Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Biden hails cliff-climbing defenders of democracy, swipes at Putin in Pointe du Hoc speech
President Biden used a visit to Pointe du Hoc, a pivotal landing point in France for American troops during World War II, to rally the world against Russian President Vladimir Putin and warn against the resurgence of "hateful ideologies" that took hold in the 1930s and 1940s. Published June 7, 2024
Biden huddles with Zelenskyy in Paris, says he’s sorry House GOP held up war aid
President Biden apologized to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for Congress's lengthy delay in approving $61 billion more for the war effort. Published June 7, 2024
Biden rules out pardon for son Hunter if convicted of federal gun charges
President Biden said Thursday he would not pardon his son, Hunter, if he is convicted in his ongoing trial on gun charges. Published June 6, 2024
Biden: Ukraine can’t use U.S.-made weapons to strike Moscow
President Biden insisted Thursday that Ukraine is not authorized to strike Moscow with American-made weapons after Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the U.S. of direct participation in the war. Published June 6, 2024
Biden hails global alliances, bravery of aging veterans at D-Day commemoration
President Biden on Thursday hailed the U.S. and Allied forces who stormed the beaches of Normandy 80 years ago, saying they overcame a tyrant who thought "the future belonged to dictators." Published June 6, 2024
Georgia court pauses Trump’s racketeering case pending decision on disqualifying DA Fani Willis
A Georgia appellate court Wednesday paused the election subversion case against former President Donald Trump pending its decision on whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should have been disqualified from the case. Published June 5, 2024
Prosecutors want to muzzle Trump through July 11 sentencing
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office said Wednesday it would oppose former President Donald Trump's request to lift a gag order that prevented him from commenting on jurors, witnesses and court staff during his hush money trial. Published June 5, 2024
All Americans safe after Beirut embassy gun battle, says Biden’s national security adviser
President Biden's national security adviser said all American personnel are "safe and accounted for" after reports of gunfire Wednesday near the U.S. Embassy in Beirut. Published June 5, 2024
Measles scare at major airports spark vaccination plea from health officials
Health officials are urging Americans to remain vaccinated against measles, pointing to outbreaks at home and abroad and cases reported in travelers at major airports on both coasts. Published June 5, 2024
Biden to visit Italy this month for G7, White House confirms
President Biden will attend the Group of Seven meetings in the southern Italian region of Puglia on June 13 and June 14, the White House said Tuesday. Published June 4, 2024
Biden likely to meet with Zelenskyy on sidelines of D-Day event
President Biden will highlight the impact of U.S. veterans and allies from the D-Day invasion of 80 years ago and could meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the remembrance in France this week, the White House said Tuesday. Published June 4, 2024
Biden says there’s ‘every reason’ for people to think Netanyahu is prolonging war to stay in power
President Biden says there is "every reason" for people to conclude that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is prolonging the war in Gaza for his political preservation. Published June 4, 2024
Biden says he never worried about his age when deciding to run for reelection
President Biden says he is the best person to occupy the White House even though he would be 86 years old at the end of a second term. Published June 4, 2024
Biden hails newly elected Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, nation’s first female leader
President Biden congratulated Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday for making history as the first woman to be elected as president of Mexico. Published June 3, 2024
Biden campaign focuses on Pride Month to lock down LGBT support
The Biden campaign said Monday it will focus heavily on Pride Month events across the country to lock down support from the LGBT community, especially young people. Published June 3, 2024
Bad blood: After building empire, Trump can’t escape New York wrath
Former President Donald Trump fled the Manhattan playground where he built his brand for the sunny climes of Florida in 2019. It turns out his hometown wasn't done with him. Published May 31, 2024
Michael Cohen takes TV victory lap, swipes back at Trump lawyer after guilty verdict
Former President Donald Trump's lawyer-turned-accuser, Michael Cohen, says the guilty verdict against his former boss is about "accountability" and he's swiping back at the defense attorney who dubbed him the "greatest liar of all time" during the trial. Published May 31, 2024
Trump becomes first former president to be convicted of crime
A Manhattan jury found former President Donald Trump guilty on all counts in his hush money trial and made him the first former U.S. president convicted of a crime. Published May 30, 2024
Trump jury reaches verdict
The jury has reached a verdict in the hush-money trial of former President Donald Trump, New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan said Thursday afternoon. Published May 30, 2024
Jurors in Trump trial hear portions of testimony from David Pecker, Michael Cohen again
Jurors weighing former President Donald Trump's fate got a read-back Thursday of testimony from former tabloid executive David Pecker and Trump lawyer Michael Cohen as they weigh a verdict in the hush money case. Published May 30, 2024
