Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Donald Trump to nominate White House aide Kirstjen Nielsen as DHS secretary
President Trump said Wednesday he'll nominate Kirstjen Nielsen, a longtime Bush administration official and now top aide to White House chief of staff John F. Kelly, to be the new head of Homeland Security. Published October 11, 2017
‘Disgusted’ Obamas were star-struck by Harvey Weinstein’s access, cash
Barack and Michelle Obama now say they are "disgusted" by Harvey Weinstein's sexual harassment accusations. But as president and first lady, oh my, how they loved the movie mogul's cash and Hollywood glitz. Published October 11, 2017
Donald Trump says U.S. nuclear arsenal ‘awesome’ but needs upgrade
President Trump rejected a report Wednesday that he wants a ten-fold increase in the U.S. nuclear arsenal, saying instead he wants to upgrade and modernize the current weapons stockpile. Published October 11, 2017
White House says taxpayers built NFL stadiums
The White House said Tuesday the NFL should respect the U.S. flag and the national anthem because numerous football stadiums have been built with the help of taxpayers. Published October 10, 2017
White House says Donald Trump was joking about Rex Tillerson’s IQ
President Trump was jesting when he suggested he's smarter than Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson, his spokeswoman said Tuesday. Published October 10, 2017
In battle of presidential IQs, the winner is John Quincy Adams
Mirror on the Oval Office wall, who's the smartest president of all? Probably not Donald J. Trump. Published October 10, 2017
Donald Trump to Bob Corker: We were on wrong path before my presidency
Wisdom was an elusive quality in the Oval Office on Tuesday as President Trump questioned the brains of his secretary of state and the Senate's top Republican on foreign policy, while allies questioned his wisdom in picking those fights. Published October 10, 2017
Donald Trump says he didn’t undercut Rex Tillerson
President Trump rejected suggestions Tuesday that he was undermining embattled Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson. Published October 10, 2017
Donald Trump spends like Obama did on golf excursions after criticizing former president’s outings
Administrations come and go, but wasting taxpayer money on costly government travel remains a constant in Washington. Published October 9, 2017
Trump says sex-assault allegations against Weinstein no surprise
President Trump said Saturday that allegations of sexual assault against film producer Harvey Weinstein were no surprise to him. Published October 7, 2017
Donald Trump praises Hispanics as essential to American heritage
President Trump celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month at the White House Friday, telling guests that Hispanic-Americans are "a vital part of the fabric of this nation." Published October 6, 2017
Donald Trump calls filibuster rule ‘death sentence’ for GOP
President Trump renewed his push Friday for the Senate to end the filibuster rule, calling it "a death sentence" for Republicans. Published October 6, 2017
Donald Trump proposes repealing ‘burdensome’ portions of Dodd-Frank financial law
The Treasury Department recommended Friday repealing parts of the Dodd-Frank financial regulatory law, including a requirement to disclose the pay gap between CEOs and their employees, saying lifting the rules will spur growth in capital markets. Published October 6, 2017
Donald Trump says Iran not honoring ‘spirit’ of nuclear deal as deadline looms
President Trump has accused Iran of not living up to the "spirit" of its nuclear deal, amid reports that he plans to withdraw certification of the agreement reached in 2015 under President Barack Obama. Published October 6, 2017
Donald Trump: Generals too slow with advice on crises
President Trump told senior military leaders Thursday night that he wants them to give him military options "at a much faster pace" when national-security emergencies erupt around the world. Published October 5, 2017
John McCain says he was a victim of Russian-backed Facebook ad
Sen. John McCain said Thursday that he was a victim of Russia's "disinformation" campaign on Facebook last year in a phony photo that suggested he met with leaders of the Islamic State. Published October 5, 2017
White House sticks up for Tillerson over ‘moron’ accusation of Trump
The White House Thursday labeled as "rumor" a news report that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called President Trump a "moron," and said Mr. Tillerson was right to dismiss the accusation. Published October 5, 2017
Donald Trump praises House budget passage
President Trump hailed the House passage of a budget for fiscal 2018 as a "pro-growth" action. Published October 5, 2017
Trump to withdraw proposed Obama rules on estate taxes
The Treasury Department announced Wednesday it will withdraw estate-tax rules proposed by the Obama administration that were opposed by Republican lawmakers and business groups, calling the pending regulations "unworkable." Published October 4, 2017
Donald Trump says gun laws will be considered; core voter base at stake
President Trump said Tuesday that his administration will weigh gun laws in the wake of the Las Vegas massacre, a move that advisers say would shock and disappoint core supporters like no other action of his presidency. Published October 3, 2017
