S.A. Miller
Articles by S.A. Miller
White House, Dems say judge’s shock ruling won’t derail DACA talks
A federal judge's shock ruling ordering President Trump to reinstate the Obama-era DACA deportation amnesty shook the immigration debate Wednesday, erasing the Jan. 19 deadline Democrats had insisted on for action -- though all sides said they still want to get a deal done soon. Published January 10, 2018
White House slams judge’s halt to DACA phaseout: ‘Outrageous’
The White House on Wednesday blasted a California judge's decision to block President Trump's phaseout of DACA deportation amnesty, calling the ruling "outrageous." Published January 10, 2018
Donald Trump, lawmakers closer to immigration deal after televised meeting
President Trump and congressional negotiators agreed Tuesday to narrow the outlines of the immigration deal they're working on to four issues: protection of "Dreamers," enhanced border security, limiting family-based chain migration and curtailing the visa lottery. Published January 9, 2018
Donald Trump makes progress on DACA deal, border security remains sticking point
President Trump made progress Tuesday on the immigration debate that threatens a government shutdown next week, but there's still a long way to go to strike a deal. Published January 9, 2018
Donald Trump calls GOP Dreamer fix a ‘bill of love,’ seeks deal with Dems on immigration
At a meeting Tuesday with bipartisan members of Congress, President Trump said the fix to the soon-to-expire temporary amnesty for "Dreamers" would be a "bill of love," but stressed that tougher border security must be part of the deal. Published January 9, 2018
Trump participates in national anthem at College Football Championship game
President Trump attended the College Football National Championship game Monday between Alabama and Georgia, joining ROTC units on the field for the national anthem. Published January 8, 2018
Donald Trump hunts for funding for infrastructure plan
President Trump has vowed to pursue a massive program this year to rebuild America's highways, bridges, railways and airports, but until he can figure out a way to pay the $1 trillion price tag, experts said, the idea is not viable. Published January 8, 2018
Mike Pence headed to Middle East with focus on combating terrorism, religious persecution
Vice President Mike Pence will travel to the Middle East later this month to advance the administration's agenda of combating terrorism and helping persecuted religious minorities, the White House announced Monday. Published January 8, 2018
Trump blames ‘Sloppy Steve’ for Michael Wolff’s book, calls it ‘work of fiction’
President Trump on Friday blamed "Sloppy Steve" Bannon for bringing tell-all author Michael Wolff into the White House and denounced the book as a "fraud." Published January 6, 2018
Trump, GOP leaders at Camp David set ambitious 2018 agenda
President Trump emerged Saturday from a meeting with Congress' Republican leaders at Camp David and outlined an ambitious legislative agenda for 2018, including the budget, infrastructure, a border wall, immigration and beefing up the military. Published January 6, 2018
Rep. Kevin Brady on December jobs gains: ‘2018 stands to be an even better year’
The House's top tax writer said Friday that the modest gains in U.S. jobs last month was just a primer for the economic growth expected when the new tax cuts kick in. Published January 5, 2018
Nancy Pelosi-linked PAC returns Backpage donation after sex assault controversy
A political action committee connected to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi has finally bowed to the sexual misconduct scandal sweeping the country, belatedly returning a $10,000 contribution made by a founder of Backpage.com, a classified-ad website that is a hub for sexual exploitation and human trafficking of women and girls. Published January 4, 2018
Trump urges Democrats to join in DACA fix, border wall: ‘We could do something spectacular’
President Trump said Thursday that Republicans were eager to address the fate of "Dreams" and border security, and he urged Democrats to join in a bipartisan solution. Published January 4, 2018
Donald Trump claims victory in Bannon feud: ‘He obviously changed his tune pretty quick’
President Trump said Thursday that his former chief strategy Steve Bannon had "changed his tune pretty quick" after the two men began feuding a day earlier. Published January 4, 2018
Dow Jones industrials reaches 25,000; Donald Trump celebrates milestone
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed the 25,000-point milestone in early trading Thursday, another first in a stock market that has skyrocketed since President Trump took office. Published January 4, 2018
Donald Trump, Steve Bannon battle for Republican base
The rift that ripped wide open Wednesday between President Trump and his former top adviser Steve Bannon forced the populist movement they both strive to lead to take measure of the two men, though the president retained a clear advantage. Published January 3, 2018
Donald Trump: Steve Bannon has ‘lost his mind’
President Trump lashed out Wednesday against Steve Bannon, saying that his former top campaign and White House adviser had "lost his mind." Published January 3, 2018
Teachers union president Randi Weingarten backs Iran protesters — the nuclear deal too
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten has come out in support of the protesters in Iran, but she stressed that she still supports the Iran nuclear deal. Published January 3, 2018
Trump pledges U.S. support for protesters in Iran ‘at appropriate time’
President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. will lend support to the massive protests in Iran "at the appropriate time." Published January 3, 2018
Donald Trump, Paul Ryan to push for major welfare system reforms in 2018
President Trump has sided with House Speaker Paul D. Ryan to push for sweeping welfare reforms this year but they will have to persuade a skeptical Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell when the three huddle at Camp David over the weekend to set the GOP's legislative agenda for 2018. Published January 2, 2018
