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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

  1. June 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Fri

    News: Election · United States

    Rep. Don Davis Faces Heat Over $40K NC Office Spending

    Rep. Don Davis of NC's 1st Congressional District is under fire for $40,000 in taxpayer-funded office spending, sparking controversy in a key election year.

  3. May 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  4. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Senate Votes to Withhold Pay During Future Government Shutdowns

  5. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    PA Gov. Shapiro & Sen. Fetterman Feud: A Strained Relationship

  6. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  7. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    DeLauro, Zeldin Clash Over EPA Budget & Climate Policy

  8. March 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  9. Sun

    News: Environment · United States

    DC Water: Potomac Interceptor Repairs Complete, River Restored

  10. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Sen. Sheehy, Protester Clash: Capitol Hill Hearing Incident

  11. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Bill Gates, Leon Black Summoned in House Epstein Probe

    The House Oversight Committee expands its Jeffrey Epstein investigation, summoning Bill Gates, Leon Black, and others for transcribed interviews in Washington D.C.

  12. February 2026

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  13. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    DHS Shutdown Continues After Senate Democrats Block Funding

  14. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Thune Pushes Senate Vote on SAVE America Act: Citizenship, Photo ID

  15. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    SAVE America Act: GOP Bill Mandates Citizenship, Photo ID for Voting

  16. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Maxine Waters, Scott Bessent Clash Over Trump Tariffs, Economy

  17. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    House Republicans Defy Trump, Johnson on $1.2T Spending Bill

  18. January 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  19. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    House Preserves Vehicle “Kill Switch” Mandate After Massie Defeat

    Despite a GOP-led amendment, the controversial Biden-era vehicle "kill switch" mandate remains intact after a House vote. Read about the bipartisan decision and conservative criticism.

  20. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Jack Smith Defends Trump Investigations in House Testimony

  21. November 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  22. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    White House Calls Whitehouse Climate Claims a ‘Green New Scam’

  23. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Biden DOJ Subpoenaed Jim Jordan’s Phone Records for Jan. 6 Probe

  24. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Raskin Slammed for “Sick” Defense of Plaskett-Epstein Texts

  25. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Rand Paul Delays Federal Spending Bill Over Hemp Regulations

  26. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Schumer’s Plan: Extend Obamacare Subsidies, End Shutdowns

    Sen. Schumer & Democrats repeatedly pushed to end government shutdowns by extending Obamacare subsidies. Learn the critical impact if these vital healthcare subsidies expire.

  27. October 2025

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  28. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    SNAP Benefits Suspended Nationwide Nov 1 Due to Shutdown

  29. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Fetterman Breaks With Democrats on Government Shutdown

  30. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Hakeem Jeffries Attacks Karoline Leavitt: ‘Sick’ & ‘Demented’

  31. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Jeffries, Lawler Shouting Match on Capitol Hill: Shutdown Chaos

  32. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Pam Bondi Accuses Sen. Blumenthal of Lying About Military Service

  33. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Schumer Shutdown: Taxpayers Face $1.2B Backpay Cost

    The 'Schumer shutdown' sparked claims of a $1.2 billion taxpayer cost for furloughed federal workers. Understand the 2019 law guaranteeing their backpay.

  34. September 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  35. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    US Government Shutdown 2025: Impact & Key Issues Explained

  36. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Kash Patel: FBI Agents at Capitol Jan 6 Were for Crowd Control