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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Politics
    Why North Korea called Joe Biden an “imbecile” and “a fool of low IQ”Why North Korea called Joe Biden an “imbecile” and “a fool of low IQ”
    Politics

    In a message slamming the former vice president, North Korea tries to make Trump happy.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    The US-Iran standoff may be cooling offThe US-Iran standoff may be cooling off
    Defense & Security

    The Trump administration created an Iran crisis. Now it’s signaling that it wants out.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    Exclusive: Sen. Tom Udall plans to force a vote to block funding for war with IranExclusive: Sen. Tom Udall plans to force a vote to block funding for war with Iran
    Defense & Security

    The effort could cause a massive partisan fight over Iran.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Democrats are accusing Trump officials of inflating the Iran threatDemocrats are accusing Trump officials of inflating the Iran threat
    World Politics

    “I’ve read the intel too. And let me be clear: That’s not what the intel says,” said one Democratic senator.

    By Alex Ward
    Russia
    Secret documents show Russian plot to stoke racial violence in AmericaSecret documents show Russian plot to stoke racial violence in America
    Russia

    It’s super messed up.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    How a far-right politician’s scandal brought down Austria’s governmentHow a far-right politician’s scandal brought down Austria’s government
    Explainers

    It involves a setup and an apparent attempt to collude with a Russian.

    By Alex Ward
    North Korea
    Trump vows to bring about “the official end of Iran” if it threatens the US againTrump vows to bring about “the official end of Iran” if it threatens the US again
    North Korea

    He’s reusing his North Korea playbook for Iran.

    By Alex Ward
    China
    Trump’s crackdown on China’s Huawei is escalating the trade warTrump’s crackdown on China’s Huawei is escalating the trade war
    China

    Your move, China.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    The US decision to withdraw staff from Iraq shows the Iran standoff continuesThe US decision to withdraw staff from Iraq shows the Iran standoff continues
    Defense & Security

    The Trump administration says there’s a serious threat against personnel in Iraq.

    By Alex Ward
    China
    Why China’s new tariffs could make the US trade war even worseWhy China’s new tariffs could make the US trade war even worse
    China

    A crumbling global economy, job losses, and a spooked market — just to start.

    By Alex Ward

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