Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
White House praises Nikki Haley’s ‘courage’ in criticizing Trump
The White House praised Republican Gov. Nikki Haley of South Carolina Wednesday for having the "courage" to criticize GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump. Published January 13, 2016
White House ‘pleased’ with Iran’s release of U.S. sailors
President Obama's spokesman said he is "pleased" that Iran released 10 U.S. sailors Wednesday after their patrol boats strayed into Iranian waters. Published January 13, 2016
Obama twisted facts in State of Union speech
NEWS ANALYSIS: In the bid to shape his legacy, President Obama played fast and loose with the facts Tuesday night during his final State of the Union address. Published January 13, 2016
Obama State of the Union calls on Americans to ‘fix our politics’
Frustrated by Republican presidential candidates' attacks on his leadership, President Obama urged the nation and his successor in his final State of the Union address Tuesday night to "fix our politics" and complete his agenda of restrained American power abroad and income equality at home. Published January 12, 2016
Obama: Donald Trump will only be president in an ‘SNL’ skit
On the morning of his final State of the Union address, President Obama said he can envision Republican front-runner Donald Trump delivering the same speech only on "Saturday Night Live." Published January 12, 2016
Obama State of the Union finale to outline vision for Democratic America
President Obama's long and boastful goodbye to the nation begins Tuesday night with his final State of the Union address. Published January 11, 2016
Obama admin ‘wondering’ whether shooting of Philly cop was terrorist act
President Obama's spokesman said Monday that White House officials are "wondering" if a gunman's attack on a Philadelphia police officer was an act of terrorism, and said the White House views the shooting as another reason for gun control. Published January 11, 2016
White House: Arrest of Iraqi refugees won’t affect Obama’s plan to accept more from Middle East
The White House said Friday the arrest of two Iraqi refugees on terrorism charges won't deter President Obama's plans to accept 10,000 Syrian refugees this year. Published January 8, 2016
Obama plans empty seat at State of Union speech to honor victims of gun violence
President Obama told supporters Friday that he'll leave one seat empty in the first lady's State of the Union guest box next week to represent victims of gun violence. Published January 8, 2016
Obama vetoes GOP-led repeal of Obamacare
As expected, President Obama vetoed legislation Friday that would have repealed Obamacare and defunded Planned Parenthood, saying the Affordable Care Act "is working." Published January 8, 2016
Obama says NRA scares gun owners with false confiscation rhetoric
President Obama accused the National Rifle Association on Thursday night of frightening gun owners into believing that his gun control proposals are aimed at confiscating their firearms. Published January 7, 2016
White House praises Hillary Clinton’s record on women in feud with Donald Trump
The White House came to Hillary Clinton's defense Thursday in her feud with Republican Donald Trump over Bill Clinton's treatment of women. Published January 7, 2016
White House says GOP proved ‘nothing’ with Obamacare repeal
The White House belittled congressional Republicans' efforts Thursday to repeal Obamacare, saying President Obama will veto the legislation without fanfare. Published January 7, 2016
NRA won’t participate Obama’s gun violence town hall
The nation's largest gun rights organization declined Wednesday to send representatives to a nationally televised town hall with President Obama on gun violence, calling the prime-time event a publicity stunt by the White House to promote his latest gun control moves. Published January 6, 2016
White House casts doubt on North Korea’s claim of hydrogen bomb test
The White House said Wednesday that it doesn't believe North Korea has successfully tested a hydrogen bomb. Published January 6, 2016
U.S. Chamber backs Obama’s free-trade deal with Pacific rim nations
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce came out Wednesday in support of the Obama administration's free-trade deal with Pacific rim nations. Published January 6, 2016
Obama unveils new gun control measures: ‘Too many’ victims of gun violence
Wiping away tears for schoolchildren gunned down three years ago, President Obama said Tuesday he's imposing new gun regulations by executive action because Congress refuses to pass gun measures that could prevent more mass shootings in the U.S. Published January 5, 2016
Obama: Executive action on guns won’t violate Second Amendment
President Obama announced Monday he's issuing new gun regulations to require more background checks on gun purchases, while proposing to hire hundreds more federal agents to enforce existing gun laws. Published January 4, 2016
Obama to reverse Bill Clinton gun control strategy, increase number of licensed dealers
Twenty years after President Clinton tackled gun control by drastically reducing the number of licensed firearms dealers in the U.S., President Obama is preparing to tackle gun control by increasing the number of licensed gun dealers. Published December 31, 2015
Obama to travel to Germany, Japan, Poland, China, Peru during final year in office
President Obama, who likes to joke that his lease on Air Force One is running out, plans to put a lot more mileage on the costly presidential aircraft in 2016. Published December 30, 2015
