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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Culture
    Why the dragons on Game of Thrones aren’t akin to nukesWhy the dragons on Game of Thrones aren’t akin to nukes
    Culture

    In fact, another weapon in George R.R. Martin’s universe better fits that description.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    Iran labels all US troops in the Middle East “terrorists”Iran labels all US troops in the Middle East “terrorists”
    Defense & Security

    It’s a response to America’s similar designation of Iranian troops the day before.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    This is how Bernie Sanders thinks about foreign policyThis is how Bernie Sanders thinks about foreign policy
    World Politics

    The senator wants to create a global democratic movement to end oligarchy and authoritarianism.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Why Ecuador released Julian Assange: rudeness, spying, and poopWhy Ecuador released Julian Assange: rudeness, spying, and poop
    World Politics

    He was the worst houseguest. Seriously. The worst.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Trump in 2016: “I love WikiLeaks!” Trump now: “I know nothing about WikiLeaks.”Trump in 2016: “I love WikiLeaks!” Trump now: “I know nothing about WikiLeaks.”
    World Politics

    WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was arrested on Thursday morning.

    By Alex Ward
    How America’s relationship with Turkey fell apart
    World Politics

    The NATO allies’ partnership has devolved into a “slow-motion car crash.”

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump laments that US troops can’t get “rough” with migrants at the borderTrump laments that US troops can’t get “rough” with migrants at the border
    Politics

    And it seems like he’d ask them to do it, too — if it weren’t for those pesky laws.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Trump’s Pentagon chief just criticized Lockheed’s F-35 on Fox News. He worked for Boeing.Trump’s Pentagon chief just criticized Lockheed’s F-35 on Fox News. He worked for Boeing.
    World Politics

    Patrick Shanahan is already under investigation for allegedly boosting his former company. He did it again on Fox News.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Trump just tweeted that he wants to put huge tariffs on EU products. Here’s why.Trump just tweeted that he wants to put huge tariffs on EU products. Here’s why.
    World Politics

    Why you may soon have to pay more for cheeses and olives.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    5 former US military chiefs condemn Trump’s decision to cut Central American aid5 former US military chiefs condemn Trump’s decision to cut Central American aid
    Politics

    Trump usually likes listening to tough military people. He probably won’t listen to these ones, though.

    By Alex Ward