Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Trump returns to X platform ahead of Elon Musk interview
Former President Donald Trump returned to an old haunt, Twitter, now known as X, on Monday with a lengthy campaign video that recounts his political rise and defiance of indictments brought by Democratic prosecutors. Published August 12, 2024
Walz, Harris’ running mate, embarks on national tour to raise money for Democratic ticket
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will speak to union workers in California on Tuesday before crisscrossing the country in his first solo fundraising blitz since being selected as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. Published August 12, 2024
White House slams key Israeli critic of emerging hostage deal
The White House is vocally defending its diplomatic effort with Egypt and Qatar to restart talks on a hostage deal between Israel and Palestinian militants in Hamas, calling it the "right deal at the right time" while slamming skeptics in the region. Published August 9, 2024
FDA approves first nasal spray for severe allergic reactions
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first nasal spray to stave off life-threatening allergic reactions. Published August 9, 2024
Harris, Biden to appear together in Maryland; first trip since president dropped out of his campaign
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Maryland on Thursday to discuss policy strides, the White House said, marking their first major appearance together since Mr. Biden dropped his reelection bid. Published August 9, 2024
Trump says his ear healed from shooting
Former President Donald Trump said Thursday he's healed from the gunshot that hit his ear during an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. Published August 8, 2024
Trump says his Jan. 6 crowd was bigger than MLK’s
Former President Donald Trump said Thursday he probably spoke to a bigger crowd on Jan. 6, 2021, than the crowd at the Rev. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963. Published August 8, 2024
Trump offers three debates with Harris, says he will beat ‘barely competent’ substitute for Biden
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday proposed three debates next month with Vice President Kamala Harris and said he will defeat the "barely competent" Democratic nominee who took over the ticket for President Biden. Published August 8, 2024
Trump schedules news conference, says Harris avoiding press
Former President Donald Trump said he will hold a "general news conference" from his Mar-a-Lago estate Thursday as he accused Vice President Kamala Harris of hiding from the press and being too fearful to debate. Published August 8, 2024
White House slaps down Trump’s musing about Biden retaking the nomination
President Biden does not lament his decision to step aside and let Vice President Kamala Harris lead the Democratic ticket into November, the White House said Wednesday. Published August 7, 2024
Biden team scrambles to ‘prevent an escalation’ in Mideast
The White House on Wednesday said it's engaged in "intense diplomacy" to avoid a wider conflict in the Middle East as Iran proxies exchange hostilities with Israel. Published August 7, 2024
Georgia’s new voter portal vulnerable to fraud, allows anyone to cancel voter registrations
Cyber researchers found a key vulnerability in Georgia's new online portal that appeared to let anyone submit a voter cancellation for any state resident, forcing state officials to fix the issue. Published August 7, 2024
Trump says Minnesota Gov. Walz is out of step with the country
Former President Donald Trump unloaded on Vice President Kamala Harris and her new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in a television interview Wednesday, casting them as radicals who will defund the police and cause energy prices to soar. Published August 7, 2024
Wrongful death lawsuit filed by Ashli Babbitt’s family gets first federal hearing
A federal court on Tuesday held the first hearing in a $30 million wrongful death lawsuit brought by the estate of Ashli Babbitt, the woman who was shot dead at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Published August 6, 2024
U.S. economy remains ‘resilient’ despite market turmoil, White House says
The White House on Tuesday said the underpinnings of the U.S. economy remain strong despite a massive selloff on Monday that raised fears of a recession. Published August 6, 2024
VP Harris told Biden she was picking Tim Walz before it hit the news
Vice President Kamala Harris gave President Biden a heads-up that she was picking Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, the White House said Tuesday. Published August 6, 2024
Clock is ticking: N.Y. judge keeps Sept. 18 pre-election sentencing date for Trump
A New York judge said Tuesday he will keep former President Donald Trump's sentencing date of Sept. 18, but set a new timeline for decisions on defense motions. Published August 6, 2024
China’s government clamps down on fentanyl chemicals, White House says
China's communist government will put tighter restrictions on three chemicals used to produce fentanyl, the White House said Tuesday, hailing it as a step that will save lives in the U.S. Published August 6, 2024
Anti-Israel protesters mostly escape prosecution in nation’s capital, leaving mark on the city
Republicans are demanding the same sort of zealous prosecutions of anti-Israel demonstrators who rampaged in Washington this week as the Biden administration doled out to the protesters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Published July 25, 2024
Senate advances bills forcing social media companies to reduce harm
The Senate advanced bipartisan bills on Thursday designed to protect children who use social media, putting the legislation on track for passage despite opposition from civil liberties groups who said one of the measures would lead to censorship. Published July 25, 2024
