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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Podcasts
    Stephen Biegun likely Trump’s pick to be US ambassador to RussiaStephen Biegun likely Trump’s pick to be US ambassador to Russia
    Podcast
    Podcasts

    He’d surely welcome the change of scenery after the tough time he’s had with North Korea.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    The latest crisis between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, explained in under 600 wordsThe latest crisis between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, explained in under 600 words
    Explainers

    War is unlikely, but it’s not impossible.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    Pakistan cuts off diplomatic and economic ties to India over Kashmir power grabPakistan cuts off diplomatic and economic ties to India over Kashmir power grab
    Defense & Security

    The question now is if both countries can calm their spiking tensions.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    India’s risky Kashmir power grab, explainedIndia’s risky Kashmir power grab, explained
    Explainers

    The move is part of Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist project.

    By Alex Ward
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
    Pete Buttigieg’s plan to combat domestic terrorists and pass gun control laws, explainedPete Buttigieg’s plan to combat domestic terrorists and pass gun control laws, explained
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

    It’s a good start, but it’s incomplete, some experts say.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    North Korea just tested its fourth set of projectiles in under 2 weeksNorth Korea just tested its fourth set of projectiles in under 2 weeks
    World Politics

    North Korea keeps testing weapons to get Trump’s attention. He likely won’t listen.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Cesar Sayoc, who sent explosives to Trump critics, just received a 20-year sentenceCesar Sayoc, who sent explosives to Trump critics, just received a 20-year sentence
    Politics

    The judge determined he really didn’t aim to kill anyone.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    John Ratcliffe, Trump’s pick for top intel post, withdraws amid scrutiny over exaggerated bioJohn Ratcliffe, Trump’s pick for top intel post, withdraws amid scrutiny over exaggerated bio
    Politics

    Sunday: John Ratcliffe picked for top intel post. Friday: Ratcliffe withdraws.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    US and EU settle their beef beef with new trade dealUS and EU settle their beef beef with new trade deal
    Politics

    After steak-ing out their positions, both sides agreed to meat in the middle.

    By Alex Ward
    Russia
    Trump sanctions Russia again over chemical weapons attack in UKTrump sanctions Russia again over chemical weapons attack in UK
    Russia

    An old law, and congressional pressure, pushed Trump to make the move.

    By Alex Ward