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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    World Politics
    Julian Assange is fighting the Ecuadorian government over a catJulian Assange is fighting the Ecuadorian government over a cat
    World Politics

    Worst. Houseguest. Ever.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Jared Kushner reportedly wants Trump to back Saudi crown princeJared Kushner reportedly wants Trump to back Saudi crown prince
    Politics

    Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has withstood criticism in the past.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    The US just punished Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi — in a very small wayThe US just punished Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi — in a very small way
    World Politics

    Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin withdrew from a big conference in Saudi Arabia. That won’t change much.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump just threatened to send the military to the US-Mexico border — againTrump just threatened to send the military to the US-Mexico border — again
    Politics

    Here’s what the US military can do at the US-Mexico border.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    The past 24 hours in Jamal Khashoggi news, explainedThe past 24 hours in Jamal Khashoggi news, explained
    World Politics

    It now seems very clear he was murdered, and that Saudi Arabia was responsible.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump buys Saudi leader’s claim that he wasn’t involved in Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearanceTrump buys Saudi leader’s claim that he wasn’t involved in Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance
    Politics

    Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said he had nothing to do with Khashoggi’s possible murder. That’s good enough for Trump.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Pompeo just met with the Saudi royal who may be behind Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearancePompeo just met with the Saudi royal who may be behind Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance
    Politics

    What a horrible, no good, very bad photo op.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Saudi Arabia may say it killed Jamal Khashoggi by accidentSaudi Arabia may say it killed Jamal Khashoggi by accident
    World Politics

    It’s possible this is all just an effort to absolve Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of blame.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    The weekend in the US-Saudi fight over Jamal Khashoggi, explainedThe weekend in the US-Saudi fight over Jamal Khashoggi, explained
    World Politics

    How Trump’s tough talk turned into a dodge about “rogue killers,” as well as further withdrawals from a swanky Saudi conference.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    From “Mad Dog” to “Democrat”: How Defense Secretary Mattis lost TrumpFrom “Mad Dog” to “Democrat”: How Defense Secretary Mattis lost Trump
    Podcast
    Politics

    Mattis is the anti-Trump. That finally caught up to him.

    By Alex Ward