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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Explainers
    The past 24 hours in startling North Korea news, explainedThe past 24 hours in startling North Korea news, explained
    Explainers

    The US made a big military concession, and Kim made a dramatic diplomatic trip to China — again.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    Trump really, really wants troops in spaceTrump really, really wants troops in space
    Defense & Security

    Will Trump get to create the “space force” he wants?

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    13 players to watch at the 2018 World Cup13 players to watch at the 2018 World Cup
    World Politics

    Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar, Salah, and many more.

    By Alex Ward
    The Trump-Kim summit is the most dramatic — and dangerous — moment of Trump’s presidency so far
    North Korea

    How will the most dramatic diplomatic moment of Trump’s presidency play out?

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    What’s happening to US diplomats in Cuba and China? Here are 4 theories.What’s happening to US diplomats in Cuba and China? Here are 4 theories.
    Politics

    One of them is an attack from a “sonic weapon.”

    By Alex Ward
    Russia
    Stanley Cup champion Ovechkin could attend the World Cup in RussiaStanley Cup champion Ovechkin could attend the World Cup in Russia
    Russia

    He’s very, very pro-Putin.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump just made 3 shocking statements about North KoreaTrump just made 3 shocking statements about North Korea
    Politics

    Yes, even worse than normal.

    By Alex Ward
    Syria
    The Pentagon admitted it will never know how many civilians it has killed fighting ISISThe Pentagon admitted it will never know how many civilians it has killed fighting ISIS
    Syria

    Some reports estimate the casualty toll is in the thousands.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Senate Republicans claim that Obama secretly helped Iran get around US sanctionsSenate Republicans claim that Obama secretly helped Iran get around US sanctions
    Politics

    “The Obama administration misled the American people and Congress because they were desperate to get a deal with Iran,” said one senator.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Kim Jong Un’s leaked letter to Trump could foreshadow trouble at the summitKim Jong Un’s leaked letter to Trump could foreshadow trouble at the summit
    Politics

    Both sides remain very far apart. The letter could reinforce that.

    By Alex Ward

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