Dave Boyer
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Hungary refutes reports that its prime minister ‘soured’ Trump on Ukraine
The government of Hungary rejected news reports Tuesday that its prime minister denigrated Ukraine in conversations with President Trump, injecting the central European nation into the impeachment drama. Published October 22, 2019
Donald Trump rips Mitt Romney, Republicans amid impeachment probe
President Trump spoke of his impeachment with an air of inevitability Monday as he and top advisers tried mostly in vain to focus the conversation in Washington on the strong U.S. economy and campaign promises kept. Published October 21, 2019
Donald Trump says Hillary Clinton’s accusation of Tulsi Gabbard as Russian asset is ‘sick’
President Trump said Monday that Hillary Clinton is "sick" to accuse Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard of being a Russian asset. Published October 21, 2019
House impeachment investigators question former Pompeo adviser Michael McKinley
House impeachment investigators questioned another ex-Trump administration official behind closed doors Wednesday and rebuffed Republicans' efforts to open up the rapidly accelerating probe, as President Trump warned that the GOP "won't forget" Democrats' illegitimate attempt to drive him from office. Published October 16, 2019
Trump praises Columbus Day against movement to change holiday’s name
President Trump took a swipe Wednesday at politically correct efforts to rename the Columbus Day federal holiday. Published October 16, 2019
Fourth man arrested by FBI in campaign finance case linked to Giuliani
The FBI on Wednesday arrested the fourth person in a campaign finance case involving business associates of President Trump's personal lawyer, Rudolph W. Giuliani. Published October 16, 2019
Donald Trump pins blame on Barack Obama directly for ‘corrupt’ 2016 election
President Trump said Wednesday that there is "nothing wrong" with his personal attorney Rudolph W. Giuliani investigating U.S. election corruption that he believes originated in Ukraine. Published October 16, 2019
Mark Esper, Defense Secretary, joins other Trump officials in refusing subpoenas on impeachment
Defense Secretary Mark Esper has told House Democrats he won't comply with a subpoena related to their impeachment inquiry, joining other administration officials in rebuffing the partisan investigation. Published October 16, 2019
Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he won’t meet with Mike Pence about a cease-fire in Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday he will refuse to meet with Vice President Mike Pence, who is traveling to Turkey to push for a cease-fire in the attacks on Kurdish forces in Syria. Published October 16, 2019
Donald Trump says debate showed that impeachment is Democrats’ only hope
President Trump said the field of inept Democrats in Tuesday night's presidential debate demonstrated why their party is trying to impeach him. Published October 16, 2019
Elizabeth Warren, not Joe Biden, Democrats’ frontrunner, Trump campaign notes
Trump campaign officials quickly noted the shift in Tuesday night's Democratic debate, with Sen. Elizabeth Warren taking over the perceived role of frontrunner from former Vice President Joseph R. Biden. Published October 15, 2019
Donald Trump vetoes measure voiding border wall emergency declaration
President Trump vetoed a measure Tuesday night that terminated his emergency declaration to divert military construction funds for building a wall along the southern border. Published October 15, 2019
Mike Pence to leave Wednesday for Turkey in bid for cease-fire
Vice President Mike Pence will lead a U.S. delegation to Turkey Wednesday to seek a cease-fire from Turkish forces attacking Kurds in northern Syria, President Trump said. Published October 15, 2019
Trump campaign says impeachment is spurring more volunteers to help in reelection
Trump campaign officials said Tuesday that Democrats' impeachment effort is motivating more volunteers to join the president's reelection effort. Published October 15, 2019
Donald Trump condemns parody video of church massacre, White House says
Hardly anyone blinks when a Hollywood movie depicting right-wing worshippers being massacred in church grosses a half-billion dollars, but an obscure parody video showing President Trump slaughtering his opponents is stoking a firestorm of media outrage. Published October 14, 2019
Donald Trump pledges review in case of ex-Green Beret accused of murder
President Trump promised Saturday that the White House will review the case of former Green Beret Mathew Golsteyn, who is charged with murder in the 2010 shooting death of an Afghan man. Published October 12, 2019
Kevin McAleenan leaving post as acting Homeland Security chief
Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan is stepping down from his post, President Trump announced Friday night, just six months after he took the job. Published October 11, 2019
Trump distances himself from Giuliani amid criminal probe of associates
President Trump wouldn't say Friday whether Rudolph W. Giuliani is still his personal lawyer, amid reports that federal prosecutors are investigating Mr. Giuliani's business relationship with two associates indicted for campaign finance violations. Published October 11, 2019
Donald Trump to name John Sullivan as U.S. ambassador to Russia
President Trump announced his intention Friday to nominate Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan as the next U.S. ambassador to Russia. Published October 11, 2019
Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, Ilhan Omar among Donald Trump targets in Minneapolis, Minnesota rally
President Trump told supporters Thursday night that Democratic candidate Joseph R. Biden "was only a good vice president because he understood how to kiss Barack Obama's ass" and took aim at Minnesota's influx of Somali refugees, including liberal Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar. Published October 10, 2019