S.A. Miller
Articles by S.A. Miller
Russia sanctions: White House says easing of restriction ‘a regular course of action’
The White House pushed back at reports that sanctions against Russia were being rolled back, describing the easing of the restriction on transactions with the country's intelligence services as a "regular course of action." Published February 2, 2017
Donald Trump wants extra ‘F’ in NAFTA — for ‘fair’
President Trump said Thursday that he wanted to add another "F" to the NAFTA trade deal -- with the extra "F" making the deal "fair." Published February 2, 2017
Donald Trump: I’ll ‘destroy’ rule barring churches from endorsing political candidates
President Trump told religious leaders Thursday that he wants to "destroy" the Johnson Amendment, a longstanding legal barrier that prevents churches and charitable groups from endorsing political candidates. Published February 2, 2017
Donald Trump says his ‘tough’ phone calls with world leaders necessary to protect U.S. security
President Trump defended his blunt talk with world leaders Thursday as a necessary change in American leadership to protect the U.S. from dangerous illegal immigrants, while senior lawmakers in both parties scrambled to minimize the potential diplomatic fallout, and one top Democrat even called on the president to apologize to allies. Published February 2, 2017
Trump talks tough, puts Iran ‘on notice’ after missile test
The White House sent a stern warning Wednesday to Iran that the administration would not let its hostile acts go unchallenged, as President Trump tried his hand at saber-rattling for the first time since taking office. Published February 1, 2017
White House escalates warning to Iran, says all options on table
The Trump administration is considering a range of options to counter Iran's aggressive activity in the Middle East, said a senior official who would not rule out military action. Published February 1, 2017
William ‘Ryan’ Owens: Trump travels to Dover Air Force base for dignified transfer of U.S. commando
President Trump traveled Wednesday to Dover Air Force Base for the arrival of the remains of a U.S. commando killed in a weekend raid in Yemen, the first military casualty since Mr. Trump became commander in chief. Published February 1, 2017
Michael Flynn, Trump’s national security adviser, puts Iran ‘on notice’
In response to recent provocations by Iran, National Security Adviser Michael Flynn said Wednesday that the U.S. was putting the country "on notice" that its actions would not be ignored. Published February 1, 2017
Neil Gorsuch nominated to Supreme Court by Donald Trump
In one of the most hotly anticipated political announcements in years, President Trump on Tuesday named Neil Gorsuch as his nominee for the Supreme Court. Published January 31, 2017
Trump names three senior Justice officials
President Trump on Tuesday began filling the upper ranks of the Department of Justice, nominating longtime U.S. attorney for Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein as deputy attorney general, according to the White House. Published January 31, 2017
White House stands firm on claim that Sally Yates ‘betrayed’ Justice Department
The White House on Tuesday defended use of the word "betrayed" to explain the firing of Sally Q. Yates, who was removed as acting attorney general after refusing to enforce President Trump's extreme-vetting program. Published January 31, 2017
White House blasts Senate Democrats’ boycott of nominees: ‘Outrageous’
White House press secretary Sean Spicer balked Tuesday at Senate Democrats' boycott of meetings to advance two key Cabinet nominees, warning that those senators would face retribution from voters in 2018. Published January 31, 2017
White House touts SCOTUS pick: ‘Very historic’
The White House on Tuesday talked up President Trump's upcoming announcement of his pick for the Supreme Court, saying the person nominated would make "every American proud." Published January 31, 2017
Perception of disparate treatment puts White House on edge
The Trump administration says its actions on reorganizing the National Security Council, issuing a Holocaust remembrance statement and forcing a pause in refugees all mirror steps taken by previous presidents -- but his predecessors got nowhere near the venomous pushback President Trump has so far in his short tenure. Published January 30, 2017
White House warns Senate Democrats against Supreme Court filibuster
White House press secretary Sean Spicer warned Senate Democrats planning to filibuster President Trump's upcoming nomination to the Supreme Court that they should instead heed the message that American voters sent in November. Published January 30, 2017
White House balks at flap over National Security Council: ‘Utter nonsense’
The White House pushed back Monday against critics of President Trump's reorganization of the National Security Council, saying claims that the role of top intelligence officials had been downgraded was "utter nonsense." Published January 30, 2017
Donald Trump blames airlines, protests and Chuck Schumer ‘tears’ for ‘extreme vetting’ chaos
President Trump downplayed Monday the chaos at airports caused by the new extreme vetting program, saying in a series of Twitter posts that only a small number of travelers were delayed by the screening but other issues caused "big problems." Published January 30, 2017
President Trump takes call from Vladimir Putin, talks cooperation to fight ISIS
President Trump spoke by phone Saturday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, engaging in a wide-ranging discussion that included how the two countries can work together to combat radial Islamic terrorism, according to the White House. Published January 28, 2017
Trump orders Joint Chiefs to plan ISIS destruction
President Trump signed executive action Saturday ordering the Joint Chiefs of Staff to immediately develop a plan to defeat the Islamic State, sending a message to the world that obliterating the terrorist army is a top priority for the U.S. Published January 28, 2017
President Trump touts promises kept in first weekly radio address
In his first weekly address, President Trump on Saturday boasted that his administration had "hit the ground running" and had already made good on his campaign promises. Published January 28, 2017
