Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Obama mocks GOP candidates, warns Canada to prepare for folks fleeing U.S.
President Obama jokingly sympathized with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Thursday that he might see a mass migration of Americans to Canada next year if Donald Trump or Sen. Ted Cruz wins the U.S. presidency. Published March 10, 2016
Obama, Justin Trudeau announce pact to limit methane emissions
President Obama welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the White House Thursday as they announced an agreement to impose greater regulations on the countries' oil and gas industries to reduce methane emissions from new and existing sources. Published March 10, 2016
Florida top battleground state for presidential election
With the most electoral votes of any battleground state in the nation, Florida once again will be the most hotly contested prize in the presidential election in November. Published March 9, 2016
Hillary Clinton talks tough on Iran’s ballistic missile tests, taunting of Israel
Iran taunted Israel and defied the U.S. on Wednesday with another test-firing of ballistic missiles, while presidential candidate Hillary Clinton tried to talk tougher than the Obama administration in calling for fresh sanctions against Tehran. Published March 9, 2016
Obama interviews Supreme Court candidates to replace Antonin Scalia
President Obama has begun interviewing candidates for the Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. Published March 9, 2016
Joe Biden says U.S. might confront Iran over missile tests
In the wake of Iran's latest ballistic missile test, Vice President Joseph R. Biden said Wednesday in Israel that the Obama administration will hold Tehran accountable if it breaks a nuclear accord with the U.S. and other world powers. Published March 9, 2016
Joe Biden’s visit to Israel marred by terrorist attacks
Vice President Joseph R. Biden's arrival in Israel for high-level talks Tuesday was marred by a series of terrorist attacks, while the White House insisted that President Obama wasn't offended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu turning down an invitation to meet in Washington next week. Published March 8, 2016
Obama pressed to respond to Iranian missile tests
Lawmakers in both parties demanded the Obama administration hold Iran accountable Tuesday for a series of new ballistic missile tests in apparent violation of a U.N. resolution, while Iran threatened to back out of its nuclear accord with the U.S. and other world powers if the West imposes fresh sanctions. Published March 8, 2016
White House ‘surprised’ by Benjamin Netanyahu declining invitation
The White House is hitting back at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with unusually blunt language after the Israeli leader rejected an invitation to meet with President Obama in Washington next week. Published March 8, 2016
Obama to host Justin Trudeau of Canada, new liberal rising star
Gray-haired and losing clout by the day, President Obama will host a vision of his former self this week when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at the White House for meetings on their shared liberal agenda and a state dinner. Published March 7, 2016
Michelle Obama to attend Nancy Reagan’s funeral
First lady Michelle Obama will attend the funeral of former first lady Nancy Reagan, a White House official said Monday night. Published March 7, 2016
White House to detail casualties from drone strikes on militants
On the same day the Obama administration said it killed 150 militants with airstrikes in Somalia, the White House announced plans to disclose the number of people killed by U.S. drone and other counterterrorism strikes since 2009. Published March 7, 2016
Obama: Nancy Reagan was ‘gracious’ to me
President Obama said Monday that the late first lady Nancy Reagan "could not have been more gracious and more charming" when she met him early in his presidency. Published March 7, 2016
Biden jokes about GOP candidates, Supreme Court vacancy
Vice President Joe Biden couldn't resist taking shots at the Republican presidential candidates Saturday night in a monologue at the annual Gridiron Dinner in Washington. Published March 6, 2016
Obama: I’m staying in Washington after leaving White House
President Obama confirmed Thursday that he and his family won't be leaving Washington immediately after his term ends in January. Published March 3, 2016
Most Americans want Senate to hold hearings on Supreme Court nominee: poll
A poll shows a majority of Americans want a Supreme Court nominee who wouldn't upset the past balance of the high court, even as liberal groups and lawmakers ramp up pressure on Senate Republicans to allow President Obama to fill the court's vacancy. Published March 3, 2016
GOP race brings record voter turnout
More than 240,000 new Democrats and independents showed up to vote in Virginia's Republican presidential primary this week -- the tip of a massive shift as all the enthusiasm and interest are moving to the GOP. Published March 2, 2016
Obama considers Jane Kelly, Iowa judge, for Supreme Court
In his search for a Supreme Court nominee, President Obama is going into the backyard of Republican Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa, who has vowed not to hold confirmation hearings on any candidate. Published March 2, 2016
White House minimizes record GOP turnout in primaries
The White House on Wednesday downplayed record-breaking voter turnout in this year's Republican presidential primaries, fudging the election math and saying few swing states have held contests yet. Published March 2, 2016
Despite pledge, Obama endorses pro-gun Strickland for Senate
President Obama endorsed fellow Democrat Ted Strickland of Ohio Wednesday in his bid for the U.S. Senate, despite the candidate's past A-plus rating by the National Rifle Association and the president's pledge not to endorse pro-gun Democrats. Published March 2, 2016