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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Politics
    Trump finally announces his pick for ambassador to South Korea — right in the nick of timeTrump finally announces his pick for ambassador to South Korea — right in the nick of time
    Politics

    He’s the top military official in the Pacific — and a big China hawk.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump names Robert Wilkie as the next veterans affairs secretaryTrump names Robert Wilkie as the next veterans affairs secretary
    Politics

    Let’s see if Trump has better luck with this nominee.

    By Alex Ward
    North Korea
    North Korea is already getting concessions ahead of Trump-Kim talksNorth Korea is already getting concessions ahead of Trump-Kim talks
    North Korea

    South Korea wanted out of a joint military exercise that could anger Kim Jong Un. The US accepted.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    The stunning past 24 hours in Trump-Russia and Michael Cohen news, explainedThe stunning past 24 hours in Trump-Russia and Michael Cohen news, explained
    Politics

    There’s even a mystery about bank records.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    The Air Force used the “Yanny” or “Laurel” meme to joke on Twitter about killing Taliban fightersThe Air Force used the “Yanny” or “Laurel” meme to joke on Twitter about killing Taliban fighters
    Defense & Security

    The Air Force has since deleted it, saying it will address the issue internally.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Republican-run Senate committee says Russia tried to help Trump winRepublican-run Senate committee says Russia tried to help Trump win
    Politics

    That supports the intelligence community’s finding last year that Russian President Vladimir Putin personally ordered the influence campaign to help Trump.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    North Korea threatens to cancel Trump summit, reminds world it really loves its nukesNorth Korea threatens to cancel Trump summit, reminds world it really loves its nukes
    World Politics

    Oh, and it insulted John Bolton.

    By Alex Ward
    North Korea
    North Korea just threatened to cancel the Trump-Kim meeting. Experts say it’s likely a bluff.North Korea just threatened to cancel the Trump-Kim meeting. Experts say it’s likely a bluff.
    North Korea

    “It’s unlikely they kill the summit, but clearly something is going on.”

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    White House absolves Israel of all responsibility in Gaza deathsWhite House absolves Israel of all responsibility in Gaza deaths
    Politics

    “We believe Hamas, as an organization, is engaged in cynical action that’s leading to these deaths,” said deputy press secretary Raj Shah.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    The past 72 hours in surprising North Korea news, explainedThe past 72 hours in surprising North Korea news, explained
    Explainers

    A possible nuclear agreement, a potential historic concession, and perhaps a change in America’s stance toward North Korea.

    By Alex Ward