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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

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    Up to 25,000 National Guard troops are headed to DC. It’s unclear why so many are needed.Up to 25,000 National Guard troops are headed to DC. It’s unclear why so many are needed.
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    Maybe it’s the right amount to protect the US Capitol on Inauguration Day. Or too few. Or too many.

    By Alex Ward
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    How all 50 state capitals are preparing for possible insurrections of their ownHow all 50 state capitals are preparing for possible insurrections of their own
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    “We’re definitely planning for more [activity] than normal,” one police officer told Vox.

    By Alex Ward
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    The seat of American democracy looks like a city under occupationThe seat of American democracy looks like a city under occupation
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    A Vox reporter spent the day outside the newly fortified Capitol. Here’s what it looks like.

    By Alex Ward
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    The perilous state of American democracy, in one photoThe perilous state of American democracy, in one photo
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    National Guard members are staying at the US Capitol to protect it from supporters of President Donald Trump.

    By Alex Ward
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    US military chiefs warn troops against “sedition and insurrection” before Biden inaugurationUS military chiefs warn troops against “sedition and insurrection” before Biden inauguration
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    This is a remarkable statement by the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    VOA White House reporter reassigned after asking Pompeo about Capitol aftermathVOA White House reporter reassigned after asking Pompeo about Capitol aftermath
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    This is a bad signal to send to the rest of the world about how to treat a free press.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    An expert on asylum seekers and refugees is joining Biden’s National Security CouncilAn expert on asylum seekers and refugees is joining Biden’s National Security Council
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    Katie Tobin is leaving the UN Refugee Agency and heading to the Biden administration.

    By Alex Ward
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    Why labeling Yemen’s Houthis as terrorists could hurt millions of peopleWhy labeling Yemen’s Houthis as terrorists could hurt millions of people
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    Millions of Yemenis need food, water, and health care. This move makes that harder.

    By Alex Ward
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    The former US ambassador to the UAE under Obama is joining Biden’s National Security CouncilThe former US ambassador to the UAE under Obama is joining Biden’s National Security Council
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    Barbara Leaf will join the White House’s Middle East team.

    By Alex Ward
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    Biden taps Bill Burns, a career diplomat, to lead the CIABiden taps Bill Burns, a career diplomat, to lead the CIA
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    Can the longtime diplomat speak truth to power?

    By Alex Ward