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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    World Politics
    A Trump Cabinet official has direct business ties to Putin’s inner circleA Trump Cabinet official has direct business ties to Putin’s inner circle
    World Politics

    One of those ties includes Putin’s son-in-law.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Bowe Bergdahl isn’t going to prisonBowe Bergdahl isn’t going to prison
    Politics

    But the drama for the former Taliban hostage and admitted deserter isn’t over.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Trump thinks the Mueller probe is a “witch hunt.” Most Americans disagree.Trump thinks the Mueller probe is a “witch hunt.” Most Americans disagree.
    World Politics

    And nearly half of Americans think Trump committed a Russia-related crime.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    James Comey trolls Trump in his book’s titleJames Comey trolls Trump in his book’s title
    World Politics

    See for yourself.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Britain’s defense minister stepped down over sexual harassment allegationsBritain’s defense minister stepped down over sexual harassment allegations
    World Politics

    He said he fell below the “high standards” expected of him.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    The New York attacker was from Uzbekistan. Here’s why that matters.The New York attacker was from Uzbekistan. Here’s why that matters.
    World Politics

    Uzbeks have become a prime recruiting target for terrorist groups.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    New York City terror attack: what we know so farNew York City terror attack: what we know so far
    World Politics

    Eight people were killed after a truck driver rammed bicyclists and pedestrians on a bike path in Manhattan.

    By Jen Kirby, Alex Ward and 1 more
    World Politics
    The New York attack shows why trucks are now the terrorist weapon of choiceThe New York attack shows why trucks are now the terrorist weapon of choice
    World Politics

    All you need is a car, truck, or van, a crowd of people, and a driver willing to kill.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Watch a former Trump aide say incriminating things about Russia on live TVWatch a former Trump aide say incriminating things about Russia on live TV
    World Politics

    Why did he do that?

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Former Trump adviser George Papadopoulos told Mueller Russia offered “dirt” on ClintonFormer Trump adviser George Papadopoulos told Mueller Russia offered “dirt” on Clinton
    World Politics

    This could potentially be bigger than Manafort.

    By Alex Ward

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