Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Trump praises medal winners on 236th anniversary of the Purple Heart
President Trump marked the 236th anniversary of the creation of the Purple Heart on Tuesday, saying those who earned the military medal belong to "a revered class of American patriots to whom we owe our everlasting respect and gratitude." Published August 7, 2018
Donald Trump reimposes sanctions on Iran that were lifted by Barack Obama
President Trump signed an order Monday reimposing harsh economic sanctions on Iran and on the foreign companies that deal with it. Published August 6, 2018
Q, QAnon followers gain prominence at Donald Trump rallies
On message boards such as QAnon.pub and 8ch.net, a person or group of people identified only as Q has been posting provocative questions about the government since October. Published August 5, 2018
Donald Trump trolls Dianne Feinstein for having Chinese spy on her staff
President Trump ridiculed Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein Saturday night for allowing a Chinese spy on her staff, questioning why she is "leading the Russia investigation" into possible collusion with the Trump campaign. Published August 4, 2018
Trump fires back at LeBron James after NBA star accuses president of dividing nation
President Trump is criticizing Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James after the player said the president is divisive. Published August 4, 2018
Trump hits Russian bank, North Korean firms with sanctions
The Trump administration imposed new sanctions Friday on a Russian bank, two North Korean companies and one North Korean citizen for illegal financial activity. Published August 3, 2018
Trump to force border security showdown with Congress
President Trump said Thursday night that he's "a little torn" whether to force a government shutdown over border security funding before or after the midterm elections. Published August 2, 2018
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, CNN’s Acosta tangle at White House briefing over ‘enemy of the people’
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders tangled with CNN's Jim Acosta at the daily press briefing Thursday, accusing the network and other media of waging personal attacks against President Trump and herself. Published August 2, 2018
White House previews election security efforts against Russia, others
Top U.S. national security and intelligence officials said Thursday that President Trump is leading a comprehensive, governmentwide effort to stop Russia and others from interfering in the midterm elections, as the White House sought to counter accusations that Mr. Trump is downplaying the threat. Published August 2, 2018
Trump administration wants to roll back Obama-era mileage standards
The Trump administration moved Thursday to freeze fuel economy standards, saying that suspending higher Obama-era mileage requirements will give drivers access to "more affordable" vehicles and boost the economy. Published August 2, 2018
Black pastor calls Donald Trump more ‘pro-black’ than Barack Obama
A black pastor who's a longtime supporter of President Trump is saying that Mr. Trump is more "pro-black" than former President Barack Obama, the nation's only black president. Published August 2, 2018
U.S. sanctions Turkey for Andrew Brunson’s detention
The Trump administration slapped economic sanctions on two senior Turkish officials Wednesday, escalating a clash over an American pastor being held by Ankara on what U.S. officials say are trumped-up terrorism charges. Published August 1, 2018
Donald Trump taps CIA veteran for deputy director of spy agency
President Trump announced his intention Wednesday to nominate a career CIA employee to become deputy director of the spy agency. Published August 1, 2018
White House says media hecklers are entitled to free speech
The White House said Wednesday that Trump supporters have as much right to free speech as the media does, after crowds heckled reporters again at a Trump rally in Florida. Published August 1, 2018
U.S. slaps sanctions on Turkish officials over detaining of American pastor
The Trump administration slapped sanctions on two top government officials in Turkey Wednesday over the continued house arrest of an American pastor working there. Published August 1, 2018
Obama endorses 81 candidates nationwide in midterm election year
Former President Barack Obama endorsed 81 candidates Wednesday in the midterm elections across the country, calling the group "as diverse, patriotic, and big-hearted as the America they're running to represent." Published August 1, 2018
Donald Trump to Jeff Sessions: Stop the Mueller investigation ‘right now’
President Trump vented frustration Wednesday at special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation, saying that Attorney General Jeff Sessions should end the probe -- a plea that the White House later said was Mr. Trump's opinion rather than an order. Published August 1, 2018
China warns against blackmail as Donald Trump considers higher tariffs
China warned the U.S. against "blackmailing" Beijing amid reports Wednesday that President Trump is considering higher tariffs to force the Chinese back into trade negotiations. Published August 1, 2018
Donald Trump: Voter ID required to stop Democrats’ push for non-citizens to vote
President Trump renewed a call Tuesday night for voter ID in the U.S., pointing to examples of Democrats pushing to allow non-citizens to vote. Published July 31, 2018
Donald Trump slams GOP megadonors Charles and David Koch as ‘total joke’
The rift between President Trump and wealthy Republican donors Charles and David Koch widened Tuesday as the president called the industrialist brothers a "total joke," following their decision to withhold financial support from the GOP Senate candidate in North Dakota. Published July 31, 2018