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Ben Wolfgang

bwolfgang@washingtontimes.com

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

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets members of the audience after speaking at the American Legion's 98th Annual Convention at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Hillary Clinton raised $143M in August, campaign says

Hillary Clinton raised $143 million in August, the former first lady's presidential campaign announced Thursday, claiming that small donors are fleeing the Republican Party and coming to the Democratic side largely because of Donald Trump's "divisive rhetoric."

September 1, 2016
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said that having Donald Trump in the White House will antagonize America's enemies and push away U.S. allies. (Associated press)

Hillary Clinton says she will be better for military than Donald Trump

Facing an uphill climb with men and women in uniform, Hillary Clinton on Wednesday made an impassioned pitch to veterans and service members, touting "American exceptionalism" and arguing that she is the only presidential candidate in the race capable and qualified to be commander in chief.

August 31, 2016
Bernard Sanders

Bernie Sanders’ Our Revolution group launches

His presidential bid may have fallen short, but Sen. Bernard Sanders now aims to mobilize a grass-roots army that will fight for progressive causes and elect liberal Democrats across the country.

August 24, 2016
Hillary Clinton waves from her motorcade vehicle as she arrives for a fundraiser at the home of Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel in Los Angeles on Tuesday. (Associated Press)

Hillary Clinton ducks press and voters, hangs with Justin Timberlake, Cher at fundraisers

Hillary Clinton has spent more time with celebrities including Cher and Justin Timberlake than with voters over the past week, and her presidential campaign is embracing a low-profile strategy that is short on making real news and long on letting Donald Trump — and his penchant for creating controversy on an almost daily basis — have the limelight.

August 23, 2016
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Akron, Ohio, Monday, Aug. 22, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Black, Hispanic Democrats slam Donald Trump’s minority outreach

Leading black and Hispanic Democrats on Tuesday urged voters to reject Donald Trump's attempted outreach to minority communities, slamming the Republican presidential hopeful as a "bigot" who has risen to the top of his party while pushing a hateful, racist platform.

August 23, 2016
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks to media as she meets with law enforcement leaders at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Hillary Clinton courts small business owners, entrepreneurs

Pushing back against the notion that Republican Donald Trump is the presidential race's only pro-business candidate, Hillary Clinton on Tuesday rolled out a series of proposals aimed at making it easier for Americans to open and grow their own small businesses.

August 23, 2016
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and aide Huma Abedin, lower left on cell phone, step from Clinton's campaign plane as they arrive at Van Nuys Airport in Van Nuys, Calif., Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, en route to a taping of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Hillary Clinton’s campaign steady despite honesty, email issues

The candidate herself may be bedeviled by scandal and deep doubts about her honesty, but Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign remains remarkably steady and has avoided the chaos and frequent shake-ups that have become a hallmark of her Republican opponent's operation.

August 22, 2016
Democratic vice presidential candidate, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. speaks at the International Ironworkers convention, Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Tim Kaine: Trump tax returns more important than Clinton Foundation donations

Sen. Tim Kaine on Monday morphed into full attack-dog mode, unleashing a torrent of criticism against Republican Donald Trump and demanding that the GOP presidential candidate release his tax returns, painting the issue as far more important than the ongoing scandal over Clinton Foundation donations.

August 22, 2016
Analysts say Tim Kaine's bland yet steady approach, along with his decades of public service as a mayor, governor and now a senator, are proving an asset to the Clinton campaign. (Associated Press)

Tim Kaine ensures focus stays on Hillary Clinton

One thing Sen. Tim Kaine doesn't bring to the Democratic ticket is an exciting stump speech or a knack for making news -- and analysts say that's exactly what Hillary Clinton needs in a vice presidential pick.

August 18, 2016
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, joined by New York Police Department Commissioner Bill Bratton (left) and others, meets Thursday with law enforcement leaders at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. (Associated Press)

Hillary Clinton, police chiefs meet

Two days after Donald Trump accused her of being "against the police," Hillary Clinton met with leading police chiefs from across the country Thursday, vowing to provide needed money and resources while tackling the deep distrust some communities feel toward police.

August 18, 2016