Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Donald Trump slams ‘dishonest,’ ‘out of control’ news media
President Trump rebuked the news media Thursday at a hastily-arranged press conference, saying the "level of dishonest is out of control." Published February 16, 2017
Donald Trump reopens White House comment line
President Trump has restarted the White House comment line, which had been shut off since late last year under President Obama. Published February 16, 2017
Trump to hold rally Saturday in Florida
After a month in office, President Trump will hold a campaign-style rally Saturday in Florida. Published February 16, 2017
Donald Trump hits U.S. intel for classified leaks, causing Michael Flynn’s downfall
President Trump lashed out at the intelligence community Wednesday for "criminal" leaks of classified material, saying that was what caused the downfall of White House National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. Published February 15, 2017
Donald Trump tells retail executives tax cuts are coming soon
Brushing aside questions about his advisers' connections to Russia, President Trump told retail executives Wednesday that he's concentrating on cutting taxes and regulations to create more jobs for the middle class and stronger business growth. Published February 15, 2017
Joe Biden tapped as chairman of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden has been elected as chairman of the board of trustees of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, the center announced Wednesday. Published February 15, 2017
Benjamin Netanyahu won’t get Trump pressure for two-state peace solution
On the eve of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's first meeting with President Trump, a senior White House official said Tuesday night that the administration won't insist on a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians, the traditional foundation for international peace talks. Published February 14, 2017
Trump counsel Don McGahn was warned Michael Flynn could be blackmailed
The resignation of White House National Security Adviser Michael Flynn has thrust into the spotlight another key member of President Trump's inner circle: White House Counsel Don McGahn. Published February 14, 2017
Israel Palestinian two-state solution not a requirement under Donald Trump
On the eve of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's first meeting with President Trump, a senior White House official said Tuesday night that the administration won't insist on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, the traditional foundation for international peace talks. Published February 14, 2017
Joseph Clancy, Secret Service director, retiring; he led agency amid turmoil
Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy announced his retirement Tuesday after two years at the helm of the agency. Published February 14, 2017
Melania Trump announces White House tours to resume March 7
Public tours of the White House will resume on March 7, first lady Melania Trump said Tuesday. Published February 14, 2017
Donald Trump praises Betsy DeVos, pledges to expand school choice
President Trump took a victory lap with Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Tuesday, saying her confirmation after "a very unfair trial" in the Senate will benefit students nationwide by expanding school choice. Published February 14, 2017
Bob Harward, Keith Kellogg among candidates to replace Michael Flynn as national security adviser
With the resignation of White House National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, three candidates have emerged to fill the key post, including the acting adviser, retired Lt. Gen. Joseph Keith Kellogg Jr. Published February 14, 2017
David Shulkin confirmed as Veterans Affairs secretary
The Senate confirmed David Shulkin on Monday night as President Trump's new secretary of veterans affairs, putting the first non-veteran ever in charge of the agency with a $182 billion budget and chronic unresolved challenges from the Obama administration in providing health care for veterans. Published February 13, 2017
Michael Flynn situation being evaluated by Trump
President Trump is "evaluating the situation" involving his national security adviser Michael Flynn, the White House said late Monday. Published February 13, 2017
Trump says most refugees coming to U.S. since court ruling are from terror-prone nations
President Trump said Sunday morning that most refugees admitted to the U.S. since federal courts blocked his extreme vetting program are from the seven targeted nations. Published February 12, 2017
Donald Trump: I’ll do ‘whatever’s necessary’ to fight terrorism; considers modifying order
President Trump said late Friday that he will likely issue a new executive order on extreme vetting of migrants early next week, following a federal appeals court ruling against his earlier order to temporarily bar people from seven terror-prone nations. Published February 10, 2017
Donald Trump: U.S. will ‘invest heavily’ in Japan’s security, wants ‘fair’ trade relationship
President Trump said Friday the U.S. is committed to Japan's security and "all areas" under its control, in a clear warning to China's expansionism in the Pacific region. Published February 10, 2017
Tom Price sworn in as secretary of Health and Human Services
Tom Price took the oath of office as secretary of Health and Human Services Friday, hours after the Senate confirmed him to the post in a close vote. Published February 10, 2017
Donald Trump reaffirms ‘one China’ policy in call with Xi Jinping
President Trump spoke by phone with Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday night for the first time and reaffirmed the "one China" policy that treats Taiwan as part of China. Published February 10, 2017
