Kellan Howell
Articles by Kellan Howell
Russia ‘practically in a war state’ with EU, says Lithuanian leader
Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite claimed Russia is practically at war with Europe ahead of a meeting with European Union leaders which will likely result in more sanctions on Russia. Published August 30, 2014
John Kerry’s stance for Palestinian state revealed by former Australian lawmaker
Former Australian Senator Bob Carr is dishing dirt on American politicians, particularly Secretary of State John Kerry, in his now-published diaries from his time as foreign minister. Published August 30, 2014
Ukraine reaching ‘point of no return,’ says E.U. Commission head
The situation in Ukraine is approaching the point of no return, European Union Commission head Jose Manual Barroso said Saturday, as the EU prepared to pass a new round of sanctions against Russia over the escalating violence there. Published August 30, 2014
Judge tosses tea party candidate’s Senate challenge to Sen. Thad Cochran
A Mississippi judge has delivered a blow to a tea party-backed candidate, dismissing an election challenge to Sen. Thad Cochran on grounds that he encouraged voter fraud. Published August 30, 2014
Ted Cruz: Federal judge’s abortion decision a ‘real war on women’
Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Republican, called a federal judge's Friday decision to strike down stricter medical regulations on abortion and the clinics a "real war on women." Published August 30, 2014
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner mulls moving capital city
Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is considering moving the capital city from Buenos Aires to Santiago del Estero. Published August 30, 2014
Rand Paul: Even Bill Clinton would have fired Hillary for Benghazi
Sen. Rand Paul lambasted former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's foreign policy Friday, saying she'd likely had been canned had her husband been in charge during the Benghazi terrorist attack in 2012. Published August 29, 2014
Rick Perry condemns Obama for ‘no strategy’ on ISIL
Texas Gov. Rick Perry blasted President Obama during a conservative summit Friday, accusing him of "dithering and debating" on a strategy against the Islamic State. Published August 29, 2014
DNC ad blasts Perry’s treatment of indictment
The Democratic National Committee released a scathing web ad Thursday arguing Texas Gov. Rick Perry's indictment is more serious than he or even some Democratic strategists are taking it. Published August 28, 2014
Romney: I’d take on Hillary, but better GOP candidate is coming
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has insisted that he will not run for president again in 2016 but admitted in an interview Tuesday that "circumstances can change." Published August 27, 2014
Rick Perry’s indictment means he can no longer carry concealed gun
Texas Gov. Rick Perry's indictment on felony corruption charges means he can no longer carry a concealed weapon under state law. Published August 27, 2014
Elizabeth Warren says grass-roots PAC operating without her blessing
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has repeatedly insisted she's not running for president in 2016 — and late last week the liberal Massachusetts Democrat put it in writing, sending a letter through her election lawyer disavowing all ties to the grass-roots "Ready for Warren" political action committee. Published August 26, 2014
Sarah Palin challenges Richard Dawkins after Down’s syndrome tweet
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin challenged British evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins to "meet my son" after the noted atheist tweeted Wednesday that women should abort babies with Down's syndrome. Published August 22, 2014
Rand Paul: Immigration problem ‘lies in the White House,’ calls for Senate vote on bill
While traveling in Guatemala to perform pro-bono eye surgeries, Sen. Rand Paul, Kentucky Republican, blasted President Obama for failing to secure the border and called upon the Senate to bring the House-passed immigration reform bill to a vote. Published August 22, 2014
Golden Hammer: Food stamps sold online for art, housing and cash
Food stamp recipients were selling their benefits online in exchange for money, housing or even art, according to a report federal investigators released Thursday that showed states manage to catch just a fraction of potential fraud in the sprawling program. Published August 21, 2014
Deval Patrick: ‘I’m sick of unarmed black men being shot by police’
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick told reporters Wednesday that he is "sick of unarmed, black men being shot by police," referring to the ongoing crisis in Ferguson, Missouri, where a black teenager was fatally shot by a white police officer. Published August 21, 2014
Paul Ryan: Let police do their job in Ferguson
Rep. Paul Ryan, Wisconsin Republican, weighed in on the protests in Ferguson, Missouri, saying Tuesday that police must be allowed to finish their investigation into the shooting of a young black man by an officer. Published August 20, 2014
Elizabeth Warren dodges Hillary question
Sen. Elizabeth Warren had an awkward encounter Wednesday with a reporter after the Massachusetts Democrat wouldn't say whether former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton was the best choice for president. Published August 20, 2014
Chris Christie argues with woman over Bruce Springsteen: ‘You’re wrong’
New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie faced off against a woman during a town hall meeting Tuesday when she accused him of playing music by Bruce Springsteen ahead of his arrival, against the singer's wishes. Published August 20, 2014
Judge removes Jindal’s Common Core ban
A Louisiana district judge removed Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal's executive order banning Common Core testing on Tuesday. Published August 20, 2014
