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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    World Politics
    “Don’t be a tough guy. Don’t be a fool!”: Read Trump’s wild letter to Turkey’s Erdogan“Don’t be a tough guy. Don’t be a fool!”: Read Trump’s wild letter to Turkey’s Erdogan
    World Politics

    This is one of the most astonishing letters in diplomatic history.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Trump told 6 falsehoods about Syria in 4 minutesTrump told 6 falsehoods about Syria in 4 minutes
    World Politics

    Here’s a fact-check of the president’s wild and outrageous Syria comments.

    By Alex Ward
    Here’s what the 2020 Democrats are saying about Trump’s Syria policy
    Politics

    Most say it was a betrayal of American allies and ideals. Others feel the US should stop “regime change wars.”

    By Alex Ward
    Joe Biden’s Iraq problem
    Politics

    The former vice president has a long, complicated, and some would say checkered history with Iraq. Here’s the full story.

    By Tara Golshan and Alex Ward
    Politics
    Former White House official bolsters the Trump-Ukraine whistleblower’s allegationsFormer White House official bolsters the Trump-Ukraine whistleblower’s allegations
    Politics

    Fiona Hill, who used to direct European policy for the National Security Council, just boosted House Democrats’ impeachment case.

    By Alex Ward
    Syria
    ISIS breakouts, US troop withdrawals, Assad advances: the weekend in Syria newsISIS breakouts, US troop withdrawals, Assad advances: the weekend in Syria news
    Syria

    The aftermath of Trump’s sudden Syria withdrawal decision has turned very violent — with the potential to get much worse.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Trump says he’s ending the US role in Middle East wars. He’s sending 1,800 troops to Saudi Arabia.Trump says he’s ending the US role in Middle East wars. He’s sending 1,800 troops to Saudi Arabia.
    World Politics

    This is yet another part of the US-Iran standoff.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    17 former Watergate prosecutors say Trump should be impeached17 former Watergate prosecutors say Trump should be impeached
    Politics

    Nixon had three articles of impeachment against him. The prosecutors say they’d also fit Trump.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Lindsey Graham is leading a Senate bill to punish Turkey with crushing sanctionsLindsey Graham is leading a Senate bill to punish Turkey with crushing sanctions
    Politics

    Trump seems on board with the plan.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump may soon ban Russian observation flights over US military bases. That’s a bad thing.Trump may soon ban Russian observation flights over US military bases. That’s a bad thing.
    Politics

    Prepare yourself for the death of the Open Skies Treaty.

    By Alex Ward