Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
White House raps GOP gun-control blockage amid Navy Yard rampage
In the wake of the Navy Yard shootings, the White House on Tuesday blamed Republican lawmakers for blocking President Obama's gun-control efforts and vowed to push again for more gun restrictions. Published September 17, 2013
Brazil snubs Obama by refusing White House state-dinner honor
In an unprecedented snub to President Obama, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has canceled her official state visit to the White House scheduled for next month, angered by revelations of U.S. spying on her and on major Brazilian state institutions. Published September 17, 2013
Obama: Navy Yard shooting ‘cowardly’
Responding to the shooting deaths Monday at the Washington Navy Yard, President Obama said he would do everything in his power to prevent "yet another mass shooting" in the U.S. Published September 16, 2013
Massacre at the Navy Yard: Authorities try to determine what set off rampage
In a mass shooting that sent shock waves through the nation's capital, the FBI and police were piecing together what led a Navy civilian contractor to kill 12 employees Monday at the Washington Navy Yard and injure several others. Published September 16, 2013
Under pressure from some Democrats and feminists, Lawrence Summers withdraws name for Federal Reserv
Facing opposition from women's groups and key Democratic senators, former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers withdrew Sunday from consideration as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve. Published September 15, 2013
Biden roasts rising Republicans at Iowa steak fry
On a trip to another state crucial for 2016, Vice President Joseph R. Biden told Iowans on Sunday that a new generation of Republican leaders threatens to unravel the gains of the Obama administration. Published September 15, 2013
Larry Summers withdraws from consideration as Bernanke’s successor at Fed
Facing opposition from women's groups and key Democratic senators, former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers withdrew Sunday from consideration as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve. Published September 15, 2013
Critics say Obama’s Syria deal with Putin only weakens U.S.; president brushes off ‘style points’
President Obama defended his tentative deal with Russia to confiscate Syria's chemical weapons as critics Sunday accused the president of caving to Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Published September 15, 2013
Obama: Syria weapons deal must be ‘enforceable’
As U.S. and Russian negotiators met for a second day on ridding Syria of its chemical weapons, President Obama said Friday that any agreement must be "enforceable." Published September 13, 2013
Obama, one of the most-traveled presidents in history, to hit the road again
Already one of the most-traveled presidents in history, President Obama will travel next month to Indonesia, where he grew up as a boy. Published September 13, 2013
Biden calls House GOP Neanderthals for resisting Violence Against Women Act
Vice President Biden referred to House Republican lawmakers Thursday night as a "Neanderthal crowd" for fighting the reauthorization of his signature Violence Against Women Act. Published September 13, 2013
White House: Putin can say what he wants, U.S. has freedom of speech
Continuing President Obama's tit for tat with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the White House said Thursday that the Russian leader enjoyed in his op-ed article in The New York Times the kind of freedom of expression that Moscow doesn't tolerate from its citizens. Published September 12, 2013
As Syria talks with Russia, Obama’s ‘red line’ starts to fade
President Obama's "red line" vow of action against Syria turned a lighter shade of pink Thursday, with Secretary of State John F. Kerry saying a U.S. military strike "might" be necessary if talks led by Russia fail to compel Syria to turn over its chemical weapons. Published September 12, 2013
With a diplomatic plan for Syria, Russia outshines U.S. in Mideast
Just a month after canceling a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin over behavior that President Obama characterized as childish, the White House said Wednesday that the U.S. is counting on Russia's "prestige" to deliver a diplomatic solution to avert a military attack on Syria. Published September 11, 2013
Obama’s legacy on foreign policy could hinge on outcome with Syria
If the events of the past three weeks shape President Obama's foreign policy legacy, it likely will be as a painfully reluctant warrior and an accidental diplomat. Published September 10, 2013
Obama asks Congress to delay Syria vote, give diplomacy a chance to work
President Obama and his Western allies faced off against Russia on the international stage Tuesday, battling over how exactly to force Syria to turn over its chemical weapons, even as the president pleaded with Congress to give him time to see the diplomatic efforts through. Published September 10, 2013
Obama’s foreign policy legacy: The accidental diplomat
If the events of the past three weeks shape President Obama's foreign policy legacy, it likely will be as a painfully reluctant warrior and an accidental diplomat. Published September 10, 2013
Putin: Obama must back off for Syria plan to work
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that his government's plan to have Syria turn over chemical weapons will only work if President Obama calls off his plans for military strikes — something the White House has rejected. Published September 10, 2013
Obama edges toward Russian plan for Syria to turn over chemical weapons
Facing overwhelming opposition from the public and fears in Congress that he lacks a sound military plan, President Obama backed away Monday night from his proposed missile strike against Syria and said he would pursue a Russian proposal to put Syria's chemical weapons under international control. Published September 9, 2013
Bombing on hold: Obama open to Russian proposal for Syrian crisis
Backing away from a proposed military attack, President Obama said Monday night he will pursue a Russian proposal to put Syria's chemical weapons stockpile under international control. Published September 9, 2013