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Ben Wolfgang

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Ben Wolfgang is a national security correspondent at The Washington Times, a senior member of its Threat Status team, and the host and producer of the award-winning Threat Status Podcast. Ben covers national security, foreign policy, military affairs, the defense industry and the rapidly evolving landscape of military technology.
A Pennsylvania native, he joined The Washington Times in 2011 after serving as a political reporter at The Republican-Herald in Pottsville, Pa. Over the course of his career, Ben has covered the White House, Congress, and four presidential campaigns.
His reporting has earned recognition from some of journalism's most respected organizations, including the Virginia Press Association and the Society of Professional Journalists' Washington, D.C. Chapter, among other honors.
Ben has interviewed heads of state, chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, senior military commanders, cabinet secretaries, senior government officials, and the CEOs of many of the nation's largest and most influential defense companies.
Ben is a frequent guest on broadcast media, with appearances on C-SPAN, the Sirius XM POTUS channel, and other outlets.
He can be reached at bwolfgang@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Ben Wolfgang

President Obama (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Obama’s Keystone amnesia: President ignores issue as GOP makes pipeline push

President Obama on Saturday talked about higher education, affordable housing, the resurgence of the auto industry, health-care reform, growth in the manufacturing sector and a variety of other issues — virtually everything except the Keystone XL oil pipeline, which is at the top of Republicans' agenda now that they have full control of Congress.

January 10, 2015
FILE - In this March 11, 2013, file photo sisters Jenni Harrington, left, and Abbi Kleinschmidt pass a stake that marks the proposed route of the Keystone XL pipeline on Harrington's property near Bradshaw, Neb. The Republican-led Congress appears ready to approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline but Harrington says they won't sell out the next generation for any amount, not even $50 million. No matter what actions are taken in Washington, the entire 1,179-mile project could be delayed until the state of Nebraska signs off on the route. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Court upholds Keystone pipeline route through Nebraska

In a move that may force President Obama to finally make a decision on the Keystone XL oil pipeline, the Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday tossed a lawsuit challenging the project's route through the state, eliminating a major legal hurdle and again placing Keystone's fate in the hands of the White House.

January 9, 2015
Small, increasingly cheap drones have become wildly popular for recreation, and it's unclear how the FAA will regulate operators who want to use the vehicles for that purpose alone. (Associated Press)

FAA failure to regulate U.S. drone boom creates climate of confusion

The Obama administration is under increasing fire from some in the drone industry who say the federal government — by falling woefully behind schedule in drafting regulations to govern the unmanned craft — has created a climate of confusion that could stifle innovation.

January 6, 2015
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un waves to spectators and participants of a mass military parade celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Korean War armistice in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this July 27, 2013, file photo. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File)

U.S. sanctions North Korea over Sony cyberattack

President Obama on Friday signed an executive order imposing broad new economic sanctions against North Korea and its leaders, casting the step as American retaliation for the hacking of Sony Pictures last year.

January 2, 2015
President Obama, on vacation this week with his family in Hawaii, is enjoying an approval rating rebound, likely brought on by his recent bold policy moves and holiday goodwill. Analysts say he'll have to work with Republicans in Congress to keep his numbers up. (Associated Press)

Obama’s approval ratings rebound as he re-energizes his base

A combination of bold policy moves and holiday goodwill has translated into a noticeable bump in approval ratings for President Obama, but some analysts say the so-called "comeback" will be fleeting unless the White House changes course and actively courts Republican partners for heavy legislative lifts.

December 31, 2014
By aligning with Pope Francis, President Obama can highlight agreement on issues with one of the world's most respected figures. (Associated Press)

President Obama sees Pope Francis as political ally

President Obama increasingly is finding a key policy ally in the Vatican, with Pope Francis standing virtually shoulder to shoulder with the White House on income inequality and a historic diplomatic reboot with communist Cuba.

December 30, 2014
President Obama speaks during a news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington on Dec. 19, 2014. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Obama: ‘Healthy’ for U.S. to talk about race relations

President Obama believes the ongoing national dialogue about race relations — particularly minority communities' interactions with law enforcement — is "healthy" for the U.S. and could lead to long-term solutions.

December 29, 2014