Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Trump warily weighs in on abortion limits, says matter should be left to the states
Former President Donald Trump wants abortion limits to be left to the states, wading into a thorny issue as he tries to bring independents to his side without alienating pro-life voters. Published April 8, 2024
Space evaders: Pandemic-related remote work leads to vacant downtown offices, real estate panic
Remote work, a holdover from the pandemic, is leaving downtown office space empty and depressing property values even as billions in loans come due. Interest rates are sky-high. And a regional banking crisis spurred tighter lending standards, making it harder for property owners to borrow. Published April 8, 2024
Biden tours Key Bridge wreckage in Baltimore, vows a swift rebuild to reopen busy port
President Biden is pledging to "move heaven and earth" to rebuild the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge and reopen Baltimore's busy port. Published April 5, 2024
Biden tells Netanyahu to implement plan to ease pain in Gaza
President Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the humanitarian situation in Gaza and strikes on aid workers are unacceptable and that U.S. policy could change if Israel doesn't fix its approach, the White House said Thursday. Published April 4, 2024
Atlanta judge rejects Trump’s attempt to toss case on First Amendment grounds
An Atlanta-area judge on Thursday rejected former President Donald Trump's attempt to dismiss his Georgia racketeering indictment on First Amendment grounds. Published April 4, 2024
Biden enlists Bernie Sanders to highlight Democratic-GOP contrasts on health care
President Biden linked arms with Sen. Bernard Sanders, a hero to the liberal left, on Wednesday to burnish his brand as Big Pharma's chief nemesis and push for an extension of newly adopted drug savings to all Americans -- not just seniors on Medicare. Published April 3, 2024
Trump sues Truth Social founders, tries to strip them of shares
Former President Donald Trump is suing the co-founders of his social media platform, Truth Social, saying they should be stripped of shares in the now-public company because of early mismanagement. Published April 3, 2024
Special counsel Jack Smith frustrated by judge’s order in Trump docs case: ‘Fundamentally flawed’
Federal prosecutors aired their frustration with the federal judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's documents trial in Florida, saying her recent order seeking jury instructions leaned on a "fundamentally flawed legal premise." Published April 3, 2024
Biden enlists Bernie Sanders to highlight Democratic-GOP contrasts on health care
President Biden will join Sen. Bernard Sanders to lobby for a broad cap on out-of-pocket drug payments and the cost of insulin. Published April 3, 2024
Israeli airstrike kills 7 World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza; Biden phones organization’s founder
President Biden is heartbroken by the Israeli airstrike that killed seven World Central Kitchen and called the organization's founder, chef Jose Andres, to offer his condolences, the White House said Tuesday. Published April 2, 2024
Biden forced to hold smaller iftar dinner because of Gaza tension
President Biden will mark Ramadan on Tuesday with an unusually small iftar dinner as strains over the administration's approach to the war in Gaza bleed into White House traditions. Published April 2, 2024
Biden, China’s Xi speak by phone in latest bid to address bilateral tensions
President Biden held telephone talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, which included what the White House described as "candid and constructive" discussions on Chinese coercion of Taiwan and growing tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea. Published April 2, 2024
Biden, Xi discuss rift over Taiwan and Ukraine war, progress on summit pledges
President Biden spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping Tuesday about "areas of cooperation and areas of difference," including Beijing's aggression toward Taiwan and support for Russia's defense industrial base as the Western world punishes Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine, according to the White House. Published April 2, 2024
Democrats fear typical registration efforts might backfire, boost Trump
Democrats are feverishly debating whether they should fine-tune voter registration efforts among young people and minorities, saying efforts that traditionally worked for their side risk boosting former President Donald Trump's numbers in November. Published April 2, 2024
Trump pushes for New York judge’s recusal as ex-president faces expanded gag order
Former President Donald Trump, fuming over an expanded gag order, is repeating his calls for a New York judge to recuse himself from the hush money trial that will begin in less than two weeks. Published April 2, 2024
Hunter Biden enjoys Easter Egg Roll at White House amid probes, legal issues
Mounting legal problems and congressional probes didn't keep President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, from enjoying the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House on Monday. Published April 1, 2024
Joe Biden to visit bridge disaster in Baltimore on Friday
President Biden will travel to Baltimore on Friday to visit the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge and discuss efforts to remove the wreckage and rebuild the span. Published April 1, 2024
Biden strikes optimistic tone at rainy White House egg roll as he confronts bitter campaign
President Biden on Monday urged Americans to show "love and grace toward one another," hoping to inject sunny optimism into a rainy edition of the traditional White House Easter Egg Roll ahead of a bitter campaign against former President Donald Trump. Published April 1, 2024
Trump appeals Georgia judge’s decision allowing Fani Willis to stay on case
Former President Donald Trump and eight co-defendants have formally challenged a Georgia judge's decision to let Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis remain on the election subversion case despite her romantic relationship with a taxpayer-funded prosecutor. Published March 29, 2024
Biden pledges action on ‘painful’ anniversary of journalist Evan Gershkovich’s arrest in Russia
President Biden said Friday he will "never stop working" to bring home Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter who was arrested in Russia one year ago. Published March 29, 2024
