Kellan Howell
Articles by Kellan Howell
Rohrabacher says Obama was ‘AWOL’ in efforts to free Tahmooressi: ‘A slap in the face’ to veterans
A group of politicians' efforts to secure the release of Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi from a Mexican jail paid off Friday night. California Rep. Dana Rohrabacher says President Obama was "AWOL" throughout the process. Published November 1, 2014
Andrew Tahmooressi back on American soil after months in Mexican jail
Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi returned back to the U.S. Friday night after spending nearly eight months in a Mexican jail. A judge ordered his immediate release. Published November 1, 2014
Scott Brown gets apology after debate moderator incorrectly challenges him
A New Hampshire Senate debate moderator apologized to Republican candidate Scott Brown on Thursday for incorrectly disputing him on state geography. Published November 1, 2014
Unions shun national Democrats, shift campaign cash to state, local races
Big labor is using its checkbook this election to express its frustrations with gridlock in Washington and President Obama's inability to pass important labor legislation. Published October 30, 2014
Archaic Senate still manually files campaign finance reports
With the midterm elections quickly approaching, third-quarter campaign finance reports for Senate candidates are still unavailable for public viewing because, unlike other federal candidates, the Senate still opts to file their reports on paper. Published October 25, 2014
Duck Dynasty star Jep Robertson hospitalized after suffering seizure on deer-hunting trip
Duck Dynasty star Jep Robertson was rushed to the hospital after suffering a seizure during a deer hunting trip this week. Published October 25, 2014
Putin blasts U.S. in speech ‘reminiscent of the Cold War’: ‘The bear … will not surrender’
Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed the U.S. for the crisis in Ukraine and radical Islamic terrorism and claimed there is "no true democracy" in America during a speech on Friday. Published October 25, 2014
Father and son cops die in line of duty on the same day — 26 years apart
A police deputy in California was killed on Friday in the line of duty. In a macabre twist, his father, also an officer, died on the same day 26 years apart. Published October 25, 2014
Michael Brown family brawls in parking lot over merchandise peddling
Family members of Michael Brown, the 18-year-old who was killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Mo., recently fought in a parking lot over merchandise related to his death. Published October 25, 2014
Illegal voting by non-citizens may be giving Democrats wins in close races: study
A new study shows that percentage of non-American citizens who illegally voted in close races in recent years may have garnered the Democratic Party victories. Published October 25, 2014
Hillary Clinton: ‘Don’t let anybody tell you it’s corporations and businesses that create jobs’
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told audience members at a campaign rally Friday night not to listen to anybody who says "businesses create jobs." Published October 25, 2014
Udall gaffes during Michelle Obama introduction: ‘We judge people by the content of their color’
Sen. Mark Udall, Colorado Democrat, botched a famous Martin Luther King Jr. quote on Thursday while introducing First Lady Michelle Obama at a campaign rally. Published October 25, 2014
U.S. lets $3.6M TV trucks sit unused in Afghanistan: IG
The United States' top watchdog for federal spending in Afghanistan on Friday called for Secretary of State John F. Kerry to reconsider a contract for three television trucks that have been left to collect dust in Kabul at a cost of $3.6 million to taxpayers. Published October 24, 2014
Over 15,000 ‘Fast and Furious’ records withheld under Obama executive privilege
President Obama is claiming executive privilege to withhold over 15,000 documents detailing the "Operation Fast and Furious" gun-walking scandal, including email conversations between Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. and his wife. Published October 23, 2014
Group of 50 watchdog organizations pen letter to Obama for transparency reforms
A coalition of 50 watchdog and civil liberties groups sent a letter Thursday to President Obama urging him to follow through on his promise to head the most transparent administration ever by reforming disclosure policies at federal agencies. Published October 23, 2014
Watchdog sues EPA over industry role in fuels rule
Published October 22, 2014
Tom Steyer gives $55M to environmental groups
Tom Steyer, billionaire hedge-funder and former Obama bundler, has now become the biggest super PAC contributor of 2014, with a recent donation of $15 million to his own super PAC, NextGen Climate Action Committee. Published October 21, 2014
Obamacare ‘bronze’ plan premiums expected to jump 14% in 2015
Obamacare "bronze" plan owners may be in for a shock next year. Investors predict the cheapest healthcare offering under the Affordable Care Act could jump nearly 14 percent in price. Published October 18, 2014
Key U.S. airports seeking Ebola screeners for $19 per hour
A government contractor is offering $19 per hour to individuals who are willing to become Ebola screeners at John F. Kennedy international airport. Published October 18, 2014
Obama: Ebola travel ban on West Africa could ‘make the situation worse’
President Obama said Saturday that a travel ban on Ebola-ridden countries in West Africa could make the crisis worse, and urged Americans not to panic over the outbreak. Published October 18, 2014
