Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Obama: I haven’t made a decision about Syria
President Obama said Wednesday the U.S. has concluded that the Syrian government carried out a large-scale chemical weapons attack against civilians last week, but he still has not decided what action to take against the nation. Published August 28, 2013
Obama uses Martin Luther King speech to call for middle-class justice
Standing on the spot where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. famously urged Americans not to judge one another by the color of their skin, President Obama said Wednesday that Americans must use the example of the civil rights marchers of 50 years ago to press for his brand of economic justice for the middle class. Published August 28, 2013
Obama promises mayors unilateral action on guns
Stymied by Congress in his gun control efforts, President Obama told a group of big-city mayors Tuesday that he would take more executive actions to reduce gun violence. Published August 27, 2013
Obama struggles to justify Syria attack to skeptical Americans, Congress
The White House on Tuesday began to lay out a public justification for a possible bombing of Syria, saying the nation's use of chemical weapons is a threat to U.S. interests — a scenario that opens the door to military strikes that wouldn't require authorization from Congress or the United Nations. Published August 27, 2013
Obama girds for response against Syria; Kerry: Chemical attack against civilians a ‘moral obscenity’
Secretary of State John F. Kerry declared Monday that a chemical weapons attack on civilians in Syria was undeniable and an act of "moral obscenity." Published August 26, 2013
Obama already missed chance on Syria: Analysts
As President Obama weighs a military response to Syria's purported use of chemical weapons, some observers say the administration's best chance for effective intervention has already passed. Published August 26, 2013
Former congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. gets 30 months in prison
Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., son of the prominent civil rights activist, was sentenced Wednesday to 30 months in federal prison for spending $750,000 in campaign funds on luxury personal items such as mink capes and a gold-plated Rolex watch. Published August 14, 2013
Obama plays golf as White House condemns Egypt violence
While President Obama played golf again on vacation, the White House criticized the latest crackdown in Egypt on Wednesday, saying violence between government forces and protesters will make it more difficult for the interim government to shift to a democracy. Published August 14, 2013
Obama’s ‘soft power’ policy in a world of hurt
President Obama's foreign policy strategy of "soft power" and reliance on international organizations is suffering setbacks around the globe this year, including from Egypt, Syria, Russia and China. Published August 13, 2013
Obama to host ‘72 NFL champ Dolphins at White House
Apparently President Obama is planning to ease back to work slowly after his eight-day vacation on Martha's Vineyard ends Sunday. Published August 13, 2013
White House’s daily emails use tax dollars to boost Obama’s image, stretch bounds of ‘franking’
President Obama often rails against "perpetual campaigns" in politics, but the White House is increasingly waging a partisan-edged campaign funded by taxpayers through a flood of daily emails to the public in support of his agenda. Published August 12, 2013
Obama to push economic agenda on Northeast road trip
Extending a series of summer speeches on the economy, President Obama will embark on a two-day bus tour through New York and Pennsylvania next week, the White House said Monday. Published August 12, 2013
Obama challenged on terror, al Qaeda claims
Facing more questions about his handling of the war against Islamist terrorists, President Obama said Friday the U.S. will "never" wipe out terrorism completely and he claimed a personal victory in the killing of Osama bin Laden. Published August 9, 2013
Obama to hold news conference Friday before vacation
President Obama will hold a news conference Friday before going on a week-long vacation. Published August 8, 2013
Bill Clinton to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Bill Clinton, one of only two presidents in history to be impeached, will be among 16 honorees to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama, the White House announced Thursday. Published August 8, 2013
Obama to keep pushing Putin over Snowden
The Obama administration will continue to pressure Russia to send back fugitive NSA leaker Edward Snowden, despite deteriorating relations between the two nations that resulted in President Obama canceling a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Published August 8, 2013
Obama calls George W. Bush; former president recovering from heart surgery
President Obama telephoned former President George W. Bush Wednesday to wish him well on his recovery from heart surgery, the White House said Thursday. Published August 8, 2013
Obama cancels Putin meeting over Snowden amnesty deal
President Obama canceled a planned one-on-one meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to protest Moscow's granting of asylum to fugitive NSA leaker Edward Snowden and a "lack of progress" between the two nations on other issues, the White House announced Wednesday. Published August 7, 2013
Obama a costly talk-show fixture
When it comes to late-night comedy shows, President Obama is a prolific guest, but taxpayers might not be laughing along with him. Published August 7, 2013
Obama: Al Qaeda ‘on the way to defeat’
Speaking to Marines who've borne the brunt of combat in Afghanistan, President Obama said Wednesday that hard fighting remains, but the "core" of al Qaeda is nearly defeated. Published August 7, 2013
