S.A. Miller
Articles by S.A. Miller
Larry Hogan, Maryland governor, stirs debate over statue removal
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican leading one of the country's most liberal states, won rare applause from the left but riled some of his conservative base with his decision to back the recent removal of a Civil War-era statue from the State House grounds. Published September 3, 2017
Donald Trump denounces North Korea nuke test: ‘They only understand one thing!’
President Trump said Sunday that North Korea has "become a great threat and embarrassment to China," after the North announced it had detonated a hydrogen bomb as "a perfect success." Published September 3, 2017
Donald Trump on Harvey disaster relief: ‘We are one American family’
President Trump received an update Friday on relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey victims and said the outpouring of support was "an inspiration for the world." Published September 1, 2017
Donald Trump declares ‘Day of Prayer’ for Hurricane Harvey victims
President Trump has signed a declaration designating Sunday as a "Day of Prayer" for Hurricane Harvey victims. Published September 1, 2017
Donald Trump’s trade deal tactics scare negotiators
President Trump has rattled Mexico and Canada with his bare-knuckle negotiating style and threats to tear up the North American Free Trade Agreement as they enter the second round of talks Friday to redo the three-way trade deal. Published August 31, 2017
Trump gives pay raise to military, federal workers
President Trump has used his executive authority to give uniformed service members and federal civilian employees a pay raise next year, notifying Congress of the move in two letters Thursday. Published August 31, 2017
Donald Trump retaliates by closing Russian diplomatic outposts in U.S.
The Trump administration ordered Russia to close diplomatic offices in San Francisco, New York and Washington in retaliation for Moscow throwing U.S. diplomats out of Russia, the State Department announced Thursday. Published August 31, 2017
U.S. eyes Canada dumping of newsprint, opens new front in trade war
The Trump administration launched a new anti-dumping investigation Wednesday into Canada exports of uncoated groundwood paper that's used in everything from newsprint to books, escalating a trade war between the U.S. and its northern neighbor. Published August 31, 2017
Chuck Schumer slams Trump tax plan: ‘Really a boon for the very wealthy’
The top Senate Democrat warned that President Trump would pull a bait-and-switch when he stumps for a tax reform Wednesday, saying the president's populist rhetoric was being used to disguise a plan geared toward the wealthy and powerful. Published August 30, 2017
Richard Trumka focused on retaking Trump’s Rust Belt states in 2018
Many of the union members who crossed party lines to help swing the election to President Trump are disappointed with his performance in office and returning to the Democratic fold, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said Wednesday. Published August 30, 2017
Donald Trump sticking to tax reform plan, despite criticism
President Trump isn't backing off his plan to slash tax rates for every American when he delivers a speech Wednesday aimed at mustering public support for a massive overhaul of the tax code, said White House officials, despite widespread resistance to tax cuts for the wealthy. Published August 30, 2017
Donald Trump stands by earlier pledge to shut down government, if needed, over border-wall funding
President Trump stood firm Monday on his threat to shut down the government if congressional Democrats block funding for a wall on the border with Mexico, saying the wall was crucial to U.S. security and stopping the flow of illegal drugs. Published August 28, 2017
Donald Trump vows recovery from Harvey: ‘We will come out stronger’
President Trump pledged a robust relief efforts for the people suffering from the devastating flooding from Hurricane Harvey, adding that the administration and the rest of America were "100 percent" with them. Published August 28, 2017
Donald Trump’s case against filibuster gains support
President Trump's persistent demand for the elimination of the Senate filibusters didn't garner any public support from the Republicans who run the chamber, but behind the scenes, the president's allies are starting to argue that it isn't a crazy idea or institutional heresy. Published August 27, 2017
Steven Mnuchin: Democrats will help raise debt ceiling
Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin said Friday that he was confident the debt ceiling would be raised in September and had assurances from both parties in Congress. Published August 25, 2017
Trump closely monitoring Hurricane Harvey, readying emergency response
President Trump has made preparing an emergency repose to Hurricane Harvey at top priority, the White House said Friday, urging Americans in the path of the powerful storm to heed warning and instruction from local officials. Published August 25, 2017
Donald Trump to fight Congress — not Mexico — for wall funding
President Trump's campaign pledge to make Mexico pay for a border wall doesn't impact his threat to shut down the government if Congress doesn't pass funding to construct it, the White House said Thursday. Published August 24, 2017
Donald Trump wants ‘clean’ debt ceiling increase
President Trump wants Congress to send him a "clean" bill to raise the government's debt ceiling, the White House said Thursday, adopting the longtime position of the Democratic Party and bucking conservatives who traditionally demand new curbs on spending in exchange for authorizing more debt. Published August 24, 2017
Trump relationship with GOP leaders ‘fine,’ White House says
The White House said Thursday that President Trump's relationship with with Republican leaders in Congress was "fine," despite the presents tweets criticizing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan. Published August 24, 2017
Sen. Jeff Flake downplays feud with President Trump
Sen. Jeff Flake said Thursday that he's eager to work with President Trump on border security and a wide range of issues, extending a olive branch after Mr. Trump thrashed him on his home turf in Arizona. Published August 24, 2017
