Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Bowing to new GOP majority, Obama withdraws NLRB nominee
In his first sign of yielding to the incoming Republican majority in the Senate, President Obama Wednesday withdrew the nomination of Sharon Block for the National Labor Relations Board. Published November 12, 2014
U.S., China unveil ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals
The United States and China unveiled ambitious targets Wednesday to reduce greenhouse gases in an effort by the world's two biggest carbon dioxide polluters to foster a global agreement on climate change next year. Published November 11, 2014
Obama, Vladimir Putin battle for China business alliance in Beijing
Behind the scenes in Beijing this week, the U.S. and Russia are engaging in a high-stakes power struggle as the two former Cold War foes vie to become the No. 1 economic ally of rising superpower China. Published November 11, 2014
Civil rights leaders among 19 named for Medal of Freedom
President Obama named 19 recipients Monday for the Medal of Freedom, including three slain civil rights workers from the 1960s, network journalist Tom Brokaw, Ethel Kennedy, singer Stevie Wonder, actress Meryl Streep and Rep. John D. Dingell of Michigan, the longest-serving lawmaker in U.S. history. Published November 10, 2014
Obama welcomes China as economic superpower, slams its human rights abuses
With his political leverage at home weakened after last week's midterm elections, President Obama on Monday set up his bully pulpit on the international stage, telling Chinese leaders they must couple their country's economic rise with a commitment to American-style democratic principles. Published November 10, 2014
Obama issues plan for net neutrality
President Obama issued his net neutrality plan Monday, calling on the Federal Communications Commission to create rules that he said will prevent phone companies and cable firms from invading users' privacy. Published November 10, 2014
Obama to meet Russia’s Vladimir Putin, China’s Xi Jinping on trip to Asia
On his weeklong trip to Asia that begins Monday, President Obama will meet face to face with two foreign leaders whose countries are believed to be responsible for much of the recent cyberattacks against the U.S. — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Published November 9, 2014
Obama heading to Chinese economic summit
Hamstrung by a disastrous midterm election, President Obama departed the U.S. on Sunday for crucial meetings in Asia with world leaders who now view him as a very lame duck in Beijing. Published November 9, 2014
Kenneth Bae, Matthew Todd Miller released by North Korea
North Korea has released two Americans who had been held as prisoners, the Obama administration said Saturday. Published November 8, 2014
Obama calls Missouri Gov. Nixon ahead of grand jury report on Ferguson shooting
With fears rising over the potential for rioting in Ferguson, Missouri, President Obama spoke by phone Friday night with Gov. Jay Nixon to discuss the situation in the community. Published November 7, 2014
Obama chooses Loretta Lynch as attorney general, White House confirms
The White House confirmed Friday that President Obama will nominate U.S. attorney Loretta Lynch to replace Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. Published November 7, 2014
Obama deploys 1,500 more U.S. troops to Iraq
President Obama is sending up to 1,500 more U.S. military personnel to Iraq to serve as non-combat advisers in the fight against Islamic State terrorists, the White House said Friday. Published November 7, 2014
Obama makes nice with Republican leaders, pledges action
There was no bourbon on the table, but President Obama sat down to lunch Friday with incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other 15 congressional leaders to seek cooperation. Published November 7, 2014
Susan Rice says she’ll stay as White House national security adviser
Amid reports of possible staff departures at the White House, national security adviser Susan E. Rice said Friday she's staying on the job. Published November 7, 2014
Obama praises jobs report, promises to work with Republicans
Ahead of a meeting with congressional leaders, President Obama hailed a solid jobs report Friday and said he wants to "build on this momentum" with the incoming Republican majority. Published November 7, 2014
White House predicts GOP might ‘change their tune’ after landslide victory
The White House expressed the hope Thursday that the victorious Republican majority swept into office this week on a wave of anger against President Obama will stop blocking the president's agenda. Published November 6, 2014
David Axelrod’s ex-partner pleads guilty in corruption probe
A Washington political consultant and former partner of David Axelrod has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in federal court and may cooperate with prosecutors in a long-running probe linked to powerful U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah, Pennsylvania Democrat. Published November 6, 2014
Obama sees no rebuke from midterms landslide, renews push on agenda
Reluctantly assessing his massive defeat in the midterm elections, President Obama said Wednesday that he understands angry voters want him to work with a new Republican majority, but he promptly urged action on many of his same priorities that resulted in stalemate in Congress. Published November 5, 2014
Obama jabs at Jordan for dissing his golf game
President Obama is talking trash with former NBA star Michael Jordan over the quality of their golf games. Published November 5, 2014
Progressives vow to fight Senate GOP on judicial nominations
Progressives urged President Obama Wednesday not to back down against the incoming Republican Senate majority over judicial nominations. Published November 5, 2014