Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Larry Hogan: I don’t accept Trump’s endorsement
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says he does not accept former President Donald Trump's endorsement for Senate, clarifying his stance after a report said he was saying one thing in public and another in private. Published November 1, 2024
Liz Cheney warns Trump rhetoric threatens democracy after gun comments
Former Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming is slamming former President Donald Trump's description of her in a war setting with "guns trained on her face," saying such language is how "dictators destroy free nations." Published November 1, 2024
Walz to Pa. voters: Game is tied with 120 hours left
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the "game is tied" with five days to go until Election Day, leaning heavily into sports metaphors as he prodded swing-state voters in Pennsylvania on Thursday to side with the Democratic ticket. Published October 31, 2024
Early voting surging beyond pre-pandemic levels, Gallup poll shows
The majority of Americans plan to cast their ballots before Election Day, according to a poll Thursday that showed early voting is an increasingly popular option. Published October 31, 2024
Harris to sweep through seven swing states en route to Election Day
Vice President Kamala Harris will "barnstorm" through all seven battleground states between Halloween and Election Day to close out the presidential race, her campaign said Thursday. Published October 31, 2024
The cannabis campaign: Legalization, rescheduling hang in balance on Election Day
Another election cycle means cannabis, once again, is on the ballot. Published October 30, 2024
Schwarzenegger backs Harris, says U.S. must ‘close the door’ on Trump
Arnold Schwarzenegger wants you to get to da polling place -- for Vice President Kamala Harris. Published October 30, 2024
Trump accuses Harris of running a hate-fueled campaign after Biden calls GOP voters ‘garbage’
Former President Donald Trump accused Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday of running a "campaign of hate," seizing on President Biden's claim that his supporters were "garbage." Published October 30, 2024
Trump would make history if inaugurated at age 78, but busy schedule diffuses Harris’ age attacks
Former President Donald Trump would make history as the oldest person ever to be inaugurated to the presidency if he wins next week, a fact Democrats are trying to exploit as they describe him as unfit for office. Published October 30, 2024
Steve Bannon says he’s ‘empowered’ by prison, vows to keep fighting left wing’s ‘rigged’ system
Steve Bannon, a key ally to former President Donald Trump, said Tuesday he feels empowered after being released from a four-month stint in federal prison for defying a subpoena from the House Jan. 6 committee. Published October 29, 2024
House investigators slam DHS for failure to divulge Walz-China information
House GOP investigators on Tuesday said the Department of Homeland Security is not cooperating with its probe into whether Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is being targeted by an influence campaign from communist China. Published October 29, 2024
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos defends decision not to endorse as newspaper loses subscribers
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is defending The Washington Post's decision not to endorse a presidential candidate as "principled" as the outlet bleeds subscribers over the abrupt decision. Published October 29, 2024
Trump ally Steve Bannon released from prison on contempt of Congress conviction
Steve Bannon, a key ally to former President Donald Trump, was released Tuesday from federal prison after serving four months for balking at a subpoena from the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Published October 29, 2024
Treasury finalizes clampdown on foreign tech transactions
The Biden-Harris administration finalized a rule Monday that prohibits Americans from participating in transactions that could bolster China's development of advanced technologies, especially ones that would bolster Beijing's military. Published October 28, 2024
Wes Moore, Maryland governor, boosts Angela Alsobrooks for Senate at early voting
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore voted early Monday for Angela Alsobrooks, hoping to keep an open Senate seat in Democratic hands. Published October 28, 2024
Puerto Rican stars Bad Bunny, J.Lo, Ricky Martin back Harris after joke at Trump rally
Bad Bunny, a hugely popular recording artist from Puerto Rico, joined the roster of celebrities supporting Vice President Kamala Harris after a comedian made a joke about the U.S. territory at former President Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden. Published October 28, 2024
McDonald’s-linked E. coli outbreak spreads to 13 states: CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the E. coli outbreak linked to fast-food giant McDonald's has grown to 75 people across 13 states. Published October 25, 2024
Tim Walz visits Duke’s vaunted basketball arena in N.C. campaign stop
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz stopped by Duke University's legendary basketball arena on Thursday as he campaigned for votes in swing-state North Carolina, but the move picked sides in a fierce rivalry that splits the state. Published October 25, 2024
Harris, Trump are deadlocked at 48% in nationwide poll
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are completely deadlocked in the race for the White House, a major national poll said Friday -- an ominous sign for the Democratic nominee after leading national polls for weeks. Published October 25, 2024
Trump doesn’t rule out pardon for Hunter Biden
Former President Donald Trump says he would be open to pardoning President Biden's son, Hunter, who faces sentencing in December on criminal convictions. Published October 24, 2024
