Dave Boyer

Biden’s Oval Office features busts of Cesar Chavez, Rosa Parks

President Biden's redecoration of the Oval Office includes tributes to the late labor leader Cesar Chavez and civil-rights activist Rosa Parks, while the new president has banished former President Trump's cherished portrait of Andrew Jackson and a bust of Winston Churchill.

January 21, 2021

McConnell: Biden off to a bad start on climate, pipeline, immigration policies

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday criticized President Biden for taking "several big steps in the wrong direction" on his first day in office, citing the Democrat's moves to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement and to kill the Keystone XL pipeline project.

January 21, 2021

Donald Trump issues 144 pardons on final day in office

Former President Donald Trump granted clemency for 144 people on his way out the door Wednesday, including pardons for former White House strategist Steve Bannon and prominent Republican fundraiser Elliott Broidy.

January 20, 2021

Trump grants pardon to ex-husband of Fox News host ‘Judge Jeanine’ Pirro

President Trump granted a last-minute pardon on Wednesday to Albert Pirro Jr., the ex-husband of television personality Jeanine Pirro, for his conviction of tax evasion.

January 20, 2021

Trump leaves White House for last time, promises to return ‘in some form’

President Trump left the White House for the last time on Wednesday morning, vowing to supporters that he'll be back.

January 20, 2021

No pardons by Donald Trump for Edward Snowden, Julian Assange

Fugitive national security contractor Edward Snowden and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange missed out on pardons from outgoing President Trump on Wednesday.

January 20, 2021

Donald Trump revokes ethics rule that banned White House staffers from lobbying

President Trump, in one of his final acts in office on early Wednesday, revoked an order that had barred White House aides and former aides from lobbying for five years.

January 20, 2021

Donald Trump orders further declassification of FBI ‘Crossfire Hurricane’ documents

President Trump on his last night in office ordered the declassification of more documents related to the FBI's investigation of his campaign in 2016, saying he wants to release the information "to the maximum extent possible."

January 19, 2021

Trump, in farewell address, says his movement ‘is only beginning’

President Trump told Americans in his farewell address on Tuesday that his political movement "is only just beginning," and he said the nation is praying for the success of the Biden administration.

January 19, 2021

Donald Trump accomplishments mark consequential single term as president

President Trump leaves office reluctantly Wednesday after compiling one of the most consequential and turbulent records of any one-term leader.

January 18, 2021

Trump lifts coronavirus-related travel bans for Europe, Brazil

President Trump on Monday night lifted coronavirus-related travel restrictions that cover much of Europe and Brazil but still bars China and Iran, beginning Jan. 26, nearly a week after he leaves office.

January 18, 2021

Mike Pence: Trump administration committed to ‘safe’ inauguration for Joe Biden, Kamala Harris

Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday the Trump administration is committed to a "safe" inauguration for President-elect Joseph R. Biden, as officials beef up security in Washington to unprecedented levels amid threats of more violence.

January 14, 2021

Donald Trump points to low troop deployments as commitment to stop ‘endless wars’

President Trump served up a brief summary on Thursday of his achievements in stopping U.S. involvement in "endless" wars, days before he is to leave office.

January 14, 2021

Marjorie Taylor Greene to file Joe Biden impeachment articles on Jan. 21

One of President Trump's newest allies in the House said Wednesday night that she will file articles of impeachment against President-elect Joseph R. Biden on Jan. 21, his first day in office, for "abuse of power."

January 13, 2021

Trump calls on Americans to stop political violence, slams censorship

President Trump called on Americans on Wednesday night not to engage in political violence, while he criticized Big Tech for "dangerous" censorship following the riot at the U.S. Capitol.

January 13, 2021

Donald Trump presidency ends on sour note after Capitol riot, second impeachment

President Trump watched his second impeachment Wednesday from the White House in seclusion, blacklisted by social media and reduced to issuing a formal statement and a video address telling his backers not to engage in violent protest.

January 13, 2021

Trump awards medals to singers Toby Keith and Ricky Skaggs as House impeaches him

Minutes after he was impeached for the second time, President Trump awarded the National Medal of Arts to country singer Toby Keith and bluegrass singer Ricky Skaggs at the White House.

January 13, 2021

Trump calls on Americans for ‘calm tempers’ amid impeachment vote

President Trump called on "all Americans" on Wednesday to refrain from further violence, amid reports that some of his supporters are planning more demonstrations similar to last week's assault on the U.S. Capitol.

January 13, 2021

New York City cancels business contracts with Trump Organization over riot at U.S. Capitol

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday that the city is cutting its business ties with the Trump Organization, following through on the threat to respond to last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters.

January 13, 2021

John Katko, Liz Cheney first House Republicans to back Donald Trump impeachment

Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming said Tuesday she will vote to impeach President Trump for inciting the mob that attacked the Capitol last week, becoming the highest-ranking House Republican to join the impeachment effort.

January 12, 2021