Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Trump outlines new media strategy after CNN town hall, fallout with Fox News
Former President Donald Trump confirmed Monday he plans to reach beyond conservative media and speak to a range of outlets after his relationship with Fox News soured. Published May 15, 2023
Nikki Haley says it would be dishonest to pledge a federal ban on abortion
Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley says it is not realistic for primary candidates to say they will usher in a federal abortion ban. Published May 15, 2023
Biden pens oped calling for tighter gun laws, ban on AR-15-style weapons
President Biden is taking his case for tougher gun limits directly to the American public, writing in an op-ed that his power is limited and Congress must "do more." Published May 15, 2023
White House says Biden still ‘expecting to go’ to G-7 meeting as debt talks drag on
The White House on Friday said President Biden still expects to travel to Japan for the Group of Seven leaders meeting next week as debt-ceiling negotiations drag on at home. Published May 12, 2023
Biden campaign co-Chairman Katzenberg upbeat despite warning signs in polling
A Hollywood studio executive, Jeffrey Katzenberg, says he is ready to deliver "all the resources" President Biden needs to win reelection in 2024. Published May 12, 2023
Top Iowa lawmakers endorse DeSantis ahead of visit, same-day showdown with Trump
Two prominent Iowa Republicans are endorsing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president ahead of his weekend trip to the first-in-nation caucus state. Published May 12, 2023
E. Jean Carroll lawyer considers another suit over Trump’s CNN comments
An attorney for E. Jean Carroll, the former magazine writer who successfully sued former President Donald Trump on sex abuse and defamation claims, says she will consider whether to file yet another lawsuit over Mr. Trump's comments at a CNN town hall. Published May 12, 2023
Senators back bill to connect cannabis industry with banking services
Senators in both parties championed a bill Thursday that would give the cannabis industry access to banking without fear of penalties or high fees, saying financial rules must adjust with marijuana laws so that businesses are treated equally and workers are no longer paid in cash. Published May 11, 2023
Vivek Ramaswamy proposes raising voting age from 18 to 25
Republican presidential contender Vivek Ramaswamy is set to announce a proposal that would raise the voting age from 18 to 25 unless Americans serve in the military or pass a civics test. Published May 11, 2023
DeSantis PAC slams Trump town hall as ineffective ‘nonsense’
A political action committee supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says Donald Trump's town hall on CNN amounted to an "hour of nonsense" and it's time for Republicans to move on from the 76-year-old former president. Published May 11, 2023
Rep. George Santos pledges to fight criminal charges, clear his name
Rep. George Santos, the disgraced New York Republican who fabricated most of his life story to get elected, said Wednesday that 13 charges of fraud against him is a "witch hunt" and he will fight to clear his name. Published May 10, 2023
Sen. Joni Ernst pushes for bipartisan task force to probe COVID-19 origins
Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa said Wednesday she wants to launch a bipartisan "9/11 Commission-style" task force that will investigate the origins of COVID-19 and help the U.S. prepare for a future pandemic. Published May 10, 2023
Psychosis, suicidal thoughts, scream-vomiting: Alarm sounded about high-potency THC products
Weed is getting more potent as states rush to legalize it, raising fears that marijuana with little resemblance to Woodstock-era grass is causing psychosis, suicidal thoughts and a parade of other health problems despite the mainstream dogma that pot is harmless. Published May 10, 2023
Feds arrest Rep. George Santos, allege he siphoned political funds and lied on House forms
Rep. George Santos, the disgraced New York Republican who fabricated most of his life story to get elected, was arrested Wednesday and charged with multiple offenses related to an alleged scheme to use political donations for designer clothing and personal debts. Published May 10, 2023
Harlan Crow rebuffs Senate tax inquiry into ties to Justice Thomas
Republican megadonor Harlan Crow has "serious concerns" about the breadth of a Democratic senator's inquiry into lavish trips and other gifts Mr. Crow gave Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Published May 10, 2023
AOC, others question whether CNN should proceed with Trump town hall
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York is backing calls to cancel a CNN town hall with former President Donald Trump on Wednesday, given a civil verdict that found him liable of sexual abuse and defamation against former magazine writer E. Jean Carroll. Published May 10, 2023
Democratic AGs lean into gas stove issue, urge rules and warn people about health risks
Blue-state attorneys general are prodding the Consumer Product Safety Commission to increase warnings about potential health dangers from gas stoves and explore new regulations. Published May 9, 2023
N.Y. judge bars Trump from sharing hush money case evidence on social media
A New York state judge barred former President Donald Trump from posting some evidence in his hush money case on social media. Published May 9, 2023
Trump-supporting Florida Republicans decry leaked DeSantis tapes as low class
Two Florida Republicans who will support former President Donald Trump in 2024 say they are upset by the leak of 2018 debate-prep tapes that show Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis mulling how to express disagreement with Mr. Trump without angering his base. Published May 8, 2023
Biden faces significant hurdles as he launches 2024 bid, survey shows
President Biden faces headwinds as he mounts his reelection bid, with approval ratings slumping below 40% and concerns about inflation and his mental acuity, according to new polling. Published May 8, 2023
