Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Trump taps Eric Ueland as White House legislative director
President Trump on Thursday tapped Eric Ueland, a Washington veteran with two decades of experience on Capitol Hill, as his new director of legislative affairs. "Eric will work to add to the many legislative victories the president has already achieved, including tax cuts, the First Step Act, and rebuilding of our great military," said White House spokesman Judd Deere. Published June 13, 2019
Donald Trump says foreign leaders wouldn’t trust him if he told FBI about talks
President Trump said Thursday that he receives information from foreign governments every day, pushing back at criticism of his comment to an interviewer that he might not tell the FBI if a foreign official offered him dirt on a 2020 political opponent. Published June 13, 2019
Trump finds sunlight really does reveal government secrets
President Trump admitted Wednesday that some news photographers got the better of him by deciphering the text of his secret agreement with Mexico on a piece of paper that he'd waved at journalists. Published June 12, 2019
Donald Trump: Poland to house 1,000 U.S. troops at their expense
President Trump on Wednesday said Poland has agreed to base about 1,000 U.S. troops on its soil, further solidifying the American-Polish relationship in the face of Russian mischief in Eastern Europe. Published June 12, 2019
Trump provides rare F-35 flyover at White House for Polish president
President Trump arranged a flyover by an F-35 fighter jet at the White House Wednesday afternoon for his guest, the president of Poland, as the leaders signed a new military agreement. Published June 12, 2019
Trump teases ‘Phase two’ of U.S.-Mexico border deal
President Trump on Wednesday teased what he called "phase two" of his border deal with Mexico, saying much tougher measures are waiting in the wings if the new national police and immigration repatriation measures agreed to last week don't stop the flow of migrants. Published June 12, 2019
Trump likely to shift 2,000 U.S. troops to Poland
President Trump said Wednesday he'll likely agree to move 2,000 troops in Europe to Poland at the request of President Andrzej Duda, who met with Mr. Trump at the White House. Published June 12, 2019
Donald Trump says Democrats ‘ridiculous’ to oppose citizenship question
President Trump said it would be "ridiculous" to conduct a census without asking people about their citizenship, weighing in Wednesday on a case now pending before the Supreme Court. Published June 12, 2019
Donald Trump: Joe Biden obsession recalls ‘Crooked Hillary’ Clinton
President Trump rolled out perhaps his ultimate insult of former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Tuesday, telling an Iowa audience that Mr. Biden "reminds me of 'Crooked Hillary.'" Published June 11, 2019
Donald Trump, traveling to Iowa, says Joe Biden is ‘weak mentally’
President Trump and Democratic front-runner Joseph R. Biden campaigned in Iowa simultaneously Tuesday in the first potential preview of the 2020 election, with the president criticizing Mr. Biden as "the weakest mentally" and the former vice president telling voters that Mr. Trump poses an "existential threat" to the nation. Published June 11, 2019
National Federation of Independent Business, NFIB, loses its clout in Washington, D.C.
The National Federation of Independent Business, once the unrivaled voice for small businesses and their Republican allies in Congress, is grappling with troubling finances, reduced membership and diluted clout in Washington. Published June 10, 2019
Donald Trump to award Medal of Honor to Staff Sgt. David Bellavia, first living Iraq War veteran
Retired Army Staff Sgt. David Bellavia will become the first living Iraq War veteran to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, the White House announced Monday in an action that many consider to be righting a wrong from a war that became unpopular with liberals. Published June 10, 2019
Joe Biden reverses stance on Hyde Amendment
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden's flip-flop on using taxpayer money for abortion highlights what Trump campaign officials consider an inevitable weakness of all Democratic presidential candidates and Mr. Biden in particular — their primary battle for liberal voters will force the nominee too far left for the general election against President Trump. Published June 9, 2019
Biden’s switch on abortion funding shows Democrats too liberal, Trump campaign says
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden's flip-flop on using taxpayer money for abortion highlights what Trump campaign officials consider an inevitable weakness of the Democratic presidential candidates and Mr. Biden in particular -- their primary battle for liberal voters will force the winner too far left for the general election against President Trump. Published June 7, 2019
Trump, Macron agree Iran must not develop nukes
President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday they agree on the need to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, and hope to renew talks with Tehran. Published June 6, 2019
Donald Trump tells D-Day veterans they’re among greatest Americans
Overlooking the hallowed beaches of the D-Day invasion, President Trump on Thursday paid tribute to the heroism of U.S. and Allied troops who landed in Normandy, France, during World War II, calling them "among the very greatest Americans who will ever live." Published June 6, 2019
Thomas Donohue to step down as U.S. Chamber CEO in 2022
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce said Wednesday that longtime President and CEO Thomas Donohue will step down in June 2022, and will relinquish his title as president immediately. Published June 5, 2019
Donald Trump says he’s ‘making up’ for lack of military service with defense buildup
As President Trump prepares to visit Normandy, France, on Thursday to honor some of the bravest soldiers in history, he said he is "making up" for his own lack of military service by strengthening U.S. armed forces. Published June 5, 2019
Donald Trump says there is ‘always a chance’ of military action against Iran
President Trump said Wednesday there is "always a chance" of military action against Iran, but he'd rather negotiate with Tehran. Published June 5, 2019
David Platt, McLean Bible Church pastor, apologizes for praying for Donald Trump
The pastor of a Northern Virginia church has acknowledged hurting some in his congregation by praying for President Trump when the president made an unscheduled stop at his church on Sunday. Published June 3, 2019
