Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
FBI investigating bomb threats, ‘swatting’ against Trump Cabinet picks
Several of President-elect Donald Trump's nominees have been targeted with bomb threats and "swatting," the FBI said Wednesday. Published November 27, 2024
Rep. Ritchie Torres ramps up criticism of N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul
Rep. Ritchie Torres on Wednesday called New York Gov. Kathy Hochul a leading hypocrite in the Empire State. Published November 27, 2024
China releases three Americans in prisoner swap
The Biden administration has secured the release of three Americans from detention in China in exchange for unnamed Chinese persons held in the U.S. Published November 27, 2024
Trump team signs memos needed to kickstart transition, share info with Biden team
President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team have signed a memo of understanding that allows it to coordinate with the Biden White House and gain critical information from agency heads before the Jan. 20 inauguration. Published November 26, 2024
Harris thanks grassroots supporters after ‘heavy’ election loss
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday thanked grassroots supporters who donated their time and treasure ahead of her losing bid for the presidency, saying the fight for their agenda "did not end of Nov. 5" and brighter days are ahead for the Democratic Party. Published November 26, 2024
Trump’s tariff threat divides lawmakers, business groups at home
While GOP allies cheer President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico unless those countries rein in illegal immigration and drug trafficking into the U.S., some business lobbies and trade groups warn of domestic pain if he follows through. Published November 26, 2024
Youngkin to incoming Trump aides: Live in Virginia instead of D.C. or Maryland
Virginia is for lovers -- and new members of Trump's administration. Published November 26, 2024
Target countries call Trump’s tariff threat counterproductive, plead for cooperation
The foreign governments targeted in President-elect Donald Trump's latest tariff threat said higher U.S. levies designed to rein in drugs and illegal migration could violate the North American free-trade deal Mr. Trump himself negotiated in his first term, and that dialogue is better than confrontation. Published November 26, 2024
Trump freed from election fraud charges; special counsel extends prohibition on prosecution
A federal judge on Monday granted special counsel Jack Smith's request to dismiss the federal election fraud case against President-elect Donald Trump, bringing an end to the criminal charges that accused Mr. Trump of trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Published November 25, 2024
Jack Smith moves to dismiss election interference case against Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith on Monday moved to dismiss his election subversion case against President-elect Donald Trump, citing the election and precedents that dictate a sitting president cannot be criminally prosecuted. Published November 25, 2024
Trump’s pick for FCC chair says fighting censorship is his No. 1 priority
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to chair the Federal Communications Commission said Monday he wants to "smash the censorship cartel" to rebuild trust in media sources and ensure broadcasters serve the public interest. Published November 25, 2024
Macy’s says an employee hid up to $154M in delivery expenses, delays earnings report
Macy's says an employee hid up to $154 million in expenses through false accounting entries for delivery expenses. Published November 25, 2024
Judge delays Trump sentencing, sets December deadline for dismissal motions
New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan is postponing President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing and ordered lawyers to submit motions in December on whether the case should be dismissed. Published November 22, 2024
Raffensperger certifies Georgia’s election for Trump, four years after certification nightmare
Georgia's chief election official has certified the state's election results and congratulated President-elect Donald Trump, reveling in a routine process after the 2020 contest roiled his office. Published November 22, 2024
Biden sanctions major Russian bank
The White House cracked down on Russia Thursday by targeting over 50 people in its financial sector and Gazprombank, the largest remaining bank not sanctioned by the U.S. Published November 21, 2024
MTG to lead House panel working with Elon Musk on cutting costs, regulations
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer plans to put Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in charge of a subcommittee that will work closely with President-elect Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency. Published November 21, 2024
Biden turns 82, extending record as oldest president
President Biden turned 82 on Wednesday, sparking well-wishes from Washington allies and solidifying his record as the oldest sitting U.S. president in history. Published November 20, 2024
Trump’s attorneys urge N.Y. judge to dismiss hush money conviction
Lawyers for President-elect Donald Trump demanded Wednesday the immediate dismissal of his New York hush money conviction as the judge weighs whether to impose a sentence as planned, delay proceedings or toss out the case completely. Published November 20, 2024
Sen. Rick Scott lobbies for Lara Trump to fill expected Senate vacancy
Sen. Rick Scott of Florida thinks his home-state Gov. Ron DeSantis will select Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, to fill the seat left by Sen. Marco Rubio, who is set to become secretary of state. Published November 20, 2024
RFK Jr. targets corporate influence at health agencies, vows to examine root causes of disease
President-elect Donald Trump wants to let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. "go wild on health." Published November 19, 2024
