Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Donald Trump tells veterans he’s keeping campaign promises on VA, military strength
President Trump told the American Legion's national convention Wednesday that he's keeping his campaign promises to fix the broken Veterans Affairs system and boost military spending. Published August 23, 2017
Trump taunts John McCain, Jeff Flake at Phoenix rally
President Trump taunted Sen. John McCain on his home turf Tuesday, repeatedly telling a boisterous rally that they were just one vote away from repealing Obamacare. Published August 22, 2017
Trump blames media for condemnation of Charlottesville comments
President Trump called Tuesday for an end to the racial divisiveness roiling the country and blasted the news media for misreporting his reaction to the deadly violence at a white nationalist demonstration in Charlottesville, Virginia. Published August 22, 2017
Donald Trump visits Arizona in push for wall funding, more border agents
President Trump did a quick tour Tuesday of border security infrastructure in Arizona as his top homeland security aides stepped up pressure on Congress to approve money for new fencing and additional agents, saying they will keep Americans safe and prevent illegal immigrants from making the dangerous journey in the first place. Published August 22, 2017
Donald Trump won’t pardon Arpaio today
President Trump won't pardon former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio at a rally in Phoenix Tuesday night, the White House said as Mr. Trump was en route to Arizona. Published August 22, 2017
Afghanistan mission provides little return on U.S. investment of money and troops
When President Trump talks about the "mess" he inherited from his predecessors, one of the most costly and intractable dilemmas is the U.S. entanglement in Afghanistan. Published August 21, 2017
Donald Trump will unveil ‘update on the path forward’ for Afghanistan
President Trump will unveil his highly anticipated strategy for Afghanistan and South Asia during a prime-time address Monday night, an address that will cap months of intense debate between the president's inner circle and the country's top national security leaders on the way forward in the war-torn region. Published August 20, 2017
Steve Bannon ouster leaves conservatives worried about guide for Trump’s populist agenda
With Stephen K. Bannon ousted from his White House role as the intellectual core of the Trump movement, conservatives worry whether the president can find a new adviser capable of filling the void to guide Mr. Trump's populist views into action. Published August 20, 2017
Donald Trump to hold televised address on Afghanistan War
President Trump will address the nation on his strategy for Afghanistan in a prime-time televised address Monday night. Published August 20, 2017
Trump thanks Steve Bannon for his service after ouster from White House
President Trump thanked Steve Bannon Saturday, a day after he ousted the White House chief strategist amid internal feuding in the West Wing. Published August 19, 2017
Steve Bannon is out at the White House
President Trump and new chief of staff John F. Kelly ousted Chief White House Strategist Stephen K. Bannon Friday, jettisoning the adviser who was viewed as the president's key link to the "alt-right" movement and white nationalism. Published August 18, 2017
Conservatives tell Trump that Bannon, Conway vital to his agenda
Amid reports that the fate of White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon could be decided Friday, a group of influential conservatives is telling President Trump in a letter that Mr. Bannon and counselor Kellyanne Conway are among his most valuable advisers, The Washington Times has learned. Published August 18, 2017
Donald Trump raises U.S. Cyber Command to full combatant status
President Trump said Friday he is elevating the U.S. Cyber Command to a full combatant command, and will likely split off cyber operations from the intelligence-focused National Security Agency. Published August 18, 2017
Donald Trump kills infrastructure advisory panel
President Trump on Thursday abandoned plans to create an advisory board on infrastructure, the third business-related setback of the week amid CEOs turning their backs on him. Published August 17, 2017
Steve Bannon’s white nationalist comments puzzle detractors
White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon puzzled detractors who accuse him of racism this week by calling white nationalists "clowns" and "losers," and people close to President Trump's embattled adviser say his true political motivations actually have been pinpointed best by none other than Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Published August 17, 2017
Bob Corker slams Donald Trump for lack of ‘competence’ and ‘stability’
Sen. Bob Corker blasted President Trump's handling of racially charged protests in Virginia, telling reporters Thursday that the president lacks "stability." Published August 17, 2017
Aides updating Donald Trump on apparent terror attack in Barcelona
President Trump was receiving updates Thursday from advisers on a likely terrorist attack in Barcelona, Spain, where multiple pedestrians were killed by a suspect driving a van. Published August 17, 2017
Gary Cohn to stay in post as Trump economic adviser: White House
The White House said Thursday that Gary Cohn plans to remain in his job as President Trump's top economic adviser, countering reports that he is quitting over the president's comments on white nationalism. Published August 17, 2017
David Shulkin, VA secretary, condemns neo-Nazi violence
Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin spoke out Wednesday against white supremacists and neo-Nazis who held a violent rally in Virginia, saying President Trump shares his views that bigotry cannot be tolerated in the U.S. Published August 16, 2017
Donald Trump pulls plug on advisory councils amid resignations
President Trump disbanded two of his economic advisory councils Wednesday, faced with the embarrassing resignations of numerous business leaders amid rising condemnation over his comments about violence at a white nationalist rally and a liberal pressure campaign. Published August 16, 2017