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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

    Don Davis’s $40K Office Spending Scrutinized in NC-01 Race

    Rep. Don Davis is defending over $40,000 in office spending for furniture and 'habitation expenses' as Republicans attack the costs in the heated NC-01 congressional race.

  3. May 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  4. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Senate Votes to Withhold Senator Pay During Future Shutdowns

  5. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Shapiro Fetterman Feud: PA Gov Criticizes Senator’s Record

  6. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  7. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Zeldin & DeLauro in Heated Exchange Over EPA Budget Cut

  8. March 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  9. Sun

    News: Environment · United States

    Potomac Sewage Spill: Emergency Repairs Done, But Crisis Lingers

  10. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    NC Candidate Brian McGinnis Arrested After Senate Protest

  11. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    House Epstein Investigation: Comer Widens Probe, Seeks Maxwell Depo

    The House Epstein investigation, led by Chairman James Comer, expands its probe into the DOJ's handling of the case and seeks a deposition from Ghislaine Maxwell.

  12. February 2026

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  13. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    DHS Shutdown Extends as Senate Democrats Block Funding Again

  14. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Thune Forces Senate Vote on Voter ID, Citizenship Bill

  15. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    SAVE Act Explained: New Bill Requires Proof of Citizenship to Vote

  16. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Waters & Bessent Clash Over Trump Tariffs in Fiery Hearing

  17. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    21 House Republicans Vote Against $1.2T Spending Bill

  18. January 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  19. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    House GOPs Help Defeat Repeal of Vehicle Kill Switch Mandate

    57 House Republicans joined Democrats to defeat a repeal of a federal mandate for vehicle kill switch technology aimed at preventing impaired driving. The amendment, from…

  20. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Jack Smith Deposition Transcript Released by House Committee

  21. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  22. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Cruz on Omar Marriage Allegations: Fact-Checking the Claims

  23. November 2025

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  24. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    White House Dubs Senator ‘Green New Scam’ Victim

  25. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Jim Jordan’s Phone Records Subpoenaed by Biden DOJ

  26. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Raskin Slammed for ‘Sick’ Defense of Plaskett’s Epstein Texts

  27. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Rand Paul’s Hemp Stance Delays Bill, Risks Longer Shutdown

    Why is the government still shut down? Sen. Rand Paul's opposition to the funding bill over hemp product restrictions is a key reason. Here's what it…

  28. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Schumer Pushes Obamacare Subsidy Extension Amid Shutdown Threat

  29. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Warren Criticized by Washington Post Over MNF Blackout

  30. October 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  31. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    SNAP Benefits to Stop in November Due to Gov’t Shutdown

  32. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Fetterman Breaks with Dems on Shutdown, Urges Filibuster End

  33. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Jeffries’ Fierce Attack on Leavitt Over ‘Hamas’ Comment

  34. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Bondi Clashes With Blumenthal in Fiery Senate Hearing

    Attorney General Pam Bondi accused Sen. Richard Blumenthal of lying about his military service during a tense Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Get all the details.

  35. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Why US Taxpayers Pay Billions in Government Shutdown Backpay

  36. September 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  37. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Government Shutdown 2025: What Happens & Who’s Affected?