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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Climate
    US National Guard chief: “The climate is changing. I don’t know why.”US National Guard chief: “The climate is changing. I don’t know why.”
    Climate

    The general sat down with reporters to talk about the National Guard’s Hurricane Michael response. He told us a lot more.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Turkey releases US Pastor Andrew Brunson in a big win for TrumpTurkey releases US Pastor Andrew Brunson in a big win for Trump
    World Politics

    President Trump’s focus on bringing hostages home is one of the more successful parts of his foreign policy.

    By Alex Ward
    China
    China’s record trade surplus with the US shows Trump’s strategy is “failing”China’s record trade surplus with the US shows Trump’s strategy is “failing”
    World Politics
    Global markets just tanked — and Trump may be partially to blameGlobal markets just tanked — and Trump may be partially to blame
    World Politics

    A massive Wall Street drop led to downturns in the European and Asian stock markets. Here’s why.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Trump just literally put a price tag on Jamal Khashoggi’s lifeTrump just literally put a price tag on Jamal Khashoggi’s life
    World Politics

    If you thought Trump was serious about punishing Saudi Arabia, think again.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Rand Paul joins Senate effort to block funds for a war with IranRand Paul joins Senate effort to block funds for a war with Iran
    Politics

    There is now a bipartisan effort in Congress to make it harder for President Trump to attack Tehran.

    By Alex Ward
    North Korea
    South Korea wants to lift sanctions on North Korea. That could kill Trump’s nuclear plan.South Korea wants to lift sanctions on North Korea. That could kill Trump’s nuclear plan.
    North Korea

    What’s worse, South Korea could hurt ties with America — and help North Korea in the process.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Trump tried to help a Republican megadonor build a casino in JapanTrump tried to help a Republican megadonor build a casino in Japan
    World Politics

    Sheldon Adelson gave President Trump millions for his campaign. It seems Trump reportedly tried to return the favor.

    By Alex Ward
    The paradox of Nikki Haley
    Explainers

    “She’s been as close to a traditional Republican UN ambassador as you can have in a very untraditional Republican administration.”

    By Alex Ward
    Media
    Trump’s trade war is hurting the global economyTrump’s trade war is hurting the global economy
    Media

    The IMF projects a downturn in global economic growth. It’s partially Trump’s fault.

    By Alex Ward