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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Politics
    We need to talk about the fact that Trump seriously considered invading VenezuelaWe need to talk about the fact that Trump seriously considered invading Venezuela
    Politics

    It’s a disastrous idea.

    By Alex Ward
    Russia
    The most important part of the Trump-Putin summit no one is talking aboutThe most important part of the Trump-Putin summit no one is talking about
    Russia

    National Security Adviser John Bolton isn’t happy about it.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump: Russia didn’t interfere in the election. GOP-led Senate panel: Yeah, it did.Trump: Russia didn’t interfere in the election. GOP-led Senate panel: Yeah, it did.
    Politics

    We still don’t know if the Trump campaign colluded with Russia.

    By Alex Ward
    Here’s how to watch the World Cup’s round of 16
    Features

    The World Cup’s most exciting part — the knockout stages — finally begins.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Last weekend’s North Korea news is an unpleasant surprise for Donald TrumpLast weekend’s North Korea news is an unpleasant surprise for Donald Trump
    World Politics

    Let’s just say it looks like North Korea is lying about giving up its nukes.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    Trump wants US troops out of Syria. Putin might use that to his advantage.Trump wants US troops out of Syria. Putin might use that to his advantage.
    Explainers

    President Trump may be on the verge of a huge Syria mistake.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    Trump said “NATO is as bad as NAFTA.” That’s scary.Trump said “NATO is as bad as NAFTA.” That’s scary.
    Explainers

    Why Trump’s anti-NATO comment is both unsurprising and horrifying.

    By Alex Ward
    How and when to watch the World Cup group stage
    World Politics

    Your guide to the 2018 FIFA World Cup’s first round.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    Trump has wanted a summit with Putin for months. He finally got it.Trump has wanted a summit with Putin for months. He finally got it.
    Explainers

    As expected, America’s European allies aren’t pleased.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Watch Mexico fans celebrate South Korea after a World Cup miracleWatch Mexico fans celebrate South Korea after a World Cup miracle
    World Politics

    Here’s your feel-good story of the day.

    By Alex Ward

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