Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Trump plans to present Georgia election fraud findings in ‘major’ press conference
Former President Donald Trump says he is planning to release Monday an "irrefutable" report on alleged election fraud in Georgia, aiming to combat the narrative in a sweeping Fulton County indictment that accuses him of a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results. Published August 15, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he would be open to banning TikTok as president
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says that, as president, he would consider banning the TikTok video-sharing platform because of its ownership links to China. Published August 15, 2023
Trump holds a 40-point lead in N.H. primary, DeSantis falls to third behind Christie, poll shows
Former President Donald Trump maintains a 40-point lead in the New Hampshire GOP primary, according to a poll released Tuesday that shows Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ceding second place to former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Published August 15, 2023
Trump indicted in Georgia election probe; 18 including Giuliani and Meadows also co-defendants
Former President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants were indicted Monday night by a grand jury in Georgia in a long-running state probe of their efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in the state. Published August 14, 2023
Trump lawyers say courthouse’s mistaken revelation of criminal charges undermines Georgia case
The premature posting online of racketeering and other charges in Georgia against former President Donald Trump -- which were quickly removed from a courthouse website -- has Mr. Trump's attorneys saying the district attorney's case has been fatally compromised. Published August 14, 2023
Sneak peek: Ga. charges against Trump prematurely put online, include racketeering, false statements
Former President Donald Trump might face over a dozen felony charges, including a racketeering offense under state racketeering law that is classified as a "serious felony" in Georgia, according to a list of charges that was posted online Monday by Fulton County court officials and then quickly taken down. Published August 14, 2023
Trump says ex-Ga. official should not testify before grand jury, repeats claims election was stolen
Former President Donald Trump said Monday that former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan should not testify before an Atlanta-based grand jury, as a potential fourth indictment looms over the GOP front-runner in the 2024 presidential contest. Published August 14, 2023
Death toll nears 100 in Maui wildfires as crews sift through ashes
The death toll from the wildfires in Maui is approaching 100 as crews continue to sift through the rubble. Published August 14, 2023
Former Georgia official called to grand jury in Atlanta, as Trump probe gathers steam
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan says an Atlanta-based prosecutor called him to testify Tuesday before a grand jury probing former President Donald Trump's actions following his 2020 election loss in the state. Published August 14, 2023
Harris rallies young gun control crowd to fight for tougher federal laws, gun bans
Vice President Kamala Harris told young activists they are "critical" to changing the federal calculus on guns, saying their voices and votes can usher in a ban on military-style rifles and make firearm companies liable for gun violence. Published August 11, 2023
Nikki Haley is the third candidate to sign RNC loyalty pledge ahead of the Aug. 23 debate
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley signed the Republican National Committee pledge to support the eventual GOP presidential nominee but crossed out "Beat Biden" and put in Vice President Kamala Harris' name instead. Published August 11, 2023
Biden signs major emergency declaration for Hawaii after shocking wildfires
President Biden spoke to Hawaii Gov. Josh Green on Thursday after fast-moving wildfires in Maui killed at least three dozen people and burned much of Lahaina to the ground, according to the administration. Published August 10, 2023
Shark! How swimmers can improve their odds of avoiding bites
Don't swim at dawn or dusk. Stay in groups. And take off the bling, because predators in the water might mistake you for a sparkly fish. These are some of the ways swimmers can reduce their risk of a shark bite, a rare yet terrifying event that can be deadly -- or at least ruin your summer. Published August 10, 2023
Trump to decide next week on attending GOP candidates’ debate: ‘I’d like to do it’
Former President Donald Trump late Wednesday said he would announce next week whether he plans to attend the first GOP presidential primary debate on Aug. 23 in Milwaukee. Published August 10, 2023
Ohio vote underscores the power of abortion as spur to polls
An Ohio vote rejecting changes to how the state amends its constitution shows that abortion access continues to spur people to the polls, even in red states, and is ringing alarm bells among pro-life groups who want their GOP allies to fight back. Published August 9, 2023
GOP presidential contenders gear up for 2-hour debate Aug. 23
The first Republican presidential debate will last two hours and include some taped questions submitted by students from a conservative group, according to formal rules sent to campaign teams. Published August 9, 2023
GOP presidential campaigns see format for two-hour debate on Aug. 23; second date named by RNC
The first Republican presidential primary debate will last two hours and include some pre-taped questions submitted by students from a conservative group, according to formal rules sent to campaign teams. Published August 9, 2023
Biden reveals that he plans to visit Vietnam amid tensions with China
President Biden said late Tuesday he plans to travel to Vietnam, a Southeast Asian nation that is considered a key U.S. partner as China exerts its influence over the region. Published August 9, 2023
Biden hails Ohio voters for rejecting measure intended to thwart an abortion rights vote
President Biden is hailing Ohio voters for voting down an initiative that would have required 60% support for voter-driven changes to the state constitution instead of a simple majority. Published August 9, 2023
DeSantis moves to stop his backward slide by ousting campaign manager, revamping strategy
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida has replaced his presidential campaign manager in the latest effort at a course correction in a run that, despite its missteps, is the most formidable GOP challenge to former President Donald Trump. Published August 8, 2023
