Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Trump orders federal government to stop using Anthropic in dispute between AI firm and Pentagon
President Trump is ordering all government agencies to stop using artificial intelligence from Anthropic after the company disputed the Pentagon's use of the technology. Published February 27, 2026
Trump grows impatient with Iran nuke talks, floats military action
President Trump says he's "not happy" with Iran as he threatens the Islamic republic with a military strike if it does not satisfy U.S. demands to halt Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Published February 27, 2026
Senate Democrats tell Treasury to refund tariff money immediately
Senate Democrats are telling the Trump administration to stop "stonewalling" and refund money collected under a tariff structure the Supreme Court deemed illegal. Published February 27, 2026
J.D. Vance tells Wisconsin voters that Democrats ‘don’t serve you’
Vice President J.D. Vance on Thursday told Wisconsin voters that congressional Democrats "don't answer to you," pointing to their actions at the State of the Union address as a reason for voters to support Republicans in November. Published February 26, 2026
Commerce Secretary Lutnick meets with Indian trade official after Supreme Court tariff ruling
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick met Thursday with India's trade minister, a sign the countries remain engaged after a Supreme Court ruling upended President Trump's tariff playbook. Published February 26, 2026
Trump team outlines plans for ‘durable’ tariffs without Congress
The Trump administration said Wednesday it will reconstruct its trade system with "very durable" duties that penalize nations for unfair practices, one day after President Trump told Congress that import levies would remain front and center in his midterm-year economic agenda. Published February 25, 2026
North Carolina primaries set the table for a heavyweight match to replace Sen. Thom Tillis
North Carolina voters on Tuesday will select nominees for the race to replace Sen. Thom Tillis, a Republican who decided not to run again and is openly opposing President Trump, giving Democrats hope they can flip the seat. Published February 25, 2026
Beijing warns Trump not to impose new tariffs, says it will respond ‘firmly’
China warned the U.S. on Wednesday not to impose new tariffs on its goods as President Trump removes tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court and replaces them with duties that use other legal authorities. Published February 25, 2026
FedEx sues for refund after Supreme Court strikes down tariffs
FedEx has filed a lawsuit seeking a full refund of the money it paid to satisfy President Trump's tariffs, making it the first major company to seek redress after the Supreme Court struck down certain levies. Published February 24, 2026
Trump vows to boost tariffs, punish countries skirting trade deals after Supreme Court ruling
President Trump said Monday he had no plans to consult Congress on new tariffs and threatened even higher levies on countries that "play games" with existing trade deals. Published February 23, 2026
U.S. trade partners delay meetings, demand clarity after the Supreme Court guts Trump’s tariff power
Nations that negotiated trade deals with President Trump are demanding clarity from the U.S. and scrutinizing their options after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs that formed the backbone of the agreements. Published February 23, 2026
Trump administration to stop collecting Supreme Court-blocked tariffs at midnight
The Trump administration says it will officially end the collection of tariffs canceled by the Supreme Court at midnight on Tuesday. Published February 23, 2026
Trump administration says it is in no rush to issue refunds to companies that paid tariffs
The Trump administration said Sunday it is in no rush to hand out refunds to companies that paid the tariffs nullified by a landmark Supreme Court ruling. Published February 22, 2026
U.S. companies scramble for refunds after Supreme Court rejects Trump’s blanket tariffs
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down Mr. Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act is unleashing a scramble by firms to secure refunds for the money they paid to U.S. customs over the past year. Published February 20, 2026
Trump rips justices’ tariffs ruling, says he’ll use other authorities to impose 10% global tariff
President Trump said Friday he is deeply disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision to strike down a major swath of his tariff plan, saying it would put the U.S. at a disadvantage as he tries to recalibrate trade. Published February 20, 2026
What’s next? After Supreme Court blow, Trump likely to backfill tariffs with section authorities
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down a major plank of President Trump's tariff framework raises key questions for foreign trading partners and the U.S. budget. Published February 20, 2026
U.S. Chamber of Commerce urges swift refunds after Supreme Court trashes Trump’s tariffs
Business groups are hailing the Supreme Court's decision to rein in a major swath of President Trump's tariff agenda, saying the ruling will usher in much-needed certainty for small firms that saw their costs rise. Published February 20, 2026
Supreme Court rules Trump’s tariffs illegal
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump exceeded his powers with his expansive use of tariffs, punching a giant hole in the centerpiece of the White House's economic agenda. Published February 20, 2026
Trump blames Democrats, Fed for lousy economic growth numbers at the close of 2025
President Trump is pointing the finger at Democrats and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for the lower-than-expected growth reported by the Commerce Department for the final quarter of 2025. Published February 20, 2026
Trump orders government to release files on ‘extremely important’ matter of aliens, UFOs
President Trump says he is ordering the government to release documents related to aliens and UFOs. Published February 20, 2026
