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Dave Boyer

dboyer@washingtontimes.com

Dave Boyer is a White House correspondent for The Washington Times. A native of Allentown, Pa., Boyer worked for the Philadelphia Inquirer from 2002 to 2011 and also has covered Congress for the Times. He is a graduate of Penn State University. Boyer can be reached at dboyer@washingtontimes.com.

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An unidentified woman kneels near a makeshift memorial for Kayla Mueller, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, in Prescott, Ariz. Mueller, a 26-year-old American woman held by Islamic State militants, was confirmed dead, her parents and the Obama administration said Tuesday. (AP Photo/Brian Skoloff)

Obama to host summit on ‘violent extremism’

Even with Islamic State terrorists committing a new atrocity by beheading Christians in Libya, President Obama hopes to avoid blaming radical Muslims for terrorism as he hosts a summit beginning Tuesday in Washington to counter generic "violent extremism."

February 16, 2015
This image taken from video provided by NBC News on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 shows Edward Snowden, right, a former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor and NBC News anchor Brian Williams during an NBC Exclusive interview. Snowden told Williams that he worked undercover and overseas for the CIA and the NSA. (AP Photo/NBC News)

Conservative group calls on RNC to oust NBC from debates

The Republican National Committee is being pressed to dump NBC News from hosting two GOP presidential primary debates, citing anchor Brian Williams' suspension for lying about being under fire in Iraq and instances of alleged network bias.

February 16, 2015
Vice President Joe Biden, accompanied by Attorney General Eric Holder, left, awards the Medal of Valor to Lt. Brian Murphy, from the Oak Creek, Wis., Police Dept., Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, during a ceremony in the Old Executive Office Building on the White House Complex in Washington. Medals were awarded to public safety officers who have exhibited exceptional courage, regardless of personal safety, in the attempt to save or protect others from harm. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Biden, Holder praise police for bravery

After sustained criticism that President Obama and his advisers have failed to support police officers, Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. and Vice President Joseph R. Biden heaped praise Wednesday on police and firefighters at a ceremony honoring 22 of their colleagues for valor.

February 11, 2015
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton laughs at a remark by Vice President Joe Biden as they wait for the start of a press statement by President Barack Obama and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in the Oval Office Aug. 18, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) ** FILE **

Axelrod: Hillary not a ‘healing figure’

Political adviser David Axelrod told Barack Obama prior to the 2008 Democratic presidential primary that rival Hillary Rodham Clinton was not a "healing figure" and would have difficulty convincing voters that she was as a candidate of the future.

February 10, 2015
Secret Service officers search the south grounds of the White House in Washington, Monday, Jan. 26, 2015. A device, possibly an unmanned aerial drone, was found on the White House grounds during the middle of the night while President Barack Obama and the first lady were in India, but his spokesman said Monday that it posed no threat. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Top Secret Service official transferred

As part of a shakeup in the top ranks of the Secret Service, the agency's second-highest official is transferring to a job at the Department of Homeland Security, the agency said Monday.

February 9, 2015
To avoid the economic, social, environmental and human health catastrophes that would follow fossil fuel elimination, we would need affordable, reliable options on a large enough scale to replace them. Existing "renewable" technologies cannot possibly do that. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)

White House cites climate change in national security plan

President Obama's new national-security strategy ranks combating climate change as a priority alongside more traditional threats such as terrorism, biological emergencies and nuclear weapons in the hands of rogue states.

February 6, 2015
President Barack Obama holds a note from Personal Secretary Katie Johnson during an economic meeting in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Oct. 12, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

White House gives names of Muslim leaders who met with Obama

The White House has finally divulged the names of American Muslim leaders who met with President Obama this week, including Imam Mohamed Magid, who has advised the administration on formulating responses to incidents that Islamists consider offensive.

February 6, 2015
President Barack Obama bows his head towards the Dalai Lama as he was recognized during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015. The annual event brings together U.S. and international leaders from different parties and religions for an hour devoted to faith. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Obama: People of faith must confront insults to religion

Wading deeper into the debate over violence inspired by radical Islam, President Obama Thursday equated terrorism with "terrible deeds" committed by Christians in centuries past, comments that quickly sparked disgust among conservatives.

February 5, 2015