Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Biden declares American ‘comeback story’ in red and blue towns
President Biden pledged Monday to deliver for "red and blue communities" in a speech to local leaders that retraced his legislative victories and sought to broaden his appeal ahead of a tough reelection battle against former President Donald Trump. Published March 11, 2024
Trump stands by tariffs as a major trade tool against China
Former President Donald Trump is sticking by his plan to raise tariffs on all Chinese exports and said he isn't worried about retaliatory levies from Beijing. Mr. Trump on Monday said China was "petrified" of tariffs he imposed during his term, giving the U.S. leverage in the trade relationship. Published March 11, 2024
Trump posts $92M bond as he appeals E. Jean Carroll judgment
Former President Donald Trump has put up a nearly $92 million bond to satisfy the courts while he appeals a massive jury decision that found him liable for defaming former magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll. Published March 8, 2024
Embattled DA Fani Willis faces Democratic challenger in reelection bid
A Georgia attorney plans to take on Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in this year's Democratic primary, hoping to capitalize on criticism of the DA for having a romantic relationship with the taxpayer-funded investigator she hired to probe former President Donald Trump. Published March 8, 2024
Trump says banning TikTok would only help Mark Zuckerberg
Former President Donald Trump offered rare support for TikTok on Friday, suggesting congressional efforts to ban it would only help Facebook solidify its position in the social media landscape. Published March 8, 2024
GOP says Biden is passing the buck on fighting fentanyl
President Biden told Congress to stiffen penalties for fentanyl trafficking in his State of the Union address, sparking an angry response from GOP lawmakers who say the president is the one who must get moving. Published March 8, 2024
Alabama clinics resume IVF after Gov. Kay Ivey signs immunity bill
At least two Alabama clinics are resuming in vitro fertilization services after Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation that provides civil and criminal immunity to doctors in cases where embryos are damaged or destroyed. Published March 7, 2024
Nikki Haley waves starting flag for epic Biden-Trump rematch
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's exit from the Republican presidential primary on Wednesday marked the start of a historic rematch between former President Donald Trump and President Biden. Published March 6, 2024
Haley lays down her arms after Super Tuesday loss, says Trump must earn votes of party detractors
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley ended her campaign for the Republican presidential nomination Wednesday after suffering a crushing defeat by former President Trump in the Super Tuesday primaries. Published March 6, 2024
Georgia Senate panel scrutinizes Nathan Wade’s role, high pay in Trump election interference case
Special prosecutor Nathan Wade was a central player in the Georgia prosecution against former President Donald Trump and paid handsomely compared to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' assistant DAs, a lawyer testified Wednesday. Published March 6, 2024
Senate GOP builds up Steve Garvey as he faces head-to-head with Democratic favorite Adam Schiff
Senate Republicans said Wednesday they are betting on former baseball star Steve Garvey to "knock it out of the park" as he takes on Rep. Adam B. Schiff in the general election for a U.S. Senate seat in California. Published March 6, 2024
Nikki Haley suspends GOP presidential primary campaign after Super Tuesday losses
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley suspended her presidential campaign Wednesday after a round of sweeping defeats to former President Donald Trump in Super Tuesday primary races, clearing the way for Mr. Trump's rematch with President Biden. Published March 6, 2024
Biden forms strike force against ‘unfair pricing,’ caps credit card late fees
President Biden on Tuesday formed a strike force to crack down on unfair or illegal pricing by corporations and finalized a rule capping the average credit card late fee at $8 instead of $32, offering a preview of the economic plank of his State of the Union address. Published March 5, 2024
Biden forms strike force to crack down on ‘unfair’ pricing
President Biden is forming a strike force to crack down on unfair or illegal pricing by corporations. Published March 5, 2024
Pentagon online leaker pleads guilty, faces 16 years in prison
A Massachusetts Air National Guard member accused of putting hundreds of highly classified Pentagon documents online in part to impress his gamer friends pleaded guilty Monday in exchange for a likely sentence of 16 years in prison. Published March 4, 2024
Former Trump Org. CFO pleads guilty to perjury
Allen Weisselberg, the former chief financial officer for the Trump Organization, pleaded guilty Monday to perjury charges related to his testimony in the New York attorney general's probe of the real estate company's finances. Published March 4, 2024
Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg expected to plead guilty to perjury: Reports
The former chief financial officer for the Trump Organization, Allen Weisselberg, is expected to plead guilty Monday to perjury charges over testimony he provided to New York Attorney General Letitia James during her investigation into the finances of former President Donald Trump's real estate company. Published March 4, 2024
White House plans media blitz, widespread travel to promote State of the Union Address message
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to swing states, and the White House will do a media blitz with digital influencers, Hispanic radio and other outlets this week to spread its State of the Union message far and wide. Published March 4, 2024
V.P.? Everyone’s talking about Tim Scott — and he just wants to talk about Trump
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina says his only focus of the 2024 election cycle will be making sure that former President Donald Trump gets four more years in the White House, amid increasing signs the lawmaker is on the shortlist to be the Republican front-runner's pick for vice president. Published February 28, 2024
Witness battles Trump attorney over start of Willis affair; case’s future hinges on judge’s decision
Special prosecutor Nathan Wade's former law partner attempted to walk back his incriminating timeline for when Mr. Wade became romantically involved with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Published February 27, 2024