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Dave Boyer

Dave Boyer is a White House correspondent for The Washington Times. A native of Allentown, Pa., Boyer worked for the Philadelphia Inquirer from 2002 to 2011 and also has covered Congress for the Times. He is a graduate of Penn State University. Boyer can be reached at dboyer@washingtontimes.com.

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FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2016 file photo, President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Hershey, Pa. For eight years, President Barack Obama’s foreign policy doctrine has been rooted in a belief that while the U.S. can take action around the word on its own, it rarely should. His successor, President-elect Donald Trump, has derided some of the same international partnerships Obama and his recent predecessors have promoted, raising the prospect that the Republican’s “America First” agenda might well mean an America more willing to act alone. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Trump skeptical of Obama’s political boast

President-elect Donald Trump took aim at President Obama's political prowess Tuesday, pointing out that Mr. Obama couldn't sway voters in key battleground states during the presidential campaign. Published December 27, 2016

Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the funeral of John Glenn at The Ohio State University, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. Glenn, the famed astronaut, died Dec. 8 at age 95. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Joe Biden says Hillary Clinton never ‘figured it out’

Vice President Joseph R. Biden said Thursday that Hillary Clinton lost the presidential election because she never knew why she was running, and she felt a "burden" to become the first woman president. Published December 22, 2016

When President Obama was inaugurated in 2009, Democrats held 257 seats in the House. This year, they had 188, a loss of 69 seats — down more than one-fourth of their total from eight years ago. (Associated Press)

Obama takes some blame for staggering Democratic losses

Looking back at a Democratic Party that has been shattered nationwide under his leadership, President Obama is accepting blame for building an organization that benefited mainly himself. Published December 19, 2016

President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump shake hands following their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ** FILE **

Obama ditching promise of “smooth” transition to Trump

President Obama is dishing out a much rockier transfer of power to Donald Trump than he received from his predecessor eight years ago, from accusing the president-elect of being aided by Russian hackers to first lady Michelle Obama's complaint that the nation has lost hope. Published December 18, 2016

President Barack Obama listens to a question during a news conference in the briefing room of the White House in Washington, Friday, Dec. 16, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama says Trump should be concerned over Russian hacking

President Obama said Friday he hopes that President-elect Donald Trump starts to show appropriate concern about allegations of Russian hacking into the U.S. election system, complaining that many Republicans were more worried about defeating Hillary Clinton than they were about Moscow's alleged meddling in the election. Published December 16, 2016

White House press secretary Josh Earnest speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016. Earnest answered questions about Russian hacking, healthcare and other topics. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Obama allows sanctions on Iran to extend 10 years

President Obama allowed a bill extending sanctions against Iran for 10 years to become law without his signature early Thursday, backing away from earlier indications by the White House that he would sign the measure. Published December 15, 2016

In this Sept. 26, 2015, file photo, Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif at United Nations headquarters. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle, File)

Iran sanctions renewal becomes law without Obama signature

President Obama allowed a bill extending sanctions against Iran for 10 years to become law without his signature early Thursday, backing away from earlier indications by the White House that he would sign the measure. Published December 15, 2016