Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
White House says it supports full probe into Sikh separatist’s death amid Canada-India row
The White House said Thursday it supports a law enforcement investigation into the murder of a Sikh separatist in Canada but declined to wade into thorny diplomatic matters around the killing that involves India, a key ally in Asia. Published September 21, 2023
Rupert Murdoch handing reins of Fox News Corp. to son, Lachlan
Rupert Murdoch, a global titan of conservative media and driving force behind Fox News, said Thursday he is stepping down as chairman of Fox Corp. and News Corp. and appointing his son, Lachlan, as chairman of both companies. Published September 21, 2023
Former NATO commander: China is watching Zelenskyy visit
A former top Air Force general says "Chinese leaders are watching" to see if U.S. leaders support Kyiv when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the White House and Capitol Hill on Thursday to plead for more aid. Published September 21, 2023
Biden relaunches federal website that ships free COVID-19 tests to homes
The Biden administration says it is relaunching a website that allows people to order free COVID-19 tests and have them shipped to their homes. Published September 21, 2023
Biden cancels $37 million in student debt over University of Phoenix claims
President Biden said Wednesday he is canceling $37 million in debt for more than 1,000 borrowers who attended the University of Phoenix, a prominent online college. Published September 20, 2023
U.S., Brazil reach workers’ pact on sidelines of U.N. meetings
President Biden and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva launched a partnership Wednesday aimed at shoring up workers' rights and ending labor exploitation. Published September 20, 2023
Biden, Netanyahu strike cordial tone after months of U.S.-Israeli tensions
President Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday that he plans to welcome him in Washington by December, a move designed to ease tensions over a perceived snub of the right-wing leader who has had an uneasy relationship with the current U.S. administration. Published September 20, 2023
Blinken bullish on Ukraine support, citing key Republicans
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is confident Congress will maintain military aid for Ukraine, arguing Wednesday that key Republicans believe if Russian President Vladimir Putin triumphs, it will be "open season for would-be aggressors anywhere." Published September 20, 2023
NARAL Pro-Choice America rebrands as Reproductive Freedom for All ahead of 2024 fight
A leading abortion rights group, NARAL Pro-Choice America, said Wednesday it is renaming itself as Reproductive Freedom for All as it gears up for a big fight over abortion in a post-Roe v. Wade world. Published September 20, 2023
Trump support in GOP primary is rock-steady, recovers from debate dip, poll shows
Former President Donald Trump's massive lead in the Republican presidential primary is not fading as the race heads into the fall, according to a national poll that shows his support jumped 9 percentage points from last month. Published September 20, 2023
Biden warns U.N. of ‘existential threat’ from climate shocks, urges China and others to act
President Biden leaned heavily into the climate fight in his speech to the U.N. on Tuesday, boasting that his signature 2022 legislation made historic investments in green projects and offering a dire portrait of the years ahead unless global superpowers act swiftly. Published September 19, 2023
Biden’s claim of wrangling down health costs to run into biggest premium spike in nearly a decade
Health insurance premiums are set to spike in 2024 despite President Biden's boast he is corralling costs. Published September 19, 2023
Atlantic nations forge partnership to cooperate on security, fishing, climate, says White House
More than 30 countries on the Atlantic Ocean are forming a partnership to cooperate on issues such as technology, a sustainable ocean economy and climate change, the White House said Tuesday. Published September 19, 2023
Biden to focus on development, climate, Ukraine at the U.N. General Assembly; Putin, Xi are no-shows
President Biden plans to focus on sustainable development and infrastructure, efforts to combat climate change and shoring up the alliance supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia during his two-day trip to New York for the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday and Wednesday. Published September 19, 2023
Biden says five American detainees are on their way home from Iran
President Biden on Monday hailed the return of five American detainees who Tehran released in exchange for Iranian prisoners and billions of dollars that were being held in South Korea. Published September 18, 2023
Trump says it was ‘my decision’ to challenge 2020 election results
Former President Donald Trump says he consulted with various lawyers, but it was his decision to challenge the 2020 election results. Published September 18, 2023
Kamala Harris tells college students their vote for Democrats will save abortion rights
Vice President Kamala Harris is pleading with young voters to give Democrats enough votes to restore the nationwide right to abortion after the Supreme Court in 2022 overturned Roe v. Wade, ushering in state-based limits. Published September 15, 2023
Biden marks the anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death in Iranian custody by talking tough on Tehran
President Biden marked the anniversary of the death of Mahsa "Zhina" Amini, the 22-year-old who died in the custody of Iranian morality police last year, by pledging to support the Iranian people as he faces criticism at home over a prisoner swap with Tehran. Published September 15, 2023
Around half of Americans leaning toward new COVID booster, poll shows
Roughly half of Americans are interested in getting the latest COVID-19 booster shot, according to a poll Friday that reflects attitudes heading into the fall immunization season. Published September 15, 2023
VP Kamala Harris kicks off college tour in Va.
Vice President Kamala Harris warned college students Thursday there is an "intentional, full-on attack" against hard-won freedoms in America, hoping to energize young voters who fueled her win with President Biden in 2020 and could determine if they are reelected. Published September 14, 2023
