S.A. Miller
Articles by S.A. Miller
Donald Trump cancels Peru trip to monitor Syria crisis
President Trump canceled a planned trip this week to Peru for the Summit of the Americas because of the crisis in Syria, the White House announced Tuesday. Published April 10, 2018
Michael Cohen’s office raided by FBI
The FBI on Monday raided the office of Michael Cohen, President Trump's longtime personal attorney, provoking a bitter rebuke from the president that the special counsel's Russia probe had entered a "whole new level of unfairness." Published April 9, 2018
Michael Anton, National Security Council spokesman, resigns White House position
National Security Council spokesman Michael Anton is leaving his White House job as the new national security advisor, John Bolton, takes over. Published April 8, 2018
Donald Trump praised for Russian sanctions
U.S. lawmakers on Sunday applauded the Trump administration's most recent move to sanction Russian oligarchs for the country's "malign" influence around the globe and said the economic pressure is especially important now in the wake of an apparent chemical attack in Syria — a key Russian ally. Published April 8, 2018
White House downplays big drop in stock market
The White House downplayed the huge drop in the stock market Friday, saying President Trump's tough trade policy for China would pay off in the long term. Published April 6, 2018
White House on Trump’s silence on Putin: Sanctions put in place speak ‘volumes’
The White House pushed back Friday against criticism that President Trump has not personally rebuked Vladimir Putin, saying his sanctions and other tough penalties on Russia speak for themselves. Published April 6, 2018
Donald Trump hits Putin where it hurts: New sanctions target Russian oligarchs, energy companies
The Trump administration Friday slapped sanctions on Russian senior officials, oligarchs and the companies they own, going after those closest to President Vladimir Putin to punish Moscow's sinister activities around the world. Published April 6, 2018
Conservatives, liberals stake out NAFTA deals
As negotiations over NAFTA heat up, liberals and conservatives have begun outlining what they want to see President Trump include in the new deal he strikes with Mexico and Canada. Published April 5, 2018
Donald Trump slams Joe Manchin in West Virginia: ‘He voted against everything’
President Trump traveled Thursday to West Virginia to deliver a harsh message to the state's voters: Get rid of Sen. Joe Manchin. Published April 5, 2018
Justin Trudeau, Canadian PM, upbeat on NAFTA deal, talks in final round in Washington
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday that NAFTA talks had advanced "in a significant way," signaling a deal was in the works as the negotiations entered a final stage with high-level officials meeting in Washington. Published April 5, 2018
U.S.-China trade war fears send stock market into wild swings
Beijing taunted President Trump on Wednesday by releasing a $50 billion list of U.S. products it has targeted with tariffs, responding in kind to the Trump administration's threat to increase taxes on 1,300 of China's high-tech imports also worth about $50 billion. Published April 4, 2018
China strikes back with list of tariffs on $50 billion in U.S. goods
Beijing announced Wednesday a $50 billion list of U.S. products targeted with tariffs, responding in kind to President Trump's new import tax on Chinese high-tech in an escalating trade disputes. Published April 4, 2018
Donald Trump hits China with tariffs on 1,300 products
The Trump administration Tuesday rolled out a list of proposed Chinese high-tech imports to hit with new tariffs, advancing get-tough measures that have raised alarms about a trade war. Published April 3, 2018
Trump still wants ‘very good’ relationship with Putin, despite recent get-tough moves against Moscow
Vladimir Putin's threat loomed over President Trump's meeting Tuesday with three Baltic state leaders, but the president again refused to speak ill of the Russian leader, insisting he would prefer a "very good" relationship with the man in the Kremlin. Published April 3, 2018
Trump praises China’s Xi but won’t back down from trade feud
President Trump said Tuesday that he has "great respect" for Chinese President Xi Jinping but that wouldn't stop him from getting tough on China's unfair trade practices. Published April 3, 2018
Opponents attack Claire McCaskill’s Democratic connections
Missouri's Senate race these days is all about Donald Trump, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Published April 1, 2018
China announces 128 tariffs on U.S. meat, fruit, other products
China slapped a heavy tariff Monday on U.S. meat, fruits, wine and other products, saying it was a retaliation against President Trump's import tax on steel and aluminum. Published April 1, 2018
Donald Trump threatens to nix DACA, NAFTA deals over illegal immigration
In a flurry of tweets Sunday, President Trump said he was pulling a DACA deal off the table and demanded Mexico help in deterring illegal border crossers or else he'd nix NAFTA. Published April 1, 2018
Donald Trump pitches infrastructure plan in Ohio: ‘Now is the time to rebuild our country’
President Trump put Democrats on the spot Thursday for blocking a massive infrastructure program, saying they would rather deny him a win than rebuild America's crumbling highways, bridges and power grid. Published March 29, 2018
Claire McCaskill under fire for Beverly Hills fundraiser with Barack Obama
Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill is getting hammered in a new web ad for holding a campaign fundraiser with former President Barack Obama in Beverly Hills. Published March 28, 2018