Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
War nears new phase; McCarthy assails Russian military offensive
The next phase of the Russia-Ukraine war appears to be finally underway. Published May 1, 2023
Kevin McCarthy condemns invasion, backs Ukraine in exchange with Russian reporter
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on a visit to Israel Monday emphatically condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine and said he supports continued aid for Kyiv after a Russian reporter asked if the U.S. would pull back on its support. Published May 1, 2023
House Speaker McCarthy hails shared values and heritage between U.S. and Israel, vows to deter Iran
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Monday the U.S.-Israeli bond is unbreakable and the nations cannot ignore threats from Tehran and Beijing as Jerusalem bolsters its economy and its relations with the Arab world on its doorstep. Published May 1, 2023
Trump arrives in Scotland to visit his golf properties, open new one
Former President Donald Trump landed Monday in Scotland to visit golf properties as part of a swing through the U.K. and Ireland as he faces mounting legal troubles and a bruising 2024 GOP presidential primary back home. Published May 1, 2023
RNC chief Ronna McDaniel: GOP candidates must confront abortion issue in 2024
The head of the Republican National Committee says GOP candidates will have to take the abortion issue "head on" in the coming election cycle after Democrats used the issue effectively during the midterms. Published May 1, 2023
Chuck Schumer: GOP debt limit plan has no hope of becoming law
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer on Monday rejected the House-passed bill to raise the debt limit and said he plans to hold hearings on cuts in the package to "expose the true impact of this reckless legislation on everyday Americans." Published May 1, 2023
Sen. Tim Scott to announce presidential plans on May 22
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina will reveal on May 22 whether he plans to run for president, a development that would add a major player to the GOP primary field. Published May 1, 2023
Philippine president arrives in Washington looking for assurances from Biden amid China tensions
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to press President Biden on U.S. commitments to defend the island nation and bolster their economic alliances as China flexes its muscle on his doorstep in the South China Sea. Published April 30, 2023
Rep. Jamie Raskin completes chemotherapy, reports good cancer prognosis
Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland says he finished six rounds of chemotherapy and his cancer is in remission as he balances treatment with his high-profile job as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. Published April 28, 2023
Nikki Haley says Biden probably wouldn’t survive a second term
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says President Biden is unlikely to live to the end of a second term so his backers will have to rely on Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the nation. Published April 28, 2023
South Korea expands cultural reach, trade relations as part of Yoon state visit
South Korean officials are shoring up ties beyond the White House as part of an official state visit to Washington, striking a deal with the Smithsonian Institution to increase cooperation in the arts and negotiating trade opportunities across the Potomac River with Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Published April 28, 2023
South Korea President Yoon sees ‘new future’ with U.S. based on free markets, cultural exchange
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday hailed the U.S. as an unflinching guardian of freedom and told Congress that he sees a "new future" for the alliance marked by vibrant democracies, cultural exports and "decent, well-paying jobs" from Texas to Georgia. Published April 27, 2023
Biden caught with crib notes on reporter’s question at Yoon press conference
President Biden had a heads-up about the first question he would receive during a press conference with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday, according to a close shot of crib notes in the president's hand. Published April 27, 2023
Montana Gov. Gianforte proposes changes to TikTok ban bill
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte wants to broaden a proposed TikTok ban to include any social media apps that might provide data to any "foreign adversary." Published April 27, 2023
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sings ‘American Pie,’ providing the best dessert at W.H. dinner
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sang "American Pie" during state dinner festivities Wednesday at the White House, earning rave reviews from President Biden and a cheerful crowd. Published April 27, 2023
U.S., South Korea escalate efforts to deter North Korea from launching nuclear attacks
President Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol unveiled at the White House Wednesday a new agreement designed to deter North Korea from launching a nuclear attack, including the deployment of a U.S. nuclear-armed submarine to South Korea for the first time in nearly 40 years. Published April 26, 2023
AFT’s Weingarten defends teachers union’s influence over CDC school guidance on COVID lockdowns
Randi Weingarten, head of the nation's second-largest teachers union, said educators were "terrified" during the COVID-19 crisis, but she rejected claims that she strong-armed Biden officials to keep schools closed longer than necessary in early 2021. House Republicans said the advice was designed to keep children home. Published April 26, 2023
Biden dismisses doubts about age, says he’s running to complete agenda, shore up global ties
President Biden on Wednesday defended his decision to run for a second term despite his advanced age, saying polls that show voter skepticism and underwater approval ratings also show general satisfaction with his agenda. Published April 26, 2023
South Korean leader arrives at White House to celebrate alliance, face global challenges
President Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol celebrated their "ironclad alliance" Wednesday amid fife and drums on the White House lawn ahead of high-level meetings and a state dinner. Published April 26, 2023
White House says second U.S. citizen has died in Sudan
The White House said Wednesday a second American citizen has died amid the fighting in Sudan between rival generals. Published April 26, 2023
