Kellan Howell

Kellan Howell

Kellan Howell

Politics Reporter

Kellan Howell is a reporter covering the White House for Scripps News. She previously covered Congress, health care and marijuana policy. Before working at Scripps News, 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

Capitol Security Crackdown Could Hamper Impeachment Reporting

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, (D-Illinois).

Sen. Duckworth: Trump Has No Authority To Wage War With Iran

Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah and Rand Paul, R-Ky. speak to reporter after a briefing on a U.S. military strike against Iran.

Many Lawmakers Frustrated, 'Insulted' By Iran Briefing

Soleimani Killing Draws Praise, Outcry On Capitol Hill

Customers survey a selection of cannabis products at Dispensary 33 in Chicago on the first day of legal sales for adult use.

Illinois' New Marijuana Law Could Set Benchmark For Social Equity

PolI: Impeachment Puts Relationships To The Test At Holiday Gatherings

Rep. Elissa Slotkin addresses voters at a town hall days before a House vote to impeach President Donald Trump.

'Vote Your Conscience': Democrats Brace For Historic Decision

Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Florida, speaks outside a hearing of the House Judiciary Committee.

Judiciary Committee Turns Focus To Articles Of Impeachment

Rep. Val Demings, D-Florida

Democrats Say Case Against Trump Is Clear

President Clinton delivers remarks to employees and others at the Mackie Plant in Belfast, 1995

Senate May Look To Clinton Case If Trump Faces Impeachment Trial

Former Vice President Joe Biden

Biden Taking Heat For His Stance On Weed

House Judiciary Committee Passes Historic Marijuana Bill

Lawmakers prepare for the first public hearings on impeachment

Staffer Who Overheard New Trump Phone Call Testifies

Why Open Hearings Likely Won't Shift Public Opinion On Impeachment

U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff

Taylor Testimony Released As Public Impeachment Hearings Announced

U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows talks with reporters following a vote to pass a House resolution on impeachment.

Lawmakers Draw Battle Lines Following Historic Impeachment Vote

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Can Anything Big Get Done In Congress During Impeachment?

Why The Constitution Leaves Legal Gray Area On Impeachment

Rep. Elaine Luria (D-Va.) answers questions during a town hall in Virginia Beach.

Voters React to Moderate Democrats Call for Impeachment

What Really Went Down Between Joe Biden, His Son and Ukraine

Cannabis plants at a cultivation facility in Denver, Colo.

House Passes Marijuana Banking Reform. Will The Senate Follow?

Man vaping

Why The Trump Administration Can't Regulate Marijuana Vapes

DEA Says It Will Expand Access To Marijuana for Research

A marijuana plant during a 420 celebration.

Report: States Shouldn't Bank On Marijuana Tax Revenue

Democratic Presidential Candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks to a crowd in Windsor, Canada.

Voters (And Candidates) Look Abroad For Prescription Drug Solutions

Sen. Jeff Merkley, (D-Ore.) is co-sponsoring legislation to allow marijuana businesses to access the banking system.

The GOP-Led Senate Hearing on Weed Banking Is Huge. Here's Why.

CBD Related Poisonings Reach Highest Levels Yet, Here's Why

Why Marijuana Advocates Disagree On Legal Home Growing

Former 2016 GOP presidential candidate Carly Fiorina speaks with Newsy.

Carly Fiorina Explains What It Takes To Stand Out In A Packed Debate

CBD Is Common. Is It Safe Or Legal?