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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Politics
    These are the federal charges against the suspected pipe bomb makerThese are the federal charges against the suspected pipe bomb maker
    Politics

    One charge includes attempting to kill a former president.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    2 possible reasons the pipe bombs didn’t explode2 possible reasons the pipe bombs didn’t explode
    Politics

    Mail security is much better these days.

    By Alex Ward and Stavros Agorakis
    Science
    Trump officials have barred experts from fighting one of the worst Ebola outbreaks in historyTrump officials have barred experts from fighting one of the worst Ebola outbreaks in history
    Science

    “There’s a fear of a Benghazi-type situation, that Americans might be targeted.”

    By Julia Belluz and Alex Ward
    China
    The US is stopping trade talks with ChinaThe US is stopping trade talks with China
    China

    President Trump’s negotiating strategy requires him “to condition expectations with the American people and ask them to sacrifice,” an expert says.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Saudi Arabia admits Khashoggi’s murder was “premeditated”Saudi Arabia admits Khashoggi’s murder was “premeditated”
    Politics

    This is now a huge test for President Trump.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    A former Secret Service chief explains how the government catches bomb makersA former Secret Service chief explains how the government catches bomb makers
    Politics

    Someone sent bombs to former top officials like Barack Obama. Here’s how that person can be caught.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    Turkey’s anger at Saudi Arabia over Jamal Khashoggi is about much more than a murderTurkey’s anger at Saudi Arabia over Jamal Khashoggi is about much more than a murder
    Explainers

    Turkey’s unrelenting pressure, explained.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    China’s new bridge will connect 70 million people — and give Beijing more powerChina’s new bridge will connect 70 million people — and give Beijing more power
    World Politics

    Meet the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    Trump may soon kill a US-Russia arms control deal. It might be a good idea.Trump may soon kill a US-Russia arms control deal. It might be a good idea.
    Explainers

    The INF Treaty controversy, explained.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    After weeks of lying, Saudi Arabia just admitted Jamal Khashoggi is deadAfter weeks of lying, Saudi Arabia just admitted Jamal Khashoggi is dead
    World Politics

    This is a big test for President Donald Trump.

    By Alex Ward

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