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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

26 stories

  1. June 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Fri

    News: Election · United States

    Rep. Don Davis Spending Scrutinized in NC-01 Election

    Rep. Don Davis, representing North Carolina's 1st Congressional District, faces intense scrutiny over $40,000+ in taxpayer-funded office furniture and other expenses. Republicans are using this spending as a key attack in the highly competitive…

  3. May 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  4. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Senate Votes to Withhold Pay During Government Shutdowns

  5. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Shapiro-Fetterman Tensions: PA Political Rift Explodes

  6. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  7. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    DeLauro, Zeldin Clash Over EPA Cuts, Loper Bright Ruling

  8. March 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  9. Sun

    News: Environment · United States

    Potomac Interceptor Repairs Complete: River Spill Crisis Continues

  10. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Brian McGinnis Disrupts Senate, Charged After Sheehy Altercation

  11. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    House Oversight Committee Investigates Epstein & Maxwell Cases

    The House Oversight Committee is probing the federal government's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking cases. Discover key actions and witness updates.

  12. February 2026

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  13. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    DHS Shutdown Extends: Senate Democrats Block Funding Again

  14. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    SAVE America Act Passes House: New Voter ID, Citizenship Rules

  15. Sun

    News: Election · United States

    SAVE Act: What New Voter ID & Citizenship Proof Laws Mean for Elections

  16. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Waters, Bessent Clash Over Trump Tariffs, Inflation

  17. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    House Republicans Vote Against $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill

  18. January 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  19. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    House Defeats ‘Kill Switch’ Amendment: Vehicle Mandate Remains

    House Republicans and Democrats voted against an amendment to stop the federal "kill switch" mandate in vehicles, sparking conservative backlash. Get the full details.

  20. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Jack Smith Deposition Transcript Released on Trump Investigations

  21. November 2025

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  22. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    White House Calls Sen. Whitehouse a ‘Green New Scam’ Victim

  23. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    DOJ Subpoenaed Jim Jordan Phone Records in Jan 6 Probe

  24. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Raskin Defends Plaskett Over Epstein Texts in Congress

  25. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Rand Paul Blocks Spending Bill Over Hemp Regulations

  26. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Schumer’s Plan: Extend Obamacare Subsidies, Avoid Shutdown

    Senator Chuck Schumer unveiled a Democratic government funding plan focusing on a one-year extension of Obamacare subsidies to protect Americans from rising premiums. Discover the details…

  27. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Washington Post Slams Elizabeth Warren over Blackout Blame

  28. October 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  29. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    SNAP Benefits Suspended Nov 1, 2025: Government Shutdown Impact

  30. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Fetterman Breaks With Democrats Over Shutdown in PA

  31. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Hakeem Jeffries Blasts Karoline Leavitt Amid Shutdown Tensions

  32. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Bondi & Blumenthal Clash Over Military Service at Senate Hearing

  33. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    US Government Shutdown: $1.2B Cost for Furloughed Federal Workers

    The recent US government shutdown, dubbed the "Schumer shutdown," cost taxpayers $1.2 billion in back pay for furloughed federal workers, mandated by a 2019 law. Read…

  34. September 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  35. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    US Government Shutdown 2025: Obamacare Subsidies & Impact