Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
GOP looks to weaken VP Harris as Democrats mull options
The campaign arm of the House GOP is targeting Vice President Kamala Harris in an ad that calls her the "enabler in chief," elevating the No. 2 as Democrats consider whether to dump President Biden from the ticket. Published July 3, 2024
Trump sentencing in New York hush money case is postponed until Sept. 18
A New York judge on Tuesday delayed former President Donald Trump's sentencing to Sept. 18. Published July 2, 2024
Trump’s New York sentencing likely delayed for weeks
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Tuesday requested a July 24 deadline to respond to former President Donald Trump's motion to scrap his business-record conviction in New York, signaling the sentencing will be delayed by at least two weeks. Published July 2, 2024
Federal government awards Moderna $176 million in drive for bird-flu shot
The U.S. government on Tuesday awarded $176 million to drugmaker Moderna to speed up work on a bird-flu vaccine. The move reflects mounting fears that avian influenza, specifically the H5N1 strain that has infected more than 100 cattle herds, could spill over into humans. Published July 2, 2024
‘Get back up’: Biden campaign focuses on debate rebound in new ad
President Biden turned his debate fumble into an ad for his campaign Monday, highlighting former President Donald Trump's "lies" and Democratic attempts to rebound from the debacle. Published July 1, 2024
Trump tells Virginia rally the election is a choice between ‘strength and weakness’
Former President Donald Trump on Friday said the November election is a choice between "competence and incompetence" as he relished a big victory against President Biden in his first rally following the presidential debate in Atlanta. Published June 28, 2024
Top Democrats try to shore up Biden after debate disaster
Prominent Democrats are circling the wagons to bolster President Biden after his halting debate performance Thursday, arguing the party can't abandon him even as insiders seemed to be plotting exactly that through text messages and social media missives. Published June 28, 2024
Polish official warns about poor succession, fall of Roman Empire after debate
Poland's foreign minister appeared to take a shot at President Biden early Friday with a tweet highlighting the fall of the Roman Empire. Published June 28, 2024
Most Democrats wish they had a different nominee than Biden, Gallup poll finds
The majority of Democrats wish their nominee were someone other than President Biden, according to a Gallup poll. Published June 27, 2024
New Trump ads feature Biden falling down stairs and off his bike
The Trump campaign will run a pair of television ads late Thursday that slam President Biden's record and his physical and mental abilities, and even ask if the Democrat "makes it four more years in the White House." Published June 27, 2024
U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich goes on trial in Russia
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on Wednesday faced trial in Russia on espionage charges viewed as a bogus attempt by Russian President Vladimir Putin to obtain leverage over the West. Published June 26, 2024
Judge amends N.Y. gag order, says Trump can opine on jury and witnesses
A New York judge amended former President Donald Trump's gag order Tuesday so that he can comment on witnesses and jurors in the case, which ended in a May 30 guilty verdict against the presumptive GOP presidential nominee. Published June 25, 2024
Surgeon general advisory calls for a ‘collective commitment’ to combat gun violence
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Tuesday said gun violence in America is a public health crisis that is claiming young people at alarming rates and has far-reaching consequences on the mental health of survivors. Published June 25, 2024
Biden and allies scold Trump, GOP over abortion on second anniversary of Dobbs ruling
President Biden launched an all-out assault on former President Donald Trump on the second anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, dubbing his GOP rival "the sole person responsible" for state abortion restrictions. Published June 24, 2024
Manhattan DA Bragg wants to keep muzzling Trump, citing threats
Manhattan prosecutors want a New York judge to maintain key parts of a gag order against former President Donald Trump at least through his July 11 sentencing, saying the former president's rhetoric is inspiring his supporters to threaten prosecutorial staff and their families. Published June 21, 2024
No fighting allowed: Police, Secret Service says protesters at GOP convention must use voices only
The Secret Service and Milwaukee police expect vocal protests around the Republican National Convention from July 15-18 and they will uphold First Amendment rights. But there is a key rule -- keep your hands to yourself. Published June 21, 2024
Editor Robert Winnett won’t join The Washington Post after all, to remain in London
In a reversal, British journalist Robert Winnett will not become The Washington Post editor and will remain at his job in London, the D.C. newspaper reported Friday. Published June 21, 2024
Trump says the Ten Commandments should be displayed in schools and ‘other places’
Former President Donald Trump is backing the placement of the Ten Commandments in schools and other public spaces, dubbing it the "first major step in the revival of religion." Published June 21, 2024
Senators want to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terror after Putin’s pact with North Korea
Two senators announced legislation Thursday that would designate Russia as a state sponsor of terror, a move that would put Moscow in a small and notorious group that includes North Korea and Iran, in the wake of Russia's mutual defense pact with Pyongyang. Published June 20, 2024
‘Vexing’ and ‘perplexing’: White House chastises Netanyahu over video
The White House criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday for blindsiding it with a video that accuses the U.S. of withholding weapons from his country. Published June 20, 2024
