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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    World Politics
    The Democratic candidates’ debate answers on Afghanistan were terribleThe Democratic candidates’ debate answers on Afghanistan were terrible
    World Politics

    If 2020 Democrats want to leave Afghanistan, they need to come up with a real plan.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    The US and China called a small ceasefire in their trade war. But the standoff isn’t over.The US and China called a small ceasefire in their trade war. But the standoff isn’t over.
    World Politics

    “It suits both governments to have a bit of a breather right now,” an expert said.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Mike Pompeo is the Trump administration’s ultimate survivorMike Pompeo is the Trump administration’s ultimate survivor
    World Politics

    With John Bolton gone, the secretary of state can be “ascendant.”

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    John Bolton left because Trump wouldn’t let him start a warJohn Bolton left because Trump wouldn’t let him start a war
    Politics

    There was always going to be a conflict between Trump’s “America First” and Bolton’s “America Everywhere.”

    By Alex Ward
    John Bolton is out. Let the era of Trump Alone begin.
    World Politics

    The Bolton-Trump partnership was never built to last.

    By Alex Ward
    Russia
    CIA reportedly removed top spy from Russia over fear of retaliation — and maybe TrumpCIA reportedly removed top spy from Russia over fear of retaliation — and maybe Trump
    Russia

    The spy may have had access to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s papers.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    Iran is to blame for its recent aggressive actions. But so is Trump.Iran is to blame for its recent aggressive actions. But so is Trump.
    Defense & Security

    Trump should’ve known what withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal would bring.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    How James Mattis learned to stop worrying and love TV appearancesHow James Mattis learned to stop worrying and love TV appearances
    World Politics

    Mattis shunned the press as Pentagon chief. He loves it now that he’s selling a book.

    By Alex Ward
    Israel
    Trump’s top Middle East peace envoy is quitting. There’s still no Israel-Palestine deal.Trump’s top Middle East peace envoy is quitting. There’s still no Israel-Palestine deal.
    Israel

    “Trump picked loyalists who knew little about the conflict to help resolve one of the most intractable conflicts in the world,” an expert said.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump is taking money from Puerto Rico’s recovery and European security to fund his wallTrump is taking money from Puerto Rico’s recovery and European security to fund his wall
    Politics

    Even West Point and schools for kids are impacted.

    By Alex Ward