Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Trump says he’s ‘not satisfied’ with Saudi Arabia’s Khashoggi response
President Trump said he's "not satisfied" with Saudi Arabia's response to the killing of a dissident journalist in Turkey, and won't allow the kingdom to take another month to investigate. Published October 22, 2018
Trump says Cruz is now ‘Beautiful Ted’
Heading to a campaign rally for his former bitter political rival, President Trump said Monday that he has since changed his mind about "Lyin' Ted" Cruz. Published October 22, 2018
Donald Trump promises nuclear buildup, warns Russia not to ‘play games’
President Trump vowed Monday to build up the U.S. nuclear arsenal, accusing Russia of violating an arms treaty for years and warning Moscow, "you can't play that game on me." Published October 22, 2018
Jared Kushner says he advised Saudi crown prince to be ‘transparent’ in death of journalist
Presidential adviser Jared Kushner said Monday that he has advised Saudi Arabia's crown prince to be open and honest about the killing of a dissident Saudi journalist in Turkey. Published October 22, 2018
Texans lining up 24 hours in advance for Trump/Cruz campaign rally
Supporters of President Trump began lining up 24 hours in advance to attend his campaign rally Monday night in Houston, Texas, for Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. Published October 22, 2018
Saudi Arabia says Jamal Khashoggi died in brawl; 18 suspects arrested
Saudi Arabia acknowledged late Friday that journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, and claimed that he died in a fist fight. Published October 19, 2018
Trump: U.S. shouldn’t disrupt financial ties with Saudi Arabia over suspected death of journalist
President Trump said Friday he'll defer to Congress in determining whether to punish Saudi Arabia for the suspected murder of a dissident journalist, but he hopes lawmakers won't disrupt the kingdom's role as a "tremendous investor" and energy supplier for the U.S. Published October 19, 2018
Trump says his campaign blameless in charges against Russian for meddling
President Trump said Friday that federal charges against a Russian operative for meddling in U.S. elections "had nothing to do with my campaign." Published October 19, 2018
Trump to tell Russia U.S. is pulling out of nuclear forces treaty
The Trump administration plans to notify Russia next week that the U.S. is preparing to pull out of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, The New York Times and The Guardian reported Friday, citing U.S. officials and foreign diplomats. Published October 19, 2018
Feds charge Russian with meddling in 2018 election
Russian election meddlers had strict guidelines for how to foment anger in America, right down to scripts for how to mock political leaders or key media figures in ways that would resonate with angry partisans. Published October 19, 2018
Donald Trump, Democratic hopefuls have eye on 2020 campaigns
The midterm campaign of 2018 is starting to look a lot like 2020. Published October 18, 2018
John Kelly, John Bolton get into heated argument outside Oval Office
Top White House officials got into a heated argument Thursday outside the Oval Office, clashing over the recent surge in illegal immigrants crossing the border, said a source. White House Chief of Staff John F. Kelly and National Security Adviser John R. Bolton were at the center of the argument, but at some point Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen got involved. Published October 18, 2018
Mike Pompeo: Saudis need more time to complete probe of missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told President Trump Thursday that the U.S. should give Saudi Arabia "a few more days" to complete an investigation into the suspected murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Published October 18, 2018
Trump awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam War veteran for heroism under fire
President Trump awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor on Wednesday to retired Marine Sgt. Maj. John Canley of California, a Vietnam War veteran who saved 20 fellow Marines despite being wounded several times during an intense seven-day battle in 1968. Published October 17, 2018
Donald Trump says he wants audiotape of Saudi journalist’s murder ‘if it exists’
President Trump said Wednesday the U.S. has asked Turkey for audio or video evidence of the possible murder of a Saudi journalist "if it exists." Published October 17, 2018
Donald Trump asks Cabinet agencies to cut 5 percent from budgets
President Trump asked his Cabinet secretaries Wednesday to cut their budgets by 5 percent, mindful that the government reported a $117 billion increase in the federal deficit just three weeks ahead of the midterm elections. Published October 17, 2018
Trump pulling U.S. out of international pact on postal rates
The U.S. took steps Wednesday to withdraw from a global system of postal rates that allows China and other countries to ship packages to America at a steep discount, costing U.S. taxpayers as much as $300 million per year and allowing a flow of illegal narcotics. Published October 17, 2018
Watchdog groups raise alarm about transfer of HUD official to inspector general at Interior
Government oversight groups are expressing alarm about the Trump administration moving a political appointee to the watchdog role at the Interior Department, where Secretary Ryan Zinke has faced multiple internal investigations. Published October 16, 2018
U.S. hits Iranian banks, businesses with new sanctions
The Trump administration slapped new financial sanctions on 22 Iranian businesses accused of supporting Tehran's paramilitary forces that U.S. officials say engage in violent crackdowns against dissidents and recruit child soldiers to fight in neighboring countries. Published October 16, 2018
Mike Pompeo tells Saudi officials of U.S. ‘concern’ over Jamal Khashoggi, missing journalist
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Saudi Arabian King Salman Tuesday over the disappearance of a Saudi journalist and thanked the king for promising a "timely" investigation. Published October 16, 2018
