Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Obama predicts Senate will pass gun measure
As the Senate opens debate on legislation to expand background checks of gun purchases, President Obama said Tuesday he thinks public sentiment will compel lawmakers to approve the measure. Published April 16, 2013
North Korea rattles its sabers ever louder at South
North Korea intensified its threats of an imminent attack against the South Tuesday, while President Obama said the United States does not believe the communist regime has the ability to launch a nuclear weapon. Published April 16, 2013
Obama gets updates overnight on Boston Marathon probe
President Obama received updates overnight on the investigation into the explosions at the Boston marathon, the White House said Tuesday morning. Published April 16, 2013
Obama aware of abortion doctor trial, Carney says
After weeks under the radar, the Philadelphia trial of an abortion provider accused of killing seven prematurely born babies is now gaining serious press attention and even President Obama is following the coverage. Published April 15, 2013
Obama signs bill watering down financial-disclosure law
Brushing aside the objections of transparency advocates, President Obama on Monday signed a law that scales back some of the financial disclosure requirements in the Stock Act, which was intended to prevent lawmakers from benefiting from insider trading. Published April 15, 2013
Obama pledges support to Boston in wake of explosions
President Obama has been briefed about the explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon and his administration is in contact with state and local authorities, a White House official said Monday. Published April 15, 2013
White House backs Venezuela recount
The White House said it supports a recount in the presidential election in Venezuela, where the hand-picked successor of the late communist leader Hugo Chavez narrowly won. Published April 15, 2013
White House: ‘Constructive’ talks with Russia’s Putin despite tensions
The White House said National Security Adviser Tom Donilon held "comprehensive and constructive" talks Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin in preparation for President Obama's meetings with Mr. Putin later this year. Published April 15, 2013
On Tax Day, Obama shows taxpayers where their money went
President Obama marked Tax Day on Monday by directing taxpayers to an online tool that shows them how their tax dollars are being divided among broad categories of federal spending such as education and defense. Published April 15, 2013
An expanded role for the first lady: Michelle Obama joins the gun control debate
The Obama administration's all-out push for the Senate to move forward on gun control this week included a rare foray into the legislative arena by first lady Michelle Obama, who urged senators in an emotional plea not to filibuster the proposals. Published April 11, 2013
Jay-Z raps: White House cleared Cuba trip with Beyonce
Although the White House said it wasn't involved, rapper Jay-Z boasts in a new song Thursday that he got "White House clearance" for his recent trip to Cuba with wife Beyonce. Published April 11, 2013
Obama budget resurrects the estate tax
President Obama seeks in his new budget to raise the estate tax, which was permanently lowered in the Jan. 1 "fiscal cliff" deal between the administration and congressional Republicans. Published April 10, 2013
Obama spending plan raises budget for Energy, Education, HUD, HHS and more
The Education and Energy departments are among the big winners in President Obama's fiscal 2014 budget, with each agency receiving a substantial boost in proposed funding.Mr. Obama plans to increase the Education Department by 4.6 percent, to $31.8 billion, including $750 million for expanded universal pre-school services. That initiative would be funded by a new tobacco tax. Published April 10, 2013
GOP says Obama’s budget blows chance of ‘grand bargain’
Top congressional Republicans declared President Obama's tax-laden budget for fiscal 2014 dead on arrival Wednesday, saying its failure to cut deficits destroys any hope of a "grand bargain" to fix the federal government's fiscal crisis Published April 10, 2013
Biden slams GOP over gun filibuster threat
Vice President Joseph R. Biden tried to shame senators Tuesday into supporting the administration's new gun-control measures, accusing opponents of failing to understand the pain of parents who lost children in the Sandy Hook elementary school massacre. Published April 9, 2013
White House: Planned GOP gun filibuster cowardly
Beginning a week of high pressure on gun control, the White House on Monday accused some Republican senators of cowardice for planning to filibuster gun legislation without allowing the full Senate to vote on President Obama's initiatives. Published April 8, 2013
Secretary of State Kerry in Israel to push for peace
On his second trip to the Middle East in two weeks, Secretary of State John F. Kerry said Monday the U.S. won't stop Israel from taking whatever action is necessary to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Published April 8, 2013
John Kerry: U.S. won’t stop Israeli action against Iran
On his second trip to the Middle East in two weeks, Secretary of State John F. Kerry said Monday the U.S. won't stop Israel from taking whatever action is necessary to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Published April 8, 2013
White House: N. Korean ‘bellicose’ missile launch wouldn’t surprise
The White House said Friday it "would not be surprised" if North Korea launches a missile soon as tensions escalate on the peninsula. Published April 5, 2013
Obama raises cash in push for Nancy Pelosi to become House Speaker again
President Obama says he wants to work with Republicans, but he raised millions of dollars in California on a two-day trip that ended Thursday to ensure that Rep. Nancy Pelosi becomes speaker again in 2014. Published April 4, 2013