Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Trump says he’s nearing VP pick, hints at congressional choice
Former President Donald Trump says he has a "good idea" of whom he plans to select as his running mate and hinted the person works on Capitol Hill. Published June 14, 2024
GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz calls for subpoenaing Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and his deputy
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz moved Thursday to subpoena Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to appear before the House, saying lawmakers can't trust the prosecutors to show up voluntarily. Published June 13, 2024
Senate Democrat probes Jared Kushner’s investment firm
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden launched an investigation Wednesday of an investment firm run by Jared Kushner, saying the vast amount of foreign funding raises the risk that Middle Eastern states will curry favor with politically connected people who may return to power in Washington. Published June 12, 2024
Biden praises ‘full return of commerce’ to Port of Baltimore
President Biden on Wednesday hailed the reopening of the Port of Baltimore and pledged to support the Maryland city until the Francis Scott Key Bridge is rebuilt. Published June 12, 2024
Hunter Biden’s gun conviction creates liability for president amid bruising reelection race
Hunter Biden was convicted Tuesday on all three felony counts related to his purchase of a gun in 2018 while addicted to crack cocaine, dealing a serious blow to his father, President Biden, during a tough reelection campaign. Published June 11, 2024
Biden lobbies for tighter gun limits, hours after son’s firearm conviction
President Biden called for stiffer background checks during a speech to a gun safety group Tuesday, hours after his son Hunter was convicted by a jury of lying on his firearm application. Published June 11, 2024
Biden abruptly heads home to Delaware after son Hunter is convicted
President Biden is heading straight to Delaware after he gives a speech Tuesday to a gun-control advocacy group, a sudden change in schedule after his son Hunter was convicted in federal court of trying to circumvent background check laws when he purchased a firearm. Published June 11, 2024
DOJ rebukes GOP ‘conspiracy theory’ over Biden links to Trump case
The Department of Justice told House Republicans it conducted an exhaustive search for contacts between its lawyers in Washington and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and "found none." Published June 11, 2024
Sen. J.D. Vance coy about Trump V.P. pick, won’t ‘lobby’ for it
Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio said Monday he won't "lobby" to be former President Donald Trump's running mate, noting plenty of other good choices are available. Published June 10, 2024
Trump to sit for N.Y. probation interview from Mar-a-Lago
Former President Donald Trump will speak to a New York probation officer Monday from his Florida home at Mar-a-Lago, his campaign said. Published June 10, 2024
Zelenskyy tells Biden of struggles in Donbas, success near Kharkiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave President Biden a "frank" update on his army's slog as Kyiv tries to repel Russian invaders for a third year, according to the White House. Published June 7, 2024
House lawmakers parachute into Normandy to mark D-Day anniversary
House lawmakers commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day by parachuting into Normandy, France. Published June 7, 2024
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
