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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Politics
    Trump is diverting $3.6 billion from the US military to build his border wallTrump is diverting $3.6 billion from the US military to build his border wall
    Politics

    Democratic lawmakers are furious.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    North Korea continues to test weapons. Trump continues not to care.North Korea continues to test weapons. Trump continues not to care.
    World Politics

    The president will likely shrug off this latest test like he has the other recent ones.

    By Alex Ward
    Israel
    Netanyahu blocks Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from visiting IsraelNetanyahu blocks Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from visiting Israel
    Israel

    President Donald Trump urged the prime minister to stop the two Muslim members of Congress from visiting.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    “A shameful, unprecedented move”: Democrats react to Israel blocking Omar and Tlaib’s trip“A shameful, unprecedented move”: Democrats react to Israel blocking Omar and Tlaib’s trip
    Politics

    Everyone from speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to 2020 hopeful John Delaney have weighed in.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    The US isn’t the only major economy facing a possible recessionThe US isn’t the only major economy facing a possible recession
    World Politics

    Japan, Germany, the UK, and Brazil are seeing signs of trouble too.

    By Alex Ward
    China
    Trump is delaying tariffs on some Chinese products in a temporary trade war ceasefireTrump is delaying tariffs on some Chinese products in a temporary trade war ceasefire
    China

    Get your toys and video games before the holidays!

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    What caused Russia’s radioactive explosion last week? Possibly a nuclear-powered missile.What caused Russia’s radioactive explosion last week? Possibly a nuclear-powered missile.
    Explainers

    The deadly blast underscored the extent of Vladimir Putin’s military ambitions.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    North Korea’s new weapons, and how they affect Trump’s nuclear deal hopes, explainedNorth Korea’s new weapons, and how they affect Trump’s nuclear deal hopes, explained
    Explainers

    “This is an intentional reminder that if diplomacy fails, North Korea will only be stronger and more capable today than it was four years ago,” said one expert.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    A Norwegian white nationalist tried to kill Muslims at a mosqueA Norwegian white nationalist tried to kill Muslims at a mosque
    Defense & Security

    Police says he was inspired by the attacks in Christchurch and El Paso.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Narendra Modi tells India that “a new era has begun” after Kashmir power grabNarendra Modi tells India that “a new era has begun” after Kashmir power grab
    World Politics

    Modi defended his government’s action during a rare address to his nation.

    By Alex Ward

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