Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Donald Trump says he wants immigrants ‘from everywhere’
President Trump said Tuesday he wants immigrants "from everywhere," amid accusations from Democrats that he is discouraging immigration from countries he deems undesirable. Published January 16, 2018
Donald Trump tells Xi Jinping of ‘disappointment’ with growing U.S. trade deficit
President Trump has told China's president that he's disappointed in the growing U.S. trade deficit with Beijing and warned that the imbalance is "not sustainable." Published January 16, 2018
Trump proclaims day of religious freedom for all — including nuns and bakers
President Trump said in a religious freedom proclamation Tuesday that the government shouldn't force Americans to choose between their faith and the law, whether they are "a nun, nurse, baker or business owner." Published January 16, 2018
Donald Trump marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Florida golf club
If actions speak louder than words, President Trump's actions Monday on Martin Luther King Jr. Day were restrained, amid persistent accusations of racism. Published January 15, 2018
Ben Carson says he disagrees sometimes with Trump’s comments
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson told an audience marking the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Monday that he sometimes disagrees with President Trump's rhetoric, in the wake of a furor over the president reportedly using a derogatory term to describe African nations. Published January 15, 2018
Workers receive bonuses from cut; Pelosi disparages cash as ‘crumbs’
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi has belittled the burgeoning number of tax cut bonuses handed out by employers to millions of employees as "crumbs," but to workers receiving them, it's welcome cash in their pockets. Published January 14, 2018
Trump in ‘excellent health’ after physical exam, doctor says
President Trump's doctor said Friday night after a full medical exam that the president is in "excellent" health. Published January 12, 2018
Trump re-certifies Iran nuclear deal for last time, hits Tehran with more sanctions
President Trump kept the Iranian nuclear deal in place Friday for another 120 days but warned it's the last time, as the U.S. seeks a tougher agreement against Tehran with European allies, and the administration slapped Iran with fresh sanctions unrelated to the agreement. Published January 12, 2018
Reporter to Trump: ‘Mr. President, are you a racist?’
President Trump signed a proclamation Friday honoring the federal holiday for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as critics demanded that he apologize for reported derogatory comments about African nations. Published January 12, 2018
Donald Trump hails China for cutting trade with North Korea
The White House praised China Friday for sharply curtailing trade with North Korea in an effort to force the regime in Pyongyang to end its nuclear weapons programs. Published January 12, 2018
Dick Durbin insists Donald Trump used vulgarity to describe African countries
A top Senate Democrat who attended an immigration meeting with President Trump said Friday that the president is lying when he denies calling African nations "sh--hole countries." Published January 12, 2018
Treasury issues new tax-withholding guide for cuts
The Treasury Department on Thursday released new guidelines on how much money companies should withhold from paychecks, saying the vast majority of workers will see more money rolling in as early as next month. Published January 11, 2018
Peter Strzok committed treason with anti-Trump texts, president says
President Trump said in an interview Thursday that an FBI agent in the special counsel's Russia probe committed "treason" by texting his lover an anti-Trump message, and he called for Republican investigators in Congress to conclude their probes swiftly. Published January 11, 2018
Donald Trump: I ‘probably’ have good relationship with North Korean leader
President Trump said suggested in an interview Thursday that he has a personal rapport with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, with whom he has traded public insults and warnings of nuclear annihilation. Published January 11, 2018
Donald Trump derides need for immigrants from “sh—hole countries”
President Trump told lawmakers meeting on immigration at the White House Thursday that the U.S. should stop accepting immigrants from "sh--hole countries" like Haiti and El Salvador, according to a report. Published January 11, 2018
White House says ‘no contradiction’ in Trump’s tweets on FISA law
A single tweet Thursday from President Trump criticizing a foreign surveillance law threw Congress into confusion hours before lawmakers were preparing to vote -- at the administration's urging -- to renew the controversial counterterrorism measure. Published January 11, 2018
Steven Mnuchin, Treasury secretary, says paychecks will rise next month from tax cuts
About 90 percent of U.S. workers will see bigger paychecks starting in February thanks to the new tax cuts, Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin said Thursday. Published January 11, 2018
Trump signs Interdict Act to help border patrol detect for fentanyl, other drugs
President Trump signed a measure into law Wednesday night to give border patrol agents better tools to detect and stop the smuggling of highly deadly fentanyl into the U.S. Published January 10, 2018
Donald Trump says it’s unlikely’ he would talk to special counsel Robert Mueller
President Trump said Wednesday that it's "unlikely" he would agree to answer questions from special counsel Robert Mueller, given that there is no proof of collusion between his campaign and Russia. Published January 10, 2018
Donald Trump: Wall must be part of immigration solution
President Trump reiterated Wednesday that any immigration bill approved by Congress must include funding for his proposed border wall. Published January 10, 2018
