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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 speaks during a presidential primary election night rally Tuesday in New York. (Associated Press)

Hillary Clinton claims Democratic nomination, makes direct appeal to Bernie Sanders’ supporters

As she crosses a historic milestone toward becoming the first woman to lead a major political party's presidential ticket, Hillary Clinton took to the stage Tuesday night and delivered a clear message -- her primary fight against Sen. Bernard Sanders was good for the Democratic Party, but it's now time to unite and prepare for a brutal general election fight against Republican Donald Trump.

June 7, 2016
The North Dakota win demonstrates that Sen. Bernard Sanders still has tremendous appeal to segments of the Democratic party and proves that many Democrats still aren't ready to line up behind Hillary Clinton. (Associated Press)

Bernie Sanders wins North Dakota caucuses

Sen. Bernard Sanders picked up a win Tuesday night in the North Dakota caucuses, a small consolation prize for his insurgent campaign as Hillary Clinton continues her seemingly inevitable march to the Democratic presidential nomination.

June 7, 2016
The result in the Garden State will have little bearing on the race, as Hillary Clinton earlier this week secured the number of delegates needed to claim the nomination, according to an Associated Press count. (Associated Press)

Hillary Clinton wins New Jersey, New Mexico, South Dakota primaries

Hillary Clinton claimed victory Tuesday in the New Jersey and New Mexico primaries, defeating Sen. Bernard Sanders in two key races as she claimed the Democratic Party's presidential nomination and made clear she's now preparing for the general election.

June 7, 2016
Hillary Clinton painted Donald Trump as erratic, irresponsible and dangerous, was the opening salvo of what is sure to be a central theme in the general election campaign. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Clinton fundraising ticks up in May; campaign raises $27 million

After warning supporters that a Donald Trump presidency is a very real possibility, Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign saw its fundraising numbers tick up in May, raising $27 million over the course of the month and starting June with more than $40 million in the bank.

June 2, 2016
Hillary Clinton took questions from the press traveling with her campaign once, in Minnesota in March, but hasn't held an organized press conference in six months. (Associated Press)

Hillary Clinton yet to hold single press conference in 2016

Hillary Clinton is 0-for-2016, having failed to hold any full press conferences this year -- fueling the perception that she is the most guarded major candidate in recent political history, in stark contrast with presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

May 31, 2016
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton waves as she walks in a Memotial Day parade Monday, May 30, 2016, in Chappaqua, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Natural Resources Defense Council endorses Hillary Clinton

Making its first-ever presidential endorsement, the Natural Resources Defense Council Action Fund on Tuesday backed Hillary Clinton for president, shunning Sen. Bernard Sanders and calling the former first lady "an environmental champion" with the necessary experience to save the planet.

May 31, 2016
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., left, laughs with actor Danny Glover during Game 7 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oakland, Calif., Monday, May 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Bernie Sanders takes in Warriors, Thunder Game 7, praises Golden State’s comeback

As he plots his own comeback in California, Sen. Bernard Sanders on Monday night took a break from campaigning and attended Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference finals, watching from the 15th row as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder and capped off an impressive come-from-behind win in the series.

May 31, 2016
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Bernie Sanders targets Hillary Clinton over email scandal

With little shot at capturing the Democratic presidential nomination, Sen. Bernard Sanders finally has seized on Hillary Clinton's email scandal as he mounts a last-ditch effort to swing party superdelegates to his side.

May 30, 2016