Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
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
RNC releases official list of eight primary debate participants
The Republican National Committee has confirmed the slate of eight primary candidates who will participate in the first GOP presidential debate Wednesday in Milwaukee. Published August 22, 2023
FDA approves RSV vaccine for use in pregnant women to pass immunity to newborns
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Pfizer's vaccine against the RSV virus for use in pregnant women so they pass to their newborns immunity from the resulting respiratory disease. Published August 21, 2023
Biden, pausing another summer vacation, flies to Maui to view wildfire devastation
President Biden interrupted another summer vacation Monday to visit Maui in the Hawaiian Islands, where wildfires killed at least 114 people in Lahaina and left many more missing and feared dead. Published August 21, 2023
Trump says he doesn’t plan to do primary debates, period; remains leader in Iowa poll
Former President Donald Trump is signaling he might not do any primary election debates -- plural -- after he skips the first debate Wednesday in Milwaukee. Published August 21, 2023
Biden swats away questions about Hunter at Camp David presser with South Korean, Japanese leaders
President Biden and the leaders of South Korea and Japan agreed at a historic Camp David summit to formally and "expeditiously" consult each other on provocations and threats from China and North Korea. Published August 18, 2023
Trump’s huge hint: ‘Why should I debate?’
Former President Donald Trump says his front-runner status makes it unlikely he will participate in the first GOP primary debate Wednesday in Milwaukee. Published August 18, 2023
U.S.-South Korea-Japan summit: Leaders to discuss China, N.K. threats, ways to strengthen security
President Biden is welcoming the leaders of South Korea and Japan to the Camp David presidential retreat to launch an era of trilateral cooperation in the face of rising Chinese and North Korean aggression, though the White House says the trio will stop short of forging a mini NATO. Published August 18, 2023
Nikki Haley says she is not aiming for VP: I don’t run for second and we have a country to save
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says anyone who thinks she is secretly running for the vice presidential slot is dead wrong. Published August 18, 2023
Georgia state senator seeks special session to impeach, defund Fani Willis
A Georgia state senator urged Republican Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday to call a special legislative session to investigate Fani Willis, the Fulton County district attorney who indicted former President Donald Trump earlier this week. Published August 17, 2023
