S.A. Miller
Articles by S.A. Miller
Nunes accuses Democrats of ‘Watergate fantasies,’ impeachment case built on ‘rumors’
At a public impeachment hearing Friday, Rep. Devin Nunes accused Democrats of pursuing their "Watergate fantasies." Mr. Nunes, the ranking Republican on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, noted that five Democrats on the committee voted for impeaching President Trump before the Ukraine issue even came to light. Published November 15, 2019
Bill Taylor dings Trump in otherwise uninspiring impeachment kickoff
The star witness at the first public hearing on impeachment Wednesday said a State Department aide overheard President Trump say he cared more about investigating the Bidens than about Ukraine, providing Democrats the hottest revelation in an otherwise lukewarm kick-off to their impeachment quest. Published November 13, 2019
Democrats’ star witnesses put on the spot to cite ‘impeachable offense’
A Republican lawmaker challenged the Democrats' star witnesses at an impeachment hearing Wednesday to say they had evidence that warrants removing President Trump from office. Published November 13, 2019
Democrats prod State Dept. official to contradict Ukraine president’s defense of Trump
House Democrats' chief investigator at an impeachment hearing Wednesday pressed a State Department official to contradict the Ukrainian president's statement that he was not coerced by President Trump to launch politically motivated investigations. Published November 13, 2019
Whistleblower’s identity looms large at House impeachment hearing
Lawmakers clashed Wednesday at an impeachment hearing against President Trump over the identity of the whistleblower who set off the Democrats' drive to oust the president. Published November 13, 2019
Public impeachment inquiry opens with fireworks: A search for truth or a ‘smear campaign?’
The House's first public hearing on impeaching President Trump opened Wednesday with dueling views of the effort, which was described as either a search for truth or an "orchestrated media smear campaign." Published November 13, 2019
Adam Schiff promises Trump will get a ‘fair’ impeachment hearing
Rep. Adam B. Schiff on Tuesday told lawmakers that this week's public hearings on impeachment would be a "solemn undertaking" and treat everyone, including President Trump, "fairly." Published November 12, 2019
Laura Cooper transcript: Pentagon official worried about ‘legality’ of Trump blocking Ukraine aid
House Democrats on Monday released a transcript of a closed-door interview with a Pentagon official who said concerns were raised about the legality of President Trump withholding military aid from Ukraine. Published November 11, 2019
Charles Booker sets sights on toppling Mitch McConnell
Another Democrat in Kentucky is edging closer to a 2020 bid to challenge Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Published November 11, 2019
Rudy Giuliani, Republicans target Adam Schiff bias in impeachment probe
President Trump's defenders are preparing to make war against House Democrats' tightly controlled public hearings on impeachment this week, the rules of which give impeachment ringmaster Rep. Adam B. Schiff, California Democrat, a distinct advantage over the White House. Published November 10, 2019
House GOP requests Hunter Biden testify in open impeachment hearings
House Republicans on Saturday called for former Vice President Joseph R. Biden's son Hunter to testify in the impeachment inquiry's open hearings that begin next week. Published November 9, 2019
Impeachment testimony jabs Adam Schiff on Trump-Russia dossier
During House Democrats' impeachment probe interview of National Security Council staffer Fiona Hill, Rep. Adam B. Schiff got slapped down for championing the unsubstantiated Russia-collusion dossier on President Trump. Published November 8, 2019
House Democrats release transcripts from Fiona Hill, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman
House Democrats on Friday released transcripts of depositions from former National Security Council staffer Fiona Hill and Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, Director for European Affairs at the National Security Council. Published November 8, 2019
Trump not sweating impeachment testimony: ‘I’m not concerned about anything’
President Trump on Friday said the testimony so far in the House Democrats' impeachment inquiry has not hurt him at all. Published November 8, 2019
George Kent transcript: Democrats release sixth in impeachment probe
House Democrats released the sixth closed-door transcript of their impeachment investigation on Thursday, this time from Deputy Assistant Secretary of State George Kent. Published November 7, 2019
Ron Johnson calls for unmasking Trump’s accuser: ‘Some whistleblowers have an ax to grind’
Sen. Ron Johnson on Thursday said the whistleblower who set off the impeachment inquiry against President Trump should not expect to remain anonymous, given the enormity of actions. Published November 7, 2019
Trump demands end to impeachment probe’s ‘fake hearings’
President Trump on Thursday blasted the House Democrats' plan to hold a public hearing for the impeachment inquiry, labeling it a "fake hearing" and a "witch hunt." Published November 7, 2019
Donald Trump Ukraine ‘quid pro quo’ a presidential duty, legal scholars say
The alleged quid pro quo transaction at the heart of House Democrats' case against President Trump is closer to typical Oval Office deal-making than a high crime or misdemeanor worthy of impeachment, legal scholars say. Published November 6, 2019
Democrats bank on open impeachment hearings to win public support
House Democrats, after committing to an impeachment vote, now face the task of building support among voters who have been consistently skeptical of the idea of removing President Trump from office. Published November 3, 2019
Pelosi says Democrats poised to impeach Trump: ‘The facts are clear’
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Saturday reassured her Democratic colleagues that they had evidence against President Trump that would lead to impeachment. Published November 2, 2019
