Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Chuck Schumer: Obamacare attack bigger deal than Mueller findings
The Justice Department's refusal to defend any part of Obamacare is more important than its letter outlining the findings of special counsel Robert Mueller, Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Tuesday, as Democrats seek to pivot to kitchen-table issues. Published March 26, 2019
Obamacare unconstitutional, Justice Department determines
The Trump administration told a federal appeals court Monday it thinks all of Obamacare is unconstitutional, marking an escalation in its fight against the 2010 law. Published March 25, 2019
Democrats demand public release of Mueller report
President Trump praised special counsel Robert Mueller's work Monday and said it "wouldn't bother me at all" if his report was released to the public, as Washington grappled with the fallout of the president's exoneration from accusations he conspired with Russia to subvert the 2016 election. Published March 25, 2019
Obamacare enrollment dropped 300K for 2019: CMS
Roughly 11.4 million people signed up for Obamacare coverage this year, according to a final government report that finds roughly 300,000 fewer people selected or renewed an exchange plan compared to 2018. Published March 25, 2019
Donald Trump: Release of Mueller report up to AG, wouldn’t bother him
President Trump on Monday said special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation wound up the way it should have, and it wouldn't bother him if the report were made public. Published March 25, 2019
Donald Trump cites rocket attack in recognizing Israel sovereignty in Golan Heights
President Trump on Monday formally recognized the Golan Heights as Israeli territory, giving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a much-needed boost as he raced home to respond to a rocket attack that struck near Tel Aviv, wounding seven. Published March 25, 2019
Donald Trump says Robert Mueller investigation is affront to Americans
In the end, President Trump didn't fire Robert Mueller, defying the predictions of Democrats who were convinced he wouldn't allow the special counsel to see his probe through to the end. Published March 24, 2019
Brad Parscale weaponizes Mueller findings for Trump 2020 campaign
President Trump's 2020 campaign urged voters to eye Democrats suspiciously after special counsel Robert Mueller found no evidence of collusion with Russia, accusing them of orchestrating a "frantic, chaotic, conspiracy-laden roller coaster for two years." Published March 24, 2019
Donald Trump calls Mueller report ‘complete exoneration’
President Trump gloated Sunday after special counsel Robert Mueller concluded there was no collusion between his campaign and Russia in 2016, saying it was "shame" the country went through it. Published March 24, 2019
Jerry Nadler says William Barr will testify on Mueller report
A top Democrat said Sunday he plans to haul Attorney General William P. Barr before Congress as his party looks to wring every detail of special counsel Robert Mueller's probe out of the Justice Department. Published March 24, 2019
Democrats vow to fight Robert Mueller, William Barr for report details
Top Democrats signaled Sunday they'll do what it takes to draw every bit of information about the Russia meddling probe out of special counsel Robert Mueller and Attorney General William Barr. Published March 24, 2019
Jim Jordan: ‘Not one bit of evidence’ of Trump-Russia collusion
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio on Sunday he wants to see special counsel Robert Mueller's report, like everyone else in Washington, but that it looks like Democrats' cries of "collusion" with Russia have turned into nothing-burger. Published March 24, 2019
Adam Schiff rejects ‘Gang of Eight’ classified briefing on Mueller report
Rep. Adam Schiff of California on Sunday said closed-door briefings to Congress on special counsel Robert Mueller's report will be no substitute for holding up the findings to public scrutiny. Published March 24, 2019
Ted Cruz: No collusion charges in Mueller report ‘good news’ for American people
As partisans claimed early vindication or pledged to probe further, Sen. Ted Cruz on Sunday took a broader view, saying indications that special counsel Robert Mueller will not indict anyone for colluding with Russian meddlers in the 2016 campaign is "good news for the American people." Published March 24, 2019
Jerrold Nadler: Trump White House can’t get Mueller report head start
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler on Sunday said the Justice Department's policy that a sitting president cannot be indicted only bolsters his case for full disclosure of special counsel Robert Mueller's findings and evidence. Published March 24, 2019
Trump sends Mnuchin, Lighthizer to China to resume trade talks
President Trump is dispatching Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and top negotiators to China next week to resume trade talks, the White House said Saturday. Published March 23, 2019
Trump cancels Treasury Dept.’s sanctions against North Korea, but causes confusion about which ones
President Trump left heads spinning by deciding to cancel sanctions that the Treasury Department had intended to impose on North Korea. Published March 22, 2019
Donald Trump sits with Caribbean leaders to discuss trade, Venezuela
President Trump met with leaders of five Caribbean nations at his Florida club Friday, hoping to find common ground on trade and what to do about the crisis in Venezuela. Published March 22, 2019
Trump to appoint Washington Times columnist Stephen Moore to Federal Reserve Board
President Trump plans to appoint Stephen Moore, a longtime supporter and visiting fellow at the conservative Heritage Foundation, to the Federal Reserve board. Published March 22, 2019
Donald Trump: Still has ‘no idea’ when Mueller report will drop
President Trump on Friday said he has "no idea" when special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling and the potential obstruction of justice will drop, as tension around Washington ratchets up. Published March 22, 2019
