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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: Politics · United States

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

    NC Rep. Don Davis faces fierce criticism over $40,000 in office expenses, per diems, and a costly border trip. Republicans decry 'reckless spending' in the key NC-01 midterm race.

  3. May 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  4. Mon

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    US Senate Votes to Withhold Pay During Government Shutdowns

  5. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Pennsylvania Shapiro Fetterman Feud: Inside the Democratic Divide

  6. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  7. Wed

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    DeLauro vs. Zeldin: Heated EPA Budget, Climate Change Debate

  8. March 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  9. Sun

    News: Environment · Washington DC

    2026 Potomac River Sewage Spill: 240M Gallons in Maryland

  10. Fri

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Brian McGinnis: Green Party Senate Candidate & Marine Veteran

  11. Wed

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Epstein Probe: House Oversight to Interview Bill Gates, Others

    The House Oversight Committee continues its Jeffrey Epstein probe, requesting interviews with high-profile figures like Bill Gates, Leon Black, and others.

  12. February 2026

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  13. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    DHS Shutdown Extends After Senate Democrats Block Funding Again

  14. Mon

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    SAVE America Act: Thune Pushes Senate Vote on Voter ID

  15. Sun

    News: Election · United States

    SAVE America Act: New Federal Bill Requires Voter Citizenship Proof

  16. Wed

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Maxine Waters, Scott Bessent Clash Over Trump Tariffs, Housing

  17. Wed

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    21 House Republicans Defied Leaders on $1.2T Spending Bill

  18. January 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  19. Sun

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    US House Upholds Vehicle Kill Switch Mandate; Massie’s Amendment Fails

    US House Republicans and Democrats united to defeat Rep. Massie's bid to defund the federal vehicle 'kill switch' mandate, preserving controversial impaired driving tech. Details here.

  20. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · Washington DC

    Jack Smith Defends Trump Probes, Details Jan. 6th Culpability

  21. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  22. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Ilhan Omar: Ted Cruz Explains Potential Charges for Unproven Claims

  23. November 2025

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  24. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    White House: Sen. Whitehouse a “Victim of Green New Scam”

  25. Fri

    News: Politics · Washington DC

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

  26. Wed

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Jamie Raskin Slammed Over Plaskett Epstein Text Defense

  27. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Rand Paul’s Stance Delays Government Shutdown Resolution

    Senator Rand Paul's strong opposition to the federal spending bill and his specific demands regarding hemp regulations are key factors in the prolonged government shutdown.

  28. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Schumer Pushes 1-Year ACA Subsidy Extension Amid Shutdown Threat

  29. Fri

    News: Media · United States

    Elizabeth Warren Blames Trump for TV Blackout: WaPo Criticizes Claim

  30. October 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  31. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    SNAP Benefits to End November 1, 2025: 42M Americans Affected

  32. Thu

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Sen. Fetterman Breaks with Democrats on Government Shutdown

  33. Fri

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Hakeem Jeffries Slams Karoline Leavitt Amid Government Shutdown

  34. Tue

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Pam Bondi Accuses Blumenthal of Military Lie at Senate Hearing

    Attorney General Pam Bondi directly accused Senator Richard Blumenthal of lying about his military service during a heated Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on Oct 7,…

  35. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Government Shutdowns: Taxpayer Costs & Federal Employee Back Pay

  36. September 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  37. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Government Shutdown 2025: What to Know About the Impending Crisis