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Tom Howell Jr.

Tom Howell Jr.

Tom Howell Jr. covers politics and the White House for The Washington Times. He can be reached at thowell@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Tom Howell Jr.

Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., left, and Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., listen as former President Donald Trump speaks to the press before his trial at Manhattan criminal court in New York, Thursday, May 16, 2024. (Angela Weiss/Pool Photo via AP)

GOP firebrands Matt Gaetz, Lauren Boebert back Trump at New York trial

Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida and Lauren Boebert of Colorado attended former President Donald Trump's criminal trial Thursday, making them the latest Republican allies to show support for the presumptive GOP nominee as he campaigns from the courthouse. Published May 16, 2024

Michael Cohen leaves his apartment building on his way to Manhattan criminal court in New York, Tuesday, May 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Trump’s team hits Michael Cohen as foul-mouthed schemer

Donald Trump's attorneys went for the jugular Tuesday in cross-examination of Michael Cohen, casting the prosecution's star witness as a shady character with an intense hatred of the former president and with financial motivation to lie about the hush money scheme at the heart of the trial. Published May 14, 2024

Supporters react as Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Freeland, Mich., Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Stormy Daniels’ steamy testimony isn’t expected to sway the presidential race

Adult film actress Stormy Daniels' testimony about an extramarital sexual encounter with former President Donald Trump is the kind of thing that would sink a normal politician. But there was no indication on Wednesday that his Rolodex of congressional supporters or evangelical base was ready to ditch him over Ms. Daniels' X-rated narrative. Published May 8, 2024