Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Donald Trump helped with son’s statement but didn’t dictate, White House says
The White House said Tuesday that President Trump did contribute to a written statement from his son, Donald Trump Jr., about his meeting with a Russian lawyer, but said the statement wasn't misleading. Published August 1, 2017
John Kelly ousts Anthony Scaramucci in show of power
President Trump and new Chief of Staff John F. Kelly forced out White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci on Monday, just 10 days after he was hired, in a move that showed the swift concentration of power behind Mr. Kelly. Published July 31, 2017
Trump has full confidence in entire Cabinet, White House says
The White House said Monday that President Trump has complete confidence in his entire Cabinet, including Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Published July 31, 2017
Anthony Scaramucci removed as White House communications director
President Trump removed newly appointed White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci Monday, just over a week after the president had hired him to help force out chief of staff Reince Priebus. Published July 31, 2017
Donald Trump: U.S. will ‘handle’ North Korea after second ICBM launch
President Trump said Monday that his administration will "handle" the threat posed by North Korea's latest launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile. Published July 31, 2017
Donald Trump says John Kelly will do a ‘spectacular job’ as new White House chief of staff
Former Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly was sworn in as White House chief of staff Monday morning, with President Trump predicting the retired four-star Marine Corps general will do "a spectacular job" bringing order to a West Wing that's been roiled by infighting. Published July 31, 2017
John Kelly joins White House to control chaos
John F. Kelly was just 12 weeks into his tenure as head of Homeland Security, and the carping from Capitol Hill had already swirled out of control. Berated by lawmakers who said President Trump's travel ban was racist and his deportation agents were out of control, he fired back. Published July 30, 2017
U.S. military shows force after North Korea missile launch
The swift American display of military might in the Pacific, beginning hours after North Korea's second successful launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, culminated Sunday with a flyover by a pair of nuclear-capable U.S. bombers over the peninsula. Published July 30, 2017
Donald Trump blasts China for inaction on North Korea
President Trump threatened tougher trade action against China Saturday night, saying he is "very disappointed" that Beijing has failed to pressure North Korea to halt launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles. Published July 29, 2017
Donald Trump blasts GOP Senate ‘fools’ for failing to end the filibuster rule
President Trump said Saturday that Republican senators look like "fools" for refusing to change Senate rules that would allow legislation such to pass with a simple majority, and suggested that he's looking at ending health-care subsidies for members of Congress. Published July 29, 2017
John Kelly named by Trump as White House chief of staff, replaces Reince Priebus
President Trump late Friday named Gen. John F. Kelly, secretary of Homeland Security, as White House chief of staff. Published July 28, 2017
Economic growth picked up to 2.6 percent in second quarter
The U.S. economy grew 2.6 percent in the second quarter, meeting expectations and picking up steam over the previous two quarters. Published July 28, 2017
Anthony Scaramucci ramps up criticism of Reince Priebus; likens relationship Cain and Abel
New White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci stepped up his criticism of presidential chief of staff Reince Priebus Thursday, intensifying suspicion that he's gunning for Mr. Priebus' job. Published July 27, 2017
Mike Pence predicts tax cuts will pass this year
Vice President Mike Pence told small business owners Thursday that the Trump administration will push through tax cuts this year after Congress completes health care legislation. Published July 27, 2017
Reince Priebus’ loss of White House allies bad signs for chief of staff
The resignations of two White House allies of Chief of Staff Reince Priebus are being viewed as ominous signs for Mr. Priebus' tenure in the pressure-packed job of managing day-to-day operations for President Trump. Published July 26, 2017
House GOP leaders go back to drawing board on VA ‘choice’ measure
House Republican leaders were working Tuesday on a plan B to fund the popular "veterans' choice" health care plan after the full House rejected a bill Monday night. Published July 25, 2017
Ted Cruz rejects talk of replacing Sessions as attorney general
Sen. Ted Cruz is refuting reports that he's being considered by President Trump as a replacement for Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who's under fire increasingly by the president. Published July 25, 2017
Veterans balk at Hill proposal to offer ‘choice’ health care
Several leading veterans' groups are voicing opposition to House legislation scheduled for a vote Monday that would shift $2 billion from some veterans' programs to fill a budget shortfall in a "choice" health care plan that allows veterans to see a private doctor. Published July 23, 2017
Donald Trump aims to grow leadership brand
After six turbulent months of rattling the status quo at home and abroad, President Trump wants to give the world an even bigger dose of his unique brand of leadership. Published July 23, 2017
Trump commissions USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, calls on Congress to boost defense spending
President Trump commissioned the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford Saturday, celebrating the newest symbol of American military might as he called on Congress to approve a budget with a big increase in defense spending. Published July 22, 2017