Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Donald Trump: Couldn’t let Gordon Sondland, EU ambassador, face ‘kangaroo court’
President Trump said Tuesday he prevented his ambassador to the European Union from speaking to Congress because House Democrats are presiding over a "kangaroo court." Published October 8, 2019
Donald Trump: We’re not abandoning the Kurds in Syria
President Trump said Tuesday he is not abandoning American-allied Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria who could be exposed to Turkish wrath by the withdrawal of U.S. troops. Published October 8, 2019
Trump defends Syria decision: U.S. military ‘not a police force’
President Trump on Monday defended his decision to pull U.S. troops out of northeast Syria, saying "it's time" to bring them home despite widespread criticism from Republican allies and Kurdish fighters who say they've been put in harm's way. Published October 7, 2019
Trump inks deals with Japan on farm good, digital trade
The Trump administration signed trade agreements with Japan on Monday that will eliminate or slash tariffs on $7 billion worth of U.S. farm products and foster digital trade. Published October 7, 2019
Trump campaign says delegate overhaul will ease 2020 bid
The Trump campaign boasted Monday it's worked behind the scenes to bind state-by-state delegates to the president, saying they want the GOP convention in North Carolina to be a "four-day television commercial" for reelection and not a debate among party activists. Published October 7, 2019
Donald Trump defends decision on Syria, says he was elected to get out of ‘endless wars’
President Trump on Monday defended his decision to pull U.S. troops out of northeast Syria, saying he is keeping his pledge to get Americans out of "endless wars." Published October 7, 2019
Larry Kudlow: No link between China trade talks and Bidens
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said Monday there is no link between Chinese trade talks and President Trump's desire to see former Vice President Joseph R. Biden investigated for any overlap between his official actions and his son Hunter's business ties abroad. Published October 7, 2019
Trump to award Medal of Freedom to conservative thinker Edwin Meese III
President Trump will award the nation's highest civilian honor this week to Edwin Meese III, a conservative thinker who played a key role in shaping Ronald Reagan's foreign policy and tax-cut agenda. Published October 7, 2019
Ben Sasse slams NBA for ‘apology’ to communist China
A Senate Republican on Monday slammed the NBA for saying it was "regrettable" that a Houston Rockets executive offended many in mainland China -- a key market for the league -- with a tweet in support of pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. Published October 7, 2019
Airbus tariffs hit French wines, Italian cheese
An obscure fight over aerospace subsidies is set to become a kitchen table issue for American consumers, as the Trump administration prepares to target Italian cheese, French wine and other European goodies with retaliatory tariffs this month. Published October 6, 2019
Donald Trump told young black conservatives Friday to stick with the Republican Party
President Trump told young black conservatives Friday to stick with the Republican Party in next year's election, citing job growth among minorities and his efforts to "keep cities safe" by fighting illegal immigration. Published October 4, 2019
Donald Trump touts visa-waiver status for Poland, says travelers will soon visit U.S. with ease
President Trump nominated Poland for full visa-waiver status to ease travel between the nations, the White House said Friday, following through on a promise he made to President Andrzej Duda this year. Published October 4, 2019
Trump: It’s about corruption, not the Bidens and 2020
President Trump on Friday said Democrats looking for a "quid pro quo" in his push to solicit foreign help in combating corruption won't find one. Published October 4, 2019
Richard Grenell, ambassador to Germany, dispatched to Serbia-Kosovo peace talks
President Trump late Thursday tapped Richard Grenell, his ambassador to Germany, to serve as a special envoy for Serbia-Kosovo peace talks. Published October 3, 2019
Democrats focused on Ukrainian aid, Trump in impeachment drive
Whether President Trump withheld military aid to Ukraine to force President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate the Bidens has emerged as the linchpin of Democrats' impeachment drive. Published October 3, 2019
Donald Trump asserts ‘absolute right, perhaps even a duty’ to investigate corruption
President Trump asserted late Thursday he has an "absolute right" to have corruption investigated, even it means asking for help from other nations. Published October 3, 2019
Donald Trump: If I were Zelensky, ‘I would start’ probe into Bidens; also points to China trip
President Trump on Thursday said Ukrainian officials should investigate former Vice President Joseph R. Biden and his son Hunter -- and that China might as well, too. Published October 3, 2019
Donald Trump to sign order enhancing Medicare, heads to Florida to slam Dems’ plans
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at improving the Medicare program for seniors, hoping to redirect the 2020 campaign conversation from his failure to overhaul President Obama's program to his step-by-step efforts to stamp out health crises and stiff-arm Democrats pushing government-run care. Published October 3, 2019
Finland to return Hopi remains taken in 1895
The Trump administration on Wednesday said Finland has agreed to return American Indian remains that were excavated from the Southwest and taken to northern Europe at the end of the 19th century. Published October 2, 2019
Trump slams ‘Shifty’ Adam Schiff from Oval Office
President Trump said Wednesday he has a "duty to report corruption," hoping to explain his push to look into a 2020 Democratic rival during a now-famous phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Published October 2, 2019
