Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Sen. Ted Cruz presses NPR on potential ties between donations, coverage
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas wants National Public Radio to explain whether it tailored its coverage of climate change, health care and other topics to match the views of deep-pocketed donors. Published July 23, 2024
White House doctor says Biden’s COVID-19 symptoms are nearly gone
President Biden is recovering well from COVID-19 and his symptoms are nearly gone, his doctor said Monday. Published July 22, 2024
Gretchen Whitmer rejects VP talk: I’m staying in Michigan
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Monday she is backing Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the ticket but is not interested in serving as her running mate. Published July 22, 2024
NYC Mayor Eric Adams: Vice President Harris’ public safety background will win over minority voters
Vice President Kamala Harris is the right person to lead the November ticket and keep minority voters in the Democratic fold, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Monday. Published July 22, 2024
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear endorses Harris, open to VP consideration
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday to lead the Democratic ticket in November and said he would hear out any request to be her running mate. Published July 22, 2024
‘Harris for President’ reports $50 million haul after Biden endorsement
Vice President Kamala Harris' nascent presidential campaign raised nearly $50 million following President Biden's decision Sunday to drop out of the race and endorse his No. 2 for the top job, according to aides. Published July 22, 2024
Biden drops out of presidential race after rising pressure from Democrats, endorses Kamala Harris
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping out of the race against former President Donald Trump, ceding to unrelenting pressure from Democrats who said his declining abilities and poll numbers would drag down the party and lead to certain defeat in November. Published July 21, 2024
Biden’s COVID-19 symptoms improving, doctor says
President Biden took a fourth dose of COVID-19 treatment Friday and his symptoms seem to be improving, his doctor said. Published July 19, 2024
Sick of waiting for FDA, U.S. states target food additives banned in Europe
U.S. states are moving to ban food additives viewed as harmful, setting up a clash with industry groups and making parts of the nation look like Europe, which banned many of the same chemicals long ago. Published July 19, 2024
Biden says he will return to campaign trail ‘next week’ as more Dems urge him to quit
President Biden said he looks forward to returning to the campaign trail "next week" after he recovers from COVID-19, publicly signaling he is committed to his candidacy despite more Democrats calling on him to quit the race. Published July 19, 2024
VP Harris to visit swing state Wisconsin Tuesday
Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Wisconsin on Tuesday for a campaign event, marking yet another stop in a swing state as President Biden's troubles put her in the spotlight. Published July 19, 2024
Biden blasts Russia’s sentence for journalist Gershkovich, says he is pushing for release
President Biden is condemning a Russian court for convicting Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and sentencing him to 16 years in prison "despite having committed no crime." Published July 19, 2024
Campaign chair says Biden still determined to beat Trump
President Biden is "more committed than ever" to defeating former President Donald Trump, despite rising calls from Democrats to step aside, his campaign chair said. Published July 19, 2024
Homeland Security Dept. says it is working with companies to fix internet outages
The Department of Homeland Security said it is working with CrowdStrike and Microsoft to "fully assess and address" system outages that crippled air traffic, impacted businesses and disrupted 911 emergency services. Published July 19, 2024
Biden’s campaign on the brink as Obama raises doubts amid more sinking polls
President Biden's bid for reelection was twisting in the wind Thursday amid a leak of no confidence from former President Barack Obama, faltering support in key swing states and a memo showing that Vice President Kamala Harris would not be the strongest Democratic alternative if Mr. Biden drops out of the race. Published July 18, 2024
New Democratic ticket? Gov. Roy Cooper joins VP Kamala Harris at a campaign stop in N.C.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper fired up the crowd before Vice President Kamala Harris stumped in Fayetteville on Thursday. Published July 18, 2024
Biden has mild symptoms and no fever as he deals with COVID-19, doctor says
President Biden had mild symptoms but no fever Thursday as he remains in isolation due to a COVID-19 diagnosis, his doctor said. Published July 18, 2024
Sen. John Hickenlooper hints at Biden dropping out to protect U.S. interests
Democratic Sen. John Hickenlooper says President Biden wants to do right for the country, which means letting someone else lead the ticket into November. Published July 18, 2024
Ex-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi confronted Biden with dour campaign data: Report
Pressure is mounting on President Biden to reconsider his prospects in November, with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly confronting him with data that showed he could not beat former President Donald Trump and might drag down House Democrats with him. Published July 18, 2024
Biden struggles to recall defense secretary’s name in BET interview
President Biden seemed to forget the name of his defense secretary in an interview with BET late Wednesday, adding to his image of an elderly leader with declining ability. Published July 18, 2024
