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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

Regarding the decision on whether or not to run for president, Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. said the "most relevant factor in my decision is whether my family and I have the emotional energy to run." (Associated Press)

Joe Biden not fazed by polls, doubters

Political analysts say he has a chance and polls show an opening for him, but Vice President Joseph R. Biden made clear last week that his decision to enter or skip the 2016 Democratic presidential primary is an emotional and moral one, and not dependent on his fundraising prowess or whether he can assemble a winning campaign.

September 6, 2015
Vice President Joe Biden speaks at Generation Progress's 10th Annual Make Progress National Summit in Washington in this July 16, 2015, file photo. (AP Photo/Molly Riley, File)

Joe Biden on 2016 bid: Not sure I have ‘emotional energy to run’

Joseph R. Biden said Thursday night he would be able to raise money, assemble a campaign staff and take other necessary steps to become a formidable candidate in the 2016 presidential race -- but the vice president may lack the "emotional energy" to enter the contest.

September 3, 2015
Secretary of State John Kerry delivers a speech in support of the Iran nuclear deal at the National Constitution Center, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

White House celebrates 34th Senate vote in favor of Iran deal

The White House on Wednesday celebrated the news that 34 senators now have publicly said they'll back President Obama's nuclear deal with Iran, a development that virtually ensures that the agreement will survive in Congress.

September 2, 2015
Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear is working with President Obama as part of a "core group" on climate policy. Publicy, he opposes many environmental regulations. (Associated Press)

Governors, climate activists help sell Obama’s green agenda

The Obama administration, top climate change crusaders and governors from across the country have engaged in a highly coordinated effort to publicly sell the president's green agenda and put private pressure on opponents, according to newly released emails and other records obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests.

August 31, 2015
Deputy Darren Goforth (Associated Press/File)

Obama calls widow of Darren Goforth

President Obama on Monday condemned last week's cold-blooded murder of a Texas sheriff's deputy, calling the killing "an affront to civilized society."

August 31, 2015
In this 2013 photo provided by the University of Puget Sound, Kathryn Ginsberg collects wastewater that will be tested for trace levels of pharmaceutical drugs from a sewer near Tacoma, Wash. (Ross Mulhausen/University of Puget Sound via Associated Press) **FILE**

EPA cracks down on pharmaceutical waste

The Obama administration said Monday it will dramatically limit the flushing of pharmaceutical waste at hospitals and other health-care facilities as part of a larger effort to improve water quality across the country.

August 31, 2015
President Barack Obama, left, and Senate Minority Leader Sen. Harry Reid wave onstage at the National Clean Energy Summit, Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Obama blasts ‘crazies’ in Republican party

President Obama on Monday night said he and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid must "deal with the crazies" on a host of issues over the next 16 months, before both men leave their respective offices and "ride into the sunset."

August 25, 2015