S.A. Miller
Articles by S.A. Miller
Trump ‘very sad’ over retirement of Sen. Orrin Hatch, says White House
President Trump was "very sad" to learn that Sen. Orrin Hatch would retire at the end of the year, said the White House. Published January 2, 2018
Trump confident FBI Director Christopher Wray can fight ‘deep state’ at agency, says White House
President Trump is confident that FBI Director Christopher A. Wray is the right man for the job of rooting out "deep state" corruption in the Justice Department, the White House said Tuesday. Published January 2, 2018
Trump keeping option open for Iran sanctions amid protests: White House
The White House on Tuesday said President Trump will "keep option open" for new sanctions on Iran and decertifying the nuclear deal in light of ongoing protests in that country. Published January 2, 2018
Donald Trump’s hostilility toward media intensifies during first year
The hostility with which President Trump and the news media regard each other has only intensified during his first year in the White House, even as the president engaged in an unprecedented level of interaction with reporters. Published December 31, 2017
Trump warns that electing Democrats will reverse economic gains
President Trump began New Year's Eve celebrating the economic boom during his first year in office and warning voters that electing Democrats in midterm elections would "kill the great wealth created." Published December 31, 2017
Donald Trump’s Twitter use changed presidential policy
President Trump celebrated his administration's victories, lambasted political foes or anyone who crossed him, handed down policy edicts and steered the Washington debate through 2017 -- and he did all on Twitter. Published December 28, 2017
Donald Trump to meet with Erna Solberg of Norway
President Trump will meet with Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the White House on Jan. 10, the White House announced Wednesday. Published December 27, 2017
Trump fumes over Russia dossier: ‘Crooked Hillary pile of garbage’
President Trump on Tuesday slammed the repudiated Russia dossier, calling it a "Crooked Hillary pile of garbage." Published December 26, 2017
Bikers for Trump rallies for Republicans to help president’s agenda
A year after Donald Trump's historic upset presidential election victory, the grass-roots Bikers for Tump movement has become a bona fide political organization that is boosting Republican candidates across the country and making inroads in unexpected places, such as in Amish and Mennonite communities. Published December 25, 2017
Trump administration official: Palestinians’ silence on Jerusalem a ‘cooling off period’
Jared Kushner, the White House's chief envoy for Middle East peace, has not spoken to the Palestinians since President Trump roiled peace talks by recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, but he regards the silent treatment as an expected "cooling off period," an administration official said. Published December 21, 2017
Voters skeptical of tax cut benefits
President Trump's first major legislative victory suddenly put him in the awkward position of having to convince skeptical Americans that tax cuts will let them keep more of the money they earn. Published December 21, 2017
Blake Farenthold ethics probe expands beyond sex harassment
The House Ethics Committee announced Thursday that it was expanding the sexual harassment investigation of Rep. Blake Farenthold to look into improper campaign activity and whether he lied to the committee. Published December 21, 2017
Mike Pence makes surprise visit to Afghanistan
Vice President Mike Pence made a surprise visit Thursday to U.S. troops in Afghanistan, telling them that he brought Christmas greetings from President Trump. Published December 21, 2017
Trump cheers U.S. home sales jump to 10-year high
President Trump on Thursday touted new home sales numbers that show the real estate market gaining momentum, as he laid claim to another positive economic indicator. Published December 21, 2017
Donald Trump wants credit for accomplishments
Even as President Trump reveled Wednesday in his first major legislative victory in office, boasting that Congress delivered a promised "big, beautiful tax cut for Christmas," he still stewed about not getting enough credit for his accomplishments in his first year in office. Published December 20, 2017
Donald Trump celebrates tax reform victory: ‘A lot of fun when you win’
President Trump on Wednesday celebrated Congress' final passage of the GOP tax cut bill with a White House event, saying the political maneuvering to win historic tax cuts was "a lot of fun." Published December 20, 2017
Donald Trump crows over tax cuts at year-end Cabinet meeting
President Trump on Wednesday relished the huge win on tax cuts, saying the expected boost to the economy is the highlight of the "blessed season" and bowing his head with other Cabinet members in a prayer for the nation. Published December 20, 2017
Donald Trump cheers Senate tax-cut vote, announces White House press conference
President Trump cheered the Senate passage of a GOP tax-cut bill early Wednesday morning and announced a 1 p.m. press conference after final approval by House. Published December 20, 2017
Ronna Romney McDaniel, RNC chair: Skeptics of tax-cut bill in for pleasant surprise
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel dismissed polls showing most Americans disapprove of the GOP tax cut bill, saying the proof will be in their paychecks. Published December 19, 2017
Dow’s ‘Trump Rally’ nears 25,000 mark with tax cuts on horizon
The "Trump rally" raced forward Monday with the Dow Jones industrial average hitting a new high and poised to pass another 1,000-point milestone of 25,000, as investors remained giddy about the likely passage of tax cuts this week. Published December 18, 2017
