Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Problems mount for Obama in Syria, Iraq
The Obama administration confronted setbacks Thursday in its efforts to defeat the Islamic State, with reports that Russia is moving more military equipment into Syria to support President Bashar Assad as a truce collapsed, and President Obama acknowledging that political paralysis in Iraq is impeding U.S.-led efforts to defeat the militant group. Published April 21, 2016
Saudis deliver snub to Obama amid tensions over Iran, Syria
Saudi Arabian officials delivered a snub to President Obama Wednesday as he arrived in Riyadh to reassure the anxious ally about his nuclear deal with Iran and to seek more cooperation in the fight against Islamist extremists in Syria and Iraq. Published April 20, 2016
White House backs Joe Biden on criticism of Israel
The White House supported Vice President Joseph R. Biden's criticism of Israel Tuesday, agreeing with Mr. Biden that the administration is frustrated with the lack of progress toward a two-state solution. Published April 19, 2016
John Cornyn slams Obama for opposing bill on terrorism lawsuits
The Republican author of a bill that would allow U.S. victims of terrorism to sue foreign governments blasted President Obama on Tuesday for fighting the measure, while the White House pointed eagerly to two key GOP lawmakers who also raised concerns about the legislation. Published April 19, 2016
Jeff Miller, House chairman, blasts VA for more problems with veterans’ wait times
A top House Republican criticized the Department of Veterans Affairs Tuesday for persistently misleading the public and Congress on the amount of time veterans must wait to receive health care. Published April 19, 2016
Merrick Garland wins praise for role in Oklahoma City bombing probe
Former prosecutors, police, and victim advocates who worked on the Oklahoma City bombing praised Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland Tuesday for his management of the investigation in the mid-1990s. Published April 19, 2016
Sept. 11 families criticize Obama opposition to Saudi probe
On the eve of President Obama's trip to Saudi Arabia, families of victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks urged the president Monday to push the Saudi rulers for "accountability." Published April 18, 2016
In call with Putin, Obama ignores Russian jets buzzing Navy ship
President Obama spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin Monday but didn't raise the issue of Moscow's fighter jets buzzing a U.S. destroyer, the White House said. Published April 18, 2016
VA still plagued by delays in veterans’ care: Watchdog
The Department of Veterans Affairs still has not done enough to stop employees from manipulating veterans' appointment wait times, and the agency isn't giving an accurate picture of the delays in veterans' health care, a nonpartisan watchdog report said Monday. Published April 18, 2016
Obamas to dine with Prince William and wife Kate
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, better known to Americans as Prince William and his wife Kate, will host President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama for dinner Friday. Published April 18, 2016
Obama misleading public about benefits of free-trade deal: Report
The Obama administration is inflating the benefits of its free-trade deal with Pacific Rim nations by claiming falsely that it would deliver "tax cuts" to 18,000 products made in the U.S., a progressive watchdog group said Monday. Published April 18, 2016
Obama to visit Saudi Arabia, Britain after offensive remarks
President Obama will leave the U.S. on Tuesday on what could be dubbed an apology tour of allies he has offended, starting with a visit to Saudi Arabia, whose leaders are fuming at the president's criticism of Gulf states as "free riders" and are pressuring the administration to kill a bill in Congress that would allow 9/11 victims to sue foreign governments. Published April 17, 2016
Obamas paid effective tax rate of 18.7 percent in 2015
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama paid more than $81,000 in taxes last year on reported adjusted gross income of $436,065, for an effective tax rate of 18.7 percent, according to tax returns released Friday afternoon by the White House. Published April 15, 2016
Obama to give foreign-policy speech in Germany this month
President Obama will deliver a major foreign-policy speech in Germany later this month that's shaping up to be one of his last big moments in the global spotlight. Published April 14, 2016
U.S. formally complains to Moscow over fighter jets buzzing Navy destroyer
The Obama administration has lodged a diplomatic complaint with Moscow over Russian fighter jets buzzing a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Baltic Sea, the White House said Thursday. Published April 14, 2016
Obama not ready to concede loss on Supreme Court nomination, White House says
The White House said Thursday that President Obama isn't ready to give up on the possibility of Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland receiving a confirmation hearing from Senate Republicans. Published April 14, 2016
Obama hails ‘momentum’ in ISIS fight in Iraq, Syria
President Obama claimed significant progress Wednesday in the military campaign against the Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq, but a top Syrian official said President Bashar Assad will not give up control of the war-torn nation, where the extremists have flourished. Published April 13, 2016
Obama to issue new oil, gas drilling regulations
The Obama administration will issue sweeping new regulations Thursday for offshore oil and natural gas drillers, potentially costly requirements to prevent environmental disasters such as the BP accident and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico six years ago. Published April 13, 2016
Pentagon: Successful military campaign against ISIS moving to ‘phase two’
The Pentagon said Wednesday that the first phase of military operations against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria is completed, and that the U.S.-led coalition is now focused on "dismantling" the militant group. Published April 13, 2016
White House won’t commit to declassifying secret 9/11 report
Ahead of President Obama's trip to Saudi Arabia next week, the White House sidestepped questions Tuesday about whether the president supports declassifying 28 pages omitted from a joint commission's report on the 9/11 terrorist attacks that reportedly implicate the Saudis. Published April 12, 2016
