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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Politics
    The case for more foreign policy in the 2020 debatesThe case for more foreign policy in the 2020 debates
    Politics

    The US president often has nearly unchecked authority in foreign policy. We should learn how candidates would wield that power.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    The 2 questions Rep. John Ratcliffe must answer before he becomes Trump’s intel chiefThe 2 questions Rep. John Ratcliffe must answer before he becomes Trump’s intel chief
    Politics

    This will help establish if the Texas representative is “Trump’s poodle” or not.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump says Daniel Coats, America’s top spy, will step downTrump says Daniel Coats, America’s top spy, will step down
    Politics

    Daniel Coats said what’s happening in the world. In the Trump era, that’s an act of defiance.

    By Alex Ward
    North Korea
    Trump is letting Kim Jong Un do almost anything he wantsTrump is letting Kim Jong Un do almost anything he wants
    North Korea

    Missile tests. Building provocative submarines. It’s all good.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    Navy SEAL platoon sent home from Iraq over rape allegation and drinking while deployedNavy SEAL platoon sent home from Iraq over rape allegation and drinking while deployed
    Defense & Security

    It’s the latest scandal to rock the elite fighting force.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    New Senate Intelligence report shows “extensive” Russia 2016 election interferenceNew Senate Intelligence report shows “extensive” Russia 2016 election interference
    World Politics

    It also notes that Russia targeted voting systems in all 50 states.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Senate confirms Army Gen. Mark Milley as new Joint Chiefs chairSenate confirms Army Gen. Mark Milley as new Joint Chiefs chair
    Politics

    He replaces Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford.

    By Alex Ward
    North Korea
    North Korea just fired 2 “projectiles” — curiously timed to Bolton’s trip to South KoreaNorth Korea just fired 2 “projectiles” — curiously timed to Bolton’s trip to South Korea
    4 takeaways from Robert Mueller’s testimony
    Politics

    Mueller testified for six hours. Here’s what you need to know.

    By Alex Ward and Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Mueller explained why he didn’t push to interview TrumpMueller explained why he didn’t push to interview Trump
    Politics

    Trump would’ve fought a subpoena, and that would’ve taken too long.

    By Alex Ward

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