Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Trump: Iranian claim of CIA spy arrests is ‘totally false’
Iran's claim it captured 17 spies working for the CIA is a lie, President Trump insisted Monday, as tensions in the Persian Gulf showed no signs of cooling. State television reports in Iran said operatives were arrested over the calendar year ending in March, and that some were sentenced to death. Published July 22, 2019
Donald Trump renews ‘Squad’ attacks, says liberal Congresswomen not ‘capable of loving our Country’
President Trump renewed his attacks on four liberal congresswomen Sunday, saying Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and "The Squad" are not "capable of loving our Country." Published July 21, 2019
Donald Trump offers to ‘personally vouch’ for A$AP Rocky’s bail in Sweden
President Trump told the Swedish prime minister he would "personally vouch" for rapper A$AP Rocky's bail if he is released from detention, as the Scandinavian nation explores potential assault charges over a scuffle the artist and his entourage had with men in Stockholm. Published July 20, 2019
Federal judge upholds Trump’s off-ramp from Obamacare
President Trump's push to expand the use of "short-term" health plans that don't have to comply with Obamacare's coverage requirements has survived a major legal hurdle. Published July 19, 2019
Trump tries to shift outcry from supporters to ‘The Squad’
President Trump on Friday tried to shift political pressure back onto four liberal lawmakers as he deals with backlash against his supporters' chants at a North Carolina rally, insisting the Democrats' comments on U.S. policy and Israel are the real offense. Published July 19, 2019
Trump, NASA heroes discuss mission to Mars
President Trump on Friday hailed the Apollo 11 lunar landing as one of America's greatest achievements but said his sights are set "further now," saying the U.S. will venture on to Mars. Published July 19, 2019
Donald Trump says he’s trying to help free A$AP Rocky
President Trump said Friday he is trying to help rapper A$AP Rocky, who's been detained in Sweden. Published July 19, 2019
Donald Trump willing to help South Korea, Japan settle score ‘if they need me’
President Trump says he's being drawn into yet another crisis in East Asia, this time a bitter feud over export controls that Japan imposed on South Korea after a court ruling over forced wartime labor. Published July 19, 2019
White House says Iran drone taken down, despite Tehran’s denials
The White House said Friday there is "no question" the U.S. Navy shot down an Iranian drone over international waters in the Strait of Hormuz, despite Tehran's denials. Published July 19, 2019
Mnuchin: Democratic leaders have agreed to top-line budget numbers
The Trump administration and Democratic negotiators said Thursday they're closer to a two-year budget deal that also raises the debt ceiling but added that sticking points remain, notably how to offset spending. Published July 18, 2019
Donald Trump at North Carolina rally: ‘Winning it by a lot’ with attacks on ‘squad’
Fresh from his condemnation by House Democrats, President Trump exulted Wednesday that he's winning his feud against a "squad" of liberal lawmakers, pointing to an uptick in his polling and claiming victory with boisterous supporters at a campaign rally in North Carolina. Published July 17, 2019
Obamacare ‘Cadillac tax’ on health insurance plans repealed by House
The House voted Wednesday to repeal Obamacare's "Cadillac tax" on high-cost health insurance plans, doling out a win to labor unions and some employers while threatening to balloon deficits and remove a tool that economists favor as a way to control health spending. Published July 17, 2019
Trump says he’s winning the fight against the Democrats’ ‘squad’
Fresh from his condemnation by House Democrats, President Trump exulted Wednesday that he's winning his feud against a "squad" of liberal lawmakers, pointing to an uptick in his polling as he prepared to celebrate with boisterous supporters at a campaign rally in North Carolina. Published July 17, 2019
WHO says Ebola outbreak in DRC is a global emergency
The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo to be a global emergency Wednesday, elevating the nearly yearlong crisis and issuing a global cry for more help despite the reservations of local officials. Published July 17, 2019
Republicans launch ‘Women for Trump’ coalition in Pennsylvania
President Trump's daughter-in-law launched a "Women for Trump" coalition in greater Philadelphia on Tuesday, as the GOP strives to improve its standing among suburban female voters. Published July 16, 2019
Donald Trump says a ‘long way to go’ on China trade
The U.S. could impose new tariffs on China "if we want," President Trump said Tuesday, warning there's a "long way to go" in sealing a trade pact as the Chinese drag their feet on a commitment to American farmers. Published July 16, 2019
Bipartisan group wants to write Huawei ban into law
Senators from both parties filed legislation Tuesday that writes President Trump's decision to blacklist Chinese company Huawei into law. Published July 16, 2019
Treasury airs concerns about cryptocurrency, Facebook’s Libra
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Monday said the Trump administration, fearing the misuse of shadowy banking channels, will force Facebook or other providers of cryptocurrency to behave like traditional financial institutions if they move forward with their plans. Published July 15, 2019
Donald Trump demands higher standards for ‘Made in America’ goods
President Trump signed an executive order Monday requiring firms to produce 75% of their materials in the U.S. to claim "Made In America" status, up from 50%. Published July 15, 2019
China posts slowest growth in nearly 30 years; Trump says tariffs are having a ‘major effect’
China's economy grew at its slowest rate in almost three decades, officials said Monday, prompting President Trump to claim the upper hand in the U.S.'s trade war with the Asian superpower. Published July 15, 2019
