Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
NSC moving ahead with plan to downsize staff in wake of Vindman’s ouster
The White House National Security Council confirmed Monday that it's moving ahead with plans to reduce staffing levels in the office after a buildup of personnel during the Obama administration. Published February 10, 2020
Donald Trump to Utah Gov. Gary Herbert: We don’t want Mitt Romney
President Trump told the governor of Utah Monday that he can "keep" Republican Sen. Mitt Romney in his state after his vote on impeachment. Published February 10, 2020
Nancy Pelosi slams Donald Trump’s new budget for ‘savage’ cuts in Medicare
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized President Trump on Monday for proposing "savage" cuts to Medicare and Medicaid in his new budget for fiscal 2021. Published February 10, 2020
Trump budget cuts $4.4 trillion from Medicare, discretionary spending
President Trump is proposing to balance the federal budget within 15 years, "shrink" the federal government and extend food stamp work requirements to Medicaid and housing programs in a $4.8 trillion spending plan being released Monday. Published February 9, 2020
Trump calls on Major League Baseball to put Pete Rose in the Hall of Fame
President Trump on Saturday called on Major League Baseball to induct Pete Rose in the Hall of Fame and lift his lifetime ban for gambling. Published February 8, 2020
Trump says Lt. Col. Vindman removed from job for being ‘insubordinate’
President Trump left no doubt Saturday that he fired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman from the White House National Security Council for being "insubordinate" in his testimony against the president in the impeachment inquiry. Published February 8, 2020
Gordon Sondland, witness in impeachment inquiry, recalled from post in European Union
Another high-profile witness in President Trump's impeachment inquiry, U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland, said Friday he's been recalled. Published February 7, 2020
Alexander Vindman, Trump impeachment witness, escorted off White House property, lawyer says
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a National Security Council official who testified against President Trump in the impeachment inquiry, was escorted from the White House Friday afternoon, his lawyer said. Published February 7, 2020
Trump says his policies are creating a ‘renaissance’ for blacks
President Trump made an economic appeal to blacks and blighted communities Friday during a visit to North Carolina, his first trip outside Washington since his acquittal in his impeachment trial. Published February 7, 2020
Trump says Iowa and New Hampshire to remain first in caucus and primary season
President Trump said Friday he won't allow Iowa and New Hampshire to lose their first-in-the-nation presidential caucus and primary status as long as he's in office, despite the mess in Iowa's Democratic caucus this week. Published February 7, 2020
Trump: Nancy Pelosi broke the law by ripping up State of Union speech
President Trump said Friday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "broke the law" when she ripped up a copy of his State of the Union address moments after he delivered the speech. Published February 7, 2020
White House weighs plan to remove Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman from NSC
The White House is reportedly considering options to oust Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a key witness against President Trump in his impeachment case, from the National Security Council as it reduces its staff. Published February 7, 2020
Qasim al-Rimi, al Qaeda leader, death confirmed by Donald Trump
President Trump confirmed Thursday night that U.S. forces have killed terrorist Qasim al-Rimi, leader of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, in a drone strike in Yemen. Published February 6, 2020
Nancy Pelosi defends Mitt Romney after impeachment vote: ‘God bless him for his courage’
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended Sen. Mitt Romney after President Trump made veiled swipes at both at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday. Published February 6, 2020
Donald Trump decries ‘evil’ impeachment drive, relishes acquittal
An upbeat and defiant President Trump declared victory over his five-month impeachment ordeal Thursday, saying he "went through hell" and that a similar situation under President Barack Obama would have resulted in arrests. Published February 6, 2020
Pence aide questions Mitt Romney citing Mormon faith to vote for impeachment
The chief of staff for Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday that Sen. Mitt Romney's Mormon faith likely isn't what motivated him to vote to convict President Trump in his impeachment trial. Published February 6, 2020
Donald Trump hits back, slams ‘dishonest and corrupt’ opponents at National Prayer Breakfast
President Trump blasted his impeachment opponents Thursday at the National Prayer Breakfast, taking a veiled shot at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for offering what he termed insincere prayers for him. Published February 6, 2020
Donald Trump calls Mitt Romney ‘sanctimonious’ after vote for impeachment conviction
President Trump slammed Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah on Thursday for his "sanctimonious" vote as the lone Republican in favor of convicting Mr. Trump in his impeachment trial. Published February 6, 2020
Trump weathers impeachment storm, sees approval ratings rise
President Trump's acquittal by the Senate in his impeachment trial Wednesday capped a whirlwind few days of political fortune, from Democrats' chaos in the Iowa caucuses to the president's State of the Union address, that has some Democrats worried about his election-year momentum. Published February 5, 2020
Stephanie Grisham: Donald Trump fully vindicated by impeachment acquittal
The White House said President Trump's acquittal Wednesday in his Senate impeachment trial shows "full vindication and exoneration" for the president, and questioned whether there will be "retribution" for House impeachment manager Rep. Adam B. Schiff. Published February 5, 2020
