Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
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
Trump demands price transparency on health care
President Trump signed an executive order Monday that will force insurers to disclose how much insurers pay hospitals for common services and let patients know what they'll pay, too, before they agree to care. Published June 24, 2019
Jeff Sessions ‘biggest mistake’ of first term, Donald Trump says
President Trump says naming Jeff Sessions -- an ardent supporter in 2016 -- as attorney general was the biggest mistake of his time in office. Published June 23, 2019
Kim Jong-un to ‘seriously contemplate’ Donald Trump’s ‘excellent’ letter
President Trump sent Kim Jong-un a letter, the White House said Sunday, saying it's part of "ongoing" correspondence between the leaders as they seek a possible third summit to reel in North Korea's nuclear ambitions. Published June 23, 2019
Trump defends his Iran strategy, restraint
President Trump on Saturday defended his strategy on Iran, saying he's "getting praise" for his decision not to retaliate with deadly strikes after Tehran downed an unmanned drone. Published June 22, 2019
With Canada’s PM, Trump tells Congress to get moving on NAFTA rewrite
President Trump told Congress on Thursday to approve his rewrite of the North American trade deal, using a visit from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to pressure House Democrats after Mexico moved the ball by ratifying the trilateral pact. Published June 20, 2019
Art Laffer, father of ‘supply-side’ economics, awarded Medal of Freedom
President Trump on Wednesday awarded the Medal of Freedom to Arthur B. Laffer, the supply-side economist whose theories shaped GOP tax-cutting efforts -- including the 2017 overhaul that helped Mr. Trump regain his footing after failing to replace Obamacare. Published June 19, 2019
Donald Trump vows to ‘Keep America Great’ in 2020 launch: ‘We’re going to finish the job’
President Trump launched his reelection bid Tuesday by calling his presidency a "defining moment" in American history and pleading for another four years to finish off a Washington swamp that is "viciously" safeguarding its clout. Published June 18, 2019
Trump confirms Xi G-20 meeting as trade war rages
President Trump said Tuesday he's arranged for an "extended meeting" with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week at the Group of 20 summit, raising hopes on Wall Street and in Washington of a cease-fire in their escalating trade war. Published June 18, 2019
Donald Trump mocks ‘Fake Polls’ ahead of 2020 campaign launch in Orlando, Florida
President Trump will officially launch his reelection campaign Tuesday in Florida, with polls showing he has Democrats right where he wants them: beating him in nearly every survey. Published June 17, 2019
Trump-aligned group to spend $20M on voter registration
America First Policies, a nonprofit that supports President Trump's agenda, will launch a $20 million campaign Tuesday to register voters in four states that could determine whether the president gets a second term. Published June 17, 2019
