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Kellan Howell

Politics Reporter

Kellan Howell is a reporter covering the White House for Newsy. She previously covered Congress, health care and marijuana policy. Before working at Newsy, Kellan covered politics for Circa and The Washington Times. She graduated from James Madison University in 2013 and earned bachelor's degrees in journalism and international affairs. Her reporting on cannabis policy has been featured on "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver."

Recent Work
President Joe Biden speaks on the phone.
APPolitics

Experts: Handling of presidential documents leaves room for error

President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are shown.
APPolitics

Migration was the main topic during US, Mexico, Canada summit

A video of President Donald Trump is shown on a screen, as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack.
J. Scott Applewhite / APPolitics

Jan. 6 Committee Meeting Monday To Vote On Final Report

Paul Whelan, a former U.S. marine who was arrested for alleged spying in Moscow.
Alexander Zemlianichenko / APPolitics

Biden Admin. Responds To Criticism Over Not Including Whelan In Swap

Former President Donald Trump.
José Luis Villegas, Pool, APPolitics

Trump Calls For 'Termination' Of Rules In U.S. Constitution

A locomotive
Sue Ogrocki / APBusiness

President Biden Calls On Congress To Prevent Potential Rail Strike

U.S. President Joe Biden.
Carolyn Kaster / APPolitics

President Biden Renews Push For Assault Weapons Ban

President Biden's granddaughter, Naomi, and her fiancé Peter Neal
Evan Agostini / Invision / APLife

Biden's Granddaughter To Exchange Vows In White House's 19th Wedding

The House of Representatives is seen on Election Day.
APPolitics

GOP Takes House Majority; Plans Bills On Border, Energy, Spending Cuts

U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto.
Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP.Politics

Democrats Hold On To Senate, Balance Of Power In House Still At Stake

A worker pulls leaves from the flower of a cannabis plant
Charlie Riedel / APPolitics

Marijuana Ballot Measures Pass In 2 States, Fail In 3

signs opposing and supporting a proposed amendment to the Vermont constitution that would guarantee access to abortion rights
Wilson Ring / APPolitics

4 States Vote To Protect Abortion Rights

President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama and Pennsylvania's Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro
Patrick Semansky / APPolitics

Biden, Trump Rally Voters In Pennsylvania

Police investigators work outside the home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Eric Risberg / APU.S.

Attack On Paul Pelosi Reignites Fears Of Political Violence

President Joe Biden receives his COVID-19 booster from a member of the White House medical unit
Evan Vucci / APScience and Health

White House Urges More Americans To Get COVID Booster Amid Low Uptake

Vice Chair Liz Cheney.
J. Scott Applewhite / APPolitics

Cheney: Jan. 6 Committee Won't Let Trump's Testimony Become 'A Circus'

Steve Bannon
Yuki Iwamura / APPolitics

How Steve Bannon Helped Shape Conservative Politics In America

U.S. President Joe Biden.
Susan Walsh / APPolitics

White House Seeks To Fend Off Recession Fears Ahead Of Elections

The sun rises behind the Supreme Court.
APPolitics

Supreme Court Won't Weigh In On Fetal Personhood Case

President Joe Biden
Susan Walsh / APPolitics

Biden Faces Backlash Over 'Nuclear Armageddon' Comment

President Joe Biden waves.
APPolitics

Biden Pardons Thousands Convicted Of 'Simple' Marijuana Possession

Front row from left, youth mental health leader Ayanna Kelly, first lady Jill Biden, youth mental health leader Juan Acosta
Jacquelyn Martin / APScience and Health

Biden Administration Lays Out Roadmap To Mental Health Integration

President Joe Biden walks.
APScience and Health

Pres. Biden Says Hurricane-Ravaged Florida Has 'America's Commitment'

Activists hold signs during a news conference on student debt cancellation on Capitol Hill in Washington
Jose Luis Magana / APU.S.

Why Is Student Loan Forgiveness Happening Now?

President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are shown.
APScience and Health

Biden Announces $60 Million For Puerto Rico Infrastructure Projects

White House national security advisor Jake Sullivan.
Andrew Harnik / APU.S.

U.S. Warns Russia Of 'Catastrophic Consequences' Over Nuclear Weapons

President Joe Biden signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London.
Susan Walsh / APPolitics

President Joe Biden And First Lady Jill Biden Remember The Queen

U.S. President Joe Biden.
Susan Walsh / APU.S.

The U.S. Marks The 21st Anniversary Of The 9/11 Terror Attacks

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama unveil their official White House portraits
Andrew Harnik / APLife

Former President Barack Obama, First Lady Unveil White House Portraits

University of California, Berkeley freshmen Sanaa Sodhi, right, and Cheryl Tugade look for apartments in Berkeley
Eric Risberg / APBusiness

No Relief From Skyrocketing Rent Prices Nationwide