Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
White House says Donald Trump’s complaint about Fed is ‘funny’
The White House on Tuesday ridiculed Donald Trump's assertion that Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen is playing politics in her management of the central bank by keeping interest rates low during President Obama's tenure. Published September 27, 2016
Obama says debate showed Trump isn’t prepared for presidency
President Obama said Tuesday that the first presidential debate showed Republican nominee Donald Trump "doesn't have the preparation, the temperament or the core values of inclusion" to lead the nation forward. Published September 27, 2016
Joe Biden ‘angry’ that Donald Trump doesn’t pay taxes
Vice President Joseph R. Biden said Tuesday that the first presidential debate showed Republican Donald Trump lacks the "moral center" to lead the nation. Published September 27, 2016
Obama threatens to veto bill exempting people who lose Obamacare insurance
The White House issued a veto threat Tuesday against a House measure that addresses the failure of about two-thirds of the co-op insurers under the Affordable Care Act by exempting people who lost their coverage. Published September 27, 2016
Obama loyalists say Donald Trump showed racism, did worse than Sarah Palin in debate
While President Obama hasn't revealed his reaction yet to the first presidential debate, several of his former top advisers were gleeful about Hillary Clinton's performance and predictably critical of Republican Donald Trump. Published September 27, 2016
White House says Obama won’t apologize for pursuing peace in Syria amid renewed fighting
Faced with calls to take stronger steps against Russia's involvement in Syria's civil war, the White House said Monday that President Obama won't apologize for pursuing peace. Published September 26, 2016
White House says Obama uses email pseudonym for security
President Obama's use of a pseudonym when emailing then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on her private email server was a security measure to protect his communications, the White House said Monday. Published September 26, 2016
White House says U.S. safer under Obama, despite crime surge
The White House said Monday that Americans are safer under President Obama, despite FBI crime statistics showing that violent crime rose about 4 percent last year. Published September 26, 2016
Obama: Arnold Palmer the ‘American dream come to life’
America's golfer-in-chief paid tribute Monday to golf legend Arnold Palmer, who died Sunday at age 87. Published September 26, 2016
Donald Trump aims to carry on presidents’ tradition of proud gun ownership
From George Washington's flintlock pistols to John F. Kennedy's M1 rifle, presidents have shared a long tradition of proud gun ownership. Published September 25, 2016
Obama’s veto of 9/11 bill faces quick override
Congressional leaders of both parties have vowed a swift override of President Obama's veto of a bill that would give families of victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks the ability to sue Saudi Arabia, which would be the first such reversal of Mr. Obama's presidency. Published September 25, 2016
President Obama dedicates new African-American museum, cites protests against police shootings
President Obama dedicated the National Museum of African American History and Culture on Saturday morning with celebrities and thousands of others, calling it a monument to the patriotism of black citizens that should help white Americans understand current protests over police shootings of minorities. Published September 24, 2016
Trump gaining on Clinton in battleground states in new poll
Republican Donald Trump has gained ground on Democrat Hillary Clinton in three battleground states, but neither presidential candidate has locked up their own party's voters, and Mrs. Clinton is hindered by a lack of support from young voters, according to a new poll released Friday. Published September 23, 2016
Obama vetoes 9-11 victims’ bill as lawmakers press for override
As expected, President Obama vetoed a bill Friday that would give families of victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks the ability to sue Saudi Arabia, setting up the potential for the first congressional veto override of Mr. Obama's presidency. Published September 23, 2016
White House says Obama objects to campaign-donation measure in spending bill
The White House warned Friday that President Obama might not sign a spending bill to keep the government running beyond next week unless Congress changes current law and requires corporations to disclose campaign donations. Published September 23, 2016
White House launches probe of hack of employee’s private email
The White House is investigating the hack of the gmail account of a part-time White House employee, a breach that revealed the man was also working for Hillary Clinton's campaign and may have exposed the details of first lady Michelle Obama's passport. Published September 22, 2016
White House brushes off Trump’s call for ‘stop and frisk’
The White House panned Donald Trump's advocacy of police "stop-and-frisk" tactics, saying it won't happen as long as President Obama is in office. Published September 22, 2016
White House says Charlotte protesters have ‘legitimate’ complaints
The White House said Thursday that protesters angered by the fatal police shooting of a black man in Charlotte, North Carolina, are raising "legitimate" concerns about racial disparities in the criminal-justice system. Published September 22, 2016
Senate GOP floats plan to avert government shutdown, but Dems vow to block
With negotiations stalling, Senate Republicans offered a plan Thursday to keep the government open on stopgap funding through Dec. 9 -- but Democrats said they'll oppose it, setting up yet another shutdown showdown next week. Published September 22, 2016
Obama: Trump candidacy fueled by fearful, resentful voters
Even as Donald Trump is climbing in polls, President Obama said most Americans have figured out that the Republican nominee isn't "suited" for the presidency. Published September 22, 2016