Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Trump shirks debate on letting Egypt Pres. el-Sissi extend rule
The U.S. relationship with Egypt has never been better, President Trump insisted Tuesday, using a White House meeting with President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi to focus on progress on trade and terrorism instead of the onetime military leader's crackdown on political opponents and dissent, as some had hoped. Published April 9, 2019
Iran retaliates after revolutionary guard terror designation
President Trump on Monday officially designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, saying its sponsorship of terrorism in Iraq and elsewhere is unacceptable and that he needed to send an "unprecedented" message that it won't be tolerated. Published April 8, 2019
Trump, el-Sissi to discuss military, economic strategy
Military strategy, combatting terrorism and economic development will be on the docket when Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and President Trump meet Tuesday at the White House, administration officials said. Published April 8, 2019
DOJ to court: Let’s get moving on Obamacare case
The Trump administration asked a federal appeals court Monday to hear arguments on a major Obamacare case in early July, saying it wants to get moving on a legal challenge that's viewed as a long shot but could kill off the 2010 law. Published April 8, 2019
Donald Trump designates Iran Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organization
President Trump on Monday designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, saying its sponsorship of terror in Iraq and elsewhere is unacceptable and that he needed to send an "unprecedented" message that it won't be tolerated. Published April 8, 2019
U.S. imposes new sanctions on Maduro’s state-owned oil company
Vice President Mike Pence on Friday said the U.S. will sanction dozens of ships tied to Venezuela's state-owned oil and gas company, as the White House ramps up financial pressure on President Nicolas Maduro. Published April 5, 2019
Donald Trump on Joe Biden: I don’t see him as threat
President Trump said Friday he doesn't see Joseph R. Biden as a threat in 2020, arguing if anything, the former vice president is a "threat to himself." Published April 5, 2019
Donald Trump says he’ll skip WH correspondents gala for third year, hold rally
President Trump said Friday he doesn't plan to attend the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner, saying he'll hold a rally with supporters instead. Published April 5, 2019
Jovita Carranza to be nominated to lead Small Business Administration
President Trump late Thursday said he will nominate U.S. Treasurer Jovita Carranza to lead the Small Business Administration. Published April 4, 2019
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
