Skip to main content
The homepageVoxVox logo
The homepageVoxVox logo

The context you need, when you need it

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own.

We rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. Will you support our work and become a Vox Member today?

Join now
Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    World Politics
    Christchurch mosque shooting: what we know so farChristchurch mosque shooting: what we know so far
    World Politics

    At least 50 people have been killed in what the New Zealand prime minister called a “terrorist attack.”

    By Jen Kirby, Jennifer Williams and 2 more
    Politics
    The New Zealand shooter called immigrants “invaders.” Hours later, so did Trump.The New Zealand shooter called immigrants “invaders.” Hours later, so did Trump.
    Politics

    The alleged shooter rambled about immigrants in his manifesto. Trump mentioned it during a veto ceremony.

    By Alex Ward
    North Korea
    North Korea just threatened to end talks with US and restart weapons testingNorth Korea just threatened to end talks with US and restart weapons testing
    North Korea

    It may just be posturing, or another signal of dying diplomacy.

    By Alex Ward
    Israel
    Israel responded forcefully to rockets launched from GazaIsrael responded forcefully to rockets launched from Gaza
    Israel

    The Israeli military said it struck 100 Hamas targets.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    2 rockets from Gaza targeted Tel Aviv. Israel is likely to respond forcefully.2 rockets from Gaza targeted Tel Aviv. Israel is likely to respond forcefully.
    World Politics

    After a failed rocket attack on the major city, conflict between Israel and Gaza could get worse.

    By Alex Ward
    China
    The US plans to test missiles banned for decades. Some fear it could spark an arms race.The US plans to test missiles banned for decades. Some fear it could spark an arms race.
    China

    Others say it could fill a vital military gap for the US.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Senate passes resolution to end US role in Yemen warSenate passes resolution to end US role in Yemen war
    World Politics

    The measure will surely pass the House, too, but Trump will likely veto it.

    By Alex Ward
    Venezuela’s historic blackout, in 17 photos
    World Politics

    The power outage is nationwide — as is the anger.

    By Alex Ward and Jennifer Williams
    Defense & Security
    The Trump administration is withdrawing all US diplomats from VenezuelaThe Trump administration is withdrawing all US diplomats from Venezuela
    Defense & Security

    Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said they were a “constraint on US policy” in Venezuela.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Algeria’s president won’t run for a fifth term. It’s a huge win for protesters.Algeria’s president won’t run for a fifth term. It’s a huge win for protesters.
    World Politics

    But who will replace Bouteflika?

    By Alex Ward

    Most Popular

    1. Netanyahu may finally be in trouble
    2. The wide-ranging fallout from the Supreme Court’s new terrorism decision, explained
    3. Take a mental break with the newest Vox crossword
    4. What happens when a tradwife has to put her money where her mouth is
    5. The Air Quality Index and how to use it, explained