Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Supreme Court struggles with legality of Trump’s tariffs, questions his authority to bypass Congress
President Trump's fondness for tariffs ran into serious skepticism Wednesday at the Supreme Court, where the justices questioned whether Congress had truly given the executive such an expansive power to slap duties on all foreign goods. Published November 5, 2025
Democrat Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey governor’s race
Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill won the race for New Jersey governor late Tuesday, beating back a challenge from Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a race that pivoted on President Trump and high costs in the Garden State. Published November 4, 2025
Trump calls Supreme Court tariff case ‘life or death’ for America
President Trump said the Supreme Court hearing Wednesday that will determine whether his tariff program is legal is "life or death" for the U.S. Published November 4, 2025
Bessent to attend Supreme Court session on landmark tariff case
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to go to the Supreme Court on Wednesday to watch oral arguments in a case that could jar President Trump's trade agenda. Published November 4, 2025
Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba: We’ll be watching for election crimes in N.J.
Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba is warning New Jersey residents that her office will vigorously investigate and prosecute any Election Day crimes. Published November 4, 2025
Trump says China will not get Nvidia’s best computer chips
President Trump says Nvidia, the highly valuable chipmaker, will not provide its advanced Blackwell chips to China as the world's largest economies vie to become the leaders in the artificial intelligence race. Published November 3, 2025
Trump says he isn’t looking to strike Venezuela
President Trump on Friday said he has no plans to order military strikes within Venezuela. Published October 31, 2025
White House to resume tours for Christmas season after construction pause
White House tours will resume along an "updated route" in December after a multimonth pause for the construction of President Trump's ballroom. Published October 31, 2025
‘Wind in his sails’: Trump racks up trade deals, delicate China truce on whirlwind Asia tour
President Trump finalized a thorny trade deal with South Korea and secured agreements with Southeast Asian nations to maintain the flow of minerals to the U.S. while averting a full-blown trade crisis with China during a five-day trip across the Far East. Published October 30, 2025
Senate votes to nullify global tariffs, completing trifecta of measures against Trump’s trade policy
The Senate voted Thursday in a largely symbolic move to terminate the emergency powers that President Trump used to impose tariffs on dozens of trading partners across the globe. Published October 30, 2025
U.S. will lower tariffs after China delays rare earth restrictions, says Trump
President Trump said Thursday the U.S. would lower its fentanyl-related tariffs on Chinese goods after Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to delay rare earth restrictions for at least a year. Published October 30, 2025
Senate votes to nullify Trump tariffs on Canada with four Republicans defying Trump
The Senate voted Wednesday to terminate the emergency powers that President Trump used to impose tariffs on products from Canada, a neighbor and major trading partner. Published October 29, 2025
Federal Reserve votes for another quarter-percentage point cut
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday slashed interest rates for the second time in as many months, pointing to a slowdown in hiring. Published October 29, 2025
China makes its first purchase of U.S. soybeans this year
China is purchasing its first cargoes of soybeans from U.S. farmers this year, a major development for American growers on the cusp of President Trump's major sit-down with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Published October 29, 2025
Senate votes to nullify Trump’s tariffs on Brazil in symbolic messaging effort
The Senate voted late Tuesday to terminate the emergency powers that President Trump used to impose tariffs on goods from Brazil, a major coffee producer and South American trading partner. Published October 28, 2025
Trump Media to join Crypto.com in prediction markets
President Trump's media company said Tuesday it will launch a betting market on Truth Social in partnership with Crypto.com, a move that could raise questions about his entanglement with regulated industries. Published October 28, 2025
Trump slams Fed Chair Powell as ‘incompetent’ ahead of interest-rate decision
President Trump called Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell "incompetent" Tuesday during a Japanese business roundtable, one day before a key interest-rate decision by the central bank. Published October 28, 2025
Trump won’t meet Canadian PM Mark Carney during Asia trip, despite trade progress with others
President Trump's biggest trade fight is close to home and with the unlikeliest of foes. Published October 27, 2025
Trump doesn’t plan to meet Canadian PM Mark Carney during Asia trip, leaving trade in turmoil
President Trump said Monday he does not plan to meet Canada's leader "for a long time," signaling that his anger over an anti-tariff ad hasn't subsided. Published October 27, 2025
Trump is willing to meet with North Korean leader Kim while he’s in East Asia for APEC forum
President Trump said he would be willing to extend his Asia trip if North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un wanted to meet him. Published October 27, 2025
