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Ben Wolfgang

Ben Wolfgang

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

Donald Trump continued to grab the lion's share of headlines with his political opponents saying his offhand comment that the "Second Amendment people" could stop Hillary Clinton appeared to be a veiled threat against her. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton sidetracked by new scandals as campaign veers off course

The presidential campaign veered far off course Wednesday as Donald Trump's political opponents called for him to be investigated over inciting violence against Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton -- and Mrs. Clinton faced her own questions about corruption during her time in the State Department. Published August 10, 2016

Recent polling has Donald Trump behind in Florida, Pennsylvania, Michigan, New Hampshire and even solidly Republican Georgia. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump’s bluster may cost him several reliably red states

As he slides further down in the polls, GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump must dramatically alter his campaign approach or he stands no chance of winning key battleground states like Ohio this fall, and he could even lose reliably red territory such as Arizona, top Republicans warned Sunday. Published August 7, 2016

Hillary Clinton continues say no classified mail passed through her account, once again contradicting the findings of FBI Director James B. Comey. (Associated Press)

Hillary Clinton stands by email claims despite evidence classified info was passed

Despite being thoroughly rebuked by fact-checkers and the FBI, Hillary Clinton continues to give her critics fresh ammunition by claiming she never sent or received any information marked classified in her private email account, keeping alive a controversy that's dogged her throughout her presidential bid. Published August 7, 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the 2016 National Association of Black Journalists' and National Association of Hispanic Journalists' Hall of Fame Luncheon at Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, Friday, Aug. 5, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Hillary Clinton: I can force House Republicans to pass immigration reform

Predicting that she can succeed where President Obama failed, Hillary Clinton on Friday said flatly that she will be able to "force" the Republican-led House to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill, including a path to citizenship, if she becomes president. Published August 5, 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is welcomed by National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) President Sarah Glover, left, and National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) President Mekahlo Medina at the 2016 (NABJ)/ (NAHJ) joint convention, Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Paul Holston)

Hillary Clinton urges journalists to go after Donald Trump

Telling the Fourth Estate that it has a "special responsibility" in an election cycle like this one, Hillary Clinton on Friday urged journalists to keep up tough coverage of Donald Trump, and said that any news organization targeted by the Republican presidential nominee should be proud. Published August 5, 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a rally at International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 357 Hall, in Las Vegas, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Unfavorable ratings force presidential candidates to rip other down, analysts says

Faced with the brutal reality that two-thirds of voters believe her to be dishonest, Hillary Clinton and her campaign surrogates are intent on launching an all-out assault on Republican Donald Trump's character and credibility, aiming to convince voters that he's even more untrustworthy than the former first lady. Published August 4, 2016

At a campaign rally in North Carolina, Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine asked his audience, "Does anybody in this room believe Donald Trump? Does anybody in this room think there's something funny in those tax returns?" (Associated Press)

Donald Trump’s tax returns key Hillary Clinton campaign focus

Democrats on Wednesday kept the heat on Donald Trump for refusing to release his tax returns, charging that the New York billionaire must have something to hide and arguing that his reluctance to divulge the financial information should lead voters to question his honesty. Published August 3, 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks on her campaign bus after visiting Imani Temple Ministries in Cleveland, Sunday, July 31, 2016. Clinton and running mate Sen. Tim Kaine are on a three day bus tour through the rust belt. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Hillary Clinton vows to be ‘small business president’

Hillary Clinton vowed Monday to be a "small business president" if she's elected to the White House, saying she'll make it easier for start-ups to get access to capital and find the best trained employees across the country. Published August 1, 2016