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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    The case for killing Qassem Soleimani
    World Politics

    Why Trump’s decision to target the Iranian military commander was the right call, explained by an expert.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    Trump’s Iran speech seemed like a victory lap. It actually made things worse.Trump’s Iran speech seemed like a victory lap. It actually made things worse.
    Defense & Security

    This was not the Iran “victory” speech Trump needed to give.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump: No war with Iran — at least for nowTrump: No war with Iran — at least for now
    Politics

    “Iran appears to be standing down, which is a good thing for all parties concerned and a very good thing for the world,” the president said.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Iran attacks 2 US military targets in Iraq: What we know so farIran attacks 2 US military targets in Iraq: What we know so far
    World Politics

    This was in retaliation for the US killing Qassem Soleimani. Trump said “All is well!” and no casualties have been reported so far.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    The neoconservative fantasy at the center of the Soleimani killingThe neoconservative fantasy at the center of the Soleimani killing
    Defense & Security

    No, Mike Pompeo, killing the military leader won’t give Iranians more freedom.

    By Alex Ward
    “A nasty, brutal fight”: what a US-Iran war would look like
    World Politics

    The bottom line: It’d be hell on earth.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Megan Rapinoe just endorsed Elizabeth Warren for presidentMegan Rapinoe just endorsed Elizabeth Warren for president
    Politics

    The US soccer star and important voice on political and social issues just made her presidential pick.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Amid impeachment, Trump and Giuliani are still coordinating on anti-Biden dirtAmid impeachment, Trump and Giuliani are still coordinating on anti-Biden dirt
    Politics

    Giuliani actually admitted it on a phone call.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    Pentagon halts operational training for Saudi military students after Pensacola shootingPentagon halts operational training for Saudi military students after Pensacola shooting
    Defense & Security

    This could cause problems for Trump.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump gave Russia’s top envoy a White House meeting. He still hasn’t done that for Ukraine.Trump gave Russia’s top envoy a White House meeting. He still hasn’t done that for Ukraine.
    Politics

    Trump and Lavrov still have some important matters to discuss.

    By Alex Ward