Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Conservative groups call on Senate to reject Trump nominee to NLRB
Conservative groups are urging a Senate committee to reject President Trump's nomination of Democrat Mark Pearce to another five-year term on the National Labor Relations Board, saying he has a record of "overreaching" the agency's authority in support of union elections and other matters. Published October 16, 2018
Bob Casey pulls ad from Lou Barletta’s home market
The campaign of Democratic Sen. Robert P. Casey of Pennsylvania on Monday pulled a TV ad from the home market of Republican challenger Rep. Lou Barletta, after Mr. Barletta called it cruel to his family. Published October 15, 2018
Donald Trump on Elizabeth Warren’s DNA test: ‘Who cares?’
President Trump wasn't impressed Monday with a DNA test showing there was "strong evidence" that Ms. Warren has Native American DNA. Published October 15, 2018
President Trump slams NBC News for deliberately distorting his comments about Robert E. Lee
President Trump on Sunday accused NBC News of "purposely" twisting his comments about confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee and Union Gen. Ulysses Grant at a campaign rally. Published October 14, 2018
Donald Trump says Defense Secretary Mattis is ‘sort of a Democrat’
President Trump told CBS's "60 Minutes" on Sunday night that he doesn't trust some of his White House staff and that he considers Defense Secretary James N. Mattis "sort of a Democrat" who could leave the administration relatively soon. Published October 14, 2018
Pastor Andrew Brunson is ‘in good shape’ after release from Turkey: Trump
President Trump said Friday that Pastor Andrew Brunson is "in good shape" after his release from two years imprisonment in Turkey. Published October 12, 2018
Andrew Brunson, an American pastor jailed in Turkey, is now a free man: Reports
A Turkish court ruled Friday that American Pastor Andrew Brunson is free to return to the U.S., according to several media reports. Published October 12, 2018
Kanye West: Trump is on a ‘hero’s journey’ for America
Professing "I love this guy" and giving President Trump a big hug, rapper Kanye West visited the White House Thursday to discuss his ideas about criminal justice reform and unifying Americans. Published October 11, 2018
Trump says he knows economy better than Federal Reserve chair
Responding to big losses on Wall Street, President Trump said Thursday that he understands the economy better than the Federal Reserve. Published October 11, 2018
Donald Trump signs law to curb foreign ocean dumping
In a rare display of bipartisanship, President Trump signed legislation Thursday to reduce ocean waste dumped by other countries, and to authorize more money for coastal cleanup in the U.S. Published October 11, 2018
Trump says Hurricane Michael brought destruction ‘not seen in a long time’
President Trump said Hurricane Michael packed "tremendous power" on its destructive path through Florida and Georgia, but fortunately is moving quickly so emergency crews can begin their work. Published October 11, 2018
Donald Trump opposes ban on arm sales to Saudi Arabia over journalist’s disappearance
President Trump said Thursday he does not favor stopping arms sales to Saudi Arabia in retaliation for the suspected murder of a Saudi journalist who has been critical of the government. Published October 11, 2018
Donald Trump says GOP losing the House is a ‘possibility’
President Trump said Thursday "there's always a chance" that Republicans will lose the House in the midterm elections. Published October 11, 2018
Donald Trump promises sand for beaches in Erie, Pennsylvania
In his bid to stop Democrats from taking the House, President Trump promised Wednesday night to send tons of sand to the eroded beaches of Erie, Pennsylvania. Published October 10, 2018
Donald Trump talks to media nearly nonstop as wins pile up
President Trump, already the most media-accessible president in memory, is talking to journalists almost nonstop as his successes pile up ahead of the midterm elections. Published October 10, 2018
White House says economy ‘incredibly strong’ after stock-market dive
President Trump blamed the plummeting stock market Wednesday on Federal Reserve policy that has raised interest rates six times since he took office, most recently in September. Published October 10, 2018
Trump says he’ll likely visit hurricane zone Sunday or Monday
President Trump said he'll probably visit the storm zone of Hurricane Michael on Sunday or Monday, after the category 4 storm has left its expected wake of destruction and flooding in the southeastern U.S. Published October 10, 2018
White House condemns Venezuelan regime for death of opposition leader in custody
The White House blamed the Venezuelan government Wednesday for the death of an outspoken opposition leader and called on the regime of President Nicolas Maduro to release all political prisoners. Published October 10, 2018
Dianne Feinstein gets ‘lock her up’ chant at Donald Trump rally
Trump supporters found a new Democratic target for their "lock her up" chant Tuesday night -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California. Published October 9, 2018
Donald Trump to raise limit on ethanol in gasoline
President Trump on a campaign trip to Iowa on Tuesday night announced his long-awaited decision to raise the limit of ethanol in gasoline, giving a boost to Republican farm-belt candidates before the midterm elections and angering environmentalists and the oil industry. Published October 9, 2018
