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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    World Politics
    The 5 biggest Trump-Russia events to watch for in 2018The 5 biggest Trump-Russia events to watch for in 2018
    World Politics

    Yes, one of them is indicting Donald Trump.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump allies: fire Mueller. Trump himself: not yet.Trump allies: fire Mueller. Trump himself: not yet.
    Politics

    The president tepidly supported the Russia investigation — but that support may not last forever.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Trump tweeted “fake news” about the anti-ISIS fightTrump tweeted “fake news” about the anti-ISIS fight
    World Politics

    Turns out math is hard.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    North Korea’s Kim Jong Un may have had his best year yetNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un may have had his best year yet
    World Politics

    But the North Korean people continue to suffer.

    By Alex Ward
    Donald Trump
    Trump didn’t complete his foreign policy to-do list in 2017. That’s a good thing.Trump didn’t complete his foreign policy to-do list in 2017. That’s a good thing.
    Donald Trump

    Speaking loudly and carrying a small stick: Trump’s year as commander in chief.

    By Zack Beauchamp, Alex Ward and 4 more
    Politics
    The fate of the Trump-Russia probe may depend on one man. And it’s not Mueller.The fate of the Trump-Russia probe may depend on one man. And it’s not Mueller.
    North Korea
    South Korea has a message for Trump: hold off on military tests until after the OlympicsSouth Korea has a message for Trump: hold off on military tests until after the Olympics
    North Korea

    This is about North Korea.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    The 3 big takeaways from Trump’s new national security planThe 3 big takeaways from Trump’s new national security plan
    Defense & Security

    “America First” is now at the core of America’s security strategy.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    The weekend in Trump-Russia news, explainedThe weekend in Trump-Russia news, explained
    World Politics

    Spies, “coups,” anger, and emails!

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    President Trump won’t rule out pardoning Michael FlynnPresident Trump won’t rule out pardoning Michael Flynn
    World Politics

    “Let’s see.”

    By Alex Ward