Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Donald Trump says no big summit with Xi Jinping just yet, wants China trade deal first
President Trump said Thursday he's not ready to announce a trade summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying he'd like to strike a deal first. Published April 4, 2019
U.S. Postal Service falling short of targets in major opioids law
The U.S. Postal Service has failed to meet a major benchmark in the fight against opioids, with millions of packages from China still not being cataloged in the hunt for deadly drugs, a key senator said Thursday. Published April 4, 2019
Donald Trump brushes off Mar-a-Lago security questions after Yujing Zhang breach
President Trump on Wednesday downplayed the idea his Florida club has lax security after the arrest of a woman who had two Chinese passports and a device with malware on its grounds. Published April 3, 2019
Democrats pass resolution condemning Obamacare lawsuit
The House passed a resolution Wednesday that instructs the Trump administration to drop its support for a lawsuit that could dismantle Obamacare, elevating a 2020 campaign issue and pressuring Republicans to explain what they'd do if millions lost coverage tied to the law. Published April 3, 2019
Trump says Republicans will retake House after Democrats ‘brief little spell’
President Trump told House GOP boosters Tuesday that Republicans are more unified than ever and will retake the chamber after a "spell" in the minority. Published April 2, 2019
Donald Trump floats Obamacare repeal vote after 2020 election
President Trump says the GOP is the party of great health care -- but apparently it will have to wait until after the 2020 elections. Published April 2, 2019
Senate Republicans lack plan to replace Obamacare, despite Trump’s confidence
President Trump has labeled the GOP the "party of great health care," but there doesn't appear to be much of a plan behind the brand. Published April 1, 2019
China moves to crack down on all forms of fentanyl
China said Monday it will make all forms of fentanyl illegal as of May 1, following through on a pledge to President Trump. Published April 1, 2019
Linda McMahon to resign as head of Small Business Administration
President Trump on Friday said Linda McMahon will resign as administrator of the Small Business Administration and assist his reelection campaign. Published March 29, 2019
White House repeats warnings to Russia over Venezuela
The White House on Friday continued to warn Russia against bolstering Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, saying it considers interference by outside powers a "direct threat" to peace in the Western Hemisphere. Published March 29, 2019
White House: Egypt’s al-Sisi to meet with Trump in April
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will meet with President Trump on April 9 to discuss economic and military cooperation and his country's role as a "linchpin of regional stability" in a volatile part of the world, the White House said Friday. Published March 29, 2019
Moon Jae-in, South Korea president, to visit Trump White House on April 11
South Korean President Moon Jae-In will visit the White House next month to discuss ongoing nuclear talks with North Korea and other matters, the White House announced Thursday. Published March 28, 2019
Donald Trump declares ‘Russia hoax’ dead at Grand Rapids, Michigan rally
President Trump officially declared the "Russia hoax" dead Thursday, telling ardent Michigan supporters that his foes failed to overturn the results of the 2016 election and aren't so sweet on special counsel Robert Mueller anymore after he failed to find evidence of a criminal conspiracy between the Trump campaign and Russia. Published March 28, 2019
Donald Trump tasks Senate Republicans with drafting health care plan
President Trump said he's tasked specific Senate Republicans to form a "really great" health care plan, saying the GOP is "winning" a state-driven lawsuit against Obamacare and that Congress needs to prep a replacement in case the program is struck down. Published March 28, 2019
Trump says Special Olympics will be funded after all
President Trump, after days of controversy, said Thursday he will overrule his own administration and order up funding for the Special Olympics after all. Published March 28, 2019
Medicaid work requirements in Kentucky, Arkansas blocked by federal judge
A federal judge blocked Arkansas and Kentucky from imposing work requirements on Medicaid recipients, saying the Trump administration needs to go back and examine whether the conditions are consistent with the program's main mission. Published March 27, 2019
Trump awards posthumous Medal of Honor to Iraq war hero’s family
President Trump awarded a posthumous medal of honor Wednesday to Army Staff Sgt. Travis W. Atkins for his bravery in tackling an insurgent who triggered a suicide vest in Iraq in 2007. Published March 27, 2019
Donald Trump tells Russia to ‘get out’ of Venezuela
President Trump told Russia on Wednesday it needs to stop meddling in Venezuela, as top members of his administration met with Fabiana Rosales, the woman that U.S. officials recognize as first lady. Published March 27, 2019
Donald Trump wades straight into the Obamacare wars
President Trump dove head-first into the Obamacare wars Wednesday, saying he's cleaned up the worst parts of the program but that it remains unworkable and must be replaced. Published March 27, 2019
Donald Trump to present Medal of Honor to family of Travis Atkins, Iraq war hero
President Trump will award a posthumous Medal of Honor Wednesday to Army Staff Sgt. Travis W. Atkins for his bravery in tackling an insurgent who tried to trigger a suicide vest in Iraq. Published March 27, 2019
