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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    World Politics
    Nikki Haley, US ambassador to the United Nations, has resignedNikki Haley, US ambassador to the United Nations, has resigned
    World Politics

    This was very unexpected.

    By Alex Ward
    North Korea
    Why North Korea’s latest nuclear concession isn’t one at allWhy North Korea’s latest nuclear concession isn’t one at all
    North Korea

    Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wants you to believe North Korea just gave up something big. It didn’t.

    By Alex Ward
    China
    Pence says US “will not back down” from China’s aggression in fiery speechPence says US “will not back down” from China’s aggression in fiery speech
    China

    “This is the Trump administration’s ‘evil empire’ speech,” said a China expert.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Russia-linked hackers attacked governments in Europe and Latin AmericaRussia-linked hackers attacked governments in Europe and Latin America
    World Politics

    The hacking group, known as Fancy Bear or APT28, interfered in the 2016 presidential election.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    A top UN court just told the US to lift some sanctions on IranA top UN court just told the US to lift some sanctions on Iran
    World Politics

    The US probably won’t listen.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Trump’s wildly unpopular foreign policy, in 2 pollsTrump’s wildly unpopular foreign policy, in 2 polls
    World Politics

    People in 25 countries have more confidence in Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin than the American leader.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    The US is evacuating diplomats from an Iraqi consulate citing credible threats from IranThe US is evacuating diplomats from an Iraqi consulate citing credible threats from Iran
    Defense & Security

    It’s the latest sign that America’s relationship with Iran is becoming increasingly fraught.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    GOP lawmakers summon Rosenstein to testify about shocking NYT reportGOP lawmakers summon Rosenstein to testify about shocking NYT report
    Politics

    President Donald Trump’s allies really want to know if Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein wanted to secretly record the president and invoke the 25th Amendment.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump accuses China of 2018 election interference: “They do not want me or us to win”Trump accuses China of 2018 election interference: “They do not want me or us to win”
    Politics

    It’s a big escalation in the growing row between Washington and Beijing.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Read Trump’s speech to the UN General AssemblyRead Trump’s speech to the UN General Assembly
    World Politics

    “We reject the ideology of globalism and accept the doctrine of patriotism.”

    By Alex Ward