Kellan Howell

Kellan Howell is a continuous news writer for The Washington Times, covering defense and national security. Originally from Williamsburg, Virginia, Kellan graduated from James Madison University where she received bachelor's degrees in media arts and design and international affairs with a concentration in western European politics.

During her time at JMU, she interned for British technology and business news website "ITPro" in London and worked as a freelance reporter for The Washington Guardian. She was also an executive editor of 22807, a new student magazine covering arts and culture in the JMU community.

Kellan can be reached at khowell@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Kellan Howell

Bobby Jindal: We’ll take $15M schools grant, but not Common Core requirements

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal said that his state would apply for a $15 million federal pre-kindergarten grant, but only if the Obama administration does not link the funds to Common Core requirements. Published September 16, 2014

Christie raises $75M for Republican Governors Association

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has had a very successful year as chairman of the Republican Governors Association, bringing in $75 million since November, the group announced Tuesday. Published September 16, 2014

Elizabeth Warren defends Israel, advocates two-state solution

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts Democrat, defended her recent comments in support of Israeli attacks on schools and hospitals in Palestine during a forum at Tufts University on Monday. Published September 16, 2014

Landrieu reimburses feds $33K: ‘Sloppy book keeping’ paid for political travel

Sen. Mary Landrieu, Louisiana Democrat, sent a $33,700 check to the the federal government on Friday to refund taxpayer dollars she had wrongfully charged for political travel over a 12 year period. Published September 13, 2014

Cliven Bundy campaigning for third-party candidates, still hits feds on Nevada land grabs

Cliven Bundy, the controversial cattle rancher who challenged the federal government over rangeland, said in Nevada on Thursday that a transfer of public land from federal to state control was unnecessary because it rightfully belongs to Nevada. At a Tea Party gathering in Elko, Mr. Bundy told local advocates for the transfer that a man can't ask for something he already owns. Published September 13, 2014

Rand Paul: Anthony Weiner should hide his pictures in Lois Lerner’s emails

Sen. Rand Paul, Kentucky Republican, managed to tease former Rep. Anthony Weiner and slam former IRS official Lois Lerner in one zinger while speaking to an audience in New Hampshire on Thursday. Published September 13, 2014

Ukrainian Prime Minister: Putin’s goal ‘is to take the entire Ukraine’

Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk believes Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn't just want to take eastern Ukraine — he wants the whole country. Published September 13, 2014

Retired Gen. Hayden warns: Airstrikes can be like ‘casual sex’ without commitment

Retired Air Force Gen. Michael Hayden used a recent conference call with reporters to warn about the dangers of relying on air power to attain military objectives in the Middle East. Published September 13, 2014

Pelosi’s panic fire: Republican Senate would end ‘civilization as we know it’

House Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi told "Real Time" host Bill Maher that Democrats are not "fear-mongers" but in the same breath said civilization is doomed if Republicans manage to take control of the Senate in November. Published September 13, 2014

The ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ feted in a bicentennial bash

The "Banner" is marking a big birthday this weekend. Published September 13, 2014

Christie and Romney spark rumors of 2016 run at birthday fundraiser

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie turned his birthday political fundraiser into a love-fest with former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, stoking visions of a potential Christie-Romney GOP ticket in 2016. Published September 12, 2014

Rubio condemns Obama and Clinton isolationism

Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Republican, lamented the "isolationist" foreign policy of President Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that led to the uprising of the Islamic State on Thursday. Published September 12, 2014

Sarah Palin: ‘I owe America a global apology,’ because McCain should be president

Former Alaska governor and 2008 vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin blasted President Obama's Wednesday night speech on his strategy to combat the Islamic State by jokingly apologizing for costing Sen. John McCain the election. Published September 12, 2014

Rand Paul: ‘I might be pretty busy’ next summer, fueling 2016 speculation

Sen. Rand Paul, Kentucky Republican, had to decline an invitation from anti-tax activist Grover Norquist to attend Burning Man next year, saying there's a chance he'll be otherwise occupied. Published September 12, 2014

Rick Perry: I’ve spent past 20 months prepping for possible 2016 run

Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Thursday blamed his poor presidential campaign performance in 20120 on back surgery, and said he's spent the past 20 months getting ready for another run. Published September 11, 2014

2016 hopefuls weigh in on Obama’s strategy against Islamic State

Conservative 2016 hopefuls responded to the president's prime-time address on his strategy to defeat Islamic State militants with harsh criticism, saying his latest plan is too little, too late. Published September 11, 2014

Carson starts PAC, will announce 10 midterm endorsements

Stepping further onto the stage of electoral politics, Ben Carson formally launched his own political action committee Wednesday night and announced he will make his first political endorsements of 10 candidates in this fall's election. Published September 10, 2014