Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Donald Trump signs religious freedom order to give churches their voices back’
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday to make it easier for churches to participate in politics and to protect faith-based groups from being forced to pay for abortion services under Obamacare, proclaiming, "We are giving our churches their voices back." Published May 4, 2017
Donald Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, Israel, the Vatican
President Trump announced Thursday that his first foreign trip later this month will begin with visits to Saudi Arabia, Israel and Rome to meet with leaders of three of the world's great religions and build cooperation with Muslim allies in fighting terrorism. Published May 4, 2017
Donald Trump meets Mahmoud Abbas, predicts ‘very good chance’ of peace with Israel
President Trump told Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas privately at the White House Wednesday that a condition for Middle East peace must include the Palestinians halting their so-called "pay for slay" policy of rewarding terrorists who attack Israelis. Published May 3, 2017
Donald Trump religious freedom order to lift political activity by churches ban
President Trump will sign an executive order Thursday to make it easier for churches to actively participate in politics without risking their tax-exempt status, and to protect faith-based groups from being forced to pay for abortion services under Obamacare, the White House said. Published May 3, 2017
Donald Trump to sign religious-liberty order: Report
President Trump has invited about 100 conservative leaders to the White House on Thursday, when he's expected to sign an executive order on religious liberty. Published May 2, 2017
Donald Trump, Mahmoud Abbas meeting expectations low
As President Trump prepares to meet with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas for the first time Wednesday, he can thank former President Barack Obama for setting abysmally low expectations for a Middle East peace deal. Published May 2, 2017
Trump’s comment on North Korea meeting prompts more media alarm than Obama’s blanket pledge
In 2007, presidential candidate Barack Obama said he would be ready to meet with the leaders of North Korea or Iran without preconditions, and the media largely gave him a pass or even defended him when Democratic primary rivals including Hillary Clinton criticized the one-term senator. Published May 1, 2017
Alec Baldwin to headline Democratic fundraiser in N.J.
Actor Alec Baldwin, who regularly mocks President Trump on "Saturday Night Live," will headline a $2,500-a-head fundraiser next month for New Jersey Democrats. Published May 1, 2017
Donald Trump vows to roll back Dodd-Frank in meeting with bankers
President Trump assured small bankers Monday that he's committed to cutting red tape imposed on them by the Dodd-Frank financial regulatory law. Published May 1, 2017
Watchdog says Afghanistan civilian, military casualties rising
Civilian casualties are rising in the Afghanistan war and Islamist insurgents are keeping up the pressure on the U.S.-backed government in Kabul, a government watchdog reported Monday. Published May 1, 2017
Donald Trump’s family bears burden, president says
The first 100 days of the presidency have been a strain on President Trump's family, especially for first lady Melania Trump and their son, Barron, Mr. Trump told The Washington Times in an exclusive interview. Published April 30, 2017
Vice President Pence christens new attack submarine, urges Congress to boost defense spending
Vice President Mike Pence marked the Trump administration's 100th day Saturday by christening a new Virginia-class fast attack submarine and calling on Congress to meet President Trump's request for an extra $30 billion for defense in a short-term spending bill. Published April 29, 2017
Trump says his new approach succeeding where Obama failed
President Trump said Friday that he's figured out ways to work with foreign leaders who confounded former President Obama, helping the new administration notch successes in a number of areas that his predecessor struggled with. Published April 28, 2017
Donald Trump insists South Korea should pay for missile system
President Trump pushed back Friday against South Korea's objections to paying for a U.S.-deployed missile defense system, insisting that it's "appropriate" for Seoul to shoulder the $1 billion cost. Published April 28, 2017
Donald Trump made right call in firing Michael Flynn, White House says
In the wake of a new Pentagon investigation of retired Gen. Michael Flynn receiving payment from foreign governments, the White House said Thursday that President Trump "made the right call at the right time" in firing Mr. Flynn as his national security adviser. Published April 27, 2017
Michael Flynn warned about foreign payments in 2014, congressional probe says
The Defense Intelligence Agency warned former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn in 2014 about accepting foreign payments when he retired, according to new documents released Thursday by a bipartisan congressional investigation into Mr. Flynn's foreign payments and communications with Russian contacts. Published April 27, 2017
Donald Trump to create new office on VA accountability, whistleblower protection
President Trump is expected to issue an executive order Thursday creating an office within the Department of Veterans Affairs to take charge of disciplining or firing incompetent employees and protecting whistleblowers. Published April 26, 2017
Randolph ‘Tex’ Alles, retired Marine, tapped by Trump to lead Secret Service
President Trump named a retired Marine, Randolph "Tex" Alles, as director of the Secret Service on Tuesday. Published April 25, 2017
Donald Trump names Noel J. Francisco for solicitor general
President Trump tapped former Bush administration official Noel J. Francisco Tuesday to serve as solicitor general, the government's top lawyer in cases before the Supreme Court. Published April 25, 2017
Donald Trump recognizes slaughter of Armenians, avoids terming it ‘genocide’
President Trump paid tribute Monday to more than one million Armenians killed during the Ottoman Empire, but followed his predecessors in stopping short of calling the century-old killings a genocide. Published April 24, 2017