Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Senators lead bipartisan push for women’s suffrage monument on National Mall
Senators in both parties launched an effort Tuesday to place a national monument to the 19th Amendment and women's right to vote on the National Mall, a stretch of Washington dotted with popular memorials -- and where space is limited. Published March 21, 2023
Nikki Haley says N.Y. prosecution of Trump is about ‘revenge’
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says the impending indictment of former President Donald Trump is about Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg exacting political "revenge" and not about justice. Published March 21, 2023
DEA issues public safety alert over ‘tranq,’ says drugs seized in nearly every state
The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning the American public about an increase in the trafficking of xylazine, an animal sedative that is often mixed with deadly synthetic opioids and goes by the street name "tranq." Published March 21, 2023
Capitol Police ramp up security ahead of possible Trump arrest
The U.S. Capitol Police told Congress it will see a "greater law enforcement" presence on Capitol Hill because officers are preparing for unrest if former President Donald Trump is indicted. Published March 21, 2023
Biden signs bill ordering declassification of intelligence on COVID, Wuhan lab
President Biden on Monday signed a bill that requires the director of national intelligence to declassify information about the origins of the coronavirus and potential links to a lab in central China. Published March 20, 2023
White House press secretary refuses to comment on possible Trump charges
The White House took pains Monday to avoid talking about a possible indictment of former President Donald Trump, saying it is reluctant to comment on an active investigation. Published March 20, 2023
‘Ted Lasso’ cast visits White House to bolster mental health agenda
Actor Jason Sudeikis and the cast of "Ted Lasso" visited the White House on Monday to highlight the importance of checking in with relatives, neighbors and friends as President Biden tries to put mental health on par with physical health and fund new services. Published March 20, 2023
White House scolds African reporter in briefing room as the cast of ‘Ted Lasso’ looks on
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reminded reporters Monday to maintain decorum in the "historic" press room and said she will not accept interruptions after a reporter known for outbursts interrupted the start of an appearance by actor Jason Sudeikis and the cast of "Ted Lasso." Published March 20, 2023
CDC forced to correct alarming stats that inflated spike in rape, sex violence among teen girls
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had to revise an alarming report that overstated the increase in the share of girls who've reported being raped, a notable error at a time when the agency is trying to overhaul its operations and regain trust. Published March 20, 2023
Psychedelic medicine advocates launch PAC to lobby lawmakers
Advocates for using psychedelic drugs to treat addiction, depression and other problems formed a political action committee on Monday to make their case to Congress. Published March 20, 2023
Trump allies turn looming indictment into a loyalty-litmus test for GOP rivals
A potential indictment of former President Donald Trump is turning into a loyalty test for other Republicans, with MAGA-world pressuring Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and others to protest actions by New York prosecutors as the presidential contest takes shape. Published March 20, 2023
Vaccine makers pick Senate fight over soaring prices; fall boosters cost up to $130
Prominent drugmakers want to more than quadruple the prices of their COVID-19 vaccines when the shots transition to the commercial market later this year, sparking a showdown with congressional lawmakers who say Pfizer and Moderna benefited from taxpayer largesse and are now gouging the public to pad handsome profits. Published March 18, 2023
Prosecutors cast a wide net in Mar-a-Lago documents probe, seek grand jury testimony from staff
Prosecutors pursuing former President Donald Trump's alleged mishandling of classified materials have issued subpoenas to at least two dozen people who circulated at Mar-a-Lago. Published March 17, 2023
FBI raids home of ex-Hogan aide Roy McGrath in manhunt
The FBI raided Roy McGrath's home in Florida after the former top aide to ex-Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan failed to show up for his trial on fraud charges. Published March 17, 2023
House panel plans broad oversight hearing of D.C. affairs
House GOP investigators say they aren't done digging into D.C. management, particularly of public safety, and will hold a general hearing on the topic this month. Published March 16, 2023
Trump maintains front-runner status over DeSantis in new poll of GOP primary voters
Former President Donald Trump remains the front-runner of the emerging GOP presidential primary field and maintains a double-digit lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who hasn't launched a 2024 campaign but is considered the ex-president's main rival, according to a new poll. Published March 16, 2023
TikTok considering a divorce from Chinese owner, ByteDance
TikTok may split from its Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance, to deal with privacy concerns in the U.S. about the video-sharing app. Published March 15, 2023
U.S. Marshals launch interstate manhunt for ex-Hogan aide
The U.S. Marshals Service has launched an interstate manhunt for Roy McGrath, a former chief of staff for Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, after he failed to appear for the start of his trial on fraud charges. Published March 15, 2023
Shares of Credit Suisse tank after Saudis refuse to offer more aid
U.S. banks aren't the only ones having problems. Shares of Credit Suisse took a nosedive of more than 20% after Saudi backers said they would not increase their investment in the Swiss bank. Published March 15, 2023
White House outlines steps to slash drug costs under signature Biden law
The Biden administration on Wednesday outlined its effort to implement signature legislation that allows Medicare to negotiate the price of drugs for the first time and slashes costs of other drugs that seniors rely on. Published March 15, 2023
