Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Former VP Mike Pence to deliver speech on conservatism vs. populism
Former Vice President Mike Pence will deliver a "major" speech Wednesday in New Hampshire that challenges Republican voters to choose between populism and core conservative values. Published September 4, 2023
Mild-mannered German Chancellor Scholz embraces ‘pirate’ image after jogging spill
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is having a bit of fun after a jogging incident over the weekend forced him to don an eye patch. Published September 4, 2023
Biden takes shots at ‘last guy’ in fiery speech to unions in Philadelphia
President Biden hailed union workers as the architects of the middle class in a Labor Day speech that featured direct shots at former President Donald Trump and appealed to blue-collar workers and Philadelphians -- two voting blocs that will decide if the president gets a second term. Published September 4, 2023
Donna Brazile, former DNC chair, warns Biden, Dems: Trump movement is unprecedented
Former Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Donna Brazile says she's "never seen anything like" the political movement led by former President Donald Trump as he solidifies support within the GOP and a major poll shows him tied with President Biden in a hypothetical rematch. Published September 4, 2023
RSV shot added to fall vaccine lineup for seniors, but the three-shot regime is hard sell
U.S. officials and drugmakers are starting to promote brand-new vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus, hoping seniors will accept a trifecta of RSV, flu and COVID-19 shots to keep their lungs and hospital rooms clear this fall. Published September 2, 2023
White House spars with MTG after she conditions funding vote on Biden impeachment
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia says she won't vote to fund the government unless there is an impeachment inquiry of President Biden, sparking immediate condemnation from the White House. Published September 1, 2023
Biden leans into overdose fight as 2024 rivals focus on scourge
The Biden administration said Thursday it's spending $450 million in the fight against drug overdoses, doling out dollars for rural communities, data collection and a fentanyl-awareness campaign. Published August 31, 2023
Florida Gov. DeSantis warns post-Idalia storm thieves, looters that they might be shot
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has a stark warning for persons who try to steal during the recovery from Hurricane Idalia: "You loot, we shoot." Published August 31, 2023
Proud Boys’ sentencing for Jan. 6 crimes delayed
A federal court in Washington postponed the Wednesday sentencing of Proud Boys leaders in relation to the U.S. Capitol protest on Jan. 6, 2021, citing an emergency. Published August 30, 2023
Biden wishes GOP leader Steve Scalise a speedy recovery from cancer
The White House says President Biden has called House Majority Leader Steve Scalise to express his best wishes for a swift recovery as the Louisiana Republican battles multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. Published August 30, 2023
HHS selects 10 drugs for government price setting under Medicare
The Biden administration on Tuesday selected 10 drugs for a historic first round of price negotiation through Medicare, an unprecedented effort to flex federal purchasing power over the drug industry while courting backlash if pharmaceutical companies retreat from life-saving cures. Published August 29, 2023
Biden hosts King family, civil rights leaders on 60th anniversary of March on Washington
President Biden marked the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington on Monday by welcoming family members of Martin Luther King Jr. to the White House and declaring the nation "can't let hate prevail" after a racist shooting in Florida. Published August 28, 2023
White House promotes Bidenomics on 60th anniversary of March on Washington
President Biden is using the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington to promote his economic vision, arguing in an op-ed that Bidenomics is improving the lives of Black Americans. Published August 28, 2023
Biden campaign leans into abortion fight, uses GOP debate rhetoric in new ad
The Biden campaign released an ad Friday that highlights GOP rivals' plans for new limits on abortion and leverages sound bites from the first Republican debate, leaning into an issue that Democrats see as a political winner. Published August 25, 2023
GOP debate fallout: DeSantis holds serve, while Ramaswamy and Haley seize momentum
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis managed to avoid a pile-on as he protects his No. 2 position in the Republican presidential race and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley forced the political world to take them seriously in the pack chasing former President Donald Trump for the GOP nomination. Published August 24, 2023
Trump praises Vivek Ramaswamy — for praising him; political newcomer draws mixed marks
Former President Donald Trump is hailing businessman Vivek Ramaswamy's debate performance late Wednesday -- especially the parts where his 2024 rival praised him. Published August 24, 2023
Uptick in COVID-19 cases sparks the return of mask mandates in spots
COVID-19 is surging again in the U.S., reviving the polarizing debate over masks and mandates even though the risk of hospitalization and death remains low compared to much of the pandemic. Published August 23, 2023
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum hurt playing basketball on eve of GOP debate
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum was injured Tuesday while playing basketball with staff members, placing his debate appearance Wednesday in question. Published August 23, 2023
Trump looks forward to ‘proud’ criminal arrest in Georgia
Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday he will be "proudly arrested" on Thursday in Georgia, and repeated his claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him. Published August 23, 2023
Trump to loom over Republican debate; 8 candidates will look for opportunities to close gap in polls
Republican heavyweights will clobber one another on a Milwaukee debate stage and jab an absent front-runner in a bizarre clash Wednesday for undecided primary voters, donor dollars and an ignominious prize: second-place honors. Published August 22, 2023
