Kellan Howell
Articles by Kellan Howell
Hillary says exorbitant university speaking fees go to charity — the Clinton Foundation
Hillary Rodham Clinton offered an explanation for her expensive speaking fees in an interview, saying that the hundreds of thousands of dollars she charges to speak at colleges doesn't really go to her. Published July 5, 2014
Fourth fireworks: A nightmare for combat veterans
Fireworks are an Independence Day staple for most Americans, but for some veterans returning from combat, the loud blasts and bright lights can be horrifying. Published July 4, 2014
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee greets illegal immigrant children with candy
Texas Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee said the border crisis is not a national security threat and is welcoming illegal immigrant children with candy. Published July 4, 2014
German intel worker accused of spying for the United States
A German intelligence worker has been arrested on suspicion of spying for the United States. Published July 4, 2014
Ethics Committee will reverse travel disclosure rule change
The chairman of the House Ethics Committee sounded retreat Thursday, saying the panel will rescind a controversial change to disclosure requirements for lawmakers who are given free trips, a change that had been harshly criticized by watchdog groups. Published July 3, 2014
Tim Howard couldn’t even save Export-Import Bank now: financial expert
Soccer goalie Tim Howard may be America's newest hero after his World Cup exploits, but not even he could save the Export-Import bank at this point, a prominent financial expert quipped. Published July 2, 2014
Pentagon set to exhume U.S. soldiers’ remains in the Philippines
Despite battling requests for years, U.S. military officials have agreed to dig up the possible remains of a World War II POW who is buried in an unmarked American war cemetery in the Philippines and others buried with him. Published July 2, 2014
World Cup: U.S. men’s soccer team loses, but lobbyists win
While the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team suffered a loss in the World Cup yesterday, one lobbying firm scored a huge gain from the U.S. Soccer Foundation. Published July 2, 2014
Nicolas Sarkozy charged with corruption
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has reportedly been charged with corruption and influence peddling after being held for questioning for 15 hours. Published July 2, 2014
House committee no longer requires public travel disclosure
Watchdogs will have to sniff harder for information on lawmakers' lavish, lobbyist-paid travel to exotic destinations, thanks to the House Ethics Committee's recent change to Congressional disclosure laws. Published July 1, 2014
Nicolas Sarkozy held by police in corruption probe
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been taken into police custody for questioning as authorities investigate corruption allegations against him. Published July 1, 2014
Benghazi terror attack suspect pleads not guilty before judge
The captured Libyan accused of leading the deadly attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Benghazi that killed four Americans has pleaded not guilty to conspiracy charges on Saturday afternoon. Ahmed Abu Khattala appeared before a federal magistrate judge in Washington. Published June 28, 2014
‘Here I come!’: Museum recreates Medal of Honor recipient’s bayonet charge during Korean War
A new museum exhibit honors Army Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Rodolfo Hernandez graphically capturing the essence of combat warfare in the Korean War. Published June 28, 2014
Bill Maher to Hillary Clinton: ‘Just go away’
Liberal talk show host Bill Maher told viewers that he has some advice for presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, "just go away." Published June 28, 2014
Blade Runner: Congressional candidate laughs off charge he’s ‘a body double or a robot’
After losing the primary election Tuesday, an Oklahoma congressional candidate sent out a letter contesting the election results on the grounds that his opponent has been dead, and a body double has fooled voters. Published June 28, 2014
Benghazi terror attack suspect will have first court appearance Saturday
U.S. officials confirmed today that the suspect at the center of the deadly attack on the American mission in Benghazi has been brought to federal court in Washington. Published June 28, 2014
Clinton adviser: IRS scandal needs an independent prosecutor, Lois Lerner ‘should have been fired’
Lanny Davis, the former counselor to Bill Clinton and close adviser to 2016 hopeful Hillary Clinton, says that he agrees with Republicans that the IRS scandal has gotten out of hand, and that Democrats should feel the same. Published June 28, 2014
Over British objections, Juncker in line for top EU job
EU officials have nominated former Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker to serve as for the European Union's top executive job for the next five years, despite the open opposition of British Prime Minister David Cameron. Published June 27, 2014
U.N. compensation costs soar by $1 billion
The business of ending wars, keeping the peace and solving hunger and poverty apparently has its privileges, at least when it come to pay. Published June 26, 2014
POW group takes flak for backing Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl
Tensions continue to simmer over the Obama administration's controversial decision to swap five Taliban officials for the release of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, with a POW/MIA group now in the crosshairs for supporting the returned soldier. Published June 26, 2014
