Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
No fighting allowed: Police, Secret Service says protesters at GOP convention must use voices only
The Secret Service and Milwaukee police expect vocal protests around the Republican National Convention from July 15-18 and they will uphold First Amendment rights. But there is a key rule -- keep your hands to yourself. Published June 21, 2024
Editor Robert Winnett won’t join The Washington Post after all, to remain in London
In a reversal, British journalist Robert Winnett will not become The Washington Post editor and will remain at his job in London, the D.C. newspaper reported Friday. Published June 21, 2024
Trump says the Ten Commandments should be displayed in schools and ‘other places’
Former President Donald Trump is backing the placement of the Ten Commandments in schools and other public spaces, dubbing it the "first major step in the revival of religion." Published June 21, 2024
Senators want to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terror after Putin’s pact with North Korea
Two senators announced legislation Thursday that would designate Russia as a state sponsor of terror, a move that would put Moscow in a small and notorious group that includes North Korea and Iran, in the wake of Russia's mutual defense pact with Pyongyang. Published June 20, 2024
‘Vexing’ and ‘perplexing’: White House chastises Netanyahu over video
The White House criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday for blindsiding it with a video that accuses the U.S. of withholding weapons from his country. Published June 20, 2024
U.S. redirects interceptor missile deliveries to Ukraine
The U.S. has made the "difficult but necessary" decision to prioritize the delivery of certain air-defense missiles to Ukraine, meaning other countries expecting shipments must wait, the White House said Thursday. Published June 20, 2024
Biden ramps up attacks on opponent as a ‘convicted felon’
President Biden is deriding former President Donald Trump as a convicted felon who is attacking the legal system and wants to "exact revenge" in a second term. Published June 19, 2024
N.Y.’s high court refuses to take up Trump appeal of gag order
New York's highest court on Tuesday declined to hear former President Donald Trump's appeal of the gag order that a judge imposed on him during his hush money trial. Published June 18, 2024
DNC calls Trump ‘Foxconn con’ before Wisconsin rally
The Biden campaign hit former President Donald Trump on Tuesday for failing to deliver promised jobs and benefits from a major Wisconsin project that broke ground during his presidency in 2018. Published June 18, 2024
N.J. attorney general charges George Norcross, South Jersey Democratic boss
The New Jersey attorney general on Monday charged a major Democratic political boss, George E. Norcross III, with racketeering, a stunning development for an influential insurance broker who built a "South Jersey machine" despite never being elected to office. Published June 17, 2024
‘Mental health crisis’: Murthy says it’s time for a surgeon general’s warning label on social media
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said Monday it is time to place a tobacco-style warning on social media platforms about "significant mental health harms" for adolescents, a major effort to crack down on websites that appear to increase rates of anxiety and make teens feel bad about their bodies. Published June 17, 2024
Biden campaign leans into Trump’s status as a convicted criminal
The Biden campaign on Monday launched an ad campaign that leans heavily into former President Donald Trump's status as a convicted felon. Published June 17, 2024
DNC buys 10 billboards in Milwaukee to amplify Trump’s ‘horrible city’ comment
Former President Donald Trump will rally in Wisconsin on Tuesday to lock down support from the swing state days after he called its largest city "horrible" in an offhand remark to congressional Republicans. Published June 14, 2024
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
