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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    World Politics
    “Fat Leonard,” the Navy bribery scandal involving more than 60 admirals, explained“Fat Leonard,” the Navy bribery scandal involving more than 60 admirals, explained
    World Politics

    It involves fancy dinners, prostitutes, and lots of alcohol.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    A Trump lawyer is suing BuzzFeed and Fusion GPS over the controversial Russia dossierA Trump lawyer is suing BuzzFeed and Fusion GPS over the controversial Russia dossier
    Politics

    This was months in the making.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    North Korea has agreed to send athletes to the Olympics in a rare diplomatic breakthroughNorth Korea has agreed to send athletes to the Olympics in a rare diplomatic breakthrough
    World Politics

    But they still haven’t figured out the cheerleader situation.

    By Alex Ward
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    Trump doesn’t have a “Nuclear Button” on his desk. He could easily attack North Korea anyway.Trump doesn’t have a “Nuclear Button” on his desk. He could easily attack North Korea anyway.
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    That’s because Trump has a “nuclear football” and a “biscuit.”

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    RT, Russia’s English-language propaganda outlet, is trolling NPR in a hilarious wayRT, Russia’s English-language propaganda outlet, is trolling NPR in a hilarious way
    World Politics

    It’s a really weird gift.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Report: Trump is preparing for an interview with the Russia probeReport: Trump is preparing for an interview with the Russia probe
    Politics

    “If Trump lies during this interview, he will be guilty of a felony.”

    By Alex Ward
    North Korea
    North Korea agreed to diplomatic talks with South Korea for the first time in over 2 yearsNorth Korea agreed to diplomatic talks with South Korea for the first time in over 2 years
    North Korea

    North Korea sent a fax to South Korea to announce its agreement.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    A top Democrat wants Steve Bannon to testify about claims he made in an explosive new bookA top Democrat wants Steve Bannon to testify about claims he made in an explosive new book
    Politics

    Sen. Mark Warner, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, wants to hear what Bannon may have to say.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    North Korea has opened a crisis hotline with South Korea to try to avoid warNorth Korea has opened a crisis hotline with South Korea to try to avoid war
    World Politics

    But there’s reason to be skeptical.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump’s former campaign manager launched a “Hail Mary” assault on the Russia probeTrump’s former campaign manager launched a “Hail Mary” assault on the Russia probe
    Politics

    Manafort is asking a federal court to rein in the Mueller probe.

    By Alex Ward