S.A. Miller
Articles by S.A. Miller
Donald Trump tells Liberty University graduates ‘We don’t worship government, we worship God’
President Trump on Saturday told the class of 2017 at Liberty University to stay true to their ideals and remember that the United States was built on religious principles. Published May 13, 2017
Donald Trump ready to make ‘fast decision’ on new FBI director
President Trump said Saturday that he is prepared to quickly decide a pick for a new FBI director, as the administration looked to move beyond the Washington hysteria over the firing of James B. Comey. Published May 13, 2017
Donald Trump picks Saudi Arabia for first stop abroad to send message of unity to Muslim world
President Trump made the decision to begin his first foreign trip in Saudi Arabia, delivering a message of peace and unity with Muslim leaders he seeks to enlist for the fight radical Islamic terrorism, the president's national security adviser said Friday. Published May 12, 2017
White House movie theater opened to public for first time
First lady Melania Trump on Friday opened the White House movie theater to public tours for the first time in history, giving visitors an added glimpse of the first family's residence. Published May 12, 2017
Donald Trump launches cybersecurity effort
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to bolster the federal government's cybersecurity and protect the country's cyberinfrastructure, White House officials said. Published May 11, 2017
Donald Trump calls Moon Jae-in, pledges to work with South Korea
President Trump on Wednesday called South Korea President Moon Jae-in to congratulate him on his election victory and reaffirmed the friendship between their two countries, said the White House. Published May 10, 2017
White House says Donald Trump wanted to fire James Comey from first day in office
The White House went on the attack against fired FBI Director James B. Comey Wednesday, saying "most of America" had lost confidence in him and that President Trump had been considering firing him since his election. Published May 10, 2017
Interviews for interim FBI boss already underway
The Justice Department began interviews Wednesday for an interim director of the FBI, with the stakes of the selection heightened by the political mess being inherited by the successor to former Director James B. Comey. Published May 10, 2017
Rudy Giuliani off Trump’s list for next FBI director
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani yanked his name off the list Wednesday of possible replacement for ousted FBI Director James B. Comey. Published May 10, 2017
Taxpayers become federal spending watchdogs at new Treasury website
The Treasury launched a website Tuesday where people can track how tax dollars are spent and see how payments flow to thousands of companies and nonprofits and millions of individuals. Published May 9, 2017
Trump campaign launches new website in re-election bid
The Trump campaign Tuesday launched a new website that lays the groundwork for a re-election run. Published May 9, 2017
Donald Trump’s NAFTA renegotiation progress slow
President Trump moved quickly and aggressively in his first days in office to advance his trade agenda, launching investigations into dumping of foreign products in the U.S. and establishing an office to protect American manufacturing, but the promised NAFTA do-over stands as a tantalizing brass ring that remains out of reach. Published May 8, 2017
Donald Trump calls to congratulate French President-elect Macron
President Trump on Monday called President-elect Emmanuel Macron of France to congratulate him on his election victory and reaffirm the historic alliance between their two countries. Published May 8, 2017
Donald Trump defends vetting of Michael Flynn ahead of Senate hearing on Russian connections
President Trump on Monday defended the vetting of his embattled former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, pointing to the top security clearance he received from the Obama administration. Published May 8, 2017
Malcolm Turnbull meets with Donald Trump aboard USS Intrepid
In a sit-down meeting Thursday with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, President Trump smoothed over relations strained by a flap over refugees early in his presidency and reaffirmed the key alliance for confronting North Korea and Islamic terrorism. Published May 4, 2017
Donald Trump says House health-care win unified GOP
President Trump declared victory Thursday in taking the first step to repeal and replace Obamacare, saying his House GOP allies had passed a "great plan" and united the Republican Party. Published May 4, 2017
White House: ACLU lawsuit threat shows anti-religion, anti-GOP bias
The White House said the American Civil Liberties Union showed its true colors Thursday by threatening a lawsuit to block President Trump's executive order that protects political speech by religious institutions and faith-based groups. Published May 4, 2017
Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago jaunts cost $1.2M — for just two trips: Watchdog
Two of President Trump's flights to his Mar-a-Lago Club in Florida cost taxpayers more than $1.2 million, according to records obtained by a government watchdog group. Published May 4, 2017
Muslim leaders, vexed by Obama’s disengagement, paved way for Trump visit to Saudi Arabia
Leaders of the Muslim world have been reaching out to President Trump seeking closer cooperation to combat radical Islam, setting the stage for the president's upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia, senior administration officials said Thursday. Published May 4, 2017
White House defends border wall
President Trump won border wall funding in the spending deal and he's building the border wall he promised, the White House said Wednesday, pushing back against critics who say the barrier is actually a fence. Published May 3, 2017