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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    World Politics
    Trump just tweeted that a strike on Syria is imminentTrump just tweeted that a strike on Syria is imminent
    World Politics

    And then he tried to make nice with Russia, Syria’s ally, in the very next tweet.

    By Alex Ward
    Technology
    Watch Sen. Graham grill Mark Zuckerberg on whether Facebook is a monopolyWatch Sen. Graham grill Mark Zuckerberg on whether Facebook is a monopoly
    Technology

    “If I’m upset with Facebook, what’s the equivalent product that I can go sign up for?”

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Yulia Skripal, poisoned daughter of ex-Russian spy, released from the hospitalYulia Skripal, poisoned daughter of ex-Russian spy, released from the hospital
    World Politics

    Sergei Skripal, Yulia’s father, remains in the hospital a month after the likely Russian murder attempt.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    Trump’s big (non)decision on US troops in Syria, explainedTrump’s big (non)decision on US troops in Syria, explained
    Explainers

    Trump could change his mind in the future.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Putin ordered a nerve agent attack in the UK. Trump invited him to the White House anyway.Putin ordered a nerve agent attack in the UK. Trump invited him to the White House anyway.
    Politics

    This is yet another example of Trump’s incoherent stance toward Russia.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Trump is reportedly telling aides he wants US troops out of SyriaTrump is reportedly telling aides he wants US troops out of Syria
    World Politics

    That goes against what the administration has been signaling for months.

    By Alex Ward
    North Korea
    Dennis Rodman has officially endorsed the Trump-Kim Jong Un summitDennis Rodman has officially endorsed the Trump-Kim Jong Un summit
    North Korea

    It actually kind of matters.

    By Alex Ward
    North Korea
    The North Korea standoff: from “fire and fury” to talks in under a yearThe North Korea standoff: from “fire and fury” to talks in under a year
    North Korea

    “North Korea has 100 percent changed its tactics.”

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Putin just kicked out 150 Western diplomats. What comes next could be much worse.Putin just kicked out 150 Western diplomats. What comes next could be much worse.
    World Politics

    “Relations are now at an even worse place than they were before.”

    By Alex Ward
    North Korea
    Kim Jong Un’s secret visit to China, explained by an expertKim Jong Un’s secret visit to China, explained by an expert
    North Korea

    Hint: “He needs the Chinese on his side.”

    By Alex Ward