Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
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
Former White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain lands gig at Airbnb
President Biden's former chief of staff, Ron Klain, is joining Airbnb as its chief legal officer, the company said Monday. Published November 20, 2023
Biden removes Chinese institute from sanctions list in exchange for fentanyl cooperation
The Biden administration is removing a Chinese institute from a trade sanctions list, reportedly in exchange for Chinese President Xi Jinping's help in cracking down on chemical shipments that are used to make deadly fentanyl. Published November 17, 2023
N.Y. Gov. Hochul says House has a ‘moral responsibility’ to oust Rep. George Santos
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging Rep. George Santos to resign and says she would be "happy" to call the special election to replace him. Published November 17, 2023
Biden claims major victory on rooting out fentanyl flow; Beijing already makes good on Xi’s promises
FBI Director Christopher A. Wray told Congress this week that the Chinese government is at the root of the fentanyl trafficking that has flooded the U.S., and he said Beijing could shut down the flow of drugs if it wanted. Published November 16, 2023
George Santos says he won’t run for reelection after blistering ethics report calls for DOJ referral
The House Ethics Committee on Thursday unanimously concluded that Rep. George Santos of New York should be referred to the Justice Department because there is "substantial evidence" he misused campaign funds, filed false reports on his donations and engaged in other forms of fraud. Published November 16, 2023
China agrees to crack down on fentanyl chemicals and pill presses, Biden says
President Biden said Wednesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to crack down on the flow of Chinese-made chemicals that criminal cartels use to manufacture illicit fentanyl. Published November 15, 2023
HHS secretary calls Palestinian Authority health minister, offers condolences for civilian deaths
President Biden's health secretary, Xavier Becerra, spoke with his Palestinian counterpart on Wednesday and offered his "deepest condolences" for the civilian deaths in Gaza. Published November 15, 2023
