S.A. Miller
Articles by S.A. Miller
James Mattis’ confirmation as Pentagon chief in jeopardy due to recent retirement
The nomination of Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis for defense secretary was greeted on both sides of the aisle with high praise of his distinguished military service and strategic expertise, but Democrats warned that his confirmation was in jeopardy over the credo of keeping civilian control of the Pentagon. Published December 4, 2016
Donald Trump talks 100-day plan with David Perdue; senator says, ‘I’m very optimistic’
After meeting Friday with Donald Trump, Sen. David Perdue expressed optimism about accomplishing the president-elect's 100-day action plan. Published December 2, 2016
Donald Trump calls for unity during thank you tour
Donald Trump kicked off his "thank you tour" Thursday in Cincinnati, Ohio, promising to unite a deeply divided country and restore America's can-do spirit. Published December 2, 2016
James Mattis to be defense secretary, Trump says
As he kicked off this thank-you tour in Cincinnati, Ohio, President-elect Donald Trump announced -- sort of -- that he was naming U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis as defense secretary. But he told the crowd and the TV cameras not to let it out of the room. Published December 1, 2016
James Mattis to be named as Trump’s defense secretary: Report
As he kicked off this thank-you tour in Cincinnati, Ohio, President-elect Donald Trump announced -- sort of -- that he was naming U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis as defense secretary. Published December 1, 2016
Senate Democrats want extra scrutiny of Trump’s Cabinet picks, demand their tax returns
Senate Democrats pushed Thursday to force all of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees to turn over their tax returns before confirmation, signaling fierce fights ahead over his picks. Published December 1, 2016
Donald Trump creating business-friendly White House
President-elect Donald Trump was already closing a deal to keep U.S. workers employed at the Carrier air conditioner plant in Indiana as he stacked his Cabinet with Wall Street titans Wednesday, creating the most business-friendly White House that America has seen in a long time. Published November 30, 2016
Donald Trump talks job creation with Linda McMahon, former WWE boss
Former World Wrestling Entertainment boss Linda McMahon met Wednesday with President-elect Donald Trump to talk about entrepreneurship, job creation and the Small Business Administration, she said. Published November 30, 2016
Donald Trump asks Preet Bharara to stay on as U.S. attorney for New York
After meeting with President-elect Donald Trump, Preet Bharara agreed Wednesday to remain at his post as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York in the new administration. Published November 30, 2016
Mitt Romney ‘not a done deal’ for Cabinet post, says Reince Priebus
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is "not a done deal" for secretary of state, but he's still under consideration, soon-to-be White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus said Wednesday. Published November 30, 2016
Mitt Romney speaks well of Donald Trump after dinner meeting
After a dinner meeting with Donald Trump at Jean-Georges restaurant in New York, Mitt Romney delivered a glowing review of the president-elect's leadership during the transition. Published November 29, 2016
Donald Trump’s candidate for Homeland Security, Michael McCaul, riles border hawks
Donald Trump's interview Tuesday with Rep. Michael T. McCaul for secretary of homeland security set off alarms for illegal immigration opponents who view the congressman as weak on border security and latently pro-amnesty. Published November 29, 2016
Bob Corker meets with Donald Trump about State Department post
Sen. Bob Corker emerged from an interview Tuesday with Donald Trump and said he believed the president-elect had narrowed the list of candidates for secretary of state to "a very small group." Published November 29, 2016
Donald Trump would be violating D.C. hotel lease once he takes office: Report
President-elect Donald Trump would be in violation of the lease on his new Washington, D.C., hotel once he takes office in January because of language forbidding elected government officials from being party to the deal, according to a report published this week. Published November 29, 2016
Elaine Chao to be named as Trump’s transportation secretary: Reports
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name as his secretary of transportation Elaine Chao, who ran the Labor Department under President George W. Bush, according to multiple reports. Published November 29, 2016
David Petraeus upbeat after Donald Trump meeting: ‘We’ll see where it goes from here’
Retired Army Gen. David Petraeus emerged Monday from a meeting with Donald Trump, saying the president-elect had a "great grasp" of the challenge America faces around the world. Published November 28, 2016
Donald Trump gives Mitt Romney follow-up interview for secretary of state job
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is getting a follow-up interview with President-elect Donald Trump for the secretary of state job, despite fierce opposition inside and outside the transition team to giving the former foe a plum post in the administration. Published November 28, 2016
Donald Trump set to meet with David Petraeus
President-elect Donald Trump will meet Monday with retired U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus about a possible job as secretary of state. Published November 28, 2016
Trump hails Castro’s death on Twitter; during campaign he promised to reverse Obama’s Cuba policy
President-elect Donald Trump did not hold back when acknowledging Saturday the death of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro. He used an exclamation mark. Published November 26, 2016
Green Party’s Jill Stein files for Wisconsin recount: ‘We deserve election we can trust’
Green Party presidential nominee Jill Stein filed for a recount of the election votes in Wisconsin, submitting the paperwork just before the Friday deadline, according to state election officials. Published November 25, 2016
