Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Coronavirus stimulus can’t save manufacturing, hospitality, restaurant sectors, economists say
Washington is spending trillions of dollars on an economic recovery, but many businesses -- from restaurants to factories -- won't snap back at all from the coronavirus crisis. Published May 12, 2020
Steven Mnuchin voices deficit concerns as Nancy Pelosi eyes spending
The White House raised fresh concerns Monday about piling on more borrowing on top of this year's already massive budget deficit, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi prepared an emergency bill to spend as much as $2 trillion more, including aid for states and cities hit hard by the coronavirus crisis. Published May 11, 2020
Trump clashes with Weijia Jiang, CBS reporter, over coronavirus fatalities
President Trump on Monday scolded a reporter who accused him a belittling the deaths of Americans from coronavirus, telling the reporter to "ask China" why people are dying. Published May 11, 2020
Trump calls Aubery shooting ‘heartbreaking,’ hopes for quick justice
President Trump said Monday the shooting death of black jogger Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia in February was "heartbreaking" and that he is following the case closely. Published May 11, 2020
Trump supports Pennsylvania counties in ‘mutiny’ against Democratic governor’s closure orders
President Trump on Monday sided with Republican leaders in several Pennsylvania counties who are moving to reopen for business ahead of Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's slower schedule. Published May 11, 2020
Mike Pence ‘not in quarantine,’ VP office says downing ‘self isolation’ reports
Vice President Mike Pence is not in quarantine after his press secretary tested positive for the COVID-19 illness, his office said Sunday night, pushing back on reports that Mr. Pence is self-isolating. Published May 10, 2020
GOP says House Democrats ‘cowering’ from coronavirus
Republican lawmakers accused House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of "cowering" from the coronavirus on Friday and said they're ready to get back to work, even as President Trump said he is in "no rush" to negotiate with Democrats over another emergency aid package. Published May 8, 2020
Trump: ‘Transition to greatness’ in U.S. economy has begun
President Trump said the U.S. must start its economy "all over again" Friday as the unemployment rate from the coronavirus crisis rose to the highest level since the Great Depression. Published May 8, 2020
Trumps honor WWII veterans to mark 75th anniversary of V-E Day
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump marked the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe on Friday, placing a wreath at the war memorial on the National Mall in Washington and greeting eight veterans of the conflict. Published May 8, 2020
Trump says documents show Obama, Biden complicit in phony Russia investigation
President Trump said Friday that newly released House transcripts on the Russia investigation show that former President Obama and Vice President Joseph R. Biden were complicit in undermining his incoming administration. Published May 8, 2020
Donald Trump at National Day of Prayer event asks ‘for recovery and for renewal’
President Trump prayed for the nation to begin healing Thursday as the coronavirus penetrated the president's inner circle at the White House and the total number of Americans who have lost their jobs in the pandemic rose to more than 33 million. Published May 7, 2020
Trump: Newspapers should give back Pulitzer Prizes for Russia coverage after Flynn case dismissed
President Trump seized on the dismissal of the criminal case against former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn on Thursday to call for two news organizations to give back the Pulitzer Prizes they won for coverage of the Russia investigation. Published May 7, 2020
Justice Department drops case against Michael Flynn
The Justice Department on Thursday moved to drop its case against President Trump's first National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, a shocking reversal in one of the most high-profile cases brought by special counsel Robert Mueller. Published May 7, 2020
Trump campaign launches first attack on Biden as soft on China
The Trump campaign released its first ad attacking presumptive Democratic nominee Joseph R. Biden on China on Thursday, saying he "protected China's feelings" during the coronavirus crisis and helped his son Hunter to profit from contacts in Beijing. Published May 7, 2020
Personal valet to Trump tests positive for COVID-19, White House confirms
A member of the U.S. Navy who serves as a personal valet to President Trump has tested positive for coronavirus, the White House confirmed Thursday. Published May 7, 2020
Texas Supreme Court orders release of salon owner jailed for violating stay-at-home orders
The Texas Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the release of jailed salon owner Shelley Luther, just hours after Gov. Greg Abbott issued an order eliminating punishment for violating stay-at-home orders. Published May 7, 2020
Stocks rise on optimism for reopening, Nasdaq erases losses for year
Stocks rose in early trading Thursday, enough for the Nasdaq composite index to turn positive for the year. Published May 7, 2020
Weekly jobless claims dip to 3.1 million as coronavirus continues to hammer labor market
More than 3.1 million people filed new jobless claims last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday, bringing the total to more than 33 million Americans thrown out of work due to the coronavirus crisis. Published May 7, 2020
Republicans buck Donald Trump, side with Democrats on aid for ‘mismanaged’ cities, states
President Trump is facing a growing rift with Senate Republicans who are siding with Democrats on the need to provide hundreds of billions of dollars in emergency aid for states and cities that have lost tax revenue during the coronavirus pandemic to pay for first responders and other basic expenses. Published May 6, 2020
Trump says he did wear mask ‘backstage’ during tour of Arizona factory
President Trump said Wednesday he did wear a mask on his visit to Arizona, but he was out of view of television cameras. Published May 6, 2020
