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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Politics
    Trump’s top intelligence official just publicly refuted the president on Russia meddlingTrump’s top intelligence official just publicly refuted the president on Russia meddling
    Politics

    “We have been clear in our assessments of Russian meddling in the 2016 election and their ongoing, pervasive efforts to undermine our democracy,” Dan Coats said.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Paul Ryan: “The president must appreciate that Russia is not our ally”Paul Ryan: “The president must appreciate that Russia is not our ally”
    Politics

    It seems Trump’s shocking performance in Helsinki was beyond the pale for Ryan.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump’s horrible Putin press conference, in one tweetTrump’s horrible Putin press conference, in one tweet
    Politics

    “I think that the probe is a disaster for our country,” Trump said.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    The 4 key things to watch for at the Trump-Putin summitThe 4 key things to watch for at the Trump-Putin summit
    Explainers

    Yes, election meddling will likely come up.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Russia just won the first point in the Trump-Putin meetingRussia just won the first point in the Trump-Putin meeting
    Politics

    Trump blamed the US for its bad ties to Russia. Russia agreed.

    By Alex Ward
    Russia
    Watch: Trump and Putin start their historic meeting in Helsinki with a handshakeWatch: Trump and Putin start their historic meeting in Helsinki with a handshake
    Russia

    Now the real fun begins.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    The timing of Mueller’s Russia indictment is extremely awkward for TrumpThe timing of Mueller’s Russia indictment is extremely awkward for Trump
    Politics

    Is Mueller trolling Trump ahead of his meeting with Putin?

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Read: Mueller indictment against 12 Russian spies for DNC hackRead: Mueller indictment against 12 Russian spies for DNC hack
    Politics

    It comes days before President Trump’s summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    The big winner of the NATO summit? Putin.The big winner of the NATO summit? Putin.
    Explainers

    NATO got stronger at the summit. So did Putin’s hand.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    Trump just got a “very nice note” from Kim Jong Un. But North Korea isn’t being very nice.Trump just got a “very nice note” from Kim Jong Un. But North Korea isn’t being very nice.
    Explainers

    Why Trump’s bragging about Kim Jong Un’s “very nice note” makes no sense.

    By Alex Ward

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