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Kellan Howell is a continuous news writer for The Washington Times, covering defense and national security. Originally from Williamsburg, Virginia, Kellan graduated from James Madison University where she received bachelor's degrees in media arts and design and international affairs with a concentration in western European politics.
During her time at JMU, she interned for British technology and business news website "ITPro" in London and worked as a freelance reporter for The Washington Guardian. She was also an executive editor of 22807, a new student magazine covering arts and culture in the JMU community.
Kellan can be reached at khowell@washingtontimes.com.

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National Security Adviser Susan Rice (Associated Press) **FILE**

White House says Ebola ‘czar’ Ron Klain will report directly to Susan Rice

White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said Friday afternoon that new Ebola Czar, Ron Klain will report directly to former U.N. Ambassador and current National Security Advisor Susan Rice.

October 18, 2014

The U.S. Supreme Court (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Supreme Court clears the way for Texas voter ID law

The Supreme Court allowed Texas to enforce its strict voter identification laws in the upcoming midterms early Saturday morning. The decision, which came at 5 a.m., was unsigned and contained no reasoning.

October 18, 2014

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, R-La., speaks alongside Rob Astorino, New York republican gubernatorial candidate, during a news conference to discuss New York Gov. Andrew Coumo's response to questions about the states preparations against the Ebola virus at Grand Central Station, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Jindal stumps with Astorino in New York, despite Chris Christie absence

Louisiana Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal traveled to Manhattan on Thursday to stump with gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino, who faces a tough battle in trying to unseat incumbent Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

October 17, 2014

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2014 file photo, Illinois gubernatorial candidates Republican Bruce Rauner, left, and incumbent Democrat Gov. Pat Quinn participate in a debate in Chicago. There is a $1 billion disagreement between the two on whether spending on public education in Illinois has increased or decreased under Quinn. Rauner alleges that Quinn decreased school aid nearly $600 million since taking office in 2009. Quinn says he's increased it by more than $400 million. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Top Dem, GOP leaders descend on Chicago ahead of early voting

Both Republicans and Democrats are deploying top leaders to Illinois as the state's gubernatorial race heats up.

October 17, 2014

Dr. Ben Carson said Americans are losing confidence in a government that continues to delay imposing a travel ban on Ebola-ridden West African countries. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Ben Carson: Why is U.S. last on Ebola travel ban?

Conservative activist and former pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson said Thursday that Americans were losing confidence in a government that continues to delay imposing a commercial travel ban on Ebola-ridden West African countries.

October 16, 2014

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2014 file photo, Texas Gov. Rick Perry talks to the media and supporters after he was booked at the Blackwell Thurman Criminal Justice Center, in Austin, Texas. Perry will make his first court appearance on Halloween as his defense team tries to quash the two felony counts of abuse of power against him on both constitutional and technical grounds. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Rick Perry PAC raises $180K in two months, eyes Iowa

After just two months in action, Texas Gov. Rick Perry's new political action committee raised over $180,000 for efforts to sway the upcoming midterm elections.

October 16, 2014

Pennsylvania Republican Gov. Tom Corbett, who is seeking a second term, speaks during a Oct. 9 rally at Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, Pa. (Associated Press)

Republicans, Dems raise $20M each for governors; GOP spends three times more

The two organizations dedicated to electing GOP and Democratic governors ran about even in the money race over the last three months, but the Republican Governors Association spent far more freely.

October 16, 2014

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., speaks to supporters Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, during Rand Paul's Barnburner & BBQ in Bowling Green, Ky. (AP Photo/Daily News, Bac To Trong)

Rand Paul: NIH wasteful spending, not budget cuts, hurt Ebola research

Sen. Rand Paul said wasteful spending, not budget cuts, hurt a push by the National Institutes of Health to develop a vaccine for Ebola.

October 16, 2014

Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Republican, speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 8, 2014. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Marco Rubio: Obama must name senior official in charge of Ebola efforts

Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Republican, blasted President Obama on Wednesday for "inexcusably" failing to designate a figurehead in charge of the efforts to combat the deadly Ebola virus.

October 16, 2014

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivers the keynote address at the Dreamforce convention Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, in San Francisco. Clinton said Tuesday the nation needs to close a &quot;word gap&quot; between low-income children and their more affluent peers. Other topic included her support of &quot;net neutrality&quot;, her new granddaughter Charlotte and the importance of philanthropy. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Clinton jet travel to Iowa steak fry cost $50K

Sen. Tom Harkin spent $50,000 to fly Hillary Rodham Clinton and her husband out to Iowa for his annual steak fry political get-together last month, according to new financial disclosure forms filed Tuesday.

October 15, 2014

Mitt Romney speaks at an event unveiling the Brigham and Women's Hospital Ann Romney Center for Neurological Diseases, a new global initiative to accelerate treatments and cures for neurological diseases during a launch event on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, in Boston. (Aynsley Floyd/AP Images for Brigham and Women's Hospital)

Mitt Romney is Iowa’s choice for 2016: poll

Former 2012 GOP nominee Mitt Romney has insisted he isn't running for president in 2016, but conservative voters in Iowa are hoping he will reconsider.

October 15, 2014

Jeb Bush talks to supporters during a campaign rally for his son, George P. Bush, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014 at Hardin-Simmons University. (AP Photo/The Abilene Reporter-News, Joy Lewis)

Jeb Bush collects nearly $1M for GOP Senate hopefuls at fundraiser

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush raised close to $1 million for five GOP Senate hopefuls at a fundraiser in Tampa last month, new campaign finance records show.

October 15, 2014

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks to reporters after his speech at the Americans for Prosperity Summit in Dallas on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014. (AP Photo/Will Weissert) ** FILE **

Ted Cruz advocates military transport for Ebola aid, calls for travel ban

Sen. Ted Cruz said Tuesday that it is possible to write a ban on travel from Ebola-stricken West African countries while still letting medical personnel and aid get through.

October 15, 2014

Elizabeth Warren (Associated Press)

Elizabeth Warren: GOP left poor Americans behind

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts Democrat, this weekend called Republicans' budget cuts selfish, saying the GOP's motto should be "I got mine, the rest of you are on your own."

October 14, 2014

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Chris Christie, Hillary Clinton most talked about 2016 contenders: Study

New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have made 2016 headlines more than any other potential candidates, according to a new Pew Research Center media analysis.

October 14, 2014

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2014, file photo, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and vice presidential candidate speaks at the 2014 Values Voter Summit in Washington. A police report released Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, detailed a brawl that broke out at an Anchorage house party and involved members of Palin's family, including allegations that Bristol Palin punched the host several times in the face. No arrests were made, and no one wanted to press charges, according to the report into the Sept. 6 brawl. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Sarah Palin PAC spends $45K on GOP races

Former GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is using her fundraising arm to hoist up Republican candidates, donating $45,000 across nine races.

October 14, 2014

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton holds up a shoe during the UNLV Foundation annual dinner Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in Las Vegas. The shoe was given to her by Las Vegas Sun CEO, Publisher and Editor Brian Greenspun. A woman threw a shoe at Clinton during an appearance in Las Vegas in April. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Millennials want Paul Ryan vs. Hillary Clinton in 2016: Poll

Millennial voters are hoping for a race between Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan and Hillary Rodham Clinton in 2016, according to a new poll by Fusion.com.

October 14, 2014

Ben Carson is interviewed by a radio station after speaking at the National Security Action Summit II held at the Marriott Wardman Hotel, Washington, D.C., Monday, Sept. 29, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Ben Carson: ‘At least a fifty-fifty chance’ of 2016 run

Conservative activist Dr. Ben Carson said Monday that there was a "fifty-fifty" chance that he would seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2016.

October 14, 2014

President Obama. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Iraq pleads for U.S. ground troops as Islamic State closes in on Baghdad

As Islamic State troops move closer to Baghdad, Iraqi officials have issued a plea for American ground troops to return to the country.

October 11, 2014

This photo released by the FX Network shows Lana Kane, left, voice of Aisha Tyler, and Sterling Archer, voice of H. Jon Benjamin, in a scene from season 5, &quot;White Elephant&quot; of the TV series, &quot;Archer.&quot; The show airs Mondays, 10:00 p.m. ET/PT). (AP Photo/FX Network)

‘Archer’ ditches ISIS due to the rise of Islamic State: ‘We were waiting for it to go away’

The creators of FX's animated comedy spy show "Archer" quietly scrapped 'ISIS' from the show in the sixth season premiere set to air in January.

October 11, 2014