Dave Boyer
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Las Vegas shooter sent $100K to Philippines before massacre
Las Vegas mass murderer Stephen Paddock wired $100,000 last week to the Philippines, home country of his live-in girlfriend, according to a report. Published October 3, 2017
Donald Trump says discussion of gun laws to come after Las Vegas massacre
President Trump said Tuesday that his administration will weigh new gun laws in the wake of the Las Vegas massacre, as he praised police for the "miracle" of their quick response to the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Published October 3, 2017
Stephen Paddock was multimillionaire retiree, gambler with no criminal record
The worst mass murderer in U.S. history was a wealthy retiree who liked to play $100-a-hand poker and had no criminal record in the Nevada county where he lived. Published October 2, 2017
Donald Trump calls Las Vegas mass shooting ‘act of pure evil’
President Trump said Monday the mass shooting in Las Vegas that killed more than 50 people and wounded hundreds, the worst in U.S. history, was "an act of pure evil." Published October 2, 2017
Las Vegas shooting: More than 59 dead, 527 wounded after man fires on outdoor concert
A gunman using rapid-fire weapons from the 32nd floor of a Las Vegas hotel rained down bullets on an outdoor country music festival, killing at least 59 people and injuring more than 500 before taking his own life in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, officials said Monday. Published October 2, 2017
Tom Price scandal leads to policy of White House having to approve travel
President Trump's Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney sent a memo to agency heads, telling them the White House must approve travel following the resignation of Health and Human Services Secretary Thomas Price on Friday due to a scandal over the cost of his travel on private jets. Published October 1, 2017
Trump dedicates Presidents Cup golf trophy to hurricane victims
Under criticism for the government's hurricane relief effort in Puerto Rico, President Trump dedicated a golf trophy Sunday night to hurricane victims in Puerto Rico, Texas and Florida. Published October 1, 2017
Donald Trump will announce new steps to cut red tape in Monday speech
President Trump will kick off the new fiscal year Monday by redoubling his administration's efforts to cut red tape, a move he views as a key driver of economic resurgence. The president has already made regulatory reform a priority in his first eight months, issuing an executive order that requires two regulations be eliminated for every new one implemented. Published September 30, 2017
Trump revokes Obama executive order creating federal labor-management council
President Trump on Friday disbanded a federal labor-management council that had been created by former President Barack Obama, saying it was a waste of money and time. Published September 29, 2017
Donald Trump ‘happy’ that Packers, Bears stood for national anthem
President Trump said Friday that he believes his criticism of the NFL for allowing players to protest the national anthem is having the desired effect, after players stood for the anthem during Thursday night's game between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears. Published September 29, 2017
Price resigns as HHS secretary after travel scandal
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price resigned Friday after a scandal over the cost of his travel on private jets. Published September 29, 2017
Donald Trump says Puerto Rico ‘wiped out’ from hurricanes, defends administration’s aid effort
President Trump said Friday that Puerto Rico has been "wiped out" by Hurricane Maria and recovery efforts are "starting from scratch." Published September 29, 2017
Donald Trump calls tax-reform plan ‘rocket fuel’ for U.S. economy
President Trump called his tax-reform plan "rocket fuel for our economy" Friday as he promoted the proposal to U.S. manufacturers and predicted it will lead to a rebirth of American industry. Published September 29, 2017
Manufacturers enthusiastic about Trump’s tax-reform plan: Survey
About two-thirds of U.S. manufacturers say they are more likely to expand their businesses if Congress approves President Trump's tax-reform plan, according to a new survey released Friday. Published September 29, 2017
Donald Trump to visit China, South Korea in November
President Trump will visit China and South Korea during a five-nation trip to Asia beginning on Nov. 3, the White House said Friday. Published September 29, 2017
Donald Trump congratulates Angela Merkel on 4th term win
President Trump congratulated German Chancellor Angela Merkel in a phone call Thursday on winning her fourth term -- four days after the election. Published September 28, 2017
White House says 16 deaths confirmed in Puerto Rico
The White House said Thursday that at least 16 people have died in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria. Published September 28, 2017
White House says Puerto Rico getting full support from Donald Trump
The White House said Thursday that President Trump is giving his full support to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, despite criticism that the federal relief effort is slow and disorganized. Published September 28, 2017
Donald Trump waives Jones Act shipping rules, streamlines aid to Puerto Rico
President Trump on Thursday authorized that the Jones Act be waived for Puerto Rico. Published September 28, 2017
Tax reform under Trump will increase U.S. deficit: Analysts
Fiscal watchdogs said Wednesday that President Trump's tax reform plan is likely to add trillions in deficits and relies on overly rosy projections of economic growth to minimize its budget impact. Published September 27, 2017
