S.A. Miller

S.A. Miller reports from the White House on politics, policy and political campaigns for The Washington Times. He can be contacted at [email protected].

Articles by S.A. Miller

Martin Luther King's son slams Mike Pence for comparing Trump to his father

The son of Martin Luther King Jr. criticized Vice President Mike Pence on Monday for comparing President Trump to the late civil rights leader. Published January 21, 2019

Trump visits Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

President Trump on Monday observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day by visiting the memorial in Washington to the civil rights legend. Published January 21, 2019

Shutdown flu: More TSA agents out sick, but wait times normal at security check

As the government shutdown drags on Transportation Security Administration agents are calling out sick at more than twice the normal rate, many claiming they can't afford the ride to work, TSA says. Published January 21, 2019

Businesses across U.S. step up to assist federal workers during shutdown

With the White House and congressional Democrats locked in battle over the government shutdown, the private sector has jumped in to help federal workers caught in the crossfire. Published January 20, 2019

Trump bemoans mainstream media 'disgraceful' coverage of 'phony' BuzzFeed report

President Trump on Saturday blasted what he called the "phony" BuzzFeed story and the mainstream media's coverage of it. Published January 19, 2019

Trump pays tribute to four Americans killed in Syria at Dover AFB ceremony

President Trump paid tribute Saturday to four Americans killed in Syria, attending the dignified transfer service at Dover Air Force Base and meeting with their family members. Published January 19, 2019

Trump to meet top North Korean official at White House

President Trump is meeting Friday with a top North Korean official, the White House said, as plans for a second nuke summit take shape. Published January 18, 2019

Split over Nancy Pelosi's 'immorality' comment on border wall reveals fissure in Democratic Party

Senate Democrats are refusing to embrace House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's rhetoric denouncing border walls as an "immorality," but they are being careful to avoid undercutting her new role as the party's leader in the shutdown standoff. Published January 17, 2019

Steny Hoyer says border walls not 'immoral,' breaks with Nancy Pelosi

House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer now says that border walls "obviously work [in] some places" and are not "immoral," breaking with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in the partial government shutdown standoff. Published January 17, 2019

'Granite strong': Trump's base rock-solid on shutdown, blames Democrat opposition

The president's base that remains rock-solid as the partial government shutdown drags on for a fourth week. Published January 16, 2019

Shutdown Day 26: Trump dubs Democrats 'party of open border and crime'

President Trump on Wednesday slammed what he called "Radical Democrats" for refusing to negotiate on border security as the partial government shutdown entered its 26th day. Published January 16, 2019

E-Verify absent from immigration policy talks

Nobody in the heated debate over border security and illegal immigration is talking about requiring businesses to check whether workers are in the country legally. Published January 15, 2019

NAACP blasts CBS News for having no African-Americans on 2020 election team

The NAACP on Tuesday blasted CBS News for putting together a 2020 presidential election team that is devoid of black reporters. Published January 15, 2019

Democrats stiff Trump's invitation to White House for shutdown talks

Democratic lawmakers rejected President Trump's invitation to lunch for shutdown negotiations at the White House Tuesday, as the president seeks to break apart unity behind Speaker Nancy Pelosi's opposition to border wall funding. Published January 15, 2019