Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Donald Trump’s bailout plan for farmers criticized by some in GOP
Some key farm-state lawmakers criticized President Trump's proposed $12 billion bailout plan Tuesday for farmers hurt by his tariff wars. Published July 24, 2018
Eric Holder says he’ll make decision on 2020 bid after midterm elections
Former Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. said he's considering a bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 and will decide after the midterm elections. Published July 24, 2018
Hassan Rouhani provoked Donald Trump Twitter threats against Iran, White House says
The White House blamed Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Monday for provoking warlike threats from President Trump, as the administration sought to step up economic and political pressure on Iran in a campaign similar to the strategy that brought North Korea to the nuclear bargaining table. Published July 23, 2018
Donald Trump threatens to revoke security clearances of Comey, Brennan, Clapper
President Trump has moved to revoke security clearance from top Obama administration officials who have been outspoken about alleged Trump campaign collusion with Russia, the White House said Monday. Published July 23, 2018
Iran says Donald Trump issuing empty threats of attack
A high-ranking Iranian official responded Monday to President Trump's warning of possible military action, saying the president "won't dare" launch an attack on Tehran. Published July 23, 2018
Michael Avenatti: Michael Cohen tapes will become ‘big problem’ for Donald Trump
Michael Avenatti, the lawyer for adult film actor Stormy Daniels, said Sunday there are "multiple tapes" of conversations between President Trump and his lawyer, Michael Cohen, and that it will turn into a "big problem" for the president. Published July 22, 2018
Joe Biden bashes Trump’s immigration policy as one of ‘darkest moments in our history’
Former Vice President Joe Biden is criticizing President Trump's immigration policies as a "national shame." Published July 21, 2018
Donald Trump says he’s done ‘nothing wrong’ in taped conversations with lawyer Cohen
President Trump said Saturday that his former lawyer Michael Cohen's reported taping of their phone conversations was "perhaps illegal." Published July 21, 2018
Trump slams NFL, Goodell for freezing rule to stand for anthem
President Trump blasted the NFL and high-paid Commissioner Roger Goodell Friday night for halting implementation of its policy that requires players to stand for the national anthem. Published July 20, 2018
White House says Trump doesn’t support Putin’s proposal for referendum in eastern Ukraine
The White House said Friday that President Trump doesn't support Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal to hold a referendum in Russia-dominated eastern Ukraine. Published July 20, 2018
Donald Trump economy threatened by tariff wars, Federal Reserve interest rate hikes
A jobs boom has driven unemployment to record lows and bolstered the president's pro-worker agenda, but tariff wars and a likely Federal Reserve interest rate hike are darkening the horizon for the Trump economy. Published July 19, 2018
Donald Trump invites Vladimir Putin to Washington in the fall
President Trump is inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Washington, the White House said Thursday, brushing aside the furor over Moscow's meddling in the 2016 presidential election and catching many officials off guard, including the president's director of national intelligence. Published July 19, 2018
Donald Trump creates new workers’ council to promote job retraining
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday creating a National Council for the American Worker to spur job retraining for workers to gain new skills for a rapidly changing economy. Published July 19, 2018
White House rejects Vladimir Putin’s proposal to interrogate Americans
The White House rejected Thursday a proposal by Russian President Vladimir Putin to allow Moscow to interrogate Americans, including former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul. Published July 19, 2018
Donald Trump says he holds Vladimir Putin responsible for election hacking in CBS News interview
President Trump said Wednesday that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is ultimately responsible for Moscow's interference in the 2016 presidential election, and that he warned Mr. Putin "we can't have this" meddling in the future. Published July 18, 2018
Russian hacking happened on Obama’s watch: White House
The White House responded to a new storm of criticism about Russian meddling Wednesday by pointing out that the hacking occurred while President Barack Obama was in office. Published July 18, 2018
Donald Trump says he’s tougher on Russia than any other president
President Trump insisted Wednesday that he has been tougher on Russia than his predecessors, outlining sanctions and other ways he's punished Moscow as the White House tried to quell the furor in Washington over the administration's response to Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Published July 18, 2018
Pompeo says North Korea to begin returning MIA remains soon
North Korea will begin returning remains of U.S. soldiers missing in the Korean War in the next couple of weeks, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday. Published July 18, 2018
Boeing gets contract for $3.9 billion to build two new Air Force One planes by 2024
Boeing has reached a $3.9 billion deal with the Pentagon to build two Air Force One planes by 2024, as President Trump pushes for the new planes to be painted patriotic red, white and blue instead of the current baby blue aircraft. Published July 18, 2018
Poll favors confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh for Supreme Court
A plurality of voters supports the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, including nearly one in five Democrats, according to a poll released Wednesday. Published July 18, 2018
