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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Explainers
    The looming fight for Idlib, Syria’s last main rebel stronghold, explainedThe looming fight for Idlib, Syria’s last main rebel stronghold, explained
    Explainers

    Even President Donald Trump is worried about the likely humanitarian catastrophe.

    By Alex Ward
    Culture
    Buckingham Palace guards play “Respect” to honor Aretha FranklinBuckingham Palace guards play “Respect” to honor Aretha Franklin
    Culture

    What a perfect way to celebrate the Queen of Soul.

    By Alex Ward
    North Korea
    Exclusive: Trump promised Kim Jong Un he’d sign an agreement to end the Korean WarExclusive: Trump promised Kim Jong Un he’d sign an agreement to end the Korean War
    North Korea

    He hasn’t followed through yet — and North Korea talks may have stalled because of it.

    By Alex Ward
    North Korea
    Here’s the real reason Trump canceled Pompeo’s North Korea tripHere’s the real reason Trump canceled Pompeo’s North Korea trip
    North Korea

    Hint: Pyongyang was angry.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    The US and Mexico made a trade deal. But it’s not a new NAFTA.The US and Mexico made a trade deal. But it’s not a new NAFTA.
    World Politics

    President Donald Trump is treating this as a major victory. It could lead to one down the line — but it isn’t one right now.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    Trump just canceled Pompeo’s big trip to North Korea. That’s a really bad sign.Trump just canceled Pompeo’s big trip to North Korea. That’s a really bad sign.
    Explainers

    Here’s why Trump just tweeted out some newfound anger toward North Korea and China.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    The White House may have squashed a bipartisan Senate bill to stop election interferenceThe White House may have squashed a bipartisan Senate bill to stop election interference
    Politics

    The Senate considered a bill to stop Russia, Iran, and others from interfering in US elections. The White House blocked it.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    Why America doesn’t win wars anymoreWhy America doesn’t win wars anymore
    Explainers

    An expert explains why the US struggles with modern wars.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Whoops: the cyberattack on the DNC was a testWhoops: the cyberattack on the DNC was a test
    Politics

    This is a test. This is only a test.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Cohen’s lawyer claims the flip happened because of the Trump-Putin meetingCohen’s lawyer claims the flip happened because of the Trump-Putin meeting
    Politics

    That’s, uh, interesting.

    By Alex Ward

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