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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

31 stories

  1. June 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Fri

    News: Election · United States

    Rep. Don Davis Under Fire for $40K Office Spending in NC-01

    Rep. Don Davis faces GOP scrutiny for $40K in taxpayer-funded office refurbishments in NC-01, defending the expenses amidst a competitive election.

  3. May 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  4. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Senate Passes Resolution to Withhold Pay During Shutdowns

  5. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Shapiro Fetterman Feud: PA Democratic Rivalry Deepens

  6. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  7. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Heated EPA Budget Cuts Debate: DeLauro & Zeldin Clash in Congress

  8. March 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  9. Sun

    News: Environment · United States

    Potomac Interceptor Spill: Historic Sewage Repairs Complete

  10. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    NC Senate Candidate Brian McGinnis Protests at US Capitol

  11. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    House Oversight Summons Bill Gates, Leon Black in Epstein Probe

    House Oversight Committee summons Bill Gates, Leon Black, and five others for interviews in its probe of the federal government's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein sex…

  12. February 2026

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  13. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Senate Democrats Block DHS Funding, Extending Shutdown

  14. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Thune Pushes SAVE America Act Vote: Voter ID, Citizenship in Focus

  15. Sun

    News: Election · United States

    SAVE America Act: New Voter ID, Citizenship Proof for Elections

  16. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Waters, Bessent Clash on Trump Tariffs, Inflation

  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

    U.S. House Defeats ‘Kill Switch’ Mandate Amendment

    U.S. House defeats Rep. Thomas Massie's amendment on 'kill switch' technology for new vehicles, upholding the Biden-era mandate amidst conservative backlash.

  20. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Jack Smith’s Testimony: Trump Crimes & Impartial Justice

  21. November 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  22. Fri

    News: Politics · World

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

  23. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    DOJ Subpoenaed Jim Jordan’s Phone Records in Jan 6 Probe

  24. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Jamie Raskin Defends Plaskett Over Epstein Texts in Congress

  25. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Rand Paul Spending Bill: Details on Hemp & Shutdown Unclear

  26. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    US Shutdown: Schumer’s Obamacare Plan Targets Premium Hikes

    Explore Senator Schumer's Obamacare plan to extend crucial ACA subsidies, preventing massive premium increases for millions. Discover Democrats' strategy to avert a government shutdown.

  27. October 2025

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  28. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    SNAP Benefits Halted November 1: 42 Million Americans Affected by Shutdown

  29. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Fetterman Breaks With Democrats on Shutdown, Backs Filibuster End

  30. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Hakeem Jeffries Slams Karoline Leavitt: ‘Sick, Demented Liar’

  31. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Jeffries, Lawler in Heated Shout Over Government Shutdown

  32. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Pam Bondi Accuses Sen. Blumenthal of Lying on Military Service

  33. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Gov Shutdown Cost: $1.2B Taxpayer Bill for Furloughed Pay

    The recent federal government shutdown cost taxpayers $1.2 billion in backpay for furloughed employees, mandated by law. Understand the financial impact.

  34. September 2025

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  35. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    US Government Shutdown 2025: What You Need to Know

  36. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Ilhan Omar Censure Fails Over Charlie Kirk Comments Controversy

  37. Wed

    News: Media · United States

    Ted Cruz Blasts CNN’s Kaitlan Collins Over Kirk Shooting Motive

  38. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Hakeem Jeffries Skipped Vigil in DC: ‘I Had a Meeting’

  39. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Senate GOP Push to Fast-Track Trump Nominees

  40. September 2025 continues on page 2 with 1 more story.