Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Trump briefed on U.S. military strikes in Syria, Iraq
President Trump received a briefing late Sunday on events regarding Iran in the past 72 hours from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark A. Milley. Published December 29, 2019
Donald Trump says California and New York must ask ‘politely’ if they want federal aid for homeless
President Trump said Saturday that his willingness to combat homelessness in California and New York depends on whether their governors ask him "politely" for help. Published December 28, 2019
GOP wants apology from liberal PAC over ‘regretful’ Trump voter who didn’t vote in 2016
An allegedly regretful Trump voter in Pennsylvania, highlighted in videos by a Democratic political action committee and by The New York Times, never actually voted in 2016. Published December 27, 2019
Chuck Schumer wants ‘impartial’ trial for Donald Trump but didn’t want one for Bill Clinton: Report
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer took a hit in the liberal media Friday when CNN reported the New York Democrat argued repeatedly during President Bill Clinton's impeachment in the late 1990s that the Senate wasn't an impartial "jury box." Published December 27, 2019
FDA says age requirement of 21 for tobacco purchases already in effect
The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that the new legal age requirement of 21 years old for purchasing tobacco products has gone into effect immediately. Published December 27, 2019
N.C. GOP urges appeal of judge’s decision blocking voter ID law
North Carolina's Republican Party urged the state's attorney general Friday to appeal a federal judge's decision that would prohibit the state from requiring a photo ID to vote in the March 3 primary. Published December 27, 2019
Trump campaign’s evangelical coalition launch to be held at Florida megachurch
The Trump campaign's launch of "Evangelicals for Trump" will be held at a Florida megachurch with a capacity of 7,000 congregants, the campaign said Friday. Published December 27, 2019
Trade optimism, holiday sales fuel year-end stock market rally
Stock markets posted new record highs Thursday as a year-end rally fueled by trade optimism and strong holiday sales pushed the Nasdaq index above 9,000 points for the first time in its history. Published December 26, 2019
Trumps send Kwanzaa greetings, praise ‘countless contributions’ of African Americans
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump sent holiday greetings on Thursday to those celebrating Kwanzaa in the U.S. and around the world. Published December 26, 2019
Russians move into Syrian town once held by U.S.
Russian military officials claimed Thursday to have taken over a key northern Syrian village that was under U.S. military control until just a few days ago -- a development that came as President Trump warned Russian, Syrian and Iranian forces to stop killing civilians in the war-torn nation. Published December 26, 2019
Donald Trump says House Democrats’ claims make dealing with foreign leaders difficult
President Trump said Thursday the impeachment campaign against him has made it difficult to deal with foreign leaders, stepping up his post-Christmas attacks against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democrats, with no resolution in sight for a Senate trial. Published December 26, 2019
Donald Trump warns Russia, Iran to stop ‘carnage’ of civilians in Syria
President Trump warned Russia, Syria and Iran on Thursday to stop killing innocent civilians in a military offensive against Syrian rebels. Published December 26, 2019
Stocks hit record highs on second anniversary of Trump tax cuts
Stocks hit more record highs Monday on the second anniversary of President Trump signing historic tax cuts into law, as the White House and its allies said the strong economy is proof that the tax cuts have worked. Published December 23, 2019
Black voters ‘abandoned’ by Democrats warm to Donald Trump
President Trump and his reelection team are aggressively courting black voters amid a strong economy that has reduced black unemployment to 5.5%, lowest in history. Published December 23, 2019
Trump to student voters: ‘No case’ on impeachment
Trapped in impeachment limbo, President Trump sought holiday succor by promoting his Space Force and telling young supporters in Florida that House Democrats are too chicken to send charges against him to the Senate. Published December 21, 2019
Donald Trump signs massive spending bill, avoiding a government shutdown
President Trump signed into law Friday night a $1.4 trillion spending package that avoids a government shutdown, funds all federal agencies through September, provides up to 12 weeks of paid family leave for most federal employees and spends $1.375 billion on his border wall. Published December 20, 2019
Donald Trump signs $738 billion defense bill creating new Space Force
President Trump signed into law a $738 billion defense authorization bill Friday night that formally creates the new Space Force branch of the military, grants a 3.1% pay raise to troops and provides up to 12 weeks of paid family leave to nearly all federal employees. Published December 20, 2019
Trump taunts Pelosi for engaging in impeachment ‘quid pro quo’ with Senate
President Trump taunted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Friday for seeking a "quid pro quo" from the Senate in his impeachment. Published December 20, 2019
Pelosi invites Trump to deliver State of Union on Feb. 4
President Trump quickly accepted an invitation Friday from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to deliver the annual State of the Union address on Feb. 4. Published December 20, 2019
Trump rips Christianity Today as ‘far left magazine’ after editor calls for his removal from office
President Trump slammed Christianity Today as a "far left magazine" Friday after the evangelical publication in an editorial called for his removal from office. Published December 20, 2019