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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Politics
    The president is a danger to the US militaryThe president is a danger to the US military
    Politics

    Even Trump’s former Secretary of Defense James Mattis agrees.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    US Park Police denies using tear gas on peaceful protesters. Evidence suggests otherwise.US Park Police denies using tear gas on peaceful protesters. Evidence suggests otherwise.
    Politics

    The official statement raises more questions than it answers.

    By Alex Ward
    The Insurrection Act, the 1807 law Trump could use to deploy troops to curb protests, explained
    Politics

    It’s unlikely anyone could stop him from using it, too.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Australia wants the US to investigate a police attack on 2 Australian reportersAustralia wants the US to investigate a police attack on 2 Australian reporters
    World Politics

    Videos show the on-air journalist and cameraman were attacked by a federal law enforcement officer outside the White House.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    The White House’s explanation for a tear gas attack on peaceful protesters doesn’t add upThe White House’s explanation for a tear gas attack on peaceful protesters doesn’t add up
    Politics

    And the White House still won’t answer the most important question: Who ordered the attack?

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    People are running over George Floyd protesters. Are far-right memes to blame?People are running over George Floyd protesters. Are far-right memes to blame?
    Explainers

    An expert explains his theory on why vehicle-ramming attacks are happening across the country.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump’s claim that DC police didn’t protect the White House from protesters is falseTrump’s claim that DC police didn’t protect the White House from protesters is false
    Politics

    The Secret Service and Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser said the city’s police were there.

    By Alex Ward
    Media
    “Directly at us”: Louisville law enforcement shoots reporters with pepper bullets“Directly at us”: Louisville law enforcement shoots reporters with pepper bullets
    Media

    Arrests, shootings, and harassment of journalists are features of the George Floyd protests.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Trump announced US withdrawal from the WHO. It’s unclear if he can do that.Trump announced US withdrawal from the WHO. It’s unclear if he can do that.
    World Politics

    Trump’s decision potentially weakens the world’s premier health body in the middle of a pandemic.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    Here’s what the National Guard can and can’t doHere’s what the National Guard can and can’t do
    Explainers

    Minnesota’s governor activated the state’s National Guard to “help provide security and restore safety.”

    By Alex Ward