S.A. Miller
Articles by S.A. Miller
Donald Trump marks 9/11 at Pentagon: ‘Our values will endure’
President Trump observed the solemn anniversary Monday of the 9/11 terror attacks at a ceremony at the Pentagon, paying tribute to the nearly 3,000 Americans killed that day and pledging unshaken resolve in the ongoing fight against radical Islamic terrorism. Published September 11, 2017
Donald Trump, Melania observe 16th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, attacks
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump led a moment of silence Monday on the South Lawn of the White House in observance of the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Published September 11, 2017
Donald Trump tax plan gives the wealthy a break
President Trump gives every indication he is pressing forward with a tax reform plan that slashes rates for all taxpayers -- including the wealthiest Americans -- despite Democrats' steadfast opposition to letting the top 1 percent of earners keep anymore of their money. Published September 10, 2017
Trump plans visit to Hurricane Irma victims, Florida
President Trump said Sunday he plans to visit Florida "very soon" to personally survey the damage from Hurricane Irma and the federal response. Published September 10, 2017
Hurricane Irma prompts President Trump to call governors of states in storm’s path
President Trump called to governors of Southern states bracing for Hurricane Irma on Sunday morning. Published September 10, 2017
Trump not worried if deal with Democrats upsets GOP, says White House
President Trump is not concerned that he angered some Capitol Hill Republicans by striking a deal with Democrats to quickly pass emergency disaster relief, the White House said Friday, saying it was more important to break the gridlock in Congress. Published September 8, 2017
White House readies for Irma, urges Floridians to heed local warnings
President Trump is closely monitoring Hurricane Irma and federal resources are positioned to help, the White House said Friday, but urged people in the path of the powerful storm to heed local officials and take all possible precautions. Published September 8, 2017
Donald Trump invites Cabinet for working weekend at Camp David
President Trump has invited all members of the Cabinet and their spouses this weekend to Camp David, where he will hold a Cabinet meeting Saturday, the White House said. Published September 8, 2017
Donald Trump steps into Qatar crisis, pushes end to terror financing
President Trump put pressure on the leader of Qatar in a phone call Thursday to cut off funding sources for terrorism, an issue at the heart of a diplomatic boycott on the small oil-rich Persian Gulf nation by its Arab neighbors. Published September 8, 2017
Trump hosts Kuwait emir, a close ally, at White House
President Trump welcomed the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, saying the relations between the two countries was stronger than it has ever been. Published September 7, 2017
Donald Trump targets China, India in new dumping probe
The Trump administration launched a new antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Wednesday into imported stainless steel flanges from China and India, accelerating get-tough moves against trading partners around the globe. Published September 7, 2017
Trump joined on stage by Heidi Heitkamp at tax reform event
In a rare display of bipartisanship, President Trump was joined on stage Wednesday by Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp when he pitched his tax reform plan in her home state North Dakota. Published September 6, 2017
Trumps name recipients of personal $1 million Harvey donation
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump announced Wednesday the recipients of their personal donation of $1 million to organizations involved in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Published September 6, 2017
Donald Trump cuts deal with Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, agrees to raise debt limit
President Trump and Democratic leaders on Wednesday did what Washington does best: striking a bipartisan deal to boost borrowing and spending, keeping the government running into the next fiscal year and speeding disaster relief to Texas and Florida. Published September 6, 2017
Donald Trump campaign touts ‘promises kept’ in new video
President Trump's re-election campaign released a video Wednesday highlighting the president's executive actions to promote apprenticeships and his "Buy American, Hire American" program, claiming it showed he was keeping his promises from his first campaign. Published September 6, 2017
Donald Trump calls U.K., Australia for united front on North Korea
President Trump on Tuesday phoned the leaders in the United Kingdom and Australia to build support for confronting North Korea after its claim to have detonated a hydrogen bomb, the latest in a series of threatening provocations. Published September 6, 2017
Heidi Heitkamp to appear with Donald Trump
President Trump for the first time will be accompanied by a Democratic senator as he stumps Wednesday for his tax reform plan, diving into what White House officials call a "new stage" in the push for major tax cuts. Published September 5, 2017
Trump to announce charities for $1 million Harvey donation
President Trump will announce Wednesday the charities involved in Hurricane Harvey relief that will receive his personal donation of $1 million, the White House said. Published September 5, 2017
Mexico says it will embrace Dreamers ‘with open arms’
The Mexican government waded deeply into American politics Tuesday, filing a protest with the U.S. government over the Trump administration's decision to revoke the deportation amnesty for Dreamers and demanding U.S. lawmakers quickly move to protect Mexicans who face deportation. Published September 5, 2017
Donald Trump to pressure Senate Democrats on tax reform
President Trump will be putting intense pressure on Senate Democrats in states that he won in November, demanding that they get on board for tax reform, according to sources involved in the White House plan to tap into widespread support for tax relief in Trump country. Published September 3, 2017