Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
John Abizaid nominated as U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia
President Trump nominated retired Gen. John P. Abizaid Tuesday to become U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. The nomination comes at a tense time in U.S.-Saudi relations after the murder of a Saudi journalist who was a legal U.S. resident, at the hands of Saudi operatives suspected of working for the ruling family. Published November 13, 2018
Trump nominates Neomi Rao to D.C. Circuit Court to replace Kavanaugh
President Trump is nominating Neomi Rao, head of the White House regulatory affairs office, to the influential federal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Published November 13, 2018
CNN sues Trump administration for revoking Jim Acosta credentials
CNN sued the Trump administration Tuesday to return White House correspondent Jim Acosta's press credentials. Published November 13, 2018
Donald Trump says Secret Service nixed trip to American cemetery in France
President Trump pushed back Tuesday against widespread criticism of his decision to cancel a trip to an American World War I cemetery in France due to rain. Published November 13, 2018
Trump administration ends VA ‘official time’ payments
The Department of Veterans Affairs this week will stop paying employees in health care jobs for time spent on union activities as the Trump administration cracks down on the practice known as "official time," which costs taxpayers more than $100 million per year. Published November 12, 2018
Donald Trump looks to reshape liberal 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
While much of the nation is focused on the health of ailing Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, President Trump's more immediate and unending concern is the notoriously liberal U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. Published November 11, 2018
Lawmaker accuses Donald Trump of racism in clashes with black journalists
Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas accused President Trump Friday of engaging in "dogwhistle racism" with his criticism of three black female journalists this week. Published November 9, 2018
Donald Trump says he hasn’t spoken to acting Attorney General about Mueller probe
President Trump said Friday he hasn't spoken to acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker about special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into possible collusion with Russia. Published November 9, 2018
Donald Trump hopes Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg serves ‘many more years’ on Supreme Court
President Trump said Friday he hopes that ailing 85-year-old Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg gets well soon. Published November 9, 2018
Donald Trump calls CNN’s Jim Acosta ‘very unprofessional’
President Trump on Friday called journalist Jim Acosta "a very unprofessional man," and he suggested that the White House could suspend other journalists in addition to the CNN reporter for disrespecting the presidency. Published November 9, 2018
Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized, Brett Kavanaugh receives formal investiture to Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized Thursday after breaking three ribs, causing her to miss her newest high court colleague's investiture ceremony. Published November 8, 2018
Justice Brett Kavanaugh receives formal investiture at Supreme Court ceremony
Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh formally took his seat Thursday as the nation's 114th justice in an investiture ceremony at the high court, with President Trump and other dignitaries in attendance. Published November 8, 2018
Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized after fall
DEVELOPING: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been hospitalized after breaking ribs in a fall Wednesday night, according to reports. Published November 8, 2018
Donald Trump emerges from midterm elections with no regrets
President Trump emerged undaunted from the midterm elections, warning the new Democratic House majority to work with him or else and escalating his war with the liberal news media. Published November 7, 2018
Jim Acosta White House credentials suspended: Report
The White House suspended the media credentials of CNN reporter Jim Acosta on Wednesday night, citing his "absolutely unacceptable" conduct for tussling with a White House intern at a presidential press conference earlier in the day. Published November 7, 2018
Trump, McConnell credit ‘Kavanaugh effect’ for boosting Senate GOP majority
President Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday credited Democrats' mishandling of the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh as the turning point that helped Republicans increase their Senate majority. Published November 7, 2018
Mike DeWine defeats Richard Cordray in Ohio governor’s race
In a big victory for President Trump, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine won the governorship Tuesday against administration foe Richard Cordray. Published November 6, 2018
Democrats flip governorship in Michigan, Illinois, Kansas
Democrats picked up at least three governorships Tuesday and were running neck-and-neck in tight contests -- but failed to capture key prizes in Florida and Ohio. Published November 6, 2018
J.B. Pritzker ousts GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner in Illinois
Billionaire Democrat J.B. Pritzker defeated Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner Tuesday to become the next governor of Illinois. Published November 6, 2018
Bob Casey defeats Lou Barletta in Pennsylvania Senate race
Democratic Sen. Robert P. Casey of Pennsylvania easily won re-election to a third term Tuesday, turning back a challenge from Republican Lou Barletta, an immigration hardliner and ally of President Trump. Published November 6, 2018