Stephen Miller
Coverage of Stephen Miller in the Nexus archive.
- Fontes urges high court to reject Trump-linked firm’s ballot rewrite bid for election reform measure
Secretary of State Adrian Fontes argued to the state’s highest court that a Trump-linked law firm should not rewrite the description of Proposition 144, an election reform measure. America First Legal Foundation appealed a decision after challenging Fontes' written description, arguing it illegally left out key provisions requiring voters to be U.S. citizens. While Prop. 144 would require every voter to show government identification before casting a ballot in every election, the Secretary of State's office stated that citizenship has always been a prerequisite for voting.
- Katie Miller’s podcast serves as safe space for MAGA world
Katie Miller’s podcast is emerging as a key platform for leaders in President Trump’s administration, targeting an audience of Republican women. The podcast has scored news-making interviews with top cabinet officials and key members of the president’s inner circle.
- State Rep. Garrett prevails in Republican primary for Tennessee’s 6th District
State Rep. Johnny Garrett won the Republican nomination for Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District, advancing to the general election after defeating former U.S. Rep. Van Hilleary. Garrett's campaign involved initiatives on issues such as naturalized citizens running for office and focused heavily on transgender Tennesseans.
- Asking Anthony Fauci for medical advice then calling for him to be jailed? Katie Miller is the latest Maga hypocrite | Arwa Mahdawi
Katie Miller, a vocal vaccine skeptic and wife of Trump’s deputy chief of staff, sought medical advice from Anthony Fauci during the pandemic but later called for his jailing. The article criticizes her as a MAGA hypocrite for contradicting her earlier reliance on Fauci’s expertise.
- Socialist frontrunner in the hot seat after 'Cancel Thanksgiving' post emerges online
Francesca Hong, a gubernatorial candidate in Wisconsin, faced criticism for a deleted social media post advocating the cancellation of Thanksgiving due to its colonial history. The post resurfaced as Hong, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, emerged as a frontrunner in the Democratic primary. Additional scrutiny arose from a 2019 post where she described an anxiety-inducing encounter at a Wisconsin restaurant, drawing mockery from critics.
- Trump and far-right seize on Spanish migration crisis
US President Donald Trump and far-right figures in Europe used Spain’s migration crisis to warn of potential consequences if political opponents gain power, citing the surge of migrants in Ceuta as a cautionary example. Right-wing leaders and Trump-aligned officials called for stricter border controls and criticized policies they claim enable mass migration.
- Sheinbaum hits back at Miller’s ‘Mexico’s systems don’t work’ claim: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
President Sheinbaum addressed Stephen Miller's claims about Mexico's justice and political systems during her Tuesday mañanera, asserting coordination with the U.S. and emphasizing democratic governance. She also dismissed criticism of the Ernesto Ruffo case as political persecution, calling it a criminal matter, and updated on a pending fracking feasibility assessment.
- The Masculinity Scam
Right-wing commentators and media figures have attacked Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico for not meeting their standards of masculinity, labeling him 'vegan,' 'transgender,' and 'Tofu Talarico.' The article contrasts Talarico's 'choirboy looks' and religious liberalism with his Republican opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who faces corruption allegations. It critiques the politicization of masculinity by both parties, highlighting examples like the Trump administration's focus on 'masculinity influencers' and policies.
- How Trump's "self-deportation" machine has ramped up
President Trump's 'self-deportation' program, Project Homecoming, has facilitated over 132,000 unauthorized immigrant departures with a $600 million budget, offering stipends up to $2,600. The initiative, part of a broader effort to remove 1 million unauthorized immigrants annually, involves ICE detention facilities and accelerated departures through case managers in 40 detention sites.
- Civil rights groups renew legal challenge to Tennessee law making illegal immigration a state crime
Civil rights groups, including the ACLU and National Immigration Law Center, have renewed their legal challenge against a Tennessee law that criminalizes illegal immigration by making it a misdemeanor for noncitizens to remain in the state over 90 days after a deportation order. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of two long-term Tennessee residents, seeks to block the law and claims it violates the Supremacy Clause by encroaching on federal immigration authority.
- Three speeches on a single day signaled a dying American democracy | Robert Shpiner
The article claims that the legitimacy of US elections died last week in Washington due to three speeches on a single day. Stephen Miller warned of a leftwing 'cancer' threatening civilization, while the author, a critical care doctor, critiques the failure to address the underlying cause of democracy's decline.
- Mahmoud Khalil files $20 million suit over 3-month ICE detention
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist, filed a $20 million lawsuit against the U.S. government over a 104-day immigration detention that prevented him from attending his first child's birth. He claims the detention was unconstitutional and part of a plan to target pro-Palestinian activists, citing collaboration with groups like the Heritage Foundation and allegations of weaponized immigration laws.
- JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting VP in more than 150 years
Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance announced the birth of their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, marking the first time in over 150 years a sitting vice president had a child while in office. The Vances, who previously advocated for higher birth rates, expressed excitement over the healthy arrival and growing family.
- JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting VP in more than 150 years
JD and Usha Vance announced the birth of their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, marking the first time a sitting vice president has had a child in over 150 years. Previous instances occurred in 1870 and 1829. The birth aligns with Vance's advocacy for higher birth rates and follows recent births in the Trump administration.
- JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting VP in more than 150 years
JD Vance and Usha Vance announced the birth of their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, the first to a sitting vice president in over 150 years. The last prior instances were in 1870 and 1829, involving Schuyler Colfax and John C. Calhoun.
- Stephen Miller says Trump administration is pursuing policy to debank illegal immigrants
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller stated the Trump administration is pursuing a policy to limit banking services for illegal immigrants, aiming to incentivize self-deportation. President Trump signed an executive order directing increased scrutiny of financial services for undocumented immigrants, though the order did not explicitly mandate banks to deny accounts but could make access more difficult.
- Stephen Miller says Trump administration is pursuing policy to debank illegal immigrants
Stephen Miller stated the Trump administration is pursuing a policy to restrict banking services for illegal immigrants to incentivize self-deportation. The administration directed banks and regulators to increase scrutiny of accounts involving undocumented immigrants, though the executive order did not explicitly mandate denying services. Federal agencies have issued guidance to assess credit risk for borrowers without legal work authorization.
- Rubio hosts ‘far-left terrorism’ summit
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is hosting 65 delegations for a summit addressing 'transnational far-left terrorism.' The event includes Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Stephen Miller, described by a State Department official as a pivotal moment in an eight-month effort, though critics argue the focus is misplaced.
- Top officials in Arizona's Maricopa County agree on how to oversee elections, ending a legal battle
Election officials in Arizona's Maricopa County reached a settlement to end a legal battle over election oversight. The agreement outlines roles for Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap and the predominantly GOP board of supervisors in administering the July 21 primary, including Heap overseeing early voting and the board handling Election Day operations.
- Mahmoud Khalil sues Trump administration officials and pro-Israel groups for 'conspiracy'
Mahmoud Khalil sued Trump administration officials and pro-Israel groups, including Canary Mission and Heritage Foundation, under the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871, alleging conspiracy to persecute Palestinian activists. Khalil, a green card holder, was detained for 104 days in 2025 despite being married to an American citizen.
- Mahmoud Khalil sues federal government for allegedly conspiring with pro-Israel groups to target activists
Mahmoud Khalil filed a lawsuit against the federal government, accusing it of conspiring with pro-Israel groups like the Heritage Foundation, Betar, and Canary Mission to target Palestinian activists for detention and deportation. The complaint names officials including presidential advisor Stephen Miller and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, alleging the government used a civil rights suppression law to repress activism. Khalil seeks damages and a court order declaring his arrest unconstitutional.
- Mahmoud Khalil sues Trump administration, Zionist groups under anti-KKK law
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist, sued the Trump administration and right-wing groups like the Heritage Foundation and Canary Mission under the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871, alleging a conspiracy to intimidate and deport critics of Israel. The lawsuit claims collaboration between government officials and conservative organizations to target pro-Palestinian noncitizens, resulting in Khalil's over 100-day detention.
- Stephen Miller’s unlikely friendship with Lindsey Graham revealed in heartfelt White House tribute
Stephen Miller paid tribute to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, whom he called a personal 'friend.' Their friendship was described as unlikely in the White House tribute.
- Stephen Miller's unlikely friendship with Lindsey Graham revealed in heartfelt White House tribute
Stephen Miller, a White House policy advisor, paid tribute to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, calling him a personal friend and highlighting their close relationship. Graham, who died suddenly from aortic dissection, was described as a key ally in the Senate and an effective advocate for the president’s agenda. His sister, Darline Graham Nordone, was appointed to complete his term.
- Stephen Miller's unlikely friendship with Lindsey Graham revealed in heartfelt White House tribute
Stephen Miller, a White House policy advisor, paid tribute to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, calling him a personal 'friend' and highlighting his influence in shaping the president's agenda. Graham died from aortic dissection due to cardiovascular disease, and his sister was appointed to serve out his Senate term.
- Stephen Miller is outraged over birthright citizenship. His arguments are nonsense | Sidney Blumenthal
Stephen Miller, architect of Trump's immigration policy, criticizes the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision upholding birthright citizenship. The court's majority opinions focused on Trump's Executive Order 14160, which would deny citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants or temporary visa holders, but did not mention Miller. The article compares Miller's arguments to the racially discriminatory Dred Scott decision by Chief Justice Roger B Taney.
- Parents sue an area school district, saying staffers hid their child’s gender transition
Parents in Anne Arundel County filed a federal lawsuit against the county board of education, alleging school staff concealed their child's gender transition by using a male name and pronouns without parental consent. The lawsuit challenges a school policy allowing students to be addressed by names and pronouns aligning with their gender identity, claiming it violates parental rights and religious beliefs.
- My daughter’s life should not depend on Stephen Miller’s memo
The article discusses concerns that the life of the author's daughter, who has a disability, may be impacted by a memo from Stephen Miller. It questions whether 50 years of progress in freeing people with disabilities from institutionalization represents a lasting promise or a temporary reprieve.
- Is Haiti Safe for Haitian Deportees?
Stephen Miller claimed Haiti is safe for Haitian deportees, but federal reports analyzed by White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs suggest otherwise. The reports contradict Miller's assertion about Haiti's safety for deportees.
- The Death of Renee Good Has Yet to Be Properly Investigated
Federal officers shot and killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis six months ago, but no arrests have been made and the Trump administration has not initiated a serious investigation. Federal officials have blocked state and local investigators from accessing evidence, while Vice President Vance and Stephen Miller asserted federal immunity for agents involved. Minnesota officials are independently investigating, but face resistance from federal authorities.
- The strangest show on earth: lightning, imperial hubris and a boring tour of Trump’s rhetorical back alleys | David Smith
The article critiques Donald Trump's speech, contrasting his self-perceived mastery with Carl Sagan's perspective on Earth's insignificance. It references Trump's legal issues, boasts about Iran, and highlights his aide Stephen Miller's claim of 'divine providence' for Trump's 250th-anniversary presidency.
- Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, which grants automatic citizenship to nearly everyone born on U.S. soil. Trump and his advisers, including Stephen Miller and JD Vance, criticized the policy as a constitutional flaw, but the Court upheld the long-standing legal precedent.
- Judge: Plaintiffs don’t standing in case challenging TN law making illegal immigration a state crime
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging Tennessee's law making illegal immigration a state crime, ruling plaintiffs lacked standing. The law, part of the 'Immigration 2026' agenda, was crafted with collaboration from House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Stephen Miller.
- Jonathan Swan's 3 things that every CEO needs to know about Trump
Jonathan Swan outlines three key insights for CEOs navigating Trump's presidency: Trump prioritizes being viewed as a 'Great Man' in world history, operates through a small circle of loyalists including Vance and Marco Rubio, and may pursue volatile actions like territorial deals. The article highlights strategies for engaging Trump, such as leveraging direct communication channels.
- FACT FOCUS: A look at the Trump administration’s challenge to birthright citizenship
The Trump administration has criticized birthright citizenship as a 'disgrace' and 'magnet for illegal immigration,' challenging its constitutional basis. The Supreme Court is set to rule on an executive order that could overturn over a century of legal precedent established by the 14th Amendment and the Wong Kim Ark case, which affirmed citizenship for nearly all U.S.-born individuals.
- Immigration Hard-Liners Repeatedly Lost in Court Before Justices Ruled in Their Favor
Immigration hard-liners faced repeated court losses before justices ruled in their favor. Stephen Miller, as White House deputy chief of staff, played a key role in shaping aggressive immigration policies.
- DC unveils new government website to ‘eliminate alphabet soup’
The D.C. government launched a beta version of its redesigned DC.gov website to simplify access to services for residents, visitors, and businesses. The overhaul, using Drupal 11 and featuring an AI-powered search tool, aims to eliminate confusion from agency acronyms and improve user experience through popular search highlights and integrated seasonal services.
- The Needle: Trump Won’t Sign Affordable Housing Act, USPS Plans To Delay Mail-In Ballot Delivery and Suppress Votes, National Mall Not Looking Good, Stephen Miller in Peril, Stop Putting His Face Everywhere, and CFPB Mass Layoffs Blocked For Now
President Donald Trump refused to sign the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at lowering housing costs and restricting corporate buyers. The USPS plans to delay mail-in ballot delivery in non-compliant states, while a federal judge blocked Trump's executive order to create a federal voting list. Stephen Miller faces scrutiny over FBI documents, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's mass layoffs were temporarily halted.
- Letter From Conservatives Prompted Inquiry of Civil Rights Group, Lawyers Say
A letter from conservatives prompted an inquiry into a civil rights group, according to lawyers. Stephen Miller, a top White House aide, has exercised significant influence over the Justice Department.
- Obama Center's opening ceremony ridiculed for far-left ritual before star-studded show
The Obama Presidential Center's opening ceremony included a land acknowledgment ritual that was mocked online for being performative. The event featured high-profile Democrats and celebrities, with critics arguing the ritual contradicts continued land use. The center, costing nearly $1 billion, will officially open on Friday.