Dave Boyer
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Trump proposes changes to Title X funding, targeting Planned Parenthood
The Trump administration proposed rules Friday that create a firewall between federal funds for family planning and abortion services, effectively targeting Planned Parenthood. Published May 18, 2018
Trump calls for prison reform, more job training for inmates
President Trump said Friday that the U.S. can reform prisons and release more inmates without endangering communities Published May 18, 2018
Trump calls Texas shootings a ‘horrific attack’
President Trump called Friday's school shooting in Texas a "horrific attack" and said the government must do more to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people. Published May 18, 2018
Trump to nominate Robert Wilkie to lead VA
President Trump said Friday he intends to nominate Robert Wilkie, who's serving as acting secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to become the permanent head of the VA. Published May 18, 2018
Anthony Tersigni may be tapped to lead Department of Veterans Affairs
The CEO of the nation's second-largest healthcare system has emerged as a candidate in President Trump's search for a new nominee for secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Published May 17, 2018
Donald Trump doubts trade talks will succeed with ‘spoiled’ Chinese
President Trump expressed doubt Thursday that high-stakes trade talks with China will succeed because past U.S. administrations have "spoiled" the Chinese with one-sided deals. Published May 17, 2018
Trump donates first-quarter salary to VA
President Trump donated his first-quarter salary Thursday to the Department of Veterans Affairs, which is still operating without a permanent leader since he fired David Shulkin in late March. Published May 17, 2018
Trump met federal disclosure requirement by reimbursing Cohen for Stormy Daniels payment: Government
President Trump complied with financial disclosure requirements in reporting a payment of more than $100,000 to attorney Michael Cohen, who paid hush-money to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, the Office of Government Ethics said Wednesday. Published May 16, 2018
Donald Trump says he’s still insisting on North Korea giving up its nukes
President Trump said Wednesday he's not sure whether he will still meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un after North Korea said it won't give up its nuclear weapons unilaterally. Published May 16, 2018
Chuck Schumer to Donald Trump: Don’t let North Korea bully you
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer urged President Trump Wednesday not to "show weakness" with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un after the dictator threatened to cancel a planned summit on denuclearization. Published May 16, 2018
Lou Barletta wins Republican Senate primary in Pennsylvania
Rep. Lou Barletta easily won Pennsylvania's Republican Senate primary Tuesday, setting up a challenge against two-term Democratic Sen. Bob Casey in the fall in the swing state where redistricting also has emboldened Democrats in their drive to reclaim the House majority. Published May 15, 2018
Donald Trump praises sacrifice of law enforcement officers killed on duty
President Trump cited the death of a Border Patrol agent Tuesday as an example of the need for tougher immigration policies, declaring "enough is enough." Published May 15, 2018
Donald Trump fends off China trade criticism after ZTE Corp. reversal
President Trump fended off criticism Monday that he is going soft on China's unfair trade practice after he moved to cancel sanctions against a cheating Chinese company out of concern for its workers, action that prompted Democrats to mock the president for trying to "make China great again." Published May 14, 2018
Melania Trump hospitalized for ‘benign’ kidney condition
First lady Melania Trump underwent treatment for a kidney condition Monday and will like remain hospitalized for the rest of the week, the White House said. Published May 14, 2018
Wilbur Ross says citizenship question on census won’t cause ‘sky to fall’
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Monday that nobody will be harmed by the administration's decision to add a citizenship question on the 2020 census, saying the move doesn't mean the "sky will fall." Published May 14, 2018
Donald Trump offers to help Chinese telecomm firm regain lost jobs
In a startling reversal, President Trump is offering to help a Chinese telecommunications company "get back into business, fast," saying too many jobs in China are threatened after the U.S. imposed a ban on transactions with the firm. Published May 14, 2018
Donald Trump records robo-call endorsement for Lou Barletta in Pennsylvania Senate race
President Trump has recorded a robo-call endorsement for Republican Rep. Lou Barletta in Pennsylvania's Senate primary race, telling voters in Tuesday's race that the lawmaker is "tough on immigration." Published May 13, 2018
Novartis CEO apologizes to workers for payments to Trump’s lawyer
The CEO of drug giant Novartis has apologized to employees for the company's payments to Michael Cohen, the personal attorney for President Trump. Published May 11, 2018
Pat Toomey says Donald Trump lacks the power to withdraw from NAFTA
Republican Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania is warning President Trump that he has no authority to unilaterally pull the U.S. out of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Published May 11, 2018
Donald Trump: Barack Obama paid Iran $1.8 billion to Iran for captives
President Trump boasted Thursday night that he secured the freedom of three American captives from North Korea for no money, while claiming that former President Barack Obama paid $1.8 billion to Iran to release U.S. hostages two years ago. Published May 10, 2018
