Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Kim Kardashian West meeting Donald Trump at White House with women granted clemency
President Trump showcased his appeal with minority voters on two fronts Wednesday, meeting at the White House with Kim Kardashian West and four black women granted clemency, and later addressing a large Hispanic advocacy group on their economic gains under his leadership. Published March 4, 2020
Trump says Democratic establishment crushed Sanders, blasts Warren as ‘selfish’
President Trump said the results of Super Tuesday primaries showed the Democratic establishment joined forces to "crush" Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont, whom he said was further hurt by "selfish" Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts staying in the race. Published March 4, 2020
Donald Trump says Jeff Sessions’ second-place finish is karma for recusal in Mueller probe
President Trump said Wednesday that Jeff Sessions' failure to win outright the Republican Senate primary in Alabama is payback for allowing the appointment of special counsel Robert Mueller while he was attorney general. Published March 4, 2020
Congress deal on coronavirus response spending package near
Congress sped toward approval of a $7 billion-plus package to fight the COVID-19 coronavirus Tuesday as lawmakers demanded an aggressive response to an outbreak that has killed at least nine in the U.S. and more than 3,000 globally, while the Federal Reserve delivered an emergency rate cut to shield the economy. Published March 3, 2020
Nancy Beck gets White House boost as battle looms over nomination
The White House is gearing for a fight with Democrats over President Trump's nomination of EPA official Nancy Beck to lead the Consumer Products Safety Commission, with supporters calling her a highly qualified nominee who's committed to protecting the public. Published March 3, 2020
Donald Trump wants House Democrats to cut payroll taxes for one year
President Trump said Tuesday he's looking for more ways to spur the economy. Published March 3, 2020
Trump speaks to Taliban leader, says they agree on ‘no violence’ in Afghanistan
President Trump spoke by phone with a top leader of the Taliban Tuesday about the recent peace agreement reached for Afghanistan. Published March 3, 2020
Trump campaign sues The Washington Post for libel over Russia allegations
President Trump's reelection campaign filed a libel lawsuit on Tuesday against The Washington Post, alleging that it falsely published two news stories as fact about a conspiracy with Russia. Published March 3, 2020
Donald Trump donates quarterly salary to combat coronavirus
President Trump is donating his quarterly salary to the Department of Health and Human Services to help fight the coronavirus. Published March 3, 2020
Trump promises county officials that aid for coronavirus is on the way
President Trump assured leaders of the nation's county governments Tuesday that Washington is speeding all necessary aid to communities to combat the coronavirus outbreak. Published March 3, 2020
Donald Trump to visit Tennessee Friday after tornadoes kill at least 19
President Trump will visit Tennessee on Friday to view damage from deadly tornadoes and meet with local officials. Published March 3, 2020
Fed cuts interest rate in response to coronavirus, but stocks fall
The Federal Reserve delivered an emergency half-percentage point rate cut on Tuesday in an effort to protect U.S. economic growth from the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Published March 3, 2020
Elaine McCusker nomination withdrawn, Donald Trump says
President Trump announced on Monday night that he is withdrawing the nomination of Elaine McCusker, who had questioned his temporary freeze of military aid to Ukraine, for the post of comptroller of the Defense Department. Published March 2, 2020
Trump in Charlotte rally jabs at ‘Sleepy Joe’ Quid pro quo
President Trump road-tested his tentative new Afghanistan peace deal at a campaign rally on Monday night, telling supporters in North Carolina that it's time to bring U.S. troops home after 19 years of war. Published March 2, 2020
Marvin Kaplan, Lauren McFerran nominated to NLRB
President Trump on Monday announced his intention to renominate Marvin Kaplan of Kansas to the National Labor Relations Board, a move that would keep the five-member panel under Republican control. Published March 2, 2020
Trump: Klobuchar, Buttigieg seeking a ‘quid pro quo’ from Biden
President Trump said Monday that Democrats are rigging the presidential nomination against front-runner Sen. Bernie Sanders, and that Sen. Amy Klobuchar and former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg are seeking a "quid pro quo" by dropping out and endorsing Joseph R. Biden. Published March 2, 2020
State Department hits back at China with more restrictions on reporters
In the latest shot in an escalating battle with China over media privileges and access, the State Department announced Monday it was placing a hard cap on the number of employees allowed to work for five major Chinese state-backed media outlets operating in the United States. Published March 2, 2020
Trump says campaign rallies ‘safe’ from coronavirus
President Trump said Monday he won't stop holding campaign rallies despite concerns about the coronavirus. Published March 2, 2020
Gertrude Jane Holliday Stone, civil-rights icon, praises Trump’s stand against abortion
A featured guest of President Trump at a Black History Month celebration praised the president's pro-life policies Thursday night, saying abortion could kill "somebody that's going to find the cure for the coronavirus." Published February 27, 2020
Trump hails African-Americans’ contributions at Black History Month celebration
President Trump hailed the achievements of African-Americans Thursday at a White House ceremony marking Black History Month, saying blacks have enriched U.S. culture, deepened America's faith and "raised up our conscience." Published February 27, 2020