Alex Horton

Alex Horton is a national security reporter for The Washington Post focused on the U.S. military. Based in Washington, D.C., Alex has a background in the Army and has served in Iraq as an infantryman before joining Stars and Stripes as a journalist. With two Pulitzer Prizes under his belt, Alex is known for his thorough coverage of national security issues and the U.S. military, often uncovering lapses, inaction, or misconduct within these realms. His work has included investigations into mass killings like the one in Maine by military reservist Robert Card and reporting on incidents such as the recovery of Iranian warheads by U.S. forces during a Navy SEAL mission gone awry. In addition to his journalistic pursuits, Alex shares confidential news tips with The Post and actively engages with readers through email, Twitter, and RSS feeds.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/alex-horton/

79%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • ']lapses and inaction before the mass killing[', 'failed to act upon warning signs'
  • Lt. Gen. Jody J. Daniels deems Card's exposure to blasts as 'relatively minor'
  • The Army disciplined three officers for inaction and administrative failures before military reservist Robert Card killed 18 people last year in Maine[

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The Army disciplined three officers for inaction and administrative failures before military reservist Robert Card killed 18 people last year in Maine[

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • An initial analysis indicates that weapons match those used by Houthis in Yemen to target merchant ships according to U.S. military statement
  • Investigation found no evidence connecting Card's military service to the violence
  • The seized items included Iranian-made ballistic and cruise missile warheads, propulsion and guidance systems, air defense components
  • Thursday nighttime operation took place in rough seas and one of the SEALs slipped from a ladder while attempting to climb aboard the dhow, second Navy SEAL dove into water to help him but both were swept away by powerful swells

Deceptions

67%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

Maine Mass Shooting: Failures in Communication Lead to Tragic Release of Military Reservist with Homicidal Ideations

Maine Mass Shooting: Failures in Communication Lead to Tragic Release of Military Reservist with Homicidal Ideations

Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023 In 2023, Maine suffered its worst mass shooting when Robert Card killed 18 people and injured dozens at a bowling alley and restaurant. The tragedy highlighted communication breakdowns, including delays in notifying the military of his mental health issues and failed warnings from colleagues about his potential for violence. An Army investigation found communication failures between military and civilian hospitals, as well as within the chain of command, resulting in disciplinary action for three officers. The report recommended procedural changes and new policies to better manage reservists' mental health.
Two Union Soldiers Posthumously Awarded Medal of Honor for Daring Train Hijacking during the American Civil War

Two Union Soldiers Posthumously Awarded Medal of Honor for Daring Train Hijacking during the American Civil War

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 In April 1862, Union soldiers Pvt. Philip G. Shadrach and Pvt. George D. Wilson hijacked a train named 'the General' outside Atlanta during the American Civil War, driving it north to sabotage Confederate supply lines for over 87 miles before being captured and executed. Their gallantry in this daring operation, known as The Great Locomotive Chase, was posthumously recognized with the Medal of Honor by President Joe Biden on July 3, 2024.
US Navy Recovers Iranian Warheads Near Somalia, Loses Two Elite SEALs in Mission Gone Awry

US Navy Recovers Iranian Warheads Near Somalia, Loses Two Elite SEALs in Mission Gone Awry

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 January 2024 On January 15, 2024, the US Navy announced that it had recovered Iranian warheads in a mission gone awry near Somalia. The operation disrupted the weapons resupply of militants in Yemen and resulted in the loss of two elite Navy SEALs at sea.