Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Obama to host summit on ‘violent extremism’
Even with Islamic State terrorists committing a new atrocity by beheading Christians in Libya, President Obama hopes to avoid blaming radical Muslims for terrorism as he hosts a summit beginning Tuesday in Washington to counter generic "violent extremism." Published February 16, 2015
Conservative group calls on RNC to oust NBC from debates
The Republican National Committee is being pressed to dump NBC News from hosting two GOP presidential primary debates, citing anchor Brian Williams' suspension for lying about being under fire in Iraq and instances of alleged network bias. Published February 16, 2015
VA ‘I CARE’ slogan slammed by veterans, employees as mockery of reform
The embattled Veterans Affairs Department, now ranked by a government watchdog as among the most troubled federal agencies, is reminding employees in a memo why they should care about their work. Published February 15, 2015
Obama calls for rules on federal drones to prevent spying on citizens
President Obama has issued a directive to create guidelines for the federal government's operation of drones to prevent violations of individuals' privacy. Published February 15, 2015
Obama sends Labor secretary to resolve work slowdown at West Coast ports
With a long-running labor dispute delaying dozens of cargo ships offshore, President Obama has ordered his labor secretary to California to try to avoid a shutdown of 29 West Coast ports. Published February 15, 2015
Obama says N.C. shooting victims may have been targeted as Muslims
Although police haven't determined yet whether three Muslims in North Carolina were murdered in a parking dispute or because of their religion, President Obama suggested Friday that they were victims of a hate crime. Published February 13, 2015
Joe Biden: Decision on 2016 by end of summer
Vice President Joseph R. Biden said in Iowa Thursday that he'll make a decision whether to run for president in 2016 by the end of this summer. Published February 12, 2015
Transferred Secret Service officials still have cars, access
Two top former Secret Service officials who were transferred out of the agency in department shakeup are still driving Secret Service cars and retain access to the service's facilities. Published February 12, 2015
Joe Biden: Running away from Obama in 2016 would be ‘mistake’ for Dems
Vice President Joseph R. Biden said Democratic presidential candidates in 2016 should embrace President Obama's economic policies and "run on what we have done" instead of running away from the administration. Published February 12, 2015
Biden, Holder praise police for bravery
After sustained criticism that President Obama and his advisers have failed to support police officers, Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. and Vice President Joseph R. Biden heaped praise Wednesday on police and firefighters at a ceremony honoring 22 of their colleagues for valor. Published February 11, 2015
Brian Williams, NBC News anchor, suspended 6 months without pay for Iraq lie
NBC News anchor Brian Williams was suspended Tuesday for six months without pay after admitting that he wrongly reported being under fire during the Iraq war. Published February 10, 2015
FCC commissioner blasts Obama’s ‘net neutrality’ plan
A Republican member of the Federal Communications Commission Tuesday blasted President Obama's plan to regulate the Internet, saying it will lead to "utility-style regulation," new taxes and less consumer choice. Published February 10, 2015
Axelrod: Hillary not a ‘healing figure’
Political adviser David Axelrod told Barack Obama prior to the 2008 Democratic presidential primary that rival Hillary Rodham Clinton was not a "healing figure" and would have difficulty convincing voters that she was as a candidate of the future. Published February 10, 2015
A.T. Smith, deputy director, transferred to Homeland Security in Secret Service shake-up
As part of a shake-up in the top ranks of the Secret Service, the agency's second-highest official is transferring to a job at the Department of Homeland Security, the agency said Monday. Published February 9, 2015
Top Secret Service official transferred
As part of a shakeup in the top ranks of the Secret Service, the agency's second-highest official is transferring to a job at the Department of Homeland Security, the agency said Monday. Published February 9, 2015
Obama: Plan to kill college-savings plan ‘wasn’t worth’ the furor
President Obama said Friday that he abandoned a proposal to eliminate a popular college-savings plan because "it wasn't worth it" and too many families objected to his plan. Published February 6, 2015
White House cites climate change in national security plan
President Obama's new national-security strategy ranks combating climate change as a priority alongside more traditional threats such as terrorism, biological emergencies and nuclear weapons in the hands of rogue states. Published February 6, 2015
White House gives names of Muslim leaders who met with Obama
The White House has finally divulged the names of American Muslim leaders who met with President Obama this week, including Imam Mohamed Magid, who has advised the administration on formulating responses to incidents that Islamists consider offensive. Published February 6, 2015
Obama to push agenda at Indiana community college
President Obama is traveling to Indiana Friday to build support for his economic agenda, including an initiative for government-paid tuition for community college students. Published February 6, 2015
Obama: People of faith must confront insults to religion
Wading deeper into the debate over violence inspired by radical Islam, President Obama Thursday equated terrorism with "terrible deeds" committed by Christians in centuries past, comments that quickly sparked disgust among conservatives. Published February 5, 2015
