Dave Boyer
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Trump to release surveillance memo likely Friday, White House says
President Trump will likely tell Congress Friday that he approves of releasing a memo detailing government surveillance abuses, the White House said Thursday. Published February 1, 2018
Trump has read surveillance memo, White House says
President Trump has read the classified memo accusing the FBI and Justice Department of surveillance abuses, the White House confirmed Thursday. Published February 1, 2018
Emails show hasty plan at consumer bureau to thwart Trump from appointing new director
Newly released emails reveal how former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau chief Richard Cordray scrambled to justify appointing his own successor at the agency to thwart President Trump. Published February 1, 2018
Donald Trump wants to send terror suspects to Guantanamo Bay
President Trump's executive order paving the way to send more terrorism suspects to Guantanamo Bay in Cuba is reversing more than a decade of U.S. policy aimed at winding down operations at the notorious prison. Published January 31, 2018
Mike Pence criticizes Joe Manchin in West Virginia for voting against tax cuts
Vice President Mike Pence criticized Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin III of West Virginia in his own backyard Wednesday for voting against President Trump's tax cuts, telling voters that their state "deserves better in Washington." Published January 31, 2018
Trump tells workers their tax-cut bonuses are ‘not crumbs’
In a shot at House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, President Trump told workers who are benefiting from his tax cuts Wednesday that their bonuses and pay raises are "not crumbs." Published January 31, 2018
Trump ‘100 percent’ favors releasing GOP surveillance memo
President Trump told a Republican lawmaker that he's "100 percent" supporting the release of a GOP memo that details alleged abuses of government surveillance powers. Published January 31, 2018
Cedric Richmond, head of black caucus, slams Trump’s ‘racist rhetoric’ in State of Union speech
The chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus is criticizing President Trump's State of the Union speech for "racist rhetoric" on immigration and saying blacks "have a lot to lose" under the president. Published January 31, 2018
Reaction splits along party lines
Reaction to President Trump's State of the Union address broke along progressive-conservative lines Tuesday night, with praise from business leaders and criticism from human-rights groups. Published January 30, 2018
Trump State of the Union address seeks unity on immigration plan
President Trump took a victory lap on the economy Tuesday night in his first State of the Union address, declaring that his tax cuts have sparked an American revival, and reaching out to Democrats to work on problems from immigration to infrastructure. Published January 30, 2018
Sonny Perdue ‘designated survivor’ for State of the Union
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will be the administration's "designated survivor" Tuesday night for President Trump's first State of the Union Address. Published January 30, 2018
Trump says he wants to unite country from divisiveness dating back to Clinton impeachment
President Trump said Tuesday that he wants to unite the country from divisiveness dating back to President Clinton's impeachment, and that immigration problems are much harder to solve than the business challenges he faced before entering the White House. Published January 30, 2018
Donald Trump: U.S. won’t talk to Taliban after recent attacks in Afghanistan
President Trump said recent terrorist attacks in Afghanistan have only steeled his resolve against negotiating with the Taliban. Published January 29, 2018
Andrew McCabe, FBI deputy director, to step down earlier than expected
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe stepped down Monday, earlier than expected, following a string of public criticism by President Trump over possible partisan conflicts and the circulation of a memo suggesting government surveillance abuse. Published January 29, 2018
Donald Trump’s State of the Union address expected to emphasize economic gains
President Trump's first State of the Union address Tuesday will emphasize that his policies have helped minorities, even as liberal Democrats and black leaders intensify their opposition to him. Published January 28, 2018
Donald Trump condemns massive suicide bombing in Afghanistan
President Trump said a devastating car bombing in Afghanistan Saturday "renews our resolve" to defeat the Taliban. Published January 27, 2018
Wynn quits as RNC finance chairman after sexual misconduct allegations
Casino mogul Steve Wynn resigned Saturday as finance chairman of the Republican National Committee amid published allegations of longtime sexual misconduct. Published January 27, 2018
Donald Trump marks Holocaust remembrance day with pledge of ‘Never Again!’
President Trump marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Saturday by tweeting a message of resolve to prevent another genocide. On Thursday, first lady Melania Trump visited the Holocaust museum in Washington. Published January 27, 2018
Trump’s State of Union speech to emphasize economy, military strength
President Trump will tell Congress in his first State of the Union address Tuesday that his tax cuts and deregulation are benefiting all Americans, senior administration officials said in a preview of the speech. Published January 27, 2018
Donald Trump tells African leaders of his deep respect for their countries
President Trump has told African leaders in a letter that he "deeply respects" the people of Africa and that Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson will visit the continent in March. Published January 27, 2018
