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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Science
    Before-and-after aerial photos show how coronavirus is changing life in AmericaBefore-and-after aerial photos show how coronavirus is changing life in America
    Science

    No one is visiting the Statue of Liberty anymore.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump has tested negative for coronavirus, White House saysTrump has tested negative for coronavirus, White House says
    Politics

    After multiple interactions with infected people, the president has not contracted Covid-19.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump has finally been tested for coronavirus. Now we await the result.Trump has finally been tested for coronavirus. Now we await the result.
    Politics

    It’s about time the administration did this.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Drive-through testing for coronavirus, explained by an expertDrive-through testing for coronavirus, explained by an expert
    Politics

    Trump wants to ramp up drive-through testing. It’s a good and safe idea.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    The US retaliatory strikes on an Iran-backed militia in Iraq, briefly explainedThe US retaliatory strikes on an Iran-backed militia in Iraq, briefly explained
    Defense & Security

    The US has set a red line: kill an American, be met with force.

    By Alex Ward
    Science
    Iran’s growing coronavirus crisis, in 3 stunning photosIran’s growing coronavirus crisis, in 3 stunning photos
    Science

    The new large burial trenches are visible from space.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump is breaking his own agency’s coronavirus guidelines by not self-quarantiningTrump is breaking his own agency’s coronavirus guidelines by not self-quarantining
    Politics

    The president has been moderately exposed to Covid-19.

    By Alex Ward
    The Vox guide to navigating the coronavirus crisis
    How to self-isolate if you think you have coronavirusHow to self-isolate if you think you have coronavirus
    The Vox guide to navigating the coronavirus crisis

    Based on the best advice from medical professionals, officials, and experts.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    The Saudi Arabia-Russia oil war, explainedThe Saudi Arabia-Russia oil war, explained
    Explainers

    “It’s every country for themselves,” an expert told Vox.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    The problem with saying the Democratic primary is “rigged”The problem with saying the Democratic primary is “rigged”
    Politics

    An expert on actual election rigging debunks the conspiracy theory.

    By Alex Ward

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