S.A. Miller
Articles by S.A. Miller
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reassured by Trump after president had earlier threatened NAFTA
President Trump gave some political cover Monday to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a White House visit, saying he wanted to merely "tweak" the terms of the NAFTA trade deal with American's northern neighbor but drive a harder bargain with Mexico. Published February 13, 2017
Justin Trudeau, Canadian P.M.. refuses to buck Donald Trump on ‘extreme vetting’
President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau didn't see eye to eye on immigration and refugees, but the two leaders still pledged Monday to work together to keep their countries safe from terrorism. Published February 13, 2017
Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau launch U.S.-Canada council to advance businesswomen
At a roundtable discussion with female business leaders Monday at the White House, President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau launched a new Canada-U.S. council to help advance women entrepreneurs. Published February 13, 2017
Justin Trudeau, Canada P.M., meets with Donald Trump in Washington
President Trump on Monday greeted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the White House for meetings expected to focus on economic ties between the neighboring countries. Published February 13, 2017
Sanctuary city debate shrouds decision on FBI’s new headquarters
The Trump administration is approaching a crossroads in the battle over sanctuary cities with a decision due next month on where to build a new FBI headquarters. Published February 12, 2017
Jeff Sessions sworn in as attorney general
After a bitter confirmation battle, Jeff Sessions was sworn in Thursday as attorney general at an Oval Office ceremony attended by President Trump. Published February 9, 2017
Donald Trump vows overhaul of airports, says infrastructure ‘obsolete’
President Trump told airline industry executives Thursday that he would roll back regulations and promote investment in airports, saying U.S. transportation infrastructure had grown obsolete and fallen into disrepair. Published February 9, 2017
John McCain regains his maverick reputation by bucking Trump
Sen. John McCain once again is basking in the media spotlight as the go-to Republican on Capitol Hill for voicing opposition to the Republican in the White House. This time, he's bucking President Trump and doing it with newfound vim. Published February 8, 2017
Donald Trump slams Nordstrom for dropping Ivanka Trump brand
President Trump lashed out at Nordstrom for dropping his daughter Ivanka Trump's fashion line, saying the luxury department store's treatment of her was "Terrible!" Published February 8, 2017
Donald Trump: Law clearly in my favor on ‘extreme vetting’ program
In a speech Wednesday, President Trump read the federal statute that he said gave him authority for the "extreme vetting" executive order and said a "bad high school student can understand this." Published February 8, 2017
Donald Trump ready to take vetting order to Supreme Court
President Trump said Tuesday he's willing to take his extreme vetting to the Supreme Court if need be, calling the executive order "common sense." Published February 7, 2017
Rick Scott, Florida governor, seeks Trump help in Senate race
President Trump huddled in Florida on Monday with Gov. Rick Scott, an early supporter in the presidential race who is looking for a return of the favor to help clear the field for his challenge of Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson next year. Published February 6, 2017
Donald Trump targets CFPB in plan to unravel Dodd-Frank Act
President Trump is itching for a fight with Democrats over reining in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, one of the most contentious reforms in response to the 2008 financial meltdown. Published February 5, 2017
White House scrambles for new strategy after courts stifle Trump travel ban
The administration was scrambling for a new strategy over the weekend after federal courts put much of President Trump's extreme-vetting executive order on ice, setting up an intense legal battle over the next few days. Published February 5, 2017
Federal appeals court rejects Justice Department move to restore ‘extreme vetting’
A federal appeals court early Sunday denied the Trump administration's request to reinstate the "extreme vetting" program to deny U.S. entry by potential terrorists. Published February 5, 2017
Trump talks with Ukraine president about Russia border tension
President Trump spoke by phone Saturday with Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko, pledging to work with Ukraine and Russia to resolve tensions between the two countries, according to the White House. Published February 4, 2017
White House bolstered by good jobs report: ‘The markets knew’ Donald Trump ‘would deliver’
The White House reveled Friday in the first jobs report of the new administration that showed the U.S. economy added 227,000 jobs in January, saying President Trump had already taken steps to turn the economy around. Published February 3, 2017
Donald Trump delays major new rule for financial advisers
President Trump signed a memorandum Friday to delay -- and potentially cancel -- a sweeping federal rule that would impose new responsibilities on financial advisers, a move guaranteed to provoke heated objections from consumer advocates and liberal lawmakers. Published February 3, 2017
Donald Trump seeks Israeli settlements halt in break with Benjamin Netanyahu
President Trump cautioned Israel Thursday against building new settlement or expanding existing settlements, and by saying it hurts the peace process, broke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the firs time since taking office. Published February 2, 2017
Religious liberty: White House says Donald Trump will balance with individual freedoms
White House press secretary Sean Spicer said Thursday that the administration is looking to strike a balance when defending religious liberty, dismissing a purported draft executive order that would vastly expand protections for businesses and institutions opposed to same-sex marriage or providing contraception coverage. Published February 2, 2017
