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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Syria
    The US military has begun its withdrawal from SyriaThe US military has begun its withdrawal from Syria
    Syria

    Despite Bolton and Pompeo’s best efforts to stop it.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Iran just admitted it arrested another American. It’s likely a message to Trump.Iran just admitted it arrested another American. It’s likely a message to Trump.
    World Politics

    The US Navy veteran’s family says he’s been missing since July.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    The US wants to counter Iran in Syria. It may leave some troops behind to do that.The US wants to counter Iran in Syria. It may leave some troops behind to do that.
    World Politics

    Trump announced a full withdrawal of US troops from Syria. That may not happen after all.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    “It simply isn’t true”: former top terrorism official says there’s no terror crisis at the border“It simply isn’t true”: former top terrorism official says there’s no terror crisis at the border
    Politics

    A terrorism expert who worked in the Trump administration blasts the current push for a border wall.

    By Alex Ward
    North Korea
    Kim Jong Un made a surprise visit to China. It’s mostly about Trump.Kim Jong Un made a surprise visit to China. It’s mostly about Trump.
    North Korea

    Kim is making the rounds before his possible second summit with Trump.

    By Alex Ward
    Syria
    Turkey’s president snubs John Bolton over SyriaTurkey’s president snubs John Bolton over Syria
    Syria

    Bolton may have just blown up Trump’s Syria withdrawal.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    Who speaks for American foreign policy?Who speaks for American foreign policy?
    Defense & Security

    No one knows who to listen to when the Trump administration talks about US aims around the world.

    By Alex Ward and Jennifer Williams
    World Politics
    Pompeo and Bolton head to Middle East to do Trump-Syria damage controlPompeo and Bolton head to Middle East to do Trump-Syria damage control
    World Politics

    They have to reassure allies Trump made nervous.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shananan may get the job permanentlyActing Defense Secretary Patrick Shananan may get the job permanently
    Politics

    The former Boeing executive took over after Jim Mattis resigned.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    What I learned go-karting around Tokyo dressed as Spider-ManWhat I learned go-karting around Tokyo dressed as Spider-Man
    World Politics

    I accidentally found myself in the middle of a national debate about tourism versus authenticity.

    By Alex Ward