Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Ivanka Trump used personal email for government business
Presidential daughter Ivanka Trump used a personal email account to conduct government business, according to a report Monday. Published November 19, 2018
Lawmakers want to update Authorization for Use of Military Force law
Lawmakers in both parties are agitating to update a 16-year-old law authorizing U.S. military force, a move considered a long-shot that could nevertheless tie President Trump's hands as Democrats take over the House next year. Published November 19, 2018
Donald Trump, Melania Trump greet arrival of White House Christmas tree
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump marked the official start of the holiday season Monday by receiving the White House Christmas tree. Published November 19, 2018
Trump meets with families of victims of Thousand Oaks mass shooting
President Trump met privately Saturday with families of victims of a horrific nightclub shooting in California, calling it a "tough day." Published November 17, 2018
Donald Trump tours damage of ‘monster’ California wildfires, cites poor forest management
President Trump said Saturday that poor forest management is partly to blame for the "total devastation" from massive wildfires in California that have killed dozens of residents and destroyed more than 10,000 homes. Published November 17, 2018
Donald Trump says U.S. won’t extradite Muslim cleric to Turkey
The U.S. isn't considering extraditing a dissident Muslim cleric sought by Turkey, President Trump said Saturday. Published November 17, 2018
Trump backs Pelosi as speaker, says her Democratic opponents ‘wasting their time’
President Trump said Saturday that Democrats challenging Rep. Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House are "harassing her" and that he will get her Republican votes for the top job if needed. Published November 17, 2018
Donald Trump says White House will ‘throw out’ Jim Acosta if he misbehaves again
President Trump said Friday that he'll toss out CNN reporter Jim Acosta or stop a press conference if he or another journalist "misbehaves." Published November 16, 2018
Andrew Wheeler will be Trump’s nominee as permanent head of EPA
Andrew Wheeler will be nominated to permanently lead the Environmental Protection Agency, President Trump said Friday. Published November 16, 2018
Trump awards Medal of Freedom to late Justice Scalia, Elvis Presley, five others in ceremony
President Trump awarded the Medal of Freedom Friday to seven Americans -- three posthumously -- for their contributions to life in the U.S., including the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, music legend Elvis Presley and New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth. Published November 16, 2018
Chris Christie, frustrated N.J. commuter, tweets at successor over snowstorm gridlock
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie threw a little shade at his Democratic successor Thursday night for the state's inadequate response to the early snowstorm that blanketed much of the Northeast. Published November 16, 2018
Cindy McCain says Donald Trump should learn from midterm elections losses
Cindy McCain, the widow of Sen. John McCain, said Thursday she hopes President Trump will learn from the Republican Party's losses in the midterm elections and stops behaving like a "negative Nancy." Published November 15, 2018
Mercedes Schlapp: John Kelly staying put ‘at this point’
A top White House adviser said Thursday that Chief of Staff John F. Kelly is staying put, despite multiple reports that his job is on the line. "The president has a great relationship with Gen. Kelly," said White House Communications Director Mercedes Schlapp. "At this point, Gen. Kelly is with us." Published November 15, 2018
Donald Trump to visit California wildfire victims Saturday
President Trump will travel to California Saturday to meet with residents affected by wildfires that have killed at least 59 people and destroyed nearly 10,000 homes. Published November 15, 2018
Donald Trump touts achievements for veterans
President Trump joked Thursday that he's done so much for veterans in less than half a term, he might as well leave office immediately. Published November 15, 2018
Day after Melania Trump calls for firing, Mira Ricardel to transition to another role
The White House said Wednesday night that top national security aide Mira Ricardel was being "transitioned" to another job in the administration, a day after first lady Melania Trump publicly called for her firing. Published November 14, 2018
Bolton aide Ricardel out after clash with Melania Trump
The White House said Wednesday night that top national security aide Mira Ricardel was being "transitioned" to another job in the administration, a day after first lady Melania Trump slammed her in public. Published November 14, 2018
Donald Trump pushes bipartisan prison reform deal
President Trump on Wednesday threw his support behind a Senate compromise for prison reform legislation, saying it could be the start of bipartisan success in Washington. Published November 14, 2018
Conservative groups urge Trump, Chinese president to stop tariff war
Leaders of conservative groups affiliated with billionaire industrialist Charles Koch are urging President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to reach an agreement to eliminate tariffs as the leaders prepare to meet at a summit later this month. Published November 14, 2018
Kyrsten Sinema, Jacky Rosen Senate wins reduce Trump midterm ‘victory’
The midterm elections didn't deliver the shellacking Democrats suffered in 2010, but President Trump's "big victory" is looking less impressive as the days wear on, with more House and Senate races slipping from the GOP's grasp. Published November 13, 2018