Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Donald Trump hails tax-cut bonuses for workers, predicts more to come
With more and more companies handing out bonuses and bigger retirement benefits to employees, President Trump praised the actions Wednesday as a positive, unintended consequence of his new tax-cut law. Published January 10, 2018
Donald Trump says he’ll review libel laws to promote more ‘fairness’
President Trump said at a Cabinet meeting Wednesday his administration will review the nation's "sham" libel laws to protect Americans -- including himself -- from false statements. Published January 10, 2018
Moon Jae-in, South Korea’s president, credits Donald Trump for talks with North Korea
South Korea's president said Wednesday that President Trump "deserves big credit" for renewed talks between South and North Korea, and that Mr. Trump has offered to negotiate personally with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Published January 10, 2018
Donald trump showcases negotiating skills in immigration meeting
As President Trump met with senior congressional Republicans and Democrats on immigration Tuesday, his aides unexpectedly allowed journalists to record the lengthy discussion in the Cabinet room, with both sides airing their views and negotiating openly while cameras rolled. And rolled. And rolled. Published January 9, 2018
Steve Bannon to leave helm of Breitbart News
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon stepped down Tuesday as head of Breitbart News, days after offering regret for his role in an unflattering book about President Trump and his team. Published January 9, 2018
Trump predicts he would beat Oprah in 2020
President Trump said Tuesday that he'd beat Oprah Winfrey if she ran for president, but he doubts she will run. Published January 9, 2018
Donald Trump signs executive order expanding veterans’ mental health services
President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday expanding mental health care services for veterans transitioning out of military service, who are at greater risk of suicide Published January 9, 2018
Trump attends college football championship game, signs law creating national historic park for MLK
President Trump was attending the national championship game between Alabama and Georgia Monday night in Atlanta, where he also signed a law creating a national historic park dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Published January 8, 2018
Trump not afraid of possible bid by Oprah, White House says
The White House had a message Monday for Oprah Winfrey: Bring it on. Published January 8, 2018
White House says no way back for Steve Bannon after apology
The White House said Monday that President Trump isn't likely to embrace former adviser Steve Bannon, after the ex-staffer's grudging apology for comments in an unflattering book about the president and his family. Published January 8, 2018
Democrats to hold new meeting with psychiatrist who calls Donald Trump a ‘danger’ to public
Some Democratic lawmakers are renewing their campaign this week of questioning President Trump's mental fitness for office, aided by a psychiatrist who is drawing ethics rebukes from her peers for giving opinions about the president without having examined him. Published January 8, 2018
Donald Trump warns farmers that Democrats want to raise taxes, regulations
In his first speech of the midterm election year, President Trump told a farming convention Monday that Democrats would reverse his administration's achievements on cutting taxes and reducing regulations if they regain control of Congress. Published January 8, 2018
Donald Trump had ‘transformative’ meetings with GOP leaders
President Trump wrapped up a weekend of meetings with Republican congressional leaders at Camp David on Sunday, agreeing on priorities such as higher military spending and a midterm election strategy but facing hardened opposition from Democrats over any immigration amnesty solution that's tied to funding for a border wall. Published January 7, 2018
Trump eyes regulation cuts, internet expansion to help farmers, rural communities
President Trump will highlight his administration's efforts to help rural communities, including expanding broadband service and cutting regulations on farmers and ranchers, in a speech Monday to the 99th annual American Farm Bureau Federation convention in Nashville, Tennessee. Published January 7, 2018
Steve Bannon apologizes to President Trump, Donald Jr. over comments in book
Steve Bannon apologized Sunday to President Trump and his son, Donald Jr., for derogatory comments about them in a new book. Published January 7, 2018
Trump says North Korea should attend Winter Olympics, pursue more talks
President Trump said Saturday he would like to see North Korea participate in next month's Winter Olympics in South Korea, saying it could lead to a lowering of tensions on the peninsula. Published January 6, 2018
Donald Trump slams ABC News for keeping Brian Ross after suspension over retracted story
President Trump blasted ABC News and reporter Brian Ross Saturday after the network demoted the investigative journalist who had been suspended for an erroneous report about the president. Published January 6, 2018
Trump, responding to allegations in book, says he’s a ‘stable genius’
President Trump defended his mental fitness for office Saturday in a series of unusual tweets describing himself as "really smart" and a "stable genius." Published January 6, 2018
Trump heads off for Camp David retreat with GOP leaders on priorities
President Trump departed Friday for a retreat with Republican congressional leaders at Camp David, promising that they have "a lot of things to accomplish" in the weekend meetings on immigration reform, infrastructure spending and other legislative priorities. Published January 5, 2018
Donald Trump applauds GOP donors for pulling plug on Steve Bannon
President Trump cheered a decision Friday by a prominent Republican donor family to stop supporting his estranged former adviser, Steve Bannon. Published January 5, 2018