Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Trump says U.S. could wipe out Iran ‘tomorrow night’
President Trump on Monday said Iran could be wiped out by the U.S. military in a single day, ramping up his rhetoric ahead of his Tuesday deadline for Tehran to make a deal or face devastating strikes on its infrastructure. Published April 6, 2026
Trump says deadline for debilitating strikes on Iran still in place as sides try to reach deal
President Trump said Monday he is sticking by his deadline of 8 p.m. Tuesday before he begins targeting Iranian infrastructure as both sides in the war look at a ceasefire proposal. Published April 6, 2026
Trump hails the U.S. military, points to dropping egg prices at Easter Egg Roll tradition
President Trump celebrated Easter Monday at the White House by praising the U.S. military and the daring operation that rescued a downed American aviator in Iran over the weekend. Published April 6, 2026
European official warns against strikes on civilian infrastructure in Iran, as Trump deadline looms
A top European official warned Monday that attacks on Iranian energy facilities and other civilian infrastructure would be "illegal," a not-so-subtle message to President Trump as the U.S. commander in chief threatens devastating strikes. Published April 6, 2026
Trump steps in to pay TSA workers as House, Senate trade shutdown blame
President Trump has ordered Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to find funds to pay Transportation Security Administration workers while a partial shutdown of government operations continues due to bickering in Congress. Published March 27, 2026
Trump says feds will guarantee loans for farmers
President Trump has announced that the federal government will guarantee loans for food suppliers and farmers in a move to boost an American agricultural industry battered by the Iran war, tariffs and other market shocks. Published March 27, 2026
China retaliates with trade probes into U.S.
China is launching investigations into U.S. trade practices, a tit-for-tat move ahead of President Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in May. Published March 27, 2026
Well-timed trades, bets before Trump actions fuel suspicion of leaks
Democrats are crying foul over suspicious trades and bets around notable actions by President Trump, including social media posts that changed the contour of the Iran war and financial markets. Published March 26, 2026
Trump: Iran is ‘begging to make a deal, not me’
President Trump said Iran is "begging" to make a deal because its military is reeling from his strikes. Published March 26, 2026
Witkoff confirms 15-point plan for Iran peace, with Pakistan intermediary
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said Thursday the U.S. offered Iran a list of 15 actions that can form a peace deal. Published March 26, 2026
Trump tells Iran to ‘get serious’ before it is too late
President Trump on Thursday said Iranian negotiators "better get serious" about making a deal to end the war, saying they risk grave consequences otherwise. Published March 26, 2026
Trump struggles to sell the Iran war as Americans feel the squeeze at the pump
When it comes to gas prices and partisanship in Washington, what a difference a few years make. Published March 25, 2026
Trump to visit China in May, White House says
President Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14 and 15, the White House said Wednesday. Published March 25, 2026
WATCH: Melania Trump’s tech summit gets a surprise guest — a talking humanoid robot
A talking humanoid robot joined first lady Melania Trump for her international summit on technology in Washington, an eye-popping start to the second day of the session. Published March 25, 2026
Trump approval rating sags to a low point in key poll
President Trump's approval rating is down to the lowest point of his second term, with high costs and the Iran war dragging down his popularity, a key poll says. Published March 25, 2026
Trump insists Iran would ‘like to make a deal’
President Trump said Tuesday that negotiations with Iran continue and that officials within the regime want to make a deal to stop the bombardment. Published March 24, 2026
First lady Melania Trump launches summit on children, online skills and AI
First lady Melania Trump kicked off the inaugural meeting of her "Fostering the Future" coalition Tuesday by challenging leaders to leverage artificial intelligence to help children while preventing any harm from emerging technologies. Published March 24, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio to speak about Iran war with G7 in France
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel Friday to France to discuss the conflict in the Middle East and other matters with other officials in the Group of Seven nations. Published March 24, 2026
Judges appoint Robert Frazer as U.S. attorney for N.J. after Alina Habba saga
New Jersey judges on Monday appointed a career prosecutor, Robert Frazer, to serve as U.S. attorney after a drawn-out legal battle that led to the departure of President Trump's first pick, Alina Habba. Published March 23, 2026
Trump says ‘productive’ talks with Iran could lead to end of war; power plant strike on 5-day delay
The U.S. and Iran had "very good and productive" talks about ending hostilities in the Middle East over the weekend, President Trump said Monday. Published March 23, 2026
