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Ben Wolfgang

Ben Wolfgang

Ben Wolfgang is a National Security Correspondent for The Washington Times. His reporting is regularly featured in the daily Threat Status newsletter.

Previously, he covered energy and the environment, Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign in 2016, and also spent two years as a White House correspondent during the Obama administration.

Before coming to The Times in 2011, Ben worked as political reporter at The Republican-Herald in Pottsville, Pa.

He can be reached at bwolfgang@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Ben Wolfgang

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Obama: Marion Barry ‘earned the love and respect’ of his city

President Obama on Sunday paid tribute to the late Marion Barry, saying the former Washington, D.C., mayor and councilman made a mark fighting against poverty and spearheading other initiatives that earned him the respect of his city. Published November 23, 2014

“I’m considered the most strategic, brilliant political strategist around — you’ve heard that,” D.C. Council member Marion Barry said in an interview. “And I’ve done that because I know how to say certain things when I say them, don’t say them.” (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Obama pays tribute to the late Marion Barry

President Obama on Sunday paid tribute to the late Marion Barry, saying the former Washington, D.C., mayor and councilman made a mark fighting against poverty and spearheading other initiatives that earned him the respect of his city. Published November 23, 2014

President Barack Obama speaks about immigration, Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, at Del Sol High School in Las Vegas. The president unveiled expansive executive actions on immigration Thursday night to spare nearly 5 million people in the U.S. illegally from deportation, setting off a fierce fight with Republicans over the limits of presidential powers. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama: Americans will want ‘that new car smell’ in 2016

President Obama this weekend gave a nod to the fact that many Americans will be sick of him by 2016, saying voters understandably will want "that new car smell" in their next batch of White House candidates. Published November 23, 2014

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush listens to a speaker before giving his keynote address at the National Summit on Education Reform in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Jeb Bush ready for fight on Common Core

Former Florida Gov. and rumored 2016 White House candidate Jeb Bush said Thursday that the lack of quality education is the central reason for income inequality and other economic ills in the U.S. today. Published November 20, 2014

Mitt Romney appears before the inaugural Israeli American Council National Conference in Washington on Friday, Nov. 7. (Israeli American Council) ** FILE **

Mitt Romney: U.S. must be open to ground troops to fight Islamic State

Mitt Romney said Sunday he doesn't want to see U.S. ground troops join the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, but the former Massachusetts governor and 2012 Republican presidential candidate argued that option cannot be ruled out. Published November 16, 2014

In this photo released by G20 Australia and taken on Saturday Nov. 15, 2014, U.S. President Barack Obama, right, and Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott hold koalas during a photo opportunity on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Brisbane, Australia. (AP Photo/G20 Australia, Andrew Taylor )

Koalas steal the show at G20 summit

At the G20 summit in Australia this weekend, Russian President Vladimir Putin clashed with other world leaders over Moscow's aggression against Ukraine — but Mr. Putin and his counterparts seemed to bond over the cuteness of Koala bears. Published November 16, 2014

US President Barack Obama speaks during an event with Young South Asian Youth Leaders at Yangon University in Yangon Myanmar, Friday, Nov. 14, 2014.(AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Obama to pledge $3B to global climate fund: Report

As the G20 summit kicks off in Australia, President Obama reportedly will offer $3 billion to an international climate fund — a move that immediately sparked a backlash from congressional Republicans and energy industry groups. Published November 14, 2014

This May 24, 2012, file photo shows some of about 500 miles worth of coated steel pipe manufactured by Welspun Pipes, Inc., originally for the Keystone oil pipeline, stored in Little Rock, Ark. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston, File)

Keystone pipeline: Obama bashes project while in Myanmar

In a direct shot at lawmakers set to vote on the Keystone XL oil pipeline, President Obama bashed the project on Friday and said it will have no impact on U.S. gas prices and won't create as many as jobs as its supporters say. Published November 14, 2014

President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping continued their talks at an economic summit in the capital city of Beijing. Despite the two nations vowing to curb greenhouse gas emissions, Mr. Obama's detractors say that he should be pressing China harder on economic agreements that keep U.S. interests front and center. (Associated Press)

Obama’s China trip not yet a success: critics

The White House touted a "breakthrough" and steps forward on key trade deals during President Obama's stay in Asia this week, but the most prized, consequential agreements the U.S. is seeking have yet to be finalized. Published November 13, 2014