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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    World Politics
    The past 24 hours in Trump scandals, explainedThe past 24 hours in Trump scandals, explained
    World Politics

    Trump, a restraining order against a porn star named Stormy Daniels, and a secret meeting in the Seychelles with Russians.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    “It’s probably going to get worse”: a former top intel official on Russia election meddling“It’s probably going to get worse”: a former top intel official on Russia election meddling
    World Politics

    Oh, and the United States interferes in elections too.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Trump may finally punish Russia for meddling in the electionTrump may finally punish Russia for meddling in the election
    World Politics

    Trump has been soft on Russia. That may be changing.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    North Korea says it’s ready to negotiate with the US. But don’t get too excited yet.North Korea says it’s ready to negotiate with the US. But don’t get too excited yet.
    World Politics

    The US and North Korea have been down the diplomatic route before — to no avail.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    The angry past 24 hours in Trump’s fight with his own attorney general, explainedThe angry past 24 hours in Trump’s fight with his own attorney general, explained
    Politics

    The White House press secretary won’t say if Jeff Sessions is keeping his job.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    What Putin’s scary-sounding nuclear weapons announcement really meansWhat Putin’s scary-sounding nuclear weapons announcement really means
    World Politics

    Hint: You don’t need to worry that much.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump has done nothing to stop Russia from meddling in the 2018 midtermsTrump has done nothing to stop Russia from meddling in the 2018 midterms
    Politics

    “You don’t just wait here and play defense, you also go out and stop this from happening again,” an expert said.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    How North Korea uses bitcoin to get around US sanctionsHow North Korea uses bitcoin to get around US sanctions
    World Politics

    An expert on the surprisingly shady way North Korea continues to fund its nuclear and missile programs.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    “Siege, starve, and surrender”: inside the next phase of the Syrian civil war“Siege, starve, and surrender”: inside the next phase of the Syrian civil war
    Explainers

    Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s plans to consolidate power across the country.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    China’s president is set to rule for lifeChina’s president is set to rule for life
    World Politics

    Xi Jinping is likely to make China much more aggressive on the world stage.

    By Alex Ward and Zeeshan Aleem