Kellan Howell
Articles by Kellan Howell
Man charged with threatening Scott Walker’s son on Twitter
A Milwaukee man is facing several charges for sending threatening tweets to the son of Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker according to a new criminal report released Tuesday. Published August 19, 2014
Rick Santorum: ‘I don’t think demilitarization is an answer’
Rick Santorum, a former Pennsylvania senator and Republican 2012 presidential candidate, said Tuesday that demilitarization is not the answer to ongoing violence in Ferguson, Missouri. Published August 19, 2014
Pilots urge rejection of U.S. route for budget Norwegian carrier
The nation’s largest pilots’ union Monday called on the Obama administration to reject a new European airline’s application to offer low-cost transatlantic flights between the U.S. and Norway, warning the budget carrier is trying to skirt U.S. safety and labor regulations. Published August 18, 2014
FAA’s new air traffic control system unstable, less capable than old system
The Federal Aviation Administration has begun deploying new computers systems for its air traffic controllers despite warnings that the system suffers from unstable requirements, lacks key safety capabilities and requires training that has yet to be given to workers, a government watchdog warned Monday. Published August 18, 2014
2016 GOP hopefuls making most of summer vacations
The potential 2016 GOP presidential hopefuls are spending August fundraising and meeting with key activists in early-voting states, but Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul is also carving out time to go to Guatemala, where he is part of a medical mission. Published August 17, 2014
Ferguson store owners rely on their guns to fend off second looting: ‘There’s no police’
Store owners from Sam's Meat Market in Ferguson, Missouri started using their own weapons to guard their merchandise from looters since the killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown by a police officer. Published August 16, 2014
Rick Perry calls indictment a ‘farce’: ‘I wholeheartedly and unequivocally stand behind my veto’
Texas Gov. Rick Perry gave remarks Saturday on a state jury's decision to indict him for abusing his vetoing power on Friday saying that he stands by his decision and would fight the indictment, which he called a political farce. Published August 16, 2014
DOJ asked Ferguson police not to release Michael Brown video
When Ferguson police released video footage of teenager Michael Brown allegedly robbing a convenience store shortly before he was killed by a police officer, they did so against the objections of the U.S. Department of Justice. Published August 16, 2014
David Axelrod defends Rick Perry, calls indictment ‘pretty sketchy’
Senior aide to President Obama, David Axelrod, took to twitter on Saturday to defend Texas Republican Gov. Rick Perry who was indicted by a grand jury Friday for abusing his budget powers. Published August 16, 2014
German intelligence spied on John Kerry, Hillary Clinton: report
Although the U.S. Has taken heat from Germany after reports surfaced that the NSA had been spying in the country, a new report reveals that a German foreign intelligence agency tapped phone calls made by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Hillary Clinton before him. Published August 16, 2014
Jeb Bush: Medical marijuana will hurt Florida
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush spoke out against legalizing marijuana in the state, saying the action would hurt the state's family-friendly reputation. Published August 15, 2014
Bipartisan backlash grows against police force in Ferguson, Missouri
As violence flares in a St. Louis suburb amid protests over a police shooting of a black teen, a backlash is growing among Washington lawmakers against police using intense military force in an attempt to squash the demonstrations. Published August 14, 2014
Ted Cruz weighs in on Missouri riots
Sen. Ted Cruz took to social media to urge an end to the violent riots in suburban St. Louis, extending condolences for the lives lost, defending police officers and standing up for journalists "simply doing their jobs." Published August 14, 2014
Rand Paul ducks Christian summit, parties with Alec Baldwin
New photos appearing in a New York newspaper show Sen. Rand Paul at a fundraiser Saturday with actor Alec Baldwin, after the 2016 GOP presidential hopeful bowed out of an Iowa event for religious conservatives, citing a family commitment. Published August 13, 2014
GOP ‘16 prospects back Iraq airstrikes while calling for a broader strategy
Like their party leaders in Washington, most GOP presidential hopefuls say they support President Obama's decision to conduct airstrikes in Iraq, but say the White House still needs a broader strategy to halt the march of Islamist insurgents. Published August 12, 2014
Rick Perry backs embattled Texas university official
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is backing University of Texas Regent Wallace Hall Jr. even after a state House panel voted to censure him for misconduct and incompetency. Published August 12, 2014
Teen checks for concealed weapon before punching victim in knockout game
A Florida teenager reportedly punched a man in the face as part of the "knockout game" fad — but first made sure the man did not have a concealed gun before attacking him. Published August 9, 2014
Ted Cruz: Conservatives will take back the country
Several GOP 2016 presidential hopefuls made public appearances in Iowa Saturday, including Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz who told conservatives to remain optimistic going into the next election cycle. Published August 9, 2014
Former CDC director: Ebola outbreak is ‘clearly going to take months’ to solve
A former Center for Disease Control and Prevention director said Saturday that containing the Ebola virus is "clearly going to take months." Published August 9, 2014
London nun tears down ISIL flag from building
A nun in east London climbed to the top of a local building and ripped down a flag similar to the one flown by Jihadist militants in Syria and Iraq. Published August 9, 2014