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Kellan Howell

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

June 28, 2014