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Tom Howell Jr.

Tom Howell Jr.

Tom Howell Jr. covers politics and the White House for The Washington Times. He can be reached at thowell@washingtontimes.com.

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Supporters of President Trump have been giving his campaign an early boost partly by sporting his signature MAGA ball cap. (Associated Press/File)

Donald Trump’s campaign gets head start

President Trump's reelection campaign soon will hit a milestone for swag: the sale of the 1 millionth iconic MAGA hat. While peddling $25 ball caps on the internet alone doesn't win an election, the merchandising benchmark is one indication of Mr. Trump's huge head start over a Democratic field of two dozen major candidates competing against one another for money and volunteers. Published June 2, 2019

Majority Whip James Clyburn, D-S.C., pauses for reporters on the way to a Democratic Caucus where members will hear from former CIA Director John Brennan about the situation in Iran, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, May 21, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

James Clyburn: Donald Trump impeachment likely

House Majority Whip James Clyburn said Sunday he thinks the House will eventually impeach President Trump, though he cautioned that Democrats must win over the public before taking the dramatic step. Published June 2, 2019

FILE - In this Jan. 2, 2019, file photo acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington. As the White House grappled with growing Republican defection against President Donald Trump’s use of an emergency declaration to try to build his promised border wall, his acting White House chief of staff wasn’t on the Hill working former colleagues or at the White House making calls.(AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Mick Mulvaney: Donald Trump ‘deadly serious’ about Mexico tariffs

Mexico is now on the clock to cut illegal immigration dramatically and the White House's acting chief of staff said Sunday he expects President Trump will follow through on his threat to slap an across-the-board 5% tariff on Mexican goods next week. Published June 2, 2019

President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at Akasake Palace, Monday, May 27, 2019, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Donald Trump defends tariffs against ‘abuser’ Mexico

President Trump, attempting to explain planned tariffs, accused Mexico Sunday of being a longtime "abuser" of the U.S. that could easily prevent the flow of illegal migrants, traffickers and drugs to the southern border. Published June 2, 2019

In this Jan. 15, 2019, file photo, Senate Judiciary Committee committee member Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, asks questions during a Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ** FILE **

Donald Trump’s Mexico-border tariffs anger GOP coalition

President Trump's decision to slap tariffs on Mexico has angered key parts of his coalition of supporters in Washington, who say what he's doing is not only stretching the law, but is bad policy to boot. Published May 31, 2019

U.S. President Donald Trump, left, is welcomed by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe upon arrival for playing a round of golf at Mobara Country Club in Mobara, south of Tokyo, Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Kimimasa Mayama/Pool Photo via AP)

Trump North Korea tweet threatens Japan progress

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's efforts to charm President Trump in Tokyo appeared to pay dividends Sunday, as the president touted "great progress" in striking a trade deal after a round of golf and a sumo wrestling showcase in which Mr. Trump presented an American-themed trophy before a mesmerized crowd. Published May 26, 2019

President Donald Trump attends the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at Ryogoku Kokugikan Stadium, Sunday, May 26, 2019, in Tokyo. First lady Melania Trump is at top right. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Donald Trump, Shinzo Abe enjoy golf, sumo tournament

President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe were all smiles Sunday as they replaced tough tariff talk with personal diplomacy, enjoying a round of golf in Chiba on Sunday and taking in a sumo wrestling tournament in Tokyo. Published May 26, 2019

U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he arrives at the Haneda International Airport Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, Pool)

Trump arrives in Japan, toasts business leaders

Kicking off a fun-filled Tokyo weekend, President Trump told Japanese business leaders Saturday they're "doing great" but that he's seeking a bilateral trade deal to reset the balance of the relationship in the coming months. Published May 25, 2019

President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Friday, May 24, 2019, before boarding Marine One for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md, and then on to Tokyo. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Trump sees no need for Mueller testimony

President Trump said Friday he still doesn't think special counsel Robert Mueller should testify before Congress, saying it's time to get onto legislation and that Democrats can't "go down two tracks" if they want to tackle drug prices and other priorities. Published May 24, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., speaks to the media during a campaign event at Liberty House in Manchester, N.H., Tuesday, April 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Cheryl Senter) ** FILE **

Seth Moulton, in Democratic 2020 field, stumps for public option over single-payer

Rep. Seth Moulton, a Democrat in the crowded 2020 presidential primary, used a hearing on single-payer health care Wednesday to push for a public option instead, saying "competition is good" and that his experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs makes him hesitant to embrace a socialized system. Published May 22, 2019