Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Steve Scalise post ‘says a lot’ about GOP: White House
The White House said Monday that House Republicans' selection of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana "says a lot about who they are," but refused to say whether Mr. Scalise should step down over giving a speech to a white supremacist group in 2002. Published January 5, 2015
Obama to discuss immigration with Mexico’s president at White House
Immigration will be on the agenda when President Obama hosts Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto Tuesday at the White House, Mr. Obama's first meeting with a foreign leader in the new year. Published January 5, 2015
Obama executive actions put Asia free trade deal at risk
President Obama's increasing use of executive power could backfire in the new Congress as he seeks to persuade lawmakers to grant him special authority to negotiate his long-sought, mammoth free trade agreement with Pacific Rim nations. Published January 1, 2015
Visa program for rich investors raises concerns on fraud, security
While President Obama's grant of amnesty for nearly 5 million illegal immigrants is drawing furious criticism, a little-known visa program for wealthy foreign investors also is mushrooming on his watch despite a history of fraud and concerns in Congress about potential national security risks. Published December 29, 2014
White House takes credit for improving economy
The White House took credit Tuesday for an improving economic outlook in the third quarter, while acknowledging that falling gas prices also are helping. Published December 23, 2014
Obama mum on New York police officer murders as de Blasio, Sharpton seize spotlight
President Obama has opened himself up to criticism in the wake of the slaying of two New York police officers by allowing other prominent outspoken figures — such as New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton — to seize the spotlight. Published December 22, 2014
Obama administration: ‘Year of action’ a success
Two top aides to President Obama hailed his "year of action" as a success Monday, saying the president took more than 80 executive actions without Congress to help the middle class. Published December 22, 2014
Obama nominates U.S. attorney in Ga. for second-highest Justice post
President Obama on Monday announced his intention to nominate Sally Q. Yates, the U.S. attorney for the northern district of Georgia, to become deputy attorney general, the second-highest post at the Justice Department. Published December 22, 2014
Obama, Holder condemn ‘senseless’ murders of New York police officers
President Obama said Sunday that he condemns "unconditionally" the murder of two New York City police officers by a gunman who may have been angered over the deaths of black men in confrontations with police in Missouri and New York. Published December 21, 2014
Obama: Most black people don’t use racism as an excuse
Before flying off to Hawaii for a two-week vacation, President Obama said Friday that most "good" blacks understand America's history of slavery and segregation isn't an excuse for their current challenges. Published December 19, 2014
Obama only calls on women at press conference; males on ‘naughty’ list
In a first at the White House, President Obama called exclusively on female reporters Friday in his final news conference of the year. Published December 19, 2014
Obama: Hollywood weak, Boston strong
President Obama said Friday that the U.S. will retaliate against North Korea for its cyberattack against Sony Pictures, and he thinks the movie studio "made a mistake" by canceling the release of a movie in response to the hacking. Published December 19, 2014
FBI formally blames North Korea in Sony hack
The FBI said Friday that North Korea is responsible for the cyberattack on Sony Pictures that led the studio to cancel the release of a movie. Published December 19, 2014
Obama low approval rating gives Republicans chance to lead on economy, security
As President Obama girds for his final two years in office as a lame duck, Americans increasingly disapprove of his job performance and are turning to Republicans in Congress for leadership on the economy and national security. Published December 18, 2014
Avril Haines picked by Obama as deputy CIA director for White House post
President Obama picked CIA Deputy Director Avril Haines Thursday to serve as one of his top national security advisers in the White House. Published December 18, 2014
Obama officials screened ‘The Interview’ before cyberattacks on Sony
The White House acknowledged Thursday that Obama administration officials screened a rough cut of the Sony Pictures movie that spawned a cyberattack, and they raised no objections to the film depicting the assassination of North Korea's leader. Published December 18, 2014
Obama to hold end-of-year press conference Friday
President Obama will hold a traditional end-of-year news conference Friday at the White House before leaving on a 17-day vacation in Hawaii. Published December 18, 2014
White House threatens ‘proportional’ response to North Korea cyberattacks on Sony Pictures
The White House vowed a "proportional" response Thursday to North Korea's suspected hacking of Sony Pictures, as lawmakers pledged to beef up the nation's cybersecurity defenses and blamed the Obama administration for failing to get tough with state-sponsored hackers. Published December 18, 2014
John McCain blames Obama for lax cybersecurity in Sony hack attack
Critics said Thursday that Sony Pictures' decision to cancel a movie release in the face of cyberattacks directed by North Korea will encourage more costly attacks, and a top Senate Republican laid the blame squarely on the Obama administration. Published December 18, 2014
Bradley Stone, troubled vet and gunman, was denied additional claims by VA before murders
A former Marine who killed six family members and himself this week had been denied claims for new benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs, including a claim for traumatic brain injury. Published December 18, 2014
