Dave Boyer
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Andrew McCabe lied, was source of WSJ leak, DOJ says
Ousted FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe improperly leaked information to a reporter and then lied to both his boss, then-Director James Comey, and to FBI agents investigating his behavior, the Justice Department inspector general said Friday. Published April 13, 2018
Former CIA chief Brennan says Trump’s presidency is ‘collapsing’
Former CIA director John Brennan taunted President Trump on social media Friday that his presidency is "collapsing." Published April 13, 2018
John Bolton meets with counterparts from South Korea, Japan over North Korea talks
White House National Security Adviser John Bolton held separate meetings Thursday with his counterparts from South Korea and Japan in preparation for talks with North Korea. Published April 12, 2018
Donald Trump orders aides to pursue reopening of Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal
President Trump directed U.S. trade officials Thursday to explore rejoining the Obama administration's free-trade deal with Pacific Rim nations, an agreement that Mr. Trump withdrew from last year, as he sought to ease farmers' concerns about a tariff feud with China. Published April 12, 2018
Donald Trump to make decision on Syria attack ‘fairly soon’
President Trump huddled with his national security team Thursday amid mounting speculation of a military attack in response to Syria's suspected use of chemical weapons, while Britain's Cabinet gave the green light to join the U.S. and France in planning a strike. Published April 12, 2018
Donald Trump’s Syria strike warning spurs national security team to action
President Trump's early-morning tweet set off alarms in capitals around the world and a scramble by administration officials to ensure allies and adversaries that the U.S. government was developing a coordinated response to the crisis. Published April 11, 2018
Another NSC official leaves White House in wake of Bolton’s arrival
Another White House National Security Council official resigned Wednesday, the third person to leave since new national security adviser John Bolton took over Monday. Published April 11, 2018
Ben Sasse slams Donald Trump’s tentative relief package for U.S. farmers in China trade feud
A Republican farm-state senator Wednesday criticized President Trump's plans to create a multibillion-dollar relief package for farmers who would be hurt by a trade feud with China. Published April 11, 2018
Calls mounting for Trump to target Assad in missile strike against Syria
A member of the Senate Armed Services Committee urged President Trump Wednesday to launch a "regime-threatening" military attack against Syria, as the president warned on social media that a missile strike is imminent. Published April 11, 2018
Donald Trump cancels South America trip in sign Syria military strike imminent
President Trump canceled plans Tuesday for his first trip to South America, in another sign that he is preparing to order an imminent military strike against Syria over its deadly chemical weapons attack against civilians in a rebel-held suburb of Damascus. Published April 10, 2018
Donald Trump orders top-to-bottom review of welfare programs
President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday for a government-wide review of welfare programs, with a goal of putting more people back to work, White House officials said. Published April 10, 2018
White House slams April Ryan for asking if Trump might resign
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders blasted a journalist Tuesday for asking if President Trump has given any thought to resigning. Published April 10, 2018
Emir of Qatar says Trump agrees Syrians’ suffering must ‘stop immediately’
The ruler of Qatar said in a meeting with President Trump Tuesday that Syrian President Bashar Assad is a "war criminal" who must be stopped from killing more of his own people. Published April 10, 2018
White House says China ‘blinked’ in trade feud
The White House said Tuesday that China's president just blinked in the trade feud between Washington and Beijing. Published April 10, 2018
Donald Trump slams Michael Cohen FBI raid
President Trump blasted the FBI and special counsel Robert Mueller Monday for raiding the offices of his lawyer, Michael Cohen. "It's a disgraceful situation," the president told reporters. "It's an attack on our country... what we all stand for." Published April 9, 2018
Trump University $25 million settlement approved by federal judge Gonzalo Curiel
A federal judge on Monday finalized a $25 million settlement in the consumer fraud case brought by New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman against Trump University. Published April 9, 2018
Donald Trump says U.S.-North Korea talks on denuclearization will be ‘exciting’
The highly anticipated meeting between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will focus on "the de-nuking" of North Korea, Mr. Trump said Monday. Published April 9, 2018
Donald Trump says farmers are ‘patriots’ in battle over Chinese tariffs
President Trump said Monday that U.S. farmers will ride out Chinese tariffs in a trade feud because they are "great patriots," and he promised the government will make their financial situation stronger eventually. Published April 9, 2018
Donald Trump condemns Syria for ‘atrocious’ chemical weapons attack
President Trump said Monday he'll make "major decisions" within 48 hours on the U.S. military response to Syria's "heinous" chemical-weapons attack that killed dozens of civilians. Published April 9, 2018
Donald Trump, Kim Jong-un to meet to discuss denuclearization
North Korea has informed the U.S. in talks that it is willing to discuss denuclearization at an upcoming summit, a senior administration official confirmed Sunday. Published April 8, 2018
