Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Harris condemns antisemitic D.C. protests a day later
Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday ripped "despicable acts by unpatriotic protestors" in Washington who waved flags affiliated with the Hamas terrorist group. Published July 25, 2024
Trump says Democrats used ‘coup’ to oust Biden: ‘They pushed him out’
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday said top Democrats waged a "coup" against Joe Biden and contended the president shouldn't resign the office, arguing his new opponent -- Vice President Kamala Harris -- would be worse. Published July 25, 2024
Biden enters war on plastics with aggressive offensive to stop federal use by 2035
The Biden-Harris administration is pushing an ambitious plan to phase out single-use plastics from food service operations, events and packaging by 2027 and all federal operations by 2035. Published July 25, 2024
Harris campaign releases its first ad, casting herself as a defender of ‘Freedom’
The Harris campaign debuted its first TV ad Thursday, an upbeat spot that features Vice President Kamala Harris exclusively since President Biden dropped out of the race. Published July 25, 2024
Senate tees up votes on child online safety bills
The Senate is setting up a test vote Thursday on legislation designed to protect children who use social media, a rare bipartisan effort months away from Election Day. Published July 24, 2024
Black Lives Matter group demands that Democrats hold a ‘snap’ primary
Black Lives Matter says it wants the Democratic National Committee to hold a "snap" primary instead of anointing Vice President Kamala Harris as the presidential nominee. Published July 24, 2024
Biden’s virus symptoms are gone, says his doctor
President Biden no longer has signs of COVID-19 and his rapid antigen test for the virus returned negative, his physician said Tuesday. Published July 23, 2024
Sen. Ted Cruz presses NPR on potential ties between donations, coverage
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas wants National Public Radio to explain whether it tailored its coverage of climate change, health care and other topics to match the views of deep-pocketed donors. Published July 23, 2024
White House doctor says Biden’s COVID-19 symptoms are nearly gone
President Biden is recovering well from COVID-19 and his symptoms are nearly gone, his doctor said Monday. Published July 22, 2024
Gretchen Whitmer rejects VP talk: I’m staying in Michigan
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Monday she is backing Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the ticket but is not interested in serving as her running mate. Published July 22, 2024
NYC Mayor Eric Adams: Vice President Harris’ public safety background will win over minority voters
Vice President Kamala Harris is the right person to lead the November ticket and keep minority voters in the Democratic fold, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Monday. Published July 22, 2024
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear endorses Harris, open to VP consideration
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday to lead the Democratic ticket in November and said he would hear out any request to be her running mate. Published July 22, 2024
‘Harris for President’ reports $50 million haul after Biden endorsement
Vice President Kamala Harris' nascent presidential campaign raised nearly $50 million following President Biden's decision Sunday to drop out of the race and endorse his No. 2 for the top job, according to aides. Published July 22, 2024
Biden drops out of presidential race after rising pressure from Democrats, endorses Kamala Harris
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping out of the race against former President Donald Trump, ceding to unrelenting pressure from Democrats who said his declining abilities and poll numbers would drag down the party and lead to certain defeat in November. Published July 21, 2024
Biden’s COVID-19 symptoms improving, doctor says
President Biden took a fourth dose of COVID-19 treatment Friday and his symptoms seem to be improving, his doctor said. Published July 19, 2024
Sick of waiting for FDA, U.S. states target food additives banned in Europe
U.S. states are moving to ban food additives viewed as harmful, setting up a clash with industry groups and making parts of the nation look like Europe, which banned many of the same chemicals long ago. Published July 19, 2024
Biden says he will return to campaign trail ‘next week’ as more Dems urge him to quit
President Biden said he looks forward to returning to the campaign trail "next week" after he recovers from COVID-19, publicly signaling he is committed to his candidacy despite more Democrats calling on him to quit the race. Published July 19, 2024
VP Harris to visit swing state Wisconsin Tuesday
Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Wisconsin on Tuesday for a campaign event, marking yet another stop in a swing state as President Biden's troubles put her in the spotlight. Published July 19, 2024
Biden blasts Russia’s sentence for journalist Gershkovich, says he is pushing for release
President Biden is condemning a Russian court for convicting Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and sentencing him to 16 years in prison "despite having committed no crime." Published July 19, 2024
Campaign chair says Biden still determined to beat Trump
President Biden is "more committed than ever" to defeating former President Donald Trump, despite rising calls from Democrats to step aside, his campaign chair said. Published July 19, 2024
