Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Donald Trump targets Joe Biden in Pennsylvania rally
Taking aim at former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. as the Democratic frontrunner, President Trump campaigned Monday night in Pennsylvania, a state already emerging as ground zero of the 2020 presidential race. Published May 20, 2019
Donald Trump’s trade war with China threatens farm vote
President Trump's decision to lift steel tariffs on Canada and Mexico while postponing a fight with the European Union over auto imports leaves him free to focus on China -- an escalating trade war in which both sides are digging in. Published May 19, 2019
Donald Trump to lift steel, aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico
The U.S. has reached a deal to lift steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico, removing a major barrier to congressional approval of President Trump's revised trade deal with the countries. Published May 17, 2019
Donald Trump delays decision on tariffs for imported autos, car parts
President Trump announced Friday that he's delaying a decision for up to six months on whether to impose tariffs on imported cars and auto parts from Europe and elsewhere, based on his administration's findings that the imports pose a national security threat. Published May 17, 2019
Mike Pence blasts liberal states’ ‘extreme pro-abortion’ laws
Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday slammed states that are approving "extreme pro-abortion" laws. Published May 16, 2019
Trump’s income from Mar-a-Lago fell nearly $3 million in 2018, records show
While his D.C. hotel just blocks away from the White House saw a slight uptick in yearly revenue, President Donald Trump's iconic Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida saw a dip in revenue in 2018 compared to the year prior, according to financial records. Published May 16, 2019
Donald Trump on war with Iran: ‘I hope not’
President Trump said Thursday that he hopes to avoid war with Iran, as Democrats warned that the administration lacks congressional approval for military force and tensions continued to rise in the region over the president's pressure campaign against Tehran. Published May 16, 2019
White House asks people to share stories of social media bias
The White House is asking people to share their stories about experiencing censorship, suspensions or other bias by social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. Published May 16, 2019
DNC urges donors to catch up to Trump ‘while we still can’
The Democratic National Committee sounded the alarm Thursday about the chances of defeating President Trump, whose approval ratings have been climbing steadily this year while his reelection campaign blows away the Democratic field in fundraising for 2020. Published May 16, 2019
Jared Kushner-Stephen Miller Trump immigration plan wins GOP senators’ approval
President Trump detailed a draft version of his immigration plan for Republican senators Tuesday, calling for overall levels of legal immigration to remain the same but for the government to prioritize workers with prized skills over extended family members looking to reunite. Published May 7, 2019
New York Times reveals Donald Trump tax returns
President Trump reportedly lost more than a billion dollars over a 10-year period, a streak of bad investments that enabled him to avoid paying any taxes for almost all of that period. Published May 7, 2019
Trump campaign blasts deceptive fundraising after report on Bossie group
The Trump campaign on Tuesday slammed former deputy campaign manager David Bossie without naming him, criticizing people who are deceptively "filling their own pockets" while purporting to raise money for the president's reelection. Published May 7, 2019
South Korea says Trump agrees to food aid for North Korea after missile test
President Trump spoke Tuesday with South Korean President Moon Jae-in about North Korea's missile test last weekend, with South Korea saying Mr. Trump supports food aid for Pyongyang. Published May 7, 2019
U.S., China trade tensions spill into financial markets
The U.S. and China were forging ahead Monday with plans for a new round of trade talks, as the Trump administration's top negotiator renewed the president's threat to raise tariffs across-the-board on Chinese imports and voiced anger that Beijing was trying to back out of a key commitment. Published May 6, 2019
Donald Trump awards Tiger Woods Medal of Freedom
President Trump awarded the Medal of Freedom Monday night to golfing legend -- and presidential golfing buddy -- Tiger Woods, calling him "a global symbol of American excellence." Published May 6, 2019
Donald Trump talks to Japan’s prime minister about North Korean missile test
President Trump spoke with Japan's prime minister Monday about North Korea's weekend launch of a short-range missile, with both leaders affirming their strategy to compel Pyongyang to abandon its weapons programs. Published May 6, 2019
Biden hit for taking Democratic endorsements for granted in S.C.
Some South Carolina Democratic officials believe former Vice President Joseph R. Biden isn't working as hard as his rivals for their endorsement, after Mr. Biden's weekend swing through the early primary state. Published May 6, 2019
John Bolton says ships bombers to Middle East
The U.S. is sending a carrier strike group and bombers to the Middle East region as a message to Iran after learning of "troubling" signs of possible attacks, the White House said Sunday night. Published May 5, 2019
Donald Trump raises China trade tariffs to 25 percent
President Trump raised the pressure on China to strike a trade deal in Washington this week, vowing to increase U.S. tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese imports by Friday because negotiations have moved "too slowly." Published May 5, 2019
Donald Trump rips Kentucky Derby result, blames ‘political correctness’
President Trump, who has warned in the past about rigged political horse races, said Sunday the controversial outcome of the Kentucky Derby was a result of "political correctness." Published May 5, 2019