S.A. Miller
Articles by S.A. Miller
British intelligence leaks spur U.S. investigations
The diplomatic flap over American officials divulging details of a British terrorism investigation lit a fire Thursday under U.S. investigators of intelligence agency leaks, an issue that had been on a back burner when the primary victim of leaks was President Trump. Published May 25, 2017
Jeff Sessions vows to plug leaks, launches probe of intel agencies
Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Thursday that an investigation is already underway into U.S. intelligence leaks to the news media, quickly acting on President Trump's order to get to the bottom of the leaks about the British investigation into the Manchester bombing. Published May 25, 2017
Michael Hayden, former CIA chief, says U.S. let down by intel agencies: ‘Disappointment and shame’
Former CIA Director Michael Hayden said Thursday that the U.S. intelligence community should be ashamed by the leak to the news media of details from the British investigation of the deadly terrorist bombing in Manchester. Published May 25, 2017
Adam Schiff condemns Manchester intel leaks, demands immediate action to stop it
The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said Thursday that the United Kingdom has "every right to be furious" and called for immediate action to remedy the U.S. leaks information about the Manchester bombing investigation. Published May 25, 2017
Donald Trump meets with EU leaders, will attend NATO summit
President Trump began a busy day in Brussels Thursday meeting with European Union leaders and then newly elected French President Emmanuel Macron, with trade and security topping Mr. Trump's agenda. Published May 25, 2017
Donald Trump’s infrastructure budget ripped by Democrats
President Trump's plan to rebuild America's roads, bridges, seaports and airports was supposed to be one of the few areas ripe for bipartisan cooperation, but it got raspberries from Capitol Hill Democrats when presented as a $200 billion budget priority. Published May 24, 2017
John Brennan’s Senate testimony backs up Trump on Russia, White House says
The White House said Tuesday that former CIA Director John Brennan's testimony before a Senate panel has vindicated President Trump of allegation of collusion with Russian spies. Published May 23, 2017
Donald Trump delivers balanced budget to Congress
The White House's newly minted 2018 budget sprints toward balance over the next decade by counting on a major economic growth spurt to boost revenue and deep cuts on the spending side -- all of it enhanced by more than a few gimmicks and wildly optimistic assumptions. Published May 23, 2017
Donald Trump: Manchester attack strengthens resolve for his mission: ‘Crushing the hateful ideology’
President Trump expressed condolences Tuesday for the victims of the terrorist attack in Manchester, England, calling on all nations to unite in a battle to "obliterate this evil ideology." Published May 23, 2017
Donald Trump mourns at Israel’s Holocaust memorial: ‘Savage crime against God and his children’
President Trump laid a wreath Tuesday at Yad Vashem, Israel's national memorial to the victims of the Holocaust, and later vowed that the world would "never again" remain silent in the face of evil. Published May 23, 2017
Donald Trump, Mahmoud Abbas say peace deal with Israel is possible
Meeting with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas just hours after the latest terror attack against the West, President Trump criticized the Palestinian Authority's policy of rewarding terrorists and said Mr. Abbas is ready to work with Israel on a peace agreement. Published May 23, 2017
Donald Trump’s taxpayer-first budget proposes 3.6 trillion in cuts
The budget that the Trump administration will roll out Tuesday does much more than balance in 10 years and boost military spending; it forces a major change in the way Washington looks at the spending by putting the focus on taxpayers instead payees. Published May 22, 2017
Democrats launch preemptive strike on Trump budget
Democrats got an early start Monday slamming President Trump's upcoming budget for expected cuts to social welfare programs, saying it breaks his campaign promises to help working-class Americans. Published May 22, 2017
Barack Obama horns in on Donald Trump’s foreign trip
Former President Barack Obama will leap back onto the world stage Thursday to join German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a forum at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. Published May 22, 2017
Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia sets new tone for international relations
The same unconventional style that propelled Mr. Trump to the White House is leaving a singular mark on the world stage as he takes his first trip abroad as president. Published May 21, 2017
Donald Trump urges Muslim leaders to cut off Islamic terrorism at the root in their own countries
Standing in the heart of the Muslim world Sunday, President Trump told leaders from across the Middle East and North Africa that it was up to them to rip out extremist Islam at its roots within their homelands. Published May 21, 2017
Donald Trump cuts deals, joins ceremonial Saudi sword dance on first day abroad
President Trump did not bow to Saudi King Salman but later grasped a saber and joined in a traditional sword dance, as his first trip abroad was hailed as a "turning point" in the U.S.-Saudi relationship. Published May 20, 2017
Donald Trump, King Salman of Saudi Arabia sign defense, investment deals
President Trump and King Salman signed a series of agreements Saturday that cement ties between their two countries, including a nearly $110 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia and deals for economic investments in both countries. Published May 20, 2017
Donald Trump welcomed by Saudi Arabia’s King Salman with traditional coffee
President Trump arrived at the airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, early Saturday on his first trip abroad since taking office and was greeted by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who welcomed him with a traditional Saudi coffee. Published May 20, 2017
James Comey agrees to testify in open Senate hearing
Former FBI Director James B. Comey has agreed to testify in open session before a Senate panel investigating Russian interface in the presidential election, the committee announced Friday. Published May 19, 2017
