Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Donald Trump slams NFL for not requiring players to stand during national anthem
President Trump blasted the NFL Wednesday over its decision to "not force" players to stand for the national anthem. Published October 18, 2017
Trump to Heritage Foundation: Tax-cut plan is ‘chance to make a difference’
President Trump told a conservative audience Tuesday night that his tax-reform plan is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to revitalize America. Published October 17, 2017
Donald Trump calls families of Special Forces killed in Niger
President Trump spoke Tuesday to the families of four U.S. service members who were killed in action in Niger. Published October 17, 2017
Lamar Alexander says he landed deal on Obamacare stabilization
President Trump threw his support Tuesday behind a short-term Obamacare fix that would restart payments to insurance companies, saying it was a way to buy time while Republicans work toward a broad repeal that he insisted they will eventually find the votes to pass. Published October 17, 2017
Donald Trump says White House working with temporary bipartisan health care plan
President Trump said Tuesday he's working on a short-term deal with Democrats in Congress on a short-term solution to resolve the Obamacare crisis and avoid a "dangerous" period without a fix. Published October 17, 2017
Donald Trump says world is adjusting to his leadership
President Trump acknowledged Tuesday that some countries were "a little bit nervous" when he took office, but they are now accepting his leadership in foreign affairs. Published October 17, 2017
Donald Trump hails new high in stock market
President Trump celebrated another record high in the stock market Tuesday, saying it's more proof that his economic plans are working. Published October 17, 2017
Donald Trump backs Mitch McConnell in abrupt reversal
President Trump endorsed an intraparty revolt Monday aimed at ousting Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, but hours later stood beside the Kentucky Republican in the Rose Garden and said their relationship was "outstanding." Published October 16, 2017
Donald Trump reverses Obama’s legally dubious executive orders
Democrats are attacking President Trump for "dismantling" President Obama's legacy on everything from Obamacare subsidies to immigration amnesty, but nobody knew better than Mr. Obama how vulnerable his go-it-alone agenda would be if Mr. Trump won the election. Published October 16, 2017
Donald Trump: Relationship with Mitch McConnell is ‘outstanding’
With Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell at his side, President Trump said Monday their relationship is "closer than ever before" as they work on tax cuts and another attempt to replace Obamacare. Published October 16, 2017
Donald Trump’s Iran move gives Congress time to get tough
The U.S. plans to remain in the nuclear deal with Iran but will push to make sure Tehran lives up to its end of the bargain, administration officials said Sunday, as President Trump asks Congress for help in beefing up an international pact he once derided as "the worst deal ever." Published October 15, 2017
Donald Trump calls on Democrats to negotiate with him for health care reform
President Trump said Friday that congressional Democrats would be "smart" to negotiate with him on a new health care plan now that his administration is ending Obamacare's government subsidies for insurance companies. Published October 13, 2017
Trump decertifies Iran nuclear deal, announces new crackdown
President Trump said Friday he's decertifying the Iranian nuclear deal forged under the Obama administration, but stopped short of ending the international agreement, instead giving Congress 60 days to take a tougher approach toward Tehran's lawless behavior. Published October 13, 2017
Donald Trump to unveil ‘new strategy’ on Iran at White House, decertify nuclear deal
President Trump will announce Friday afternoon a new strategy toward Iran, decertifying Iran's compliance in the nuclear agreement but stopping short of ending the deal, instead giving Congress 60 days to decide on a new course. Published October 13, 2017
John Kelly says he’s not quitting ‘most important job I’ve ever had’
Amid reports that President Trump is increasingly frustrated and angry in his job performance, the White House called in the Marines on Thursday in the form of chief of staff John F. Kelly, who chided the media for exaggerating dissension in the West Wing and said he's not quitting his new post. Published October 12, 2017
Donald Trump praises Pakistan for help in gaining release of hostages
President Trump praised Pakistan Thursday for helping to gain the release of an American woman and her family held captive by an Islamist terrorist group, saying it's a sign of growing respect for the U.S. under his leadership. Published October 12, 2017
Donald Trump signs executive order as alternative to Obamacare repeal
President Trump, frustrated by the Senate's failure to repeal Obamacare, took his first unilateral steps to tweak the struggling heath care system Thursday by signing an executive order that clears the way for giving consumers more insurance alternatives. Published October 12, 2017
Donald Trump host Justin Trudeau, presses NAFTA ‘fairness’
President Trump hosted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the White House to discuss the fate of the North American Free Trade Agreement Wednesday, with Mr. Trump pushing for what he called "fairness" for U.S. workers as a critical round of talks began. Published October 11, 2017
Donald Trump: NFL should have suspended Colin Kaepernick
President Trump said Wednesday night that the NFL could have avoided its problem with players protesting the national anthem if the league had suspended Colin Kaepernick when he started kneeling in 2016. Published October 11, 2017
Donald Trump says he’s ‘tougher’ on North Korea than other officials
President Trump said Wednesday that he is taking "tougher" approach on North Korea than some of his advisers and is determined to solve the problem of Pyongyang's nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Published October 11, 2017