Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Trump says tariff plan will revive U.S. Steel
President-elect Donald Trump says U.S. Steel will thrive under his plan to impose tariffs on other nations, putting his imprint on the debate around whether a Japanese company should have acquired it. Published January 6, 2025
Trump calls for Judge Merchan disbarment
President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday demanded that the New York judge overseeing his business-record case be disbarred. Published January 4, 2025
N.Y. judge upholds Trump conviction but won’t impose jail time
A New York judge is upholding President-elect Donald Trump's criminal conviction but signaled he will not impose jail time. Published January 3, 2025
Senate convenes under GOP control
The U.S. Senate convened Friday under GOP control after Vice President Kamala Harris swore in senators who won their races in November. Published January 3, 2025
President Biden, first lady Jill Biden to visit New Orleans in wake of New Year’s massacre
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to New Orleans on Monday to grieve with family members and residents affected by the New Year's Day attack in which a Texas man killed 14 people by driving into a crowd of revelers on Bourbon Street. Published January 3, 2025
Biden makes it official: He is blocking the sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel
President Biden is formally blocking the sale of U.S. Steel to a Japanese buyer, saying production of the alloy is critical for infrastructure and defense and should remain in American hands. Published January 3, 2025
FBI: No proven link between New Orleans, Las Vegas attacks despite suspects’ shared Army past
The driver of a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded in front of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year's Day was an Army Special Operations soldier on approved leave from his unit when he allegedly carried out the attack, Pentagon officials said Thursday morning. Published January 2, 2025
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer backs Wisconsin’s Ben Wikler to lead DNC
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Thursday he is backing Ben Wikler, chairman of the Democratic Party in Wisconsin, to lead the national party. Published January 2, 2025
States ready new laws on wages, weed, traffic turns; infants, animals get protections
A new year means new laws are taking effect across America, with state-by-state plans to raise the minimum wage, improve the quality of life in city centers and slash taxes and regulations. Published December 30, 2024
Trump’s tariff plans send the world into a tizzy far before inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump won't take office until Jan. 20, but his tariff threats are turning the world on its ear, including an implosion within the Canadian government and hand-wringing among German automakers that have been reeling from dwindling profits. Published December 27, 2024
Crypto gets gold treatment: Trump eyes creation of a strategic stockpile of bitcoin
Cryptocurrency has wandered in a regulatory wilderness ever since emerging from the 2009 recession as a form of electronic cash, a digital system of payment that didn't have to flow through a financial institution with big government looking over your shoulder. Published December 23, 2024
Donald Trump shifts shutdown blame: ‘This is a Biden problem to solve’
President-elect Donald Trump says any shutdown in federal operations should begin immediately under President Biden and not when he takes charge at the White House. Published December 20, 2024
Trump to EU: Buy more oil and gas or face tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump says the European Union must buy more oil and gas from the U.S. or face sweeping tariffs on products they send to the states. Published December 20, 2024
Georgia appeals court disqualifies Fani Willis from Trump election case
A Georgia appellate court said Thursday that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her team should be removed from the election subversion case against President-elect Donald Trump. Published December 19, 2024
Senate passes major NDAA bill, sending it to Biden
The Senate on Wednesday passed a defense bill that gives troops a big pay raise and prohibits the use of military insurance for gender-related treatments among minors, dispatching the legislation to President Biden's desk before the holiday break. Published December 18, 2024
Maybe he’s not joking? Trump revives 51st state talk about Canada
President-elect Donald Trump is taunting Canada again. Published December 18, 2024
Rep. Jared Moskowitz is not interested in FEMA job, will remain in Congress
Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz said Tuesday he has no intention of serving in President-elect Donald Trump's administration and plans to run again for his House seat in 2026. Published December 17, 2024
Kamala Harris calls for renewed focus on gun violence after Wisconsin school shooting
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday urged U.S. leaders to renew their commitment to fighting gun violence after a Wisconsin school shooting that killed a teacher and teenage student. Published December 17, 2024
Trump slams departing Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland as impediment to dealmaking
President-elect Donald Trump says Canada's departing finance minister was an obstacle to U.S.-Canada relations and "will not be missed." Published December 17, 2024
Senate advances must-pass defense legislation in year-end flourish
The Senate teed up a "very busy week" by voting Monday to advance a major annual defense bill, overcoming rifts over spending levels and transgender policy to keep the must-pass bill on track for President Biden's signature. Published December 16, 2024
