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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Defense & Security
    Aung San Suu Kyi meets with Hungary’s Orbán to lament their “growing Muslim populations”Aung San Suu Kyi meets with Hungary’s Orbán to lament their “growing Muslim populations”
    Defense & Security

    This continues the Nobel Peace Prize winner’s fall from grace.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Watch dramatic video of US and Russian warships nearly collidingWatch dramatic video of US and Russian warships nearly colliding
    World Politics

    The incident may be all about China.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump’s D-Day speech was great. He was the wrong man to give it.Trump’s D-Day speech was great. He was the wrong man to give it.
    Politics

    Trump is a draft dodger. He criticizes European allies. And he picks political fights on hallowed ground.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    A top US general explains why Iran hasn’t attacked Americans in the Middle East — yetA top US general explains why Iran hasn’t attacked Americans in the Middle East — yet
    Defense & Security

    Marine Gen. Kenneth “Frank” McKenzie says Iran recently took a “step back” from supposed plans to kill US troops, diplomats, and citizens.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Anti-Trump protesters in London harassed and assaulted Trump supportersAnti-Trump protesters in London harassed and assaulted Trump supporters
    World Politics

    At one point, an elderly man was thrown on the ground.

    By Alex Ward
    China
    Hong Kong’s annual Tiananmen Square candlelight vigil is under threat from ChinaHong Kong’s annual Tiananmen Square candlelight vigil is under threat from China
    China

    China is increasingly gaining control over the semi-autonomous city.

    By Alex Ward
    China
    Pompeo slammed China for covering up the Tiananmen Square massacre. And China is pissed.Pompeo slammed China for covering up the Tiananmen Square massacre. And China is pissed.
    China

    It’s the latest indicator of the Trump administration’s strong stance against China.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Larry the Cat, UK’s “chief mouser,” causes headache for Trump’s security teamLarry the Cat, UK’s “chief mouser,” causes headache for Trump’s security team
    World Politics

    A cat’s gotta nap when a cat’s gotta nap.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Trump is angry he can’t watch Fox News in the UKTrump is angry he can’t watch Fox News in the UK
    World Politics

    He had to watch CNN instead but then “turned it off.”

    By Alex Ward
    North Korea
    Top North Korean official in trouble for failed Trump summit reappears in publicTop North Korean official in trouble for failed Trump summit reappears in public
    North Korea

    It seems to refute reports that he was in a reeducation camp.

    By Alex Ward

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