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Tom Howell Jr.

Tom Howell Jr.

Tom Howell Jr. covers politics and the White House for The Washington Times. He can be reached at thowell@washingtontimes.com.

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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg speaks to the media after a jury found former President Donald Trump guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, Thursday, May 30, 2024, in New York. Donald Trump became the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes as a New York jury found him guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through hush money payments to a porn actor who said the two had sex. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Manhattan DA Bragg agrees to Trump sentencing delay

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Tuesday he will agree to a delay in President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing, but he will object to any attempt to dismiss the incoming leader's criminal convictions. Published November 19, 2024

In this May 9, 2013, file photo, a worker pushes shopping carts in front of a Wal-Mart store in La Habra, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Walmart exec says Trump tariffs might hike prices

A top Walmart official on Tuesday said the retail behemoth might have to raise prices on some items if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his tariff plans. Published November 19, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump speaks during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump celebrates victory, toasts Cabinet picks at Mar-a-Lago gala

President-elect Donald Trump said he'll select North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to run the Department of the Interior and joked his presidential term should start early during a celebration gala late Thursday at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Published November 15, 2024

Tulsi Gabbard arrives before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at PPG Paints Arena, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump selects Gabbard to oversee intelligence gathering

President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to nominate former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as the director of national intelligence, the Cabinet member in charge of gathering and sharing sensitive foreign information and secrets. Published November 13, 2024

Former President Donald Trump walks to make comments to members of the media after a jury convicted him of felony crimes for falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York on May 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, Pool) **FILE**

Judge delays proceedings in Trump case, citing unusual situation

New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan delayed proceedings in President-elect Donald Trump's business-record case Tuesday, agreeing with prosecutors and defense attorneys who said they needed time to unpack the unusual situation around the incoming U.S. leader. Published November 12, 2024

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump gestures at a campaign town hall at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, in Oaks, Pa., as South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem watches. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump to pick Gov. Kristi Noem to lead Homeland Security

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to select South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security, naming a loyal ally to carry out his border security and deportation plans. Published November 12, 2024