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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Politics
    Pompeo: US and North Korea “in complete agreement” on goals of Trump-Kim summitPompeo: US and North Korea “in complete agreement” on goals of Trump-Kim summit
    Politics

    A US-North Korea nuclear deal might be coming together.

    By Alex Ward
    Israel
    Israel and Iran are getting closer to a full-blown warIsrael and Iran are getting closer to a full-blown war
    Israel

    “This is an extremely dangerous situation.”

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Fox Business guest says torture “worked on John McCain.” That’s offensive — and flatly wrong.Fox Business guest says torture “worked on John McCain.” That’s offensive — and flatly wrong.
    Politics

    What a terrible, no good, very bad take.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Remember when Jim Mattis was supposed to rein in Donald Trump?Remember when Jim Mattis was supposed to rein in Donald Trump?
    World Politics

    He couldn’t stop the president from abandoning the Iran deal.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Trump: “The prize I want is victory for the world”Trump: “The prize I want is victory for the world”
    World Politics

    Trump won’t say he wants the Nobel Prize. But he does want something much bigger.

    By Alex Ward
    North Korea
    Releasing American hostages from North Korea, explained by a top US hostage negotiatorReleasing American hostages from North Korea, explained by a top US hostage negotiator
    North Korea

    Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has spent decades trying to bring home Americans held hostage in North Korea.

    By Alex Ward
    North Korea
    North Korea has just released 3 American hostagesNorth Korea has just released 3 American hostages
    North Korea

    This is a big win for their families — and President Donald Trump.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    Rouhani: Iran to stay in Iran nuclear deal — for nowRouhani: Iran to stay in Iran nuclear deal — for now
    Defense & Security

    Iran will now negotiate with countries remaining in the deal to see if it’s still good for Tehran.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    6 questions about the Iran deal you were too embarrassed to ask6 questions about the Iran deal you were too embarrassed to ask
    Explainers

    President Trump has withdrawn the US from the Iran nuclear deal. Here’s what you need to know.

    By Alex Ward
    Israel
    Israel on “high alert” after Trump Iran deal announcementIsrael on “high alert” after Trump Iran deal announcement
    Israel

    There’s a suspicion of a possible Iranian attack.

    By Alex Ward

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