Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Donald Trump offers to broker meeting with isolated Qatari leader and Gulf neighbors
President Trump spoke by phone Wednesday with the leader of Qatar, offering to help resolve a tense diplomatic crisis between that country and other Gulf states over financing of terrorism and other issues. Published June 7, 2017
Donald Trump nominates new slate of federal judges
President Trump announced a new round of 11 judicial nominations Wednesday, including three nominees for high-profile federal appeals courts. Published June 7, 2017
Donald Trump to Congress 20,000 U.S. troops deployed in terror fight
In one of his duties as commander-in-chief, President Trump notified Congress Tuesday that the U.S. is deploying about 20,000 troops around the world in counter-terrorism operations. Published June 6, 2017
Reality Winner’s Facebook page fills with rage
The Facebook page of government contractor Reality Leigh Winner was filled Tuesday with predictions from strangers about the indignities awaiting her behind bars. Published June 6, 2017
White House doesn’t say whether Donald Trump has confidence in Jeff Sessions
The White House wouldn't say Tuesday whether President Trump has confidence in Attorney General Jeff Sessions, a situation that didn't work out so well last month for then-FBI Director James B. Comey. Published June 6, 2017
Donald Trump slashing red tape at historic levels
President Trump is living up to his campaign pledge to cut back on red tape, reducing new regulations to a tiny fraction of the burden imposed by previous administrations, a new study said Tuesday. Published June 6, 2017
Donald Trump seeking tax cuts in fall to boost economy
White House legislative affairs director Marc Short said the administration is working with House and Senate leaders to produce a single tax-relief package that lawmakers would take up after Labor Day. Published June 5, 2017
White House says Trump still supports extreme vetting order
The White House said Monday that President Trump "absolutely" supports his current version of an extreme vetting order on travelers from six majority-Muslim countries, although Mr. Trump referred to it earlier in the day as a "watered-down" effort. Published June 5, 2017
Donald Trump will let James Comey testify
The White House said Monday that President Trump won't stop fired FBI Director James B. Comey from testifying to the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Published June 5, 2017
Donald Trump to overhaul VA medical records system to link with Pentagon
The Trump administration announced Monday that it is taking steps to overhaul the Department of Veterans Affairs electronic medical records system to make it compatible with the Defense Department. Published June 5, 2017
Donald Trump says ‘bloodshed must end’ from terrorist attacks
In the wake of another terrorist attack in London, President Trump said Sunday night he will do whatever it takes to prevent such carnage in the U.S., saying "this bloodshed must end." Published June 4, 2017
Donald Trump, Theresa May push terror crackdowns
The gruesome van-and-knife rampage in London spurred calls Sunday on both sides of the Atlantic for further homefront offensives in the war on terrorism, with Prime Minister Theresa May endorsing a crackdown on pockets of Islamic extremism in the United Kingdom and President Trump renewing his push for a temporary travel ban in the U.S. Published June 4, 2017
Terror rampage strikes London
Terrorists driving a van mowed down pedestrians on London Bridge late Saturday and stabbed people in a nearby London market neighborhood, killing seven and wounding 48 others. Published June 4, 2017
London police respond to twin terror attacks; at least 6 dead, 20 wounded: Reports
Suspected terrorists driving a van mowed down pedestrians on London Bridge late Saturday, and stabbed other victims in a nearby London market neighborhood, British police said. Britain's Sun newspaper said there were as many as seven fatalities and more than 20 people wounded. Reuters reported at least one dead. Published June 3, 2017
Donald Trump marks first Memorial Day as president with ceremony at Arlington
President Trump marked his first Memorial Day as commander-in-chief Monday, placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery and later laying flowers at the grave of the son of Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly. Published May 29, 2017
Donald Trump’s first foreign trip thrills Republicans, disappoints Democrats
President Trump declared he knocked it out of the park during his first overseas trip and prominent Republicans agreed Sunday, saying he reassured allies and talked tough when necessary, though Democrats argued that he fell short and faces stiffer tests back home. Published May 28, 2017
Donald Trump on first foreign trip: a ‘home run’
Wrapping up his first foreign trip, President Trump told U.S. troops in Italy Saturday that his nine-day international tour was "a home run." Published May 27, 2017
Donald Trump grieves over ‘slaughter’ of Christians in Egypt terror attack
President Trump called the terrorist attack on Christians in Egypt Friday a "merciless slaughter" that would strengthen the resolve of the U.S. and its allies to crush extremist groups. Published May 26, 2017
Donald Trump says he’ll make decision on climate-change agreement next week
President Trump said Saturday that he'll make a decision next week on whether to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate-change agreement, after resisting some intense lobbying by leaders of other industrialized nations at the G7 summit in Sicily, Italy. Published May 26, 2017
Trump adviser Gary Cohn says no plans to ease sanctions on Russia
A top White House adviser said Friday that President Trump has no plans to lift sanctions against Russia and might even take a "tougher" approach with Moscow. Published May 26, 2017