Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
White House condemns Niger guards’ seizure of president
The White House on Wednesday said it's "deeply concerned" about an unfolding crisis in the West African nation of Niger, where guards seized President Mohamed Bazoum and blockaded his home in a possible coup attempt. Published July 26, 2023
Trump embraces early voting to keep up with Democrats as he also expresses suspicion over method
Former President Donald Trump recorded a video that urges Republicans to vote early, a turnabout from prior comments that pushed for old-fashioned voting on Election Day. Published July 26, 2023
Biden choosing Martin O’Malley to lead the Social Security Administration
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he intends to nominate former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley as commissioner of the Social Security Administration, elevating a once-prominent Democrat who's had a low profile since his failed 2016 presidential bid. Published July 26, 2023
NYC Mayor Eric Adams says crane collapse could have been ‘much worse’
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday pledged a "full investigation" into a crane collapse in Manhattan that injured six people including two firefighters. Published July 26, 2023
White House condemns Fox News host’s comments on Holocaust
The White House is slamming a Fox News host over comments he made about Nazi concentration camps during a discussion about Florida's updated curriculum on Black history and slavery. Published July 26, 2023
Rudy Giuliani admits attacks on Georgia election workers were defamatory
Former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani conceded late Tuesday that he made defamatory statements about two Georgia election workers as he tries to resolve litigation over the matter. Published July 26, 2023
Hunter Biden’s lawyers scramble to explain ‘miscommunication’ over false claims to court
A federal judge is threatening Hunter Biden's attorneys with sanctions over a confusing episode in which a staff firm member at their firm allegedly told court clerks that she was allied with a lawyer for a senior Republican congressman and wanted documents removed from the court record. Published July 26, 2023
Christie attacks Trump over record on wall, Obamacare, debt
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a 2024 presidential contender who typically criticizes former President Donald Trump over his character, on Tuesday called him an ineffective leader. Published July 25, 2023
First lady Jill Biden helps U.S. rejoin UNESCO, praises international cooperation
First lady Jill Biden ushered the U.S. back into UNESCO, the cultural wing of the U.N., on Tuesday with a speech in France that hailed President Biden's global partnerships and offered a thinly veiled rebuke of the former administration's isolationism. Published July 25, 2023
Kellyanne Conway: Keep a seat for Trump on debate stage, his ‘natural habitat’
Former Trump White House counselor Kellyanne Conway says the debate stage is a "natural habitat" for the ex-president, so he will be tempted to join the first GOP candidates debate in August. Published July 25, 2023
Biden prods insurers to cover more mental health care
President Biden said Tuesday he will require insurers to put mental health care on par with physical health benefits and make changes if they are not meeting this goal. Published July 25, 2023
Nikki Haley says Trump ‘can’t win’ a general election, GOP must turn the page
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley said Monday that former President Donald Trump can't win a general election, putting herself forward as the best alternative once voters start to pay attention after Labor Day. Published July 24, 2023
Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte jumps into New Hampshire governor race
Former Sen. Kelly Ayotte announced Monday she will run for governor of New Hampshire, saying she doesn't want the "Live Free or Die" state to turn into its liberal neighbor. Published July 24, 2023
Biden 2024 campaign bolsters data-strategy team with 2020 veterans
President Biden's 2024 campaign on Monday said two veterans of his successful 2020 bid will return to help the Democratic team turn raw data into strategy, including on how to direct ad dollars or where to hold events. Published July 24, 2023
Biden sends delegation to Mexico City for talks on fentanyl, migration
President Biden is sending a top White House official to Mexico for talks on fighting the fentanyl crisis and getting a handle on migration in the region. Published July 24, 2023
Seven 2024 contenders meet polling benchmark for first GOP debate
Seven 2024 contenders have met the polling threshold to appear at the first Republican primary debate in August. Published July 24, 2023
First lady Jill Biden heads to France to help U.S. rejoin UNESCO
First lady Jill Biden is making her first trip to France to highlight the U.S. rejoining the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and honor Americans who died in northern France during World War II. Published July 24, 2023
Kamala Harris enters brawl over how Florida schools teach about slavery in America
The fervor over Florida's new standards for Black history has reached the White House. Published July 21, 2023
Trump team claims victory with judge setting May trial date for classified documents case
Former President Donald Trump cheered Friday when a federal judge set his classified documents trial to start May 20. Published July 21, 2023
White House creates office to target future pandemics, ongoing health threats
The White House is launching an office that will prepare for future pandemics and fight current threats such as COVID-19 and influenza. Published July 21, 2023
