Tom Howell Jr.

Democratic Gov. Jared Polis slams Hunter Biden pardon: ‘Bad precedent’

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis says he is "disappointed" in President Biden's decision to pardon Hunter Biden, saying the president put his family ahead of the country. Published December 2, 2024

‘Times have changed’: Debate over fluoridated water resurfaces across U.S.

Studies about the potential link between high levels of fluoride and lower IQ in children, plus comments from President-elect Donald Trump's pick for health secretary, are throwing fuel on the debate to the chagrin of dental experts who say fluoridated water is an irreplaceable tool. Published November 29, 2024

Mexico says Trump tariff plan would kill 400K U.S. jobs, devastate auto sector

A sweeping 25% tariff on goods entering the U.S. from Mexico would be "a shot in the foot" that could kill 400,000 U.S. jobs, particularly in the automobile sector, a Mexican official warned Wednesday. Published November 27, 2024

FBI investigating bomb threats, ‘swatting’ against Trump Cabinet picks

Several of President-elect Donald Trump's nominees have been targeted with bomb threats and "swatting," the FBI said Wednesday. Published November 27, 2024

Rep. Ritchie Torres ramps up criticism of N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul

Rep. Ritchie Torres on Wednesday called New York Gov. Kathy Hochul a leading hypocrite in the Empire State. Published November 27, 2024

China releases three Americans in prisoner swap

The Biden administration has secured the release of three Americans from detention in China in exchange for unnamed Chinese persons held in the U.S. Published November 27, 2024

Trump team signs memos needed to kickstart transition, share info with Biden team

President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team have signed a memo of understanding that allows it to coordinate with the Biden White House and gain critical information from agency heads before the Jan. 20 inauguration. Published November 26, 2024

Harris thanks grassroots supporters after ‘heavy’ election loss

Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday thanked grassroots supporters who donated their time and treasure ahead of her losing bid for the presidency, saying the fight for their agenda "did not end of Nov. 5" and brighter days are ahead for the Democratic Party. Published November 26, 2024

Trump’s tariff threat divides lawmakers, business groups at home

While GOP allies cheer President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico unless those countries rein in illegal immigration and drug trafficking into the U.S., some business lobbies and trade groups warn of domestic pain if he follows through. Published November 26, 2024

Youngkin to incoming Trump aides: Live in Virginia instead of D.C. or Maryland

Virginia is for lovers -- and new members of Trump's administration. Published November 26, 2024

Target countries call Trump’s tariff threat counterproductive, plead for cooperation

The foreign governments targeted in President-elect Donald Trump's latest tariff threat said higher U.S. levies designed to rein in drugs and illegal migration could violate the North American free-trade deal Mr. Trump himself negotiated in his first term, and that dialogue is better than confrontation. Published November 26, 2024

Trump freed from election fraud charges; special counsel extends prohibition on prosecution

A federal judge on Monday granted special counsel Jack Smith's request to dismiss the federal election fraud case against President-elect Donald Trump, bringing an end to the criminal charges that accused Mr. Trump of trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Published November 25, 2024