Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Biden ridicules claims against him of foreign bribery scheme as ‘malarkey’
President Biden on Thursday said claims he took bribes from foreigners are "malarkey" and he defended the independence of the Justice Department as it targets former President Donald Trump. Published June 8, 2023
‘As long as it takes’: Biden, Sunak vow long-term support for Ukraine in Russia war
President Biden said the U.S. is committed to Ukraine's long-term security and he thinks he will be able to secure the funding necessary to support Kyiv for as long as it takes. Published June 8, 2023
Biden, Sunak address crises at home as they meet at White House
U.S. and British leaders opened a White House press conference Thursday by highlighting crises close to home. Published June 8, 2023
Biden outlines efforts to bolster LGBTQ community, pushes back on ‘hysterical’ laws
President Biden on Thursday chastised "hysterical" people for passing state laws that tighten rules on gender-changing medical procedures for children and/or pull or restrict books from schools and libraries. Published June 8, 2023
White House postpones major LGBT event, citing poor air
The White House pushed a major Pride Month celebration from Thursday to Saturday, citing poor air quality from the wildfires in Canada. Published June 8, 2023
Biden, British PM Sunak discuss Ukraine, AI, economy at White House meeting
President Biden and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met at the White House Thursday to shore up economic ties and discuss ways to help Ukraine repel Russian invaders. Published June 8, 2023
Trump says no one has told him to expect an indictment
Former President Donald Trump says no one has told him he faces imminent charges in parallel investigations after his lawyers met this week with special counsel Jack Smith. Published June 8, 2023
White House announces steps to shield LGBT community ahead of Pride event
The White House on Thursday announced steps to protect the LGBT community ahead of a Pride Month celebration, including the appointment of a Department of Education coordinator to address "the growing threat that book bans pose for the civil rights of students." Published June 8, 2023
Gov. Doug Burgum runs for president on a record of business success and conservative policy wins
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum joined the growing GOP presidential field Wednesday with pledges to jumpstart the economy and sweep aside the partisan infighting that is ripping neighborhoods apart. Published June 7, 2023
Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Nebraska lawmakers unveil Willa Cather statue in Capitol
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday unveiled a bronze sculpture of novelist Willa Cather of Nebraska, hailing it as a "fitting addition" to National Statuary Hall and the first statue in the ornate Capitol room crafted by a Black artist. Published June 7, 2023
Northeast leaders plead with residents to limit outdoor activities amid haze
Northeastern leaders warned residents Wednesday to curtail outdoor activities because smoke from Canadian wildfires is wafting southward, resulting in a blanket of haze and poor air quality. Published June 7, 2023
CNN to hold a town hall with Chris Christie on June 12
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will be the next GOP primary candidate to get a town hall slot on CNN, following in the footsteps of former President Donald Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley. Published June 7, 2023
Former VP Mike Pence announces 2024 bid; N.D. Gov. Doug Burgum also joins crowded field
Former Vice President Mike Pence launched his 2024 presidential campaign Wednesday by vowing to restore an American Dream that is being "crushed" by runaway inflation and a host of other problems. Published June 7, 2023
Merck sues to stop Biden’s drug-negotiation program, calls it ‘extortion’
Drugmaker Merck & Co. filed a lawsuit Tuesday alleging President Biden's marquee effort to negotiate down the cost of drugs under Medicare is "tantamount to extortion" and violates the Constitution. Published June 6, 2023
Congress fights for the life of AM radio in rare scene of bipartisanship
The threat of eradicating AM radio in American cars produced a rare scene of bipartisanship in Congress on Tuesday when lawmakers rallied to the defense of the staticky broadcasts. Published June 6, 2023
Trump cries ‘election interference’ as probes into 2020 and classified docs heat up at DOJ
Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday the criminal investigations hanging over his 2024 campaign amount to "election interference," as speculation mounts over a potential indictment in special counsel Jack Smith's probes into post-2020 election actions and classified documents stored at Mar-a-Lago. Published June 6, 2023
Biden campaign launches ads touting bipartisan debt deal, economic gains
The Biden campaign and the Democratic National Committee on Tuesday launched digital ads and billboards in Washington and battleground states that cast the president as an effective dealmaker who cut a bipartisan deal on the debt limit and is shoring up the economy. Published June 6, 2023
Sorry, neighbor, you’re on your own: Insurers alter policies in face of more natural disasters
Wildfires, unrelenting storms and the ballooning costs of rebuilding weather-damaged property are straining the nation's property insurers, forcing customers to confront dwindling options and higher premiums. Published June 5, 2023
Sen. Mike Rounds won’t commit to backing GOP presidential nominee
Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota said he won't commit to backing the GOP presidential nominee if it is not Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina. Published June 5, 2023
GOP hopefuls hit Trump for congratulating Kim Jong-un over WHO seat
Three GOP presidential candidates are criticizing former President Donald Trump over his decision to congratulate dictator Kim Jong-un after North Korea got a seat on the World Health Organization's executive board. Published June 5, 2023
