Dave Boyer

Donald Trump says U.S. can’t lose its energy wealth on climate-change ‘dreams’

President Trump said Monday that he won't allow the U.S. to squander its wealth of fossil fuels on the "dreams" of people who are concerned about climate change.

August 26, 2019

Donald Trump says he might meet Iran’s president, but G-7 summit was ‘too soon’ for talks

President Trump edged closer Monday to a historic meeting with Iran's president as he wrapped up the Group of Seven summit in France, a conference that ended on friendlier terms than a year ago but still displayed sharp differences among the globe's leading industrial democracies over trade, climate change and Russia.

August 26, 2019

Joe Sestak Iowa campaign key to 2020 long-shot bid over ‘celebrity’ rivals

Democrat Joe Sestak has spent more time in Iowa, 64 days and counting, than any of what he calls his "celebrity" rivals for president.

August 25, 2019

Stocks nosedive as Trump, China escalate trade tensions

President Trump said Friday he will beef up existing and planned tariffs on billions in Chinese goods, in the latest escalation of an increasingly bitter trade war that's rattled global markets.

August 23, 2019

Fed’s Powell says central bank will support expansion, but stops short of signaling more rate cuts

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Friday the central bank is prepared to help sustain America's economic expansion if a global slowdown hurts the U.S. economy.

August 23, 2019

China retaliates against U.S. with new tariffs on cars, soybeans

A fuming President Trump "ordered" U.S. companies Friday to start moving out of China, after the Asian superpower announced plans to impose additional tariffs of $75 billion on U.S. products.

August 23, 2019

David Koch, conservative philanthropist, dead at 79

Billionaire conservative industrialist David Koch has died at age 79, according to multiple media reports, citing sources close to the Koch family.

August 23, 2019

Donald Trump halts push for cuts in foreign aid

President Trump on Thursday abandoned a push for cuts in foreign aid, faced with opposition from lawmakers in both parties.

August 22, 2019

Sarah Huckabee Sanders joining Fox News as political analyst

Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is joining Fox News as a contributor for political commentary and analysis, the network announced Thursday.

August 22, 2019

Nikki Haley: Trump running mate talk ‘false rumors’

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley said Wednesday that she supports Vice President Mike Pence and wants to stop "false rumors" that she might replace him as President Trump's running mate.

August 21, 2019

Donald Trump signs order to wipe out student loan debt for disabled veterans

President Trump canceled federal student loan debts Wednesday for tens of thousands of veterans who are 100% disabled, saying it's the nation who owes them instead for their service.

August 21, 2019

Trump says gun deaths in U.S. are a public health emergency

President Trump said Wednesday he considers gun violence in the U.S. a public health emergency, as he grapples with proposals to address recent mass shootings in Texas and Ohio.

August 21, 2019

Trump says he is ‘the chosen one’ to battle China on trade

President Trump called himself "the chosen one" Wednesday in referring to his role confronting China for chronic U.S. trade deficits that his predecessors didn't tackle.

August 21, 2019

Donald Trump bashes ‘foolish’ auto execs for joining California emissions standards

President Trump slammed "politically correct" automobile companies Wednesday for moving to bypass the administration's upcoming plan on fuel economy standards and joining California in adhering to stricter emissions rules.

August 21, 2019

Donald Trump raises pressure on Fed’s Jerome Powell to cut interest rates

President Trump stepped up his attacks Wednesday on the Federal Reserve and Chairman Jerome Powell, calling them "the only problem" for the U.S. economy.

August 21, 2019

Donald Trump’s tariffs are weakening the economy: CBO

President Trump's fondness for tariffs will take a small but very real bite out of the U.S. economy, the government's chief scorekeeper said Wednesday.

August 21, 2019

Donald Trump moves to end Flores Settlement illegal immigrant family loophole

President Trump will move Wednesday to cancel the family "loophole" that's allowed illegal-immigrant parents and children to pour into the U.S., proposing new rules that would replace the 2015 Flores Settlement court order that created a de facto catch-and-release policy for the families.

August 20, 2019

Donald Trump says he’s considering cut in payroll taxes, calls on Fed to cut rates

President Trump confirmed Tuesday that he is considering cuts in payroll taxes and capital gains taxes to spur more economic growth, but said such action wouldn't be necessary if the Federal Reserve would "do its job" by cutting interest rates further.

August 20, 2019

Anthony Scaramucci cashes in on Donald Trump feud

Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci, besides engaging in an increasingly nasty Twitter war with President Trump, is renting himself out on video for $100 per hit. The rest of the world is getting Mr. Scaramucci's rebellious views of the president free of charge.

August 19, 2019

Payroll tax cut eyed to boost economy

Some White House officials are floating a possible temporary payroll tax cut to help prevent the economy from slowing, as the 2020 election approaches.

August 19, 2019