Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
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
Pelosi’s tepid take on whether Kamala Harris is the best running mate for Biden: ‘He thinks so’
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave a not-so-definitive answer late Wednesday when pressed if Vice President Kamala Harris is the best running mate for President Biden in 2024. Published September 14, 2023
Retired U.S. generals to McCarthy: Don’t give up on Ukraine aid
Two former U.S. generals who led forces in Europe urged House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday to sustain American support for Ukraine's military, saying Kyiv's effort to repel Russian invaders is at a critical juncture. Published September 13, 2023
White House pleads with media outlets to scrutinize House GOP impeachment push
The White House is cajoling media outlets to be more skeptical of the House GOP impeachment inquiry into President Biden, dispatching a memo Wednesday that points to Republicans who are skeptical of the effort. Published September 13, 2023
CDC recommends updated COVID-19 booster shots for all Americans
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday recommended updated COVID-19 boosters for all Americans ages 6 months and older. Published September 12, 2023
FDA panel says ingredient in popular oral decongestants is not effective
The main ingredient in popular oral decongestants doesn't seem to work, advisers to the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday in a unanimous vote that could result in the products being withdrawn from store shelves. Published September 12, 2023
Americans aren’t worried about COVID-19 despite case spike: Poll
Americans are less concerned about COVID-19 than at any point in the pandemic, according to a poll released Tuesday that says most don't fear new variants despite a spike in reported cases. Published September 12, 2023
FDA approves updated booster shot for COVID-19 ahead of fall campaign
The Food and Drug Administration approved updated booster shots for COVID-19 on Monday, a major step toward launching a fall immunization campaign against the virus that is now viewed as a perennial but manageable threat. Published September 11, 2023
Biden cut off mid-sentence at Vietnam press conference, leaves stage to jazzy music
President Biden was cut off Sunday as he spoke at a Hanoi press conference in Vietnam and shuffled off the stage, award-show style, as jazz music played in the background. Published September 11, 2023
Biden, Vietnamese leaders hail new era of relations, mark progress since war
President Biden on Monday said the U.S. is entering a "new stage" in its relationship with Vietnam, a rising trading partner that offers an Asian alternative to China. Published September 11, 2023
Biden sits down with Indian Prime Minister Modi to kick off G20 summit in India
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi literally rolled out the red carpet for President Biden as he arrived at a G20 summit in New Delhi that will focus on the war in Ukraine and other global challenges. Published September 8, 2023
