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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
Don Davis Under Fire for $40K Office Spending in NC-01
Rep. Don Davis, representing North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, draws criticism for over $40,000 in taxpayer-funded office spending, fueling GOP attacks. His office defends the expenses as necessary for new office setup and redistricting.
May 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Mon
News: Government
Senate Votes to Withhold Pay During Government Shutdowns
Wed
April 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Wed
News: Government
Zeldin, DeLauro Clash Over EPA Budget & Climate Authority
March 2026
3 stories: 3 news stories
Sun
Fri
News: Government
Brian McGinnis, NC Candidate, Arrested at Capitol Protest
Wed
News: Government
House Oversight Summons Gates, Black for Epstein Probe
House Oversight summons Bill Gates, Leon Black, & others for transcribed interviews in its Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Probe expands after Clinton depositions.
February 2026
5 stories: 5 news stories
Tue
News: Government
Senate Again Blocks DHS Funding Amid ICE Reform Battle
Mon
News: Government
John Thune Pushes Senate Vote on SAVE America Act
Sun
News: Government
SAVE America Act: New Proof of Citizenship & Voter ID Law
Wed
News: Government
Maxine Waters, Scott Bessent Clash: Tariffs & Housing
Wed
News: Government
House Republicans Defy Trump, Johnson on $1.2T Spending Bill
January 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Sun
News: Government
House Votes Against Vehicle ‘Kill Switch’ Mandate
The U.S. House rejected Rep. Thomas Massie's push to halt the controversial 'kill switch' mandate for new cars, impacting future impaired driving prevention technology decisions.
Sat
News: Government
Jack Smith Defends Trump Investigations in House Testimony
December 2025
1 story: 1 news story
Thu
November 2025
6 stories: 6 news stories
Fri
News: Government
White House Labels Dem Climate Efforts a ‘Green New Scam’
Fri
News: Government
Biden DOJ Subpoenaed Jim Jordan’s Phone Records in Jan 6 Probe
Wed
News: Government
Raskin Defends Plaskett Over Jeffrey Epstein Texts in House
Mon
News: Government
Rand Paul Blocks Shutdown Vote Over Hemp Amendment in Senate
Senator Rand Paul is blocking the government shutdown vote over a hemp amendment. Learn why this issue is critical for Kentucky farmers and prolonging the stalemate.
Fri
News: Government
Schumer’s Plan: Extend Obamacare Subsidies to Avert Shutdown
Thu
October 2025
5 stories: 5 news stories
Thu
News: Government
Federal Shutdown Pauses SNAP Benefits Nov 1, 2025; 42M Affected
Thu
News: Government
Fetterman Breaks With Democrats Over Government Shutdown
Fri
News: Government
Hakeem Jeffries Attacks Karoline Leavitt Amid Shutdown
Tue
News: Government
Bondi, Blumenthal Clash in Senate Hearing Over DOJ Weaponization
Attorney General Pam Bondi and Sen. Richard Blumenthal engaged in a fiery exchange at a Senate hearing on Oct. 7, 2025, debating DOJ weaponization and ethics.…
Sat
News: Politics · United States
US Government Shutdowns: $1.2B Taxpayer Cost for Employee Back Pay
September 2025
1 story: 1 news story
Tue
News: Politics · United States
US Government Shutdown: Oct 1 Deadline & Economic Impact