Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
U.S.-Russia tension escalates as Vladimir Putin ends nuclear cooperation
Tensions between the U.S. and Russia escalated Monday as the Obama administration suspended talks over Syria's civil war hours after Moscow announced it was ending cooperation with the U.S. on a 16-year-old program for the disposal of weapons-grade plutonium to curb the production of more nuclear bombs. Published October 3, 2016
Obama says Paris climate agreement almost complete
President Obama said Monday night the Paris climate change agreement will take effect within a few weeks, now that India has signed on to the U.N.-sponsored deal aimed at reducing carbon emissions. Published October 3, 2016
Constitutional carry gun laws proliferate as states embrace self-defense as ‘natural born’ right
Amid the rising number of Americans licensed to carry a concealed handgun, more states are passing laws that don't require a permit to carry firearms, embracing the view that self-defense is a "natural born" right. Published October 3, 2016
White House ‘surprised’ by Colombian vote to reject peace deal with rebels
The White House acknowledged Monday it was "surprised" by Colombian voters' rejection of a peace agreement with an infamous rebel group, a deal that President Obama has promoted enthusiastically. Published October 3, 2016
Military veteran defends Donald Trump, blasts media for twisting PTSD comments
The head of a veteran's group came to Donald Trump's defense Monday after news outlets suggested the New York billionaire's comments on post-traumatic stress syndrome shows that he does not have a good grasp of the issue. Published October 3, 2016
U.S. suspends Syria talks while Russia cancels anti-nuke agreement
In a sign of rapidly worsening relations, the Obama administration suspended talks with Russia Monday over Syria's civil war, while Moscow halted cooperation with the U.S. on a program for disposal of weapons-grade plutonium. Published October 3, 2016
Joe Biden blasts Donald Trump for avoiding federal income taxes
Vice President Joseph R. Biden slammed Donald Trump Monday for not paying federal income taxes, seizing on a report that the Republican nominee may have taken advantage of a loophole to avoid tax payments for 18 years. Published October 3, 2016
Donald Trump revealed $900 million business loss in ‘97 book
Long before it became a story in the presidential campaign, Donald Trump's $900 million-plus business setback in the early 1990s was revealed by Mr. Trump himself in a book. Published October 3, 2016
Obama races home from Israeli funeral for party
President Obama was in a big hurry to return to the White House for a party Friday night. Only trouble was, he started the day in Israel. Published September 30, 2016
Obama urges Bill Clinton to get on plane
Former President Bill Clinton kept President Obama waiting on Air Force One in Israel Friday as they prepared to return to the U.S. Published September 30, 2016
Obama eulogizes Israel’s Shimon Peres for his dignity
President Obama paid tribute to the late Israeli President Shimon Peres Friday as a man who saw "all people as deserving of dignity and respect." Published September 30, 2016
Obama signs bill to keep government open
President Obama signed a short-term spending measure Thursday afternoon to keep the government funded through Dec. 9, averting a potential shutdown that would have occurred Friday. Published September 29, 2016
White House slams Congress for misgivings on 9/11 veto override
The White House blasted lawmakers Thursday for suffering "buyer's remorse" in their first override of a veto by President Obama, after the top two Republican leaders said they're prepared to rewrite the measure that allows victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks to sue Saudi Arabia in U.S. courts. Published September 29, 2016
Obama praises ex-Olympians Tommie Smith, John Carlos for ‘68 ‘black power’ salute
At a White House ceremony Thursday, President Obama praised former U.S. Olympians Tommie Smith and John Carlos for giving the "black power" salute in the 1968 games. Published September 29, 2016
Obama issues rule granting paid sick leave to federal contract workers
If you're sick, President Obama wants you to take a day with pay. Published September 29, 2016
Obama visits troops, takes heat over refusal to utter ‘radical Islamic terrorism’
It was billed as President Obama's farewell to the troops, but the president came under some tough questioning from soldiers Wednesday about his policies on women in the military, problems in veterans' health care and his reluctance to utter the phrase "radical Islamic terrorism." Published September 28, 2016
Obamas share Marine One ride for final commute home after day apart
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrived on separate planes within minutes of each other at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday evening -- he on Air Force One, she on a plain white jet. Published September 28, 2016
Obama to deliver farewell to troops at Army base
President Obama is delivering his farewell to U.S. troops as commander in chief Wednesday at Fort Lee, Virginia, with a town-hall style meeting. Published September 28, 2016
Obama praises Shimon Peres as ‘the essence of Israel’
President Obama is praising former Israeli President Shimon Peres as a leader who changed the course of human history. Published September 28, 2016
Obama names DeLaurentis as ambassador to Cuba
President Obama nominated Jeffrey DeLaurentis Tuesday as the first U.S. ambassador to Cuba in more than 50 years. Published September 27, 2016