trade since talks abruptly broke off in May, resulting in an escalating trade war and tit-for-tat tariffs. Published June 24, 2019
