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Tom Howell Jr.

Tom Howell Jr.

Tom Howell Jr. covers politics and the White House for The Washington Times. He can be reached at thowell@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Tom Howell Jr.

A TikTok sign is displayed on their building in Culver City, Calif., March 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Chinese officials chastise U.S. actions on TikTok

China furiously rebuked U.S. lawmakers for considering a bill that forces the sale of TikTok, claiming Wednesday there is no evidence the video-sharing platform is a threat. Published March 13, 2024

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., arrives at Manhattan federal court, Monday, March 11, 2024, in New York. Menendez and his wife, Nadine, are charged with conspiring with three businessmen to accept bribes of gold bars, cash and a luxury car in return for the senator’s help in projects pursued by the businessmen. (AP Photo/Jeenah Moon)

Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to new charges in bribery case

Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey pleaded not guilty Monday to a new indictment charging him with obstruction of justice as part of a sprawling case that alleges he accepted money and leveraged his Capitol Hill position to act as a foreign agent for Egypt. Published March 11, 2024

President Joe Biden speaks at the National League of Cities at the Marriott Marquis conference, Monday, March 11, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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

In this Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, photo, U.S. President Donald Trump, right, signs a trade agreement with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, in the East Room of the White House, in Washington. China’s government welcomed an interim trade deal with Washington and said Thursday the two sides need to address each other’s “core concerns.” (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) **FILE**

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

Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2023, Saturday, March 4, 2023, at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

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

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis looks on during a hearing on the Georgia election interference case, Friday, March, 1, 2024, in Atlanta. The hearing is to determine whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be removed from the case because of a relationship with Nathan Wade, special prosecutor she hired in the election interference case against former President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Alex Slitz, Pool)

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

A man prepares to smoke fentanyl on a park bench in downtown Portland, Ore., Thursday, May 18, 2023. Oregon is poised to step back from its first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization law. A measure lawmakers sent to the governor, Friday, March 1, 2024, would reinstate criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of some drugs. (Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian via AP) ** FILE **

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