Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Clinton OKs Putin offer to confiscate Syria’s chemical weapons
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday gave qualified support to a Russian plan to place Syria's chemical weapons under international control as a way of averting U.S. military strikes. Published September 9, 2013
U.S. to take ‘hard look’ at Russian proposal for Syria to turn over chemical weapons
The White House said Monday it will "take a hard look" at Russia's proposal to place Syria's chemical weapons under international control, but questioned whether Syria would comply. Published September 9, 2013
Coalition of the willing on Syria includes such superpowers as Albania, Estonia, Honduras
It's not likely to ease Americans' concerns about going to war, but the White House announced Monday that Albania is on board with the Obama administration's plans to punish Syria. Published September 9, 2013
Obama, Putin discuss Syria on G-20 sidelines
President Obama met privately with Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday in the midst of their public dispute over how to respond to a chemical weapons attack in Syria. Published September 6, 2013
Brazilian leader says Obama contrite over U.S. spying
The president of Brazil said Friday that President Obama has taken responsibility for the U.S. spying on her, and that Mr. Obama has promised to provide a written explanation to the Brazilian government for the surveillance by next week. Published September 6, 2013
Obama, Chinese president huddle on North Korea’s nuclear issue at G-20
President Obama and the president of China discussed North Korea's nuclear weapons program Friday during a private meeting at the G-20 summit in Russia. Published September 6, 2013
Obama faces growing opposition to attack on Syria at G-20 meeting
At the Group of 20 summit in Russia, President Obama faced growing opposition from world leaders Thursday, advising him not to launch military strikes in Syria as punishment for a chemical-weapons attack. Published September 5, 2013
U.S. spying reports spark Brazilian fury
In the latest sign of worldwide anger over U.S. spying, the president of Brazil on Thursday canceled a trip to Washington by a team of aides who were to prepare the way for her official state visit to the White House next month. Published September 5, 2013
Obama to Europe: U.S. isn’t snooping through emails, eavesdropping on phone calls
President Obama sought to reassure Europeans again Wednesday that America isn't spying on them, saying his administration wants to "align" U.S. surveillance practices to address concerns in the European Union. Published September 4, 2013
Obama lavishes praise on Sweden, sees lessons for U.S. on energy policy, government spending
Blocked at home on his progressive agenda, President Obama traveled Wednesday to a land where he said he'd blend right in politically — Sweden, one of the world's most developed welfare states. Published September 4, 2013
Obama defends Russia ‘reset’ despite strained ties with Putin
As he headed for a summit in Russia, President Obama on Wednesday defended his "reset" with Moscow and declared it a success in spite of high-profile setbacks dealt his administration by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Published September 4, 2013
Likely chilly reception from Putin awaits Obama
There might be a worse time for President Obama to leave the U.S., or a worse destination for him than Russia, but at the moment it's hard to imagine an uglier combination of circumstances for presidential travel. Published September 3, 2013
Obama lobbies Congress, defends plan for Syria strike
Meeting with top lawmakers at the White House, President Obama on Tuesday morning defended his plan for a "proportional" response against the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad and pledged to continue working with Congress to achieve at least some level of consensus on military action. Published September 3, 2013
Obama’s economic message swamped by Syria
Facing a showdown with congressional Republicans on the federal budget this month, President Obama has seen his economic campaign for the middle class get swamped by media coverage of the crisis in Syria. Published September 2, 2013
In reversal, Obama to seek congressional OK for Syria strike
In a dramatic turnaround, President Obama said Saturday that he will wait for congressional authorization to punish Syria for a chemical weapons attack, even though he has decided a military strike is needed. Published August 31, 2013
Obama proposes federal pay hike after 3-year freeze
At the start of the Labor Day weekend, President Obama proposed Friday to raise the pay of civilian federal employees by 1 percent, which would end a three-year freeze on their wages. Published August 30, 2013
Obama: No final decision on Syria, considering ‘a limited, narrow act’
President Obama said Friday that he sympathizes with Americans' war-weariness but is considering a "limited, narrow" military response to Syria's use of chemical weapons. Published August 30, 2013
Obama may go solo with Syria strike; U.S., British lawmakers voice opposition
President Obama and his top aides tried to rally support Thursday for retaliatory strikes in Syria, saying they remain convinced that the Assad regime used chemical weapons, but hopes for an international coalition took a major hit when the British Parliament voted against military action. Published August 29, 2013
Weighing war, White House debuts peace-themed Christmas ornament
As President Obama readies a possible military strike against Syria Thursday, the White House 2013 Christmas ornament is going on sale with the slogan, "Peace on Earth." Published August 29, 2013
Obama issues new executive orders against guns
President Obama ordered two more executive actions Thursday to restrict guns, banning the re-importation of military surplus firearms to private entities and proposing a regulation that would close a loophole in background checks. Published August 29, 2013
