Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Nations put eyes on China amid outbreaks of child pneumonia
The global surge in lung-related problems is sounding alarm bells on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers told America's top disease fighter on Thursday to look into the issue and keep Beijing honest after the communist government obfuscated the source of the last global health nightmare. Published November 30, 2023
CDC director: Sources in China say new outbreaks are from known pathogens
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is evidence the uptick in respiratory disease in China is being fueled by the flu, a common bacteria and other known threats and not a new pathogen like the coronavirus that struck Wuhan in late 2019 and caused global havoc. Published November 30, 2023
VP Kamala Harris to attend Dubai climate talks on Biden’s behalf
Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to the United Arab Emirates this weekend to attend a high-level climate conference, the White House said. Published November 29, 2023
Trump doubles down on health care reform plan: ‘Obamacare sucks’
Former President Donald Trump is digging in on his plan to replace President Barack Obama's health law with a "better" program, even as Democrats relish a revival of the Obamacare wars. Published November 29, 2023
Senate panel advances Martin O’Malley as Social Security administrator
The Senate Finance Committee voted Tuesday to forward former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley toward commissioner of the Social Security Administration, nudging President Biden's pick to a confirmation vote before the full Senate. Published November 28, 2023
Clintons, Michelle Obama with Bidens on flight to Rosalynn Carter service
President Biden on Tuesday invited a heavy roster of VIPs to fly on Air Force One for the trip to a tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter in Georgia. Published November 28, 2023
North Carolina governor uses Medicaid expansion to slam Trump
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper warned Tuesday that any effort to repeal Obamacare would dash his hard-won push to expand Medicaid coverage to 600,000 people in his state -- a program set to launch Friday. Published November 28, 2023
Hunter Biden demands public hearing in response to GOP subpoena for his testimony
President Biden's son Hunter Biden told a House panel investigating the Biden family business deals he'll agree to testify in response to a GOP subpoena, but only at a public hearing. Published November 28, 2023
Trump says GOP cannot give up on repealing Obamacare
Democrats are pouncing on former President Donald Trump's pledge to find alternatives to Obamacare, a repeal-and-replace mantra that proved costly for Republicans in past election cycles. Published November 27, 2023
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo leaves X, calls the social network an anti-democratic ‘sewer’
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says she is leaving the X platform because it fosters division and has become a "gigantic global sewer" that she refuses to wade in any longer. Published November 27, 2023
First lady Jill Biden unveils White House holiday decor with childhood memories theme
First lady Jill Biden on Monday unveiled White House decor that reflects the "magic, wonder and joy" of how children experience the holiday season. Published November 27, 2023
Biden calls Argentina’s president-elect Milei to congratulate him
President Biden called Javier Milei, the president-elect of Argentina, on Wednesday to congratulate him on his victory, the administration said. Published November 22, 2023
Biden to run campaign ads in Thanksgiving NFL matchup of teams from swing states Michigan, Wisconsin
The Biden campaign will target swing-state voters Thursday with ads during the Detroit Lions-Green Bay Packers game. Published November 22, 2023
Georgia DA Fani Willis fails to get Trump co-defendant jailed for poop emoji, other mean tweets
A judge allowed Harrison Floyd, a co-defendant of former President Donald Trump, to remain free on bond Tuesday after a high-profile prosecutor accused him of posting tweets that violated the conditions of his release in the sprawling election-subversion case in Georgia. Published November 21, 2023
Biden says China is starting to follow through on fentanyl pledge, though ‘we’re going to verify’
President Biden said he is already seeing signs that Beijing is following through on a deal reached last week aimed at stopping Chinese shipments to Mexico of ingredients for the production and spread of the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl. Published November 21, 2023
Biden says Israel, U.S. ‘very close’ to hostage deal in Gaza
President Biden on Tuesday said the U.S. and global partners are "very close" to a deal that would release hostages held in Gaza by Hamas terrorists. Published November 21, 2023
Trump co-defendant in Ga. could go to jail over social media posts
A co-defendant of former President Donald Trump could head to jail Tuesday if a judge decides to revoke his bond over social media posts. Published November 21, 2023
No mandate needed: Voluntary mask-wearing gains cultural foothold in post-COVID America
Regardless of where COVID-19 came from, post-pandemic America looks a lot more like Asia, with people voluntarily wearing surgical masks as they go about their daily routines. Published November 21, 2023
White House feverishly defends Biden amid age worries: ‘Proof is in the pudding’
The White House is forcefully defending President Biden against claims he is getting too old to be president, pointing to his legislative record and a visit earlier this year to a war zone in Ukraine as proof of his experience and stamina. Published November 20, 2023
Appeals panel grapples with scope of Trump gag order in Jack Smith case
A federal appeals court on Monday was skeptical of former President Donald Trump's attempt to scrap a gag order in his election-subversion case but seemed willing to narrow down limits on what the ex-president can say, particularly in the heat of the 2024 campaign. Published November 20, 2023
