Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Eureka! Arkansas is sitting on millions of tons of lithium, geologists say
Government scientists have discovered millions of tons of lithium reserves in southwestern Arkansas, a jackpot that could meet the demand for batteries that drive the surging electric vehicle market. Published October 23, 2024
Michelle Obama gets off the sidelines, will rally with Kamala Harris in Michigan
Former first lady Michelle Obama has entered the fray. Published October 23, 2024
Prominent Muslim-American Democrat kicked out of Kamala Harris event in Michigan
Ahmed Ghanim, a former congressional candidate in Michigan, says he was kicked out of one of Vice President Kamala Harris' events without an explanation, deepening strains between the Democratic nominee and the Arab community in the swing state. Published October 23, 2024
Diploma divide: Education emerges as a prime predictor of how people vote
Americans without college degrees will decide if former President Donald Trump returns to the White House, as education status increasingly rivals race and gender as a key indicator of how someone will vote. Published October 23, 2024
Trump advances to lead race for Electoral College; ‘blue wall’ shrinking as GOP voters come home
Former President Donald Trump has emerged as the favorite to win the White House in analyses by five separate political forecasters, signaling Vice President Kamala Harris' luster is fading in key states. Published October 22, 2024
Biden-Harris administration wants insurers to cover Plan B, other contraceptives at no cost
The Biden-Harris administration on Monday proposed a rule that would require private insurers to cover over-the-counter contraceptives at no cost. Published October 21, 2024
Democrats outspend Republicans, but race still deadlocked
Democrats have outspent Republicans by 73% in recent weeks, but former President Donald Trump has the edge over Vice President Kamala Harris on ad reservations in the seven battleground states through Election Day, according to a major tracker. Published October 18, 2024
Trump wants Rupert Murdoch to bar negative ads, anti-Trump guests before Election Day
Former President Donald Trump says he will lobby conservative news tycoon Rupert Murdoch not to run negative ads or bring people on the airwaves that might spread falsehoods about his campaign. Published October 18, 2024
U.K. Labor Party plans U.S. trip to boost Harris in battleground states
The U.K. Labor Party is organizing a visit by 100 former and current staff to boost Vice President Kamala Harris in battleground states across the U.S., an unusual effort by British liberals to bolster their political allies across the pond. Published October 17, 2024
Early voting begins in storm-ravaged North Carolina
Early voting began Thursday in North Carolina, a battleground state that is recovering from Hurricane Helene. The state will play a key role in deciding who enters the White House. Published October 17, 2024
Trump calls Jan. 6 a ‘day of love,’ citing large crowd at the Ellipse before riot at U.S. Capitol
Former President Donald Trump called Jan. 6, 2021, a "day of love" after a Republican voter criticized him over his lack of action during the riot at the U.S. Capitol. Published October 17, 2024
Treasury sanctions ‘sham’ Palestinian network, claiming terror links
The Treasury Department is sanctioning a "sham charity" over its fundraising support for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, a group that's been designated by U.S. officials as a terrorist organization. Published October 16, 2024
Democrats, fearing spoiler effect, highlight David Duke’s endorsement of Jill Stein
Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke is endorsing Green Party candidate Jill Stein for president, a fact Democrats are trumpeting to keep liberal voters in Vice President Kamala Harris' column in November. Published October 16, 2024
Tim Walz dreams of a future with Trump-free TV viewing and wants voters to help it come true
Democrats attacked John McCain as not optimistic enough for the moment in 2008, and they cast Mitt Romney as an out-of-touch rich guy four years later. This cycle, they're going a step further: They want former President Donald Trump to go away completely. Published October 16, 2024
Biden to visit Germany to discuss Ukraine, alliances
President Biden will travel to Berlin on Thursday to meet with German leaders, fulfilling a promised visit after he delayed his trip to oversee the recovery from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Published October 16, 2024
Georgia shatters voting record, officials say new election laws’ liberal critics proven wrong
Georgia, a critical swing state, demolished its record for ballots cast on the first day of early voting, state officials said. Published October 16, 2024
Tim Walz deployed to woo voters in rural Pennsylvania
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told rural voters Tuesday that Vice President Kamala Harris will "have rural America's back" if their Democratic ticket wins in November. Published October 15, 2024
Democrats pictured Trump behind bars, instead he’s barnstorming U.S. in tight race with Harris
The political left was banking on a quartet of criminal cases to sink former President Donald Trump. Now, he is not only a free man but in a neck-and-neck race against Vice President Kamala Harris. Published October 15, 2024
Trump gives Sen. Ted Cruz a boost in tough Texas battle
Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas has his "complete and total endorsement," aiming to boost the Republican against a resilient Democratic opponent. Published October 15, 2024
Back to the future: California counties impose seasonal mask mandate on health workers
Several Bay Area counties in California will require health care workers to mask up from Nov. 1 to either March or April, an unusual revival of rules that sparked controversy during the height of the pandemic. Published October 14, 2024
