Kellan Howell
Articles by Kellan Howell
White House says Ebola ‘czar’ Ron Klain will report directly to Susan Rice
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said Friday afternoon that new Ebola Czar, Ron Klain will report directly to former U.N. Ambassador and current National Security Advisor Susan Rice. Published October 18, 2014
Supreme Court clears the way for Texas voter ID law
The Supreme Court allowed Texas to enforce its strict voter identification laws in the upcoming midterms early Saturday morning. The decision, which came at 5 a.m., was unsigned and contained no reasoning. Published October 18, 2014
Jindal stumps with Astorino in New York, despite Chris Christie absence
Louisiana Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal traveled to Manhattan on Thursday to stump with gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino, who faces a tough battle in trying to unseat incumbent Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Published October 17, 2014
Top Dem, GOP leaders descend on Chicago ahead of early voting
Both Republicans and Democrats are deploying top leaders to Illinois as the state's gubernatorial race heats up. Published October 17, 2014
Ben Carson: Why is U.S. last on Ebola travel ban?
Conservative activist and former pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson said Thursday that Americans were losing confidence in a government that continues to delay imposing a commercial travel ban on Ebola-ridden West African countries. Published October 16, 2014
Rick Perry PAC raises $180K in two months, eyes Iowa
After just two months in action, Texas Gov. Rick Perry's new political action committee raised over $180,000 for efforts to sway the upcoming midterm elections. Published October 16, 2014
Republicans, Dems raise $20M each for governors; GOP spends three times more
The two organizations dedicated to electing GOP and Democratic governors ran about even in the money race over the last three months, but the Republican Governors Association spent far more freely. Published October 16, 2014
Rand Paul: NIH wasteful spending, not budget cuts, hurt Ebola research
Sen. Rand Paul said wasteful spending, not budget cuts, hurt a push by the National Institutes of Health to develop a vaccine for Ebola. Published October 16, 2014
Marco Rubio: Obama must name senior official in charge of Ebola efforts
Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Republican, blasted President Obama on Wednesday for "inexcusably" failing to designate a figurehead in charge of the efforts to combat the deadly Ebola virus. Published October 16, 2014
Clinton jet travel to Iowa steak fry cost $50K
Sen. Tom Harkin spent $50,000 to fly Hillary Rodham Clinton and her husband out to Iowa for his annual steak fry political get-together last month, according to new financial disclosure forms filed Tuesday. Published October 15, 2014
Mitt Romney is Iowa’s choice for 2016: poll
Former 2012 GOP nominee Mitt Romney has insisted he isn't running for president in 2016, but conservative voters in Iowa are hoping he will reconsider. Published October 15, 2014
Jeb Bush collects nearly $1M for GOP Senate hopefuls at fundraiser
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush raised close to $1 million for five GOP Senate hopefuls at a fundraiser in Tampa last month, new campaign finance records show. Published October 15, 2014
Ted Cruz advocates military transport for Ebola aid, calls for travel ban
Sen. Ted Cruz said Tuesday that it is possible to write a ban on travel from Ebola-stricken West African countries while still letting medical personnel and aid get through. Published October 15, 2014
Elizabeth Warren: GOP left poor Americans behind
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts Democrat, this weekend called Republicans' budget cuts selfish, saying the GOP's motto should be "I got mine, the rest of you are on your own." Published October 14, 2014
Chris Christie, Hillary Clinton most talked about 2016 contenders: Study
New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have made 2016 headlines more than any other potential candidates, according to a new Pew Research Center media analysis. Published October 14, 2014
Sarah Palin PAC spends $45K on GOP races
Former GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is using her fundraising arm to hoist up Republican candidates, donating $45,000 across nine races. Published October 14, 2014
Millennials want Paul Ryan vs. Hillary Clinton in 2016: Poll
Millennial voters are hoping for a race between Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan and Hillary Rodham Clinton in 2016, according to a new poll by Fusion.com. Published October 14, 2014
Ben Carson: ‘At least a fifty-fifty chance’ of 2016 run
Conservative activist Dr. Ben Carson said Monday that there was a "fifty-fifty" chance that he would seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2016. Published October 14, 2014
Iraq pleads for U.S. ground troops as Islamic State closes in on Baghdad
As Islamic State troops move closer to Baghdad, Iraqi officials have issued a plea for American ground troops to return to the country. Published October 11, 2014
‘Archer’ ditches ISIS due to the rise of Islamic State: ‘We were waiting for it to go away’
The creators of FX's animated comedy spy show "Archer" quietly scrapped 'ISIS' from the show in the sixth season premiere set to air in January. Published October 11, 2014