Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Rudy Giuliani clarifies earlier comments about Trump’s reimbursement of Stormy Daniels hush money
Trump lawyer Rudolph W. Giuliani on Friday sought to clarify his earlier barrage of statements about President Trump's reimbursements to a personal lawyer who paid hush money to porn actress Stormy Daniels. Published May 4, 2018
Jennifer Pena, Pence doctor, quits amid fallout over failed Ronny Jackson nomination
Vice President Mike Pence's doctor has quit, a repercussion of the failed nomination of Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson for secretary of Veterans Affairs. Published May 4, 2018
White House slams report of possible drawing down of U.S. troops from South Korea
White House national security adviser John Bolton refuted a report Friday that President Trump is preparing options for drawing down U.S. troops in South Korea ahead of an historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Published May 4, 2018
Rudy Giuliani gives Donald Trump foes ammunition during media blitz
Trump attorney Rudolph W. Giuliani escalated his media blitz Thursday against the president's twin legal perils, calling on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to shut down the special counsel's Russia investigation and justifying hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels as an attempt to protect Mr. Trump's family instead of his campaign. Published May 3, 2018
Donald Trump hints at imminent release of Americans held by North Korea
President Trump signaled Thursday that three Americans held captive by North Korea could be released imminently. Published May 3, 2018
Donald Trump signs executive order establishing faith-based office at White House
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday creating a White House office on faith initiatives that will help to ensure religious groups have access to government funding. Published May 3, 2018
Jeff Miller may be nominated to lead Department of Veterans Affairs
President Trump is considering former House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller, a Florida Republican who was often critical of the Department of Veterans Affairs, as he searches for his next nominee to lead the embattled agency. Published May 2, 2018
White House promotes Haspel for CIA director ahead of uncertain Senate vote
The White House on Wednesday emphasized bipartisan support from former intelligence chiefs for Gina Haspel, President Trump's nominee for CIA director, who faces a tough Senate confirmation hearing next week. Published May 2, 2018
Ty Cobb leaving Trump’s legal team
Lawyer Ty Cobb is leaving President Trump's in-house legal team in the special counsel probe, to be replaced by former Clinton impeachment attorney Emmet Flood. Published May 2, 2018
Trump attends swearing-in of Pompeo at State Department
In a sign that times have changed, Mike Pompeo got the boss to help swear him in officially as the nation's secretary of state. Published May 2, 2018
Mike Pence hails Joe Arpaio during visit to Arizona
Vice President Mike Pence praised former Sheriff Joe Arpaio Tuesday as a "tireless champion of strong borders" during a stop in Arizona to promote the administration's tax cuts. Published May 1, 2018
Former Trump doctors create thorny political issues for president
President Trump's doctors are causing quite a headache. Published May 1, 2018
Trump hosts heroes of Southwest jet accident, praises their courage
President Trump hosted the heroes of Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 at the White House Tuesday, praising their courage in landing the damaged plane and their efforts to save the lone passenger who was killed. Published May 1, 2018
Afghan security forces shrinking, insurgency growing: Watchdog
Insurgents in Afghanistan are gaining strength while government forces are losing personnel, a U.S. watchdog told Congress Tuesday, a day after at least 31 people were killed in extremist bombings in the Afghan capital of Kabul. Published May 1, 2018
John Kelly refutes NBC News report he called Donald Trump ‘idiot’
White House chief of staff John F. Kelly hit back at a media report Monday that accused him of calling President Trump an "idiot." Published April 30, 2018
Donald Trump said talks with North Korea at DMZ could lead to ‘great celebration’
President Trump on Monday proposed a site in the long-treacherous demilitarized zone for his historic denuclearization talks with North Korea, as South Korea's president promoted the idea of a Nobel Peace Prize for Mr. Trump. Published April 30, 2018
Donald Trump says Israel’s disclosures prove his point about Iran’s nuclear program
President Trump said Monday that fresh disclosures by Israel about Iran's nuclear-weapons ambitions prove that he's "100 percent right" in seeking a tougher agreement with Tehran. Published April 30, 2018
Trump calls on Nigerian president to stop violence against Christians
President Trump raised the issue of persecution of Christians in Nigeria Monday in an Oval Office meeting with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, whose ancestral group is responsible for atrocities. Published April 30, 2018
Trump deserves Nobel Peace Prize, South Korean president says
South Korea's president said Monday that President Trump should win the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to denuclearize North Korea. Published April 30, 2018
Ronny Jackson still on job after withdrawing from nomination, White House says
Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, the White House physician who withdrew as nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs, will stay on the job at the White Hosue for the time being, the White House said Monday. Published April 30, 2018
