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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    World Politics
    It’s official: Mike Pompeo is the next secretary of stateIt’s official: Mike Pompeo is the next secretary of state
    World Politics

    Mike Pompeo, Trump’s pick for secretary of state, was confirmed in a Senate vote. He has his work cut out for him.

    By Alex Ward and Zack Beauchamp
    Politics
    Ronny Jackson, Trump’s pick for VA secretary, withdraws his nominationRonny Jackson, Trump’s pick for VA secretary, withdraws his nomination
    Politics

    The man who can reportedly repair almost anything must turn his attention to fixing his own reputation.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Ronny Jackson, Trump’s Veterans Affairs nominee, is facing serious allegationsRonny Jackson, Trump’s Veterans Affairs nominee, is facing serious allegations
    Politics

    He’s accused of drinking on the job as the White House’s top doctor and overprescribing medication.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Secretary of State nominee Mike Pompeo is endorsed by Senate committee in a strange waySecretary of State nominee Mike Pompeo is endorsed by Senate committee in a strange way
    Politics

    Only one more step before he likely becomes the next secretary of state.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    The past 3 days of surprising North Korea news, explainedThe past 3 days of surprising North Korea news, explained
    Explainers

    The end of North Korean nuclear tests? Did North Korea agree to denuclearize? Why did Trump send that angry tweet?

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Secretary of State nominee Mike Pompeo faces historic Senate snubSecretary of State nominee Mike Pompeo faces historic Senate snub
    Politics

    He’ll probably get the job anyway.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    James Comey’s memos shed more light on Michael Flynn’s firingJames Comey’s memos shed more light on Michael Flynn’s firing
    World Politics

    Per Comey, Trump said Flynn didn’t tell him Russian President Vladimir Putin called him to congratulate him on the election win.

    By Alex Ward
    North Korea
    North Korea just promised a huge concession on its nuclear weapons. It’s done that before.North Korea just promised a huge concession on its nuclear weapons. It’s done that before.
    North Korea

    South Korean President Moon Jae-in said North Korea might end its nuclear program while the US keeps its troops in South Korea. We’ve been here before.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    Pompeo’s meeting with Kim went “smoothly.” Trump’s meeting with Kim might not.Pompeo’s meeting with Kim went “smoothly.” Trump’s meeting with Kim might not.
    Explainers

    The problem is Kim and Trump may disagree about nuclear weapons.

    By Alex Ward
    Culture
    Black Panther will be the first film shown in a Saudi movie theater in decadesBlack Panther will be the first film shown in a Saudi movie theater in decades
    Culture

    Allowing citizens to watch Black Panther is one thing. Making Saudi Arabia a Wakanda-like place to live is another.

    By Alex Ward