Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Trump insists Democrats twisting Gorsuch’s critique of president
President Trump stood by his criticism of federal courts Thursday but also remains pleased with his pick to the Supreme Court, insisting that Democrats are twisting the words of Judge Neil Gorsuch to undermine his nomination. Published February 9, 2017
Trump, Shinzo Abe golf trip to use taxpayer money
President Trump often criticized President Obama for playing golf, but Mr. Trump will fly to Florida at taxpayer expense Friday to play for the second time in his 3-week-old presidency, this one involving some tee-to-green diplomacy with Japan's prime minister. Published February 9, 2017
Kellyanne Conway ‘counseled’ after promoting Ivanka Trump’s merchandise: White House
The White House said Thursday that presidential counselor Kellyanne Conway has been "counseled," after urging viewers in a TV interview to buy products from the clothing line of presidential daughter Ivanka Trump. Published February 9, 2017
Neil Gorsuch’s comments ‘misrepresented,’ Donald Trump says
President Trump insisted Thursday that a Democratic senator "misrepresented" comments by Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch, who said the president's criticism of the federal judiciary was "disheartening." Published February 9, 2017
Donald Trump to pay for Shinzo Abe’s stay at Mar-a-Lago as a ‘gift’
President Trump will pay for the visit of Japan's prime minister to the president's south Florida retreat this weekend as a "personal gift," the White House said Thursday. Published February 9, 2017
Donald Trump to host Canadian PM Justin Trudeau for first time Monday
President Trump will host Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the White House for the first time Monday. Published February 9, 2017
Donald Trump sends a letter to Chinese president
After speaking by phone with at least 15 world leaders from Russia to New Zealand, President Trump reached out to the president of China for the first time Wednesday -- in a letter. Published February 8, 2017
Trump pledges new era of police respect after Obama
President Trump told police chiefs Wednesday that he has their backs, after years of law enforcement officials complaining that then-President Obama wasn't supporting them as the Black Lives Matter movement took hold. Published February 8, 2017
In meeting with Donald Trump, Intel’s Brian Krzanich announces plan to create 3,000 jobs
The CEO of Intel told President Trump on Wednesday afternoon that the high-tech firm is moving forward with plans to build a $7 billion manufacturing plant in Arizona that will create at least 3,000 jobs. Published February 8, 2017
Betsy DeVos sworn-in as education secretary by Pence
Betsy DeVos was sworn in as secretary of the Department of Education Tuesday night by Vice President Mike Pence, who said his tie-breaking vote in the Senate was "the easiest vote" of his career. Published February 7, 2017
White House says list of terror attacks proves media downplaying the danger
White House press secretary Sean Spicer said Tuesday that the Trump administration released a list of 78 terror attacks that were underreported by the media to show "the Earth is a very dangerous place right now." Published February 7, 2017
White House to Iran: There’s a new sheriff in town
The White House fired back at Iran's supreme leader Tuesday for ridiculing President Trump, saying the U.S. has a new sheriff in charge. Published February 7, 2017
Donald Trump allowing press lengthy access to some White House meetings
For all of President Trump's celebrated battles with the media, he is allowing the press more extended access to some of his White House meetings than previous presidents did. Published February 7, 2017
President Obama accepted $30,000 worth of gifts in final year in office
President Barack Obama accepted personal gifts worth $30,000 during his final year office, according to newly released disclosure forms by the Office of Government Ethics. Published February 7, 2017
Sean Spicer blasts New York Times for story of presidential bathrobe and aides in dark
In the ongoing feud between President Trump and The New York Times, America learned Monday that Mr. Trump never wears a bathrobe. Published February 6, 2017
Donald Trump tells U.S. troops ‘justice will prevail’ in fight against Islamic terrorists
In his first address to U.S. troops, President Trump vowed Monday to defeat the "radical Islamic terrorists" abroad and to prevent terrorism from "taking root" in America. Published February 6, 2017
Gorsuch to meet with five Democrats; Schumer meeting possible
Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch will meet with at least 14 more senators this week, including four Democrats who are up for reelection next year. Published February 6, 2017
Jens Stoltenberg, Trump discuss NATO member dues, spending in phone call
In his first phone call with the head of NATO, President Trump on Sunday discussed ways to "encourage" other members of the alliance to pay their fair share, the White House said. Published February 5, 2017
Trump says Pats will win Super Bowl by 8
President Trump says the New England Patriots will win the Super Bowl by eight points. Published February 5, 2017
Voter fraud probe is still on, Trump tells O’Reilly
President Trump said Sunday he will establish a federal commission led by Vice President Mike Pence to investigate illegal voter registration across the U.S., following his claim that Democrat Hillary Clinton received millions of illegal votes in the presidential election. Published February 5, 2017