Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Donald Trump renews push for trade, tax reform
With his economic agenda hanging in the balance, President Trump launched a series of events Monday to promote U.S. manufacturing, while a coalition of major employers pressured Congress to complete the president's goal of cutting corporate taxes this year. Published July 17, 2017
Trump officials say budget deficit to rise to $702 billion in 2017
The White House said Friday that faltering tax revenues will cause the budget deficit to rise to $702 billion this year, $99 billion higher than was predicted in late May. Published July 16, 2017
Obamacare repeal bill ‘so close’ to passing, Trump says
President Trump turned up the heat Saturday on Senate Republicans to pass a bill repealing and replacing Obamacare, as GOP leaders try to prevent any more defections that would doom the legislation. Published July 15, 2017
Trump says budget deficit to rise in current year to $702 billion
The White House said Friday that faltering tax revenues will cause the budget deficit to rise to $702 billion this year, $99 billion higher than was predicted in late May. Published July 14, 2017
King Salman of Saudi Arabia congratulates Donald Trump on defeat of the Islamic State in Mosul
King Salman of Saudi Arabia congratulated President Trump in a phone call Friday on the victory over the Islamic State in Mosul, Iraq. Published July 14, 2017
Donald Trump, first lady Melania review troops at Bastille Day parade in Paris
President Trump attended the Bastille Day parade Friday in Paris, where U.S. and French troops marched together to mark the 100th anniversary of America's entry into World War I. Published July 14, 2017
Donald Trump, with Emmanuel Macron, downplays Russia scandal
President Trump on Thursday hailed the results of the Syrian cease-fire that he negotiated with Russian President Vladimir Putin and downplayed the furor over his son's contact with a Russian lawyer as standard practice in the bare-knuckled world of presidential campaigns. Published July 13, 2017
Liu Xiaobo death saddened Donald Trump
President Trump was "deeply saddened" to learn of the death of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and prominent Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo, the White House said Thursday. Published July 13, 2017
Democrats overplaying ‘Russia card,’ President Trump says
President Trump said Democrats and the media are overplaying their hand on allegations of his campaign's collusion with Russia, and it's creating a backlash with voters. Published July 13, 2017
U.S. journalists fuming at Trump for calling on Chinese reporter
American journalists traveling with President Trump in Paris were in a huff Thursday after he called on a Chinese reporter at a press conference instead of a U.S. journalist. Published July 13, 2017
Donald Trump: ‘Most people’ would have taken son’s meeting with Russian lawyer
President Trump said Thursday that "most people" in politics would have taken the meeting that his son Donald Trump Jr. arranged with a Russian lawyer offering dirt on Hillary Clinton during the presidential campaign. Published July 13, 2017
Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron meet in Paris for security talks
President Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris Thursday, reviewing troops and visiting the tomb of Napoleon ahead of security talks and a Bastille Day celebration. Published July 13, 2017
Donald Trump: Putin wanted Hillary Clinton to win election
President Trump said Wednesday in his only public appearance in the U.S. this week that Russian President Vladimir Putin would have preferred Hillary Clinton as president because it would have made America weaker. Published July 12, 2017
Mike Pence: Donald Trump ‘will continue to provide leadership’
With the Trump administration under siege, Vice President Mike Pence told students Wednesday that leaders need "a healthy dose of courage" to achieve their goals. Published July 12, 2017
Donald Trump says White House working ‘perfectly’ amid latest Russia uproar
Amid the latest drumbeat of Russia allegations in the media, President Trump said Wednesday that the White House is working "perfectly" and that he's not distracted by cable news. Published July 12, 2017
Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron to discuss Syria, war on terror in upcoming meeting
President Trump will discuss the war in Syria and counterterrorism with French President Emmanuel Macron when they meet in Paris this week, a senior administration official said Tuesday. Published July 11, 2017
Democrats pounce on Donald Trump Jr.’s emails as proof of collusion with Russia
Democrats quickly seized on Donald Trump Jr.'s emails on Russia Tuesday as proof that the Trump campaign colluded with Moscow, and called for a new round of investigations. Published July 11, 2017
White House Correspondents Association downs Trump request to denounce news story
The president of a group representing the White House press corps said Monday night its leaders rejected a request by the Trump administration to criticize a news report that the White House didn't like. Published July 10, 2017
Donald Trump achieved G-20 summit goals, White House says
The White House said Monday that President Trump achieved many of his goals at the G-20 summit in Germany, pushing back on media reports that highlighted divisions over climate policy and criticism that Mr. Trump didn't show leadership. Published July 10, 2017
VA denies claims for Gulf War illness more often: Study
Veterans claiming "Gulf War illness" are about three times less likely than other veterans to have their disability claims approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs, according to a new watchdog report Monday that recommended the agency beef up its response to the illness. Published July 10, 2017