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Ashlee Edwards
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Ashlee Edwards is a senior national election reporter for Times Media Service, based in the Washington bureau. Edwards covers elections and national politics, including Congress, federal agencies and the policy decisions and political disputes shaping public life. Edwards holds a master's degree in political science and grew up in Victoria, British Columbia.
Stories by Ashlee Edwards
27 stories
June 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Fri
News: Government
Rep. Don Davis Under Scrutiny for $40K Office Spending in NC-01
Rep. Don Davis (NC-01) faces scrutiny over $40,000 in taxpayer-funded office furniture and design, making him one of the highest House spenders.
May 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Mon
News: Government
US Senate Votes to Withhold Senators’ Pay During Shutdowns
Wed
April 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Wed
News: Government
Zeldin, DeLauro Clash Over EPA Budget Cuts & SCOTUS Ruling
March 2026
3 stories: 3 news stories
Sun
News: Government
Potomac Interceptor Spill: Repairs Complete, Pollution Fears
Fri
News: Government
Brian McGinnis Breaks Arm in Senate Protest Over Iran War
Wed
News: Government
House Oversight Summons Gates, Black in Epstein Probe
House Oversight Committee summons Bill Gates, Leon Black, and Kathryn Ruemmler to testify on their Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell connections.
February 2026
5 stories: 5 news stories
Tue
News: Government
DHS Shutdown Day 12: Senate Dems Block Key Funding Vote
Mon
News: Government
Thune Forces Senate Vote on SAVE America Act Voter ID Bill
Sun
News: Government
SAVE America Act: New Rules for Voter Registration & Photo ID
Wed
News: Government
Waters, Bessent Clash: Trump Tariffs, Inflation & Housing
Wed
News: Government
House Republicans Defy Trump, Johnson on $1.2T Spending Bill
January 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Sun
News: Government
U.S. House Votes Down ‘Kill Switch’ Vehicle Amendment
U.S. House voted down an amendment to defund the controversial 'kill switch' mandate for vehicles, retaining the requirement for impaired driving prevention tech and drawing conservative…
Sat
News: Government
Jack Smith Testimony Transcript: Defends Trump Prosecutions
December 2025
1 story: 1 news story
Sat
News: Government
Ted Cruz on Ilhan Omar: Marriage Allegation & Legal Risks
November 2025
6 stories: 6 news stories
Fri
News: Government
White House: Sen. Whitehouse a ‘Green New Scam’ Victim
Fri
News: Government
Biden DOJ Subpoenaed Jim Jordan Phone Records in Jan 6 Probe
Wed
News: Government
Raskin Defends Plaskett’s Epstein Texts: Ethics Debate Ignites
Mon
News: Government
Rand Paul Delays Spending Bill Over Hemp Regulations
Senator Rand Paul is delaying the government spending bill over new hemp regulations, citing concerns for Kentucky farmers. The move could prolong the shutdown. Read more.
Fri
News: Government
Schumer Pushes Obamacare Subsidy Extension Amid Shutdown Threat
Fri
News: Government
Elizabeth Warren Criticized by Washington Post on Trump Blame
October 2025
5 stories: 5 news stories
Thu
Thu
News: Government
PA Senator Fetterman Breaks With Democrats on Shutdown
Fri
Tue
News: Government
Pam Bondi, Richard Blumenthal Clash Over Military Service Lie
AG Pam Bondi accused Senator Richard Blumenthal of lying about his military service during a heated Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, following questions about her ethics.
Sat
News: Government
Government Shutdowns: The Cost of Furlough & Back Pay
September 2025
1 story: 1 news story
Tue
News: Government
Government Shutdown 2025: Impact & Congress Funding Debate