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Tom Howell Jr.

Tom Howell Jr.

Tom Howell Jr. covers politics and the White House for The Washington Times. He can be reached at thowell@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Tom Howell Jr.

In this combination of photos taken in Pennsylvania, Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event, Aug. 18, 2024, in Rochester, left, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event, Aug. 19, 2024, in York. (AP Photo)

Trump, Harris shake hands before a contentious debate

The presidential debate produced an early surprise: Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, who clearly do not like each other, actually shook hands. Published September 10, 2024

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo listens to remarks while attending a meeting, March 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Ex-N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo tries to dodge blame for nursing-home deaths during COVID

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday blamed former President Donald Trump for the COVID-19 chaos that enveloped the Empire State in early 2020, refusing in a combative Capitol Hill hearing to accept fault for thousands of seniors' deaths in the weeks after he ordered nursing homes to readmit positive patients. Published September 10, 2024

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends a joint news conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, after talks at the Chancellery in Berlin, Wednesday Aug. 28, 2024. (Justin Tallis/Pool Photo via AP) **FILE**

Biden to host U.K. prime minister on Sept. 13

President Biden will host U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sept. 13 for a bilateral meeting to discuss global crises and bolster the countries' "special relationship," the White House said. Published September 6, 2024

Hunter Biden, center, and his wife Melissa Cohen Biden, arrive in federal court for jury selection for his trial on felony tax charges Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Hunter Biden makes shock guilty plea in tax fraud case

President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, pleaded guilty Thursday to tax evasion charges, dodging a trial that would have dredged up sordid details about his past spending on strippers and drugs as his father serves out his remaining months in the White House in the midst of the presidential election. Published September 5, 2024

President Joe Biden waves as he departs after speaking during a visit to Vernon Electric in Westby, Wis., Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. Biden is in Wisconsin to promote his Investing in America agenda. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Biden touts Wisconsin investments, says Trump ‘didn’t do a damn thing’

President Biden traveled to Wisconsin on Thursday to continue his legacy-burnishing tour and provide an assist to Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign, announcing $7.3 billion in clean-energy financing for rural areas from signature legislation that passed in 2022. Published September 5, 2024

Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega poses for a photo during the ALBA Summit at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana, Cuba, Dec. 14, 2021. (Adalberto Roque, Pool Photo via AP, File)

Nicaragua releases 135 political prisoners to Guatemala, White House says

The White House said Thursday it has secured the release of 135 political prisoners in Nicaragua, including members of a Texas-based ministry that was caught up in a crackdown on nonprofits and religious groups by the government of authoritarian President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo. Published September 5, 2024