Tom Howell Jr.

Results of Trump’s MRI ‘perfectly normal,’ White House physician says

A White House physician said Monday that he ordered magnetic resonance imaging of President Trump as a routine check to ensure he is in good cardiovascular and abdominal health.

December 1, 2025

Manufacturing sags for ninth straight month, index says

U.S. manufacturing contracted for a ninth consecutive month, according to a closely watched index released on Monday that showed mixed signals about the economy and heaped pressure on President Trump to deliver on his "made-in-America" promises.

December 1, 2025

White House says commander, not Pete Hegseth, gave ‘second strike’ order on Venezuelan boat

The White House on Monday said Adm. Frank M. "Mitch" Bradley was responsible for the deadly and controversial second strike on a Venezuelan boat suspected of carrying drugs through international waters on Sept. 2.

December 1, 2025

‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’: First lady Melania Trump unveils Christmas decor theme

First lady Melania Trump unveiled on Monday the White House's Christmas decor.

December 1, 2025

Trump says he’s settled on a Federal Reserve chair pick and will announce it soon

President Trump says he knows who he will appoint to lead the Federal Reserve.

December 1, 2025

Trump defends Hegseth over reports of a second strike on alleged drug boat

President Trump on Sunday downplayed reports that his defense secretary ordered military members to strike a suspected drug boat a second time after an initial strike failed to kill two crewmen.

November 30, 2025

Trump does not plan to send troops into Venezuela, Sen. Markwayne Mullin says

Sen. Markwayne Mullin said Sunday that President Trump does not plan to attack Venezuela.

November 30, 2025

Suspect in Guardsmen shooting may have been radicalized after settling in U.S., Trump officials say

Top Trump administration officials said Sunday that the Afghan refugee accused of shooting two National Guard members before Thanksgiving in the nation's capital likely had been radicalized in the U.S. after entering the country in 2021.

November 30, 2025

Economic doomsayers rebuffed by robust post-Thanksgiving sales, White House chief economist says

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that retailers enjoyed a "blockbuster" sales weekend after Thanksgiving despite narratives about economic pessimism under President Trump.

November 30, 2025

Homeland Security Secretary Noem: All vetting of Guard shooting suspect took place under Biden

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday the Biden administration is squarely to blame for any vetting failures that occurred in resettling the Afghan refugee accused of shooting two National Guardsmen in Washington before Thanksgiving.

November 30, 2025

Second National Guardsman shot in D.C. ambush is ‘hanging on,’ West Virginia congressman says

Rep. Riley Moore of West Virginia said the family of Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe is pleading for prayers as the National Guardsman fights to survive an ambush attack in Washington on the day before Thanksgiving.

November 30, 2025

Mark Kelly rips ‘unqualified’ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid video probe

Sen. Mark Kelly said Sunday that President Trump "doesn't understand the Constitution" and that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should be fired for his handling of multiple issues.

November 30, 2025

Patriotic vibes and tariff fears fuel uptick in ‘Made in USA’ shopping this holiday season

Shoppers are more likely to buy American-made products than last season, a top U.S. manufacturing group says, pointing to President Trump's tariffs and patriotic fervor as the main drivers.

November 27, 2025

Businesses lobby against Trump’s tariffs with Grinch ads for Christmas

A lobbying group is running ads this Christmas shopping season that say President Trump's tariffs are turning "holiday cheer into sticker shock."

November 26, 2025

Judge ends Georgia criminal case against Trump upon new prosecutor’s request

A Georgia judge has dismissed the criminal case against President Trump stemming from his efforts to overturn his 2020 loss in the state to President Biden, closing a two-year saga.

November 26, 2025

GOP Sens. Lisa Murkowski, John Curtis defend Democrat Mark Kelly in flap over ‘illegal’ orders video

Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and John Curtis of Utah are defending Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly as the astronaut-turned-lawmaker faces a Defense Department probe over his appearance in a video telling military members to disobey illegal orders.

November 26, 2025

FBI investigates Democrats who appeared in a video urging military members to defy ‘illegal’ orders

Democratic lawmakers who told military members to ignore illegal orders from President Trump say they are facing an FBI probe.

November 25, 2025

Small business optimism drops in key industries, though construction sees a boom: NFIB

Small business optimism is falling in key sectors, according to a quarterly survey released Tuesday that showed a downgrade in manufacturing despite President Trump's efforts to boost U.S. production through tax cuts, deregulation and tariffs.

November 25, 2025

Trump may select new Fed chair by Christmas, Treasury Secretary Bessent says

President Trump is likely to select a new Federal Reserve chair before Christmas, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday.

November 25, 2025

Trump to visit China in April, will host Chinese President Xi in Washington later in 2026

President Trump said Monday he accepted an invitation from President Xi Jinping to visit China in April and will reciprocate by hosting the Chinese leader for a state visit later in 2026.

November 24, 2025