Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Georgia shatters voting record, officials say new election laws’ liberal critics proven wrong
Georgia, a critical swing state, demolished its record for ballots cast on the first day of early voting, state officials said. Published October 16, 2024
Tim Walz deployed to woo voters in rural Pennsylvania
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told rural voters Tuesday that Vice President Kamala Harris will "have rural America's back" if their Democratic ticket wins in November. Published October 15, 2024
Democrats pictured Trump behind bars, instead he’s barnstorming U.S. in tight race with Harris
The political left was banking on a quartet of criminal cases to sink former President Donald Trump. Now, he is not only a free man but in a neck-and-neck race against Vice President Kamala Harris. Published October 15, 2024
Trump gives Sen. Ted Cruz a boost in tough Texas battle
Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas has his "complete and total endorsement," aiming to boost the Republican against a resilient Democratic opponent. Published October 15, 2024
Back to the future: California counties impose seasonal mask mandate on health workers
Several Bay Area counties in California will require health care workers to mask up from Nov. 1 to either March or April, an unusual revival of rules that sparked controversy during the height of the pandemic. Published October 14, 2024
Ga. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says Georgians should trust elections process, results
Georgia's elections chief says voters should have high confidence in the security of November's election as the critical swing state tries to avoid a repeat of the chaos that swirled around the 2020 contest. Published October 14, 2024
Kamala Harris appeals to Arizona Republicans in new ad
Vice President Kamala Harris is appealing directly to Arizona Republicans wary of former President Donald Trump, hoping a dose of crossover support will allow her to clinch the swing state. Published October 14, 2024
Person, Woman, Man, Camera, TV: Trump calls on Harris to take cognitive test
Former President Donald Trump says Vice President Kamala Harris should take a cognitive test, calling her "slow and lethargic" in how she answers media questions. Published October 14, 2024
Mayorkas is confident that states will ease voting for hurricane-affected areas
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Thursday said local and state officials are taking steps to make sure residents in hurricane-impacted areas are able to vote in November's election. Published October 10, 2024
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: Hurricane Milton causes havoc but not the ‘worst-case’ scenario
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that Hurricane Milton caused widespread damage but did not live up to worst fears because it weakened before landfall, and the storm surge was not as bad as feared. Published October 10, 2024
Biden slams Trump, GOP allies over disaster relief claims on cusp of Milton landfall
A stern President Biden lashed out at former President Donald Trump and his GOP allies Wednesday as he led a major hurricane response weeks before Election Day, accusing his predecessor of spreading false information about the federal response to hurricanes in the Southeast. Published October 9, 2024
FEMA chief says rumors about land seizure are ‘demoralizing’ and ‘damaging’ storm relief
No program takes away a storm victim's land or requires them to forfeit their homes for failure to repay relief funds, President Biden's emergency manager said Wednesday, hoping to dispel rumors around the response to Hurricane Helene. Published October 9, 2024
FEMA vows to be ready for ‘difficult day’
President Biden's emergency manager on Wednesday declared that "FEMA is ready" to deal with the onslaught of Hurricane Milton even as it assists North Carolina towns reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Published October 9, 2024
HHS outlines efforts to alleviate IV fluid shortage
President Biden's health secretary told medical leaders on Wednesday that he is working to fill major gaps in the supply of intravenous fluids after a critical factory in North Carolina shut down because of Hurricane Helene. Published October 9, 2024
Profane Biden slams Netanyahu, Putin, faults Obama for Crimea debacle: Woodward book
President Biden's relationship with Israel remains strong, the White House insisted Tuesday, downplaying excerpts from a forthcoming book by journalist Bob Woodward that says Mr. Biden expressed his mounting frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in profane terms. Published October 8, 2024
Biden delays overseas trip in order to monitor response to hurricanes
President Biden is postponing his trip to Germany and Angola because of the dual challenges of cleaning up Hurricane Helene's devastation and preparing for Hurricane Milton, according to the White House. Published October 8, 2024
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warns post-hurricane looters they might get shot
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is warning people not to loot homes and businesses after Hurricane Milton passes through the state. Published October 8, 2024
Harris campaign dispatches first lady Jill Biden on nationwide tour
First lady Jill Biden will travel to five swing states through Oct. 15 to get out the vote for Vice President Kamala Harris, the campaign said Tuesday. Published October 8, 2024
Biden, Harris get double-barreled disaster test with Helene closely followed by Hurricane Milton
The Biden-Harris administration is eyeing landfall of a devastating hurricane in Florida even as it weathers accusations that its search-and-rescue efforts in North Carolina are falling short and forcing citizens and aid groups to fill gaps in the recovery from Hurricane Helene. Published October 8, 2024
DeSantis says he isn’t ducking calls from Harris before Hurricane Milton
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday denied that he intentionally ducked a call from Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall later this week. Published October 7, 2024
