Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Treasury sanctions two men in India accused of selling fentanyl-laced pills to Americans online
The Treasury Department on Wednesday sanctioned two Indian nationals for allegedly using online pharmacies to sell to U.S. consumers fake pills filled with deadly drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine. Published September 24, 2025
FBI says it found classified material at Bolton’s D.C. office
The FBI says it turned up classified documents during a raid of former National Security Adviser John R. Bolton's office in downtown Washington, according to court filings. Published September 24, 2025
European Union looks to drive down U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum
The European Union will push for lower tariffs on its metals when its top trade negotiator meets this week with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at a summit in Malaysia. Published September 24, 2025
Political violence strikes ICE office in Dallas
Political violence reared again Wednesday when a gunman attacked an ICE office in Dallas, killing one migrant detainee and wounding two others before taking his own life. Published September 24, 2025
Trump, Brazil’s Lula use U.N. to trade barbs over tariff standoff, but agree to meet
UNITED NATIONS -- President Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will meet next week to attempt to patch up relations as the U.S. imposes high tariffs on Brazilian goods due to its prosecution of former leader and Trump ally Jair Bolsonaro. Published September 23, 2025
Brazil defends sovereignty in implicit rebuke of Trump’s Bolsonaro-related tariffs
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva defended his nation's sovereignty and the prosecution of ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro during his U.N. speech Tuesday, a tacit rebuke of President Trump's decision to hit the South American country with whopping tariffs. Published September 23, 2025
Trump links autism to Tylenol, sparking backlash from maker and medical groups
President Trump on Monday linked autism to the use of the painkiller acetaminophen during pregnancy, stirring debate and confusion about a key ingredient in Tylenol that had been considered safe for expectant mothers to use against dangerous fevers. Published September 22, 2025
Corn growers seek markets, not handouts, as economic woes mount
Corn growers are pleading with Washington to allow year-round sales of higher ethanol-blended fuel and to clinch trade deals that open new markets, as farmers confront a "perfect storm" of rising costs and lower crop prices. Published September 22, 2025
U.S. to offer financial boost to Argentina during its market woes, Bessent says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday the U.S. is prepared to offer Argentina a financial lifeline after a disappointing local election for Argentine President Javier Milei prompted market chaos and a plunge in its peso currency. Published September 22, 2025
South Korean President Lee raises concerns about U.S. investment demand
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung says his country could face a financial crisis if it accepts the Trump administration's investment demands without certain safeguards. Published September 22, 2025
CDC advisory panel abandons universal COVID-19 shot recommendation
A federal advisory panel is no longer endorsing COVID-19 shots for everyone 6 months and older. Published September 19, 2025
Reps. Ro Khanna, Don Bacon file bipartisan bill to zero out Trump’s tariffs on coffee
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna and Republican Rep. Don Bacon are pushing legislation that would eliminate any tariffs that President Trump imposed on coffee. Published September 19, 2025
Trump inks tech deal with Britain and major firms to shore up trans-Atlantic ties
President Trump signed a technology pact with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday that boosts joint efforts in artificial intelligence, ushering the countries' "special relationship" into the 21st century and capping a British sojourn filled with fanfare. Published September 18, 2025
Democrats, Rand Paul push Senate legislation to block Trump’s tariffs on Brazil
A bipartisan group of senators filed legislation Thursday to strike down President Trump's authority to impose 50% tariffs on Brazil, a major coffee producer. Published September 18, 2025
Trump praises U.K. trade deal, pledges to finalize it with ‘tough’ British negotiators
President Trump said Thursday he would finalize a trade deal with the U.K. "very soon" as he tries to lock in favorable trade terms for the U.S. despite a court case looming over negotiations. Published September 18, 2025
Nvidia invests $5 billion in Intel, combining forces as Trump negotiates with both companies
Nvidia said Thursday it is investing $5 billion in Intel, the struggling chipmaker that offered the U.S. government a stake in its company under pressure from President Trump. Published September 18, 2025
Luxury retailer says U.S. manufacturing will struggle with new furniture tariffs
The CEO of Restoration Hardware is warning that high-quality wood and metal furniture manufacturing "does not exist at scale in America" as President Trump uses a tariff investigation to spur domestic production. Published September 12, 2025
Trump says Supreme Court tariff case is about ‘common sense’
President Trump says his administration should win a major legal case against his tariff authority on legal grounds and on "common-sense" merits, warning the U.S. would have to refund "trillions" if he loses. Published September 12, 2025
Fed caught between inflation concerns and soaring jobless claims
The Federal Reserve faces a huge test this month as it weighs the state of the economy under President Trump, with inflation running a bit hotter than desired but a worsening jobs situation all but requiring a rate cut. Published September 11, 2025
Consumer prices rose at a hotter rate in August, though not far off forecasts
Prices rose 0.4% in August, the federal government said Thursday in a report that roughly aligned with expectations and keeps the Federal Reserve on track to cut interest rates. Published September 11, 2025
