Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
White House again on lockdown after incident at fence
The White House was on lockdown Wednesday morning for the second time in two days after someone threw objects over a fence on the property. Published April 27, 2016
Liberal group says Senate GOP ‘afraid’ of Merrick Garland nomination
The Supreme Court nomination of Judge Merrick Garland received a morale boost of sorts Wednesday when former Sen. Tom Coburn, a Republican, came out in favor of the Senate holding a confirmation hearing and a vote. Published April 27, 2016
Chaka Fattah uses Obama’s voice in robocall without permission
An indicted Democratic lawmaker from Pennsylvania used President Obama's voice in a campaign robocall without permission, the White House said Tuesday. Published April 26, 2016
White House put on temporary lockdown after another apparent fence jumper
The White House went on temporary security lockdown late Tuesday afternoon after another apparent fence-jumper tried to scale a security barrier. Published April 26, 2016
White House slams proposal to downsize national security council
The White House hit back Tuesday at a House Republican proposal to limit the size of the White House national security council to gain leverage in disputes with the president over military policy. Published April 26, 2016
Sam Brownback, Kansas governor, rejects Obama’s Syrian refugee plan
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback announced Tuesday that he's withdrawing the state from the Obama administration's refugee relocation program due to security concerns. Published April 26, 2016
Senate votes to restore full taxpayer subsidies for windmills
Hot air still rules on Capitol Hill, where senators voted Tuesday to restore millions of dollars in taxpayer subsidies for windmills, in a signal that Congress is still eager to pick winners in the emerging renewable energy sector. Published April 26, 2016
House set to vote on D.C. voucher plan opposed by Obama
Lawmakers and D.C. officials are waiting to see whether President Obama will side with teachers' unions opposed to the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship program, which is set for a House vote on reauthorization this week. Published April 26, 2016
Obama calls on Europeans to fight intolerance together
Eight years after arriving in Germany like a rock star, President Obama pleaded with disenchanted Germans on Monday for European unity and tolerance toward Muslim immigrants while critics blamed the departing U.S. president for "shattered illusions" of hope and change. Published April 25, 2016
Obama to deploy an additional 250 U.S. troops to Syria to fight ISIS
President Obama announced Monday that he is deploying an additional 250 U.S. troops to Syria to fight the Islamic State terrorist group. Published April 25, 2016
Obama peddles trade to skeptical Europeans
On his swan-song tour of European allies, President Obama encountered more resentment and opposition Sunday in countries that once embraced him enthusiastically. Published April 24, 2016
Obama praises Germany for accepting Syrian refugees
President Obama said Sunday that he is "proud" of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the people of Germany for accepting far more migrants from the war-torn country. Published April 24, 2016
Obama rejects North Korea’s offer to suspend missile tests
President Obama said Sunday he doesn't take seriously North Korea's offer to suspend its missile program if the U.S. ends annual military exercises with South Korea. Published April 24, 2016
Obama: LGBT laws in N.C., Mississippi should be overturned
President Obama said Friday that laws affecting LGBT rights in North Carolina and Mississippi are "wrong" and should be reversed in court. Published April 22, 2016
Obama jams to Prince songs before meetings in U.K.
President Obama grooved to some Prince songs Friday in honor of the late performer before meeting with British Prime Minister David Cameron in London. Published April 22, 2016
Obama warns British over leaving European Union
President Obama warned British voters Friday that their country's economic relationship with the U.S. could suffer if they decide in a June referendum to leave the European Union. Published April 22, 2016
‘Part Kenyan’ President Obama facing open hostility in United Kingdom
Criticized for being anti-British and "part Kenyan," President Obama tried Friday to explain once and for all the story that he banished a bust of Winston Churchill from the Oval Office when he moved into the White House seven years ago. Published April 22, 2016
Obama, first lady hosted by Queen Elizabeth II
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama -- who flew separately to England for some royal socializing -- had lunch Friday with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle. Published April 22, 2016
Obama lobbies Britons on benefits of European Union
Arriving in London Thursday night, President Obama doubled down with his meddling in Britain's referendum on remaining in the European Union, a source of resentment among many Britons. Published April 21, 2016
Obama mourns Prince as ‘electrifying’
President Obama mourned the death of Prince Thursday, calling the recording artist "a creative icon." Published April 21, 2016