Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Trump says he would have gone into school unarmed to stop massacre
President Trump Monday criticized Florida deputy sheriffs who didn't confront the gunman at a Florida high school, saying he would have gone in unarmed to stop the slaughter. Published February 26, 2018
Trump calls on governors to address school shootings
President Trump urged the nation's governors Sunday night to focus on school safety during meetings in Washington this week, following the mass shooting at a high school in Florida that killed 17 people. Published February 25, 2018
Trump says decision to arm teachers is ‘up to states’
President Trump said Saturday he'll leave it up to states to decide whether to pursue his call to arm qualified teachers and other school personnel. Published February 24, 2018
Trump praises Australia’s merit-based immigration system
President Trump paid a high compliment to Australia Friday, saying he wants the U.S. to copy their merit-based immigration system. Published February 23, 2018
Trump says Kerry was ‘worst negotiator ever’ in Iran deal
Former Secretary of State John Kerry hasn't ruled out challenging President Trump in 2020, and the president reminded a conservative audience Friday what he thinks of the Massachusetts Democrat. Published February 23, 2018
Donald Trump pushes for arming school employees in speech at CPAC
President Trump said Friday that gun-free school zones don't protect students, as he renewed his call to arm more qualified teachers and other school employees. Published February 23, 2018
Donald Trump announces new sanctions against North Korea
President Trump is announcing the toughest U.S. sanctions ever on North Korea Friday. Published February 23, 2018
Donald Trump: Florida sheriff’s deputy who failed to confront shooter was either ‘coward’ or froze
President Trump said Friday the armed school guard who failed to protect students during a massacre in Florida last week was either a "coward" or froze under the pressure of the moment. Published February 23, 2018
Ivanka Trump arrives in South Korea for closing of Winter Olympics
South Korea's president praised U.S. President Trump Friday for a lowering of tensions on the peninsula, while Ivanka Trump arrived with a U.S. delegation for the closing of the Winter Olympics. Published February 23, 2018
Donald Trump maps out plan to prevent school shootings after Florida tragedy
President Trump mapped out his strategy Thursday for preventing school shootings, a plan that includes raising the age limit for purchasing semiautomatic rifles, arming more teachers and strengthening background checks to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill. Published February 22, 2018
Donald Trump threatens to pull U.S. immigration agents out of California due to ‘sanctuary’ status
President Trump voiced frustration Thursday with California's status as a statewide sanctuary for illegal immigrants, including gang members, and said he's considering pulling federal immigration enforcement agents out of the state as a response. Published February 22, 2018
Trump says NRA, Congress want to help him address school shootings
President Trump said Thursday that the National Rifle Association and Congress share his sense of urgency to prevent school shootings, including raising the age limit on some gun purchases. Published February 22, 2018
Donald Trump meets with parents, students impacted by school shootings
President Trump expressed support for arming teachers Wednesday during an emotional meeting at the White House with teenagers who survived last week's massacre at a Florida high school, while thousands of students walked out of schools nationwide and marched on capitols from Washington to Tallahassee to demand more gun control laws. Published February 21, 2018
Game-show host Alex Trebek to moderate Pa. gubernatorial debate
Longtime "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek will moderate a gubernatorial debate in Pennsylvania on Oct. 1, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported Wednesday. Published February 21, 2018
North Korea canceled Mike Pence meeting at Olympics
Vice President Mike Pence was scheduled to hold an historic meeting with North Korean officials during the Winter Olympics in South Korea, but the North Koreans canceled at the last minute, Mr. Pence's office said Tuesday. Published February 20, 2018
Donald Trump pushes bump stock ban
President Trump announced Tuesday he is moving to ban "bump stock" accessories for semi-automatic firearms, and that he's considering other gun measures in the wake of last week's mass school shooting in Florida. Published February 20, 2018
Trump to host meeting on school shootings with students, teachers on solutions to violence
President Trump will meet Wednesday with parents, teachers and students affected by mass school shootings "to see what can be done better," White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said. Published February 20, 2018
Army awarding heroism medals to three JROTC cadets killed in Florida school shooting
The Army is awarding medals for heroism to three students who were killed in the shooting last week at a high school in Parkland, Florida. Published February 20, 2018
John Brennan, former CIA chief, blasts Donald Trump over ‘insecurity’ on Russia probe
Former CIA Director John Brennan slammed President Trump Tuesday for asserting that he was tougher than former President Barack Obama on Russia. Published February 20, 2018
Veterans Affairs groups voice their support for embattled secretary David Shulkin
Several of the nation's largest veterans groups voiced support for embattled Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin on Monday amid rumblings that some in the administration are trying to force him out. Published February 19, 2018
