Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Russia expulsion of U.S. diplomats a ‘deterioration’ in relations, White House says
The White House said Thursday that Moscow's tit-for-tat decision to expel 60 U.S. diplomats "marks a further deterioration in the United States-Russia relationship." Published March 29, 2018
Trump: Repeal of Second Amendment could result in ‘tyranny’
President Trump said Thursday that a retired Supreme Court justice's call for repealing the Second Amendment could lead to "tyranny." Published March 29, 2018
David Shulkin says his stance against privatizing the VA led to his firing
Ousted Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin hit back at the White House on Thursday, saying political appointees under President Trump forced him out because he resisted privatizing health care services for veterans. Published March 29, 2018
David Shulkin out as VA secretary; Trump appoints Robert Wilkie interim, to nominate Ronny Jackson
President Trump fired Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin on Wednesday in a long-expected move and tapped his White House doctor for the post. Published March 28, 2018
VA spokesman says Shulkin’s ‘sole focus’ on caring for veterans
A spokesman for embattled Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin said Wednesday there are "no personnel changes to announce" at the agency, amid mounting speculation that President Trump is preparing to remove Mr. Shulkin. Published March 28, 2018
Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer John Dowd discussed pardons with Michael Flynn, Paul Manafort: Report
The White House said Wednesday that President Trump isn't considering pardons for former aides Michael Flynn and Paul Manafort in the special counsel's investigation, pushing back against a report that a lawyer for the president broached the possibility of pardoning both men. Published March 28, 2018
VA ‘grieved’ about veteran’s suicide at medical center in St. Louis
The Department of Veterans Affairs says it is "grieved" about the suicide of a veteran at a VA medical center in St. Louis. Published March 28, 2018
Donald Trump signs law banning tax dollars for portraits of government officials
President Trump has signed a long-languishing bill making permanent a ban on the use of government funds to pay for oil portraits of the president, vice president, Cabinet members and lawmakers. The portraits often cost $20,000 to $40,000, even when their historical significance is close to nil. Published March 28, 2018
White House says Trump too busy to tweet about Stormy Daniels
The White House criticized reporters Tuesday for their persistent questions about adult-film actress Stormy Daniels and her alleged sexual encounter in 2006. Published March 27, 2018
White House rejects ex-Justice Stevens’ call for repeal of Second Amendment
The White House forcefully rejected an appeal Tuesday by retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens to repeal the Second Amendment. Published March 27, 2018
White House won’t deny Trump seeking Pentagon funds for border wall
The White House said Tuesday that President Trump is "pushing forward" with plans to build a border wall, amid reports that he's seeking money from the Pentagon to pay for it. Published March 27, 2018
White House defends citizenship question on U.S. Census form as standard practice
The White House said Tuesday that asking a question about citizenship on the 2020 census form is a standard practice that will help protect Americans' voting rights. Published March 27, 2018
Paul Ryan urges Europeans to stand up to Russia with stronger military alliance
House Speaker Paul D. Ryan told legislators in central Europe Tuesday that the U.S. and its allies "will not tolerate" Russia's efforts to destabilize democracies, as he promoted a more robust U.S. military presence in Europe. Published March 27, 2018
White House insists Stormy Daniels can’t back up claims of sex with Donald Trump
The White House doubled down Monday on President Trump's insistence that he never had sex with Stormy Daniels, while she escalated her legal battle by claiming the president's personal attorney defamed her. Published March 26, 2018
Donald Trump expels 60 Russian officials over nerve-agent attack in Britain
President Trump expelled 60 Russian intelligence officers Monday and closed Russia's consulate in Seattle, joining European allies in punishing Moscow for the poisoning of a former Russian spy in Britain. Published March 26, 2018
Trump praises marchers protesting school gun violence nationwide
As hundreds of thousands of students, parents and teachers marched on Washington and other cities Saturday against gun violence, the White House said President Trump praised their activism. Published March 24, 2018
Dealmaker Trump couldn’t drain the swamp on massive spending bill
After 14 months of fighting the swamp in Washington, President Trump said Friday the swamp forced him to sign a $1.3 trillion spending bill. Published March 23, 2018
John Bolton replacing H.R. McMaster as Trump national security adviser
President Trump ousted White House National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster on Thursday and hired former Ambassador John Bolton, a conservative who takes a harder line against Iran and the Obama administration's oft-criticized nuclear deal. Published March 22, 2018
John Dowd resigns as Trump’s personal lawyer, says he ‘loves’ president
Veteran defense attorney John Dowd, the lead lawyer for President Trump on the special counsel investigation, resigned Thursday amid the president's increasingly combative stance against the Russia probe. Published March 22, 2018
Donald Trump defends phone call congratulating Vladimir Putin, criticizes media as ‘crazed’
President Trump slammed the media Wednesday for its "crazed" reaction to his congratulatory phone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying it's important to work with Russia on problems ranging from North Korea to Iran. Published March 21, 2018
