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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Mexico’s coronavirus-skeptical president is setting up his country for a health crisis
    Explainers

    Some doctors say Mexico could become the new Italy — or worse.

    By Alex Ward
    India’s coronavirus lockdown and its looming crisis, explained
    Explainers

    The numbers of officially confirmed cases are very low. But they’re likely masking a deeper problem in the world’s second-most-populous country.

    By Alex Ward
    National Guard troops are deploying to help with coronavirus. Here’s what they’re doing.
    Explainers

    They’re helping with medical tests and cleaning public spaces, not imposing martial law.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump’s excuses for not using the Defense Production Act are wrong — and dangerousTrump’s excuses for not using the Defense Production Act are wrong — and dangerous
    Politics

    No, Mr. President, using the Defense Production Act doesn’t turn America into Venezuela.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    The US and Mexico will temporarily close their borderThe US and Mexico will temporarily close their border
    Politics

    It’s unlikely to be that helpful in curbing America’s coronavirus outbreak.

    By Alex Ward
    How Spain’s coronavirus outbreak got so bad so fast — and how Spaniards are trying to cope
    Explainers

    After a slow response from the government and the public, Spaniards now say “I will resist.”

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    The Defense Production Act, the law Trump is using to boost coronavirus supplies, briefly explainedThe Defense Production Act, the law Trump is using to boost coronavirus supplies, briefly explained
    Explainers

    The invocation will allow the federal government to request that companies make needed medical supplies to treat Covid-19 patients.

    By Alex Ward
    The Pentagon just offered ventilators for the coronavirus response. It could do much more.
    Science

    The military can certainly help, but it won’t solve everything.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Exclusive: Sen. Warren to ask Trump to deploy Army Corps of Engineers for coronavirus helpExclusive: Sen. Warren to ask Trump to deploy Army Corps of Engineers for coronavirus help
    Politics

    She will send the formal letter to the president on Wednesday.

    By Alex Ward
    What to do if you’re over 70 and running for president in a coronavirus outbreak
    Politics

    The three men most likely to win in November are in the demographic most at risk of complications from the virus.

    By Alex Ward