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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    World Politics
    Trump’s defense budget looks a lot like Obama’s defense budgetTrump’s defense budget looks a lot like Obama’s defense budget
    World Politics

    “This budget is a repair; it is not a rebuild.”

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Britain says it’s bracing for more attacks after Manchester bombingBritain says it’s bracing for more attacks after Manchester bombing
    World Politics

    The attack was different from recent attacks in Europe, like in Nice.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Manchester concert explosion: what we know so farManchester concert explosion: what we know so far
    World Politics

    This incident is still unfolding. We will continue to update this post as we get more information.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    What America’s new arms deal with Saudi Arabia says about the Trump administrationWhat America’s new arms deal with Saudi Arabia says about the Trump administration
    World Politics

    It puts human rights aside to make a buck.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    This week, explained: spies, special counsel, and FlynnThis week, explained: spies, special counsel, and Flynn
    Politics

    There was just too much news this week.

    By Alex Ward and Matthew Yglesias
    World Politics
    America just attacked Assad’s forces for the second time everAmerica just attacked Assad’s forces for the second time ever
    World Politics

    Trump still doesn’t have a strategy for Syria.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    The past 24 hours of devastating Trump news, explainedThe past 24 hours of devastating Trump news, explained
    Politics

    The pace of these revelations is only increasing.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Chelsea Manning was just released from prison. The fight over her legacy is still raging.Chelsea Manning was just released from prison. The fight over her legacy is still raging.
    World Politics

    Her impact on the United States will be felt for years to come.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump sure seems to have lied about Comey and FlynnTrump sure seems to have lied about Comey and Flynn
    Politics

    The White House has another crisis on its hands.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    3 big takeaways from McMaster’s Russia leak press conference3 big takeaways from McMaster’s Russia leak press conference
    World Politics

    He didn’t deny that Trump leaked highly classified intelligence.

    By Alex Ward