Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Trump motorcade driver stopped after gun found in his possession
The driver of a vehicle for President Trump's motorcade was detained Monday after security agents found a gun in his baggage. Published February 19, 2018
White House says Trump supports improving background checks on gun owners
The White House offered support Monday for a bill that would bolster the federal system of background checks on gun owners, while the Florida couple who took in Nikolas Cruz, who is accused of killing 17 people at a high school last week, said he texted their son that he had a secret to share just three minutes before the gunfire started. Published February 19, 2018
Trump visits injured victims, first responders in school shooting
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump visited a Florida hospital Friday night to console students wounded in the horrific high school shooting and to thank the medical professionals who helped to save their lives. Published February 17, 2018
White House devises new guidelines for security background checks
White House Chief of Staff John F. Kelly announced an overhaul of the government's system for managing security-clearance investigations, after the embarrassing case of a top aide to President Trump who kept working amid domestic abuse accusations. Published February 16, 2018
Trump says Russian indictments prove ‘no collusion’ with his campaign
President Trump said Friday that the indictments against 13 Russians for interfering in the 2016 presidential election show that his campaign didn't collude with Moscow, and that he beat Hillary Clinton fair and square. Published February 16, 2018
FBI says protocol wasn’t followed in Florida high school shooting case
The FBI said Friday it failed to follow up on a tip last month that Nikolas Cruz, the suspect in the shooting deaths of 17 people at a Florida high school on Valentine's Day, had a gun, wanted to kill people and had the potential of conducting a school shooting. Published February 16, 2018
Trump administration eyes tariffs on steel, aluminum
The Commerce Department recommended the administration slap tariffs on steel and aluminum imported to the U.S. after a lengthy investigation into the products' impact on national security. Published February 16, 2018
White nationalist leader says Nikolas Cruz, Florida school shooting suspect, belonged to group
The teenage gunman in one of the worst school shootings in U.S. history reportedly participated in paramilitary drills with a white nationalist militia in Florida and exhibited warning signs of violent intentions. Published February 15, 2018
Obama calls for more gun laws after Florida school shooting
Former President Barack Obama issued a call Thursday for more gun regulations in the wake of the mass school shooting in Florida. Published February 15, 2018
Trump says school shooting a scene of ‘hatred and evil,’ shows need for mental-health services
President Trump said Thursday the mass shooting at a Florida high school by a troubled young gunman shows the need for the U.S. to "tackle the difficult issue of mental health." Published February 15, 2018
Trump to address nation on Florida school shooting
President Trump will address the nation at 11 a.m. Thursday on the tragic Florida school shooting, the White House said. Published February 15, 2018
Donald Trump orders flags at half-staff for victims of Florida school shooting
President Trump Thursday ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff out of respect for the victims of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Published February 15, 2018
Reince Priebus says he persuaded Trump not to accept Jeff Sessions’ resignation
Former White House chief of staff Reince Priebus says he helped persuade President Trump not to accept the resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions in May 2017. Published February 14, 2018
Trump offers federal help to Florida Gov. Scott in wake of school shooting
President Trump spoke with Florida Gov. Rick Scott Wednesday in the wake of a mass school shooting, offering federal assistance. Published February 14, 2018
Trump expresses support for raising federal gas tax by 25 cents per gallon: Report
President Trump endorsed a 25-cent gas tax hike to pay for an ambitious infrastructure plan at a White House meeting with senior administration officials and lawmakers both parties, according to a report by Axios. Published February 14, 2018
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida: Shooting reported
Republican Florida Gov. Rick Scott says he will work to make sure people with mental illness do not get guns. The announcement comes a day after 19-year-old man opened fire on students at his former high school in Parkland, Florida, killing at least 17 people. Published February 14, 2018
Donald Trump says he’s ‘totally opposed’ to domestic violence as criticism mounts
President Trump said Wednesday that he is "totally opposed" to domestic violence, in the wake of allegations of spousal abuse by a former aide. Published February 14, 2018
Donald Trump backs Chuck Grassley immigration bill, rejects ‘Band-Aid’ solutions
President Trump threw his support Wednesday behind an immigration bill sponsored by Republican Sen. Charles E. Grassley of Iowa, saying it accomplishes the White House's goals of securing the border and providing a permanent solution for young illegal immigrants. Published February 14, 2018
Trey Gowdy launches investigation into hiring of Rob Porter
Rep. Trey Gowdy said Wednesday the House Oversight Committee launched an investigation into former White House staff secretary Rob Porter amid allegations of domestic violence. Published February 14, 2018
Eric Bolling recalls Donald Trump’s holiday phone call after son’s overdose death
Former Fox News host Eric Bolling, who is working with the White House to raise awareness about the dangers of opioids, said Wednesday that President Trump reached out to him at a moment of deep despair after the death of Mr. Bolling's son from an accidental overdose. Published February 14, 2018
