Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Obama proposes new regulations to boost overtime pay
The Obama administration proposed new rules Tuesday that would allow more workers to claim overtime pay, a move that some employers say will force them to cut back on hours. Published June 30, 2015
Obama stumped as Puerto Rico, Greece debt crises roil global markets
After piling up the most debt in U.S. history and vowing to exceed spending caps in Congress this year, President Obama had few solutions to offer Monday as escalating debt emergencies in Greece and Puerto Rico roiled global financial markets. Published June 29, 2015
White House to Puerto Rico: No federal bailout
The White House said Monday that President Obama won't bail out Puerto Rico, which is facing default on its municipal bonds. Published June 29, 2015
Obama signs trade legislation; Boehner, McConnell miss White House event
President Obama signed hard-fought trade legislation Monday, thanking Republican leaders who helped get it done and saying the package will "reinforce America's leadership role in the world." Published June 29, 2015
Gay marriage: Religious leaders reject ruling as legal battles loom
In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision declaring same-sex marriage a constitutional right, the battleground is shifting to religious freedom and whether religious people and/or churches can be compelled to sanction behavior contrary to their religious beliefs. Published June 28, 2015
Obama says it’s time to ‘move on’ with Obamacare
Fresh from a victory at the Supreme Court over his signature health-care law, President Obama said it's time for opponents to stop attacking the settled policy. Published June 27, 2015
Obama hails Supreme Court gay marriage ruling as a victory for nation: America should be very proud
President Obama, who opposed same-sex marriage until three years ago, hailed the Supreme Court's ruling to legalize gay marriage Friday as "a victory for America." Published June 26, 2015
Jennicet Gutierrez, transgender immigrant heckler, says she couldn’t tolerate Obama’s hypocrisy
The transgender illegal immigrant who heckled President Obama at a White House reception said Thursday she couldn't remain silent in the face of the president's hypocrisy about the treatment of undocumented transgender immigrants in detention centers. Published June 25, 2015
Obama heckled at White House by transgender immigration activist
A transgender activist heckled President Obama at a gay pride event at the White House Wednesday afternoon, drawing an annoyed reaction from the president. Published June 24, 2015
Obama will allow the U.S. to negotiate directly with terrorists holding hostages
President Obama said Wednesday that he will allow U.S. officials to negotiate directly with terrorist groups who hold Americans hostage, saying the government "must do better" for families of captives. Published June 24, 2015
Duncan Hunter criticizes Obama’s proposed change in hostage policy
President Obama will announce Wednesday that his administration will no longer threaten prosecution against families of hostages who want to pay ransom, after appearing helpless to stop grisly terrorist beheadings of American captives and facing criticism from their loved ones. Published June 23, 2015
Iran could enjoy sanctions relief before year’s end: report
Iran could start to see economic benefits within four months of the lifting of U.S. and international sanctions from a pending nuclear deal, according a report released Tuesday by a security think tank. Published June 23, 2015
White House pressed to extend Iran nuclear talks deadline
The Obama administration is coming under increasing pressure from European allies to extend the deadline for an Iranian nuclear deal beyond June 30, a development that signals doubts about Tehran's willingness to bargain and complicates the U.S. president's relations with Congress on the talks. Published June 22, 2015
Walter Scheib, ex-White House chef, found dead in New Mexico
Former White House executive chef Walter Scheib was found dead Sunday after he'd been missing for more than a week while hiking alone in New Mexico. Published June 22, 2015
After South Carolina shooting, Obama intent on gun restriction
In the wake of the shooting deaths at a black church in South Carolina, President Obama sounded as if he has abandoned gun control laws, but his administration is steadily pursuing a wide variety of gun regulations through executive action. Published June 21, 2015
Obama, Pelosi mend fences at fundraiser hosted by billionaire activist Tom Steyer
There's nothing like a big-money fundraiser for House Democrats to bring President Obama and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi closer together. Published June 20, 2015
Obama says he’s not ‘resigned’ to losing gun-control battle
President Obama said Friday he isn't surrendering on gun-control efforts. Published June 19, 2015
EPA proposes stricter emissions regs on trucks
The Obama administration announced another major environmental regulation proposal Friday, to cut carbon emissions by medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Published June 19, 2015
Obama dines with Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg in Hollywood
President Obama dined with Hollywood moguls Jeffrey Katzenberg and Steven Spielberg in Beverly Hills Thursday night, a dinner that the White House tried to keep secret. Published June 19, 2015
Obama heads for weekend of golf in drought-stricken California
In the midst of California's severe drought and state-imposed water restrictions, President Obama plans to spend the weekend golfing at exclusive, water-guzzling resorts in Palm Springs. Published June 19, 2015