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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

26 stories

  1. June 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Rep. Don Davis Under Fire for $40K+ NC Office Spending

    North Carolina Rep. Don Davis faces scrutiny over $40,000+ in taxpayer-funded office expenses for the 1st Congressional District amid a competitive election.

  3. May 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  4. Mon

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Senate Votes to Withhold Pay During Government Shutdowns

  5. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Shapiro Fetterman Feud: Strained Relationship Among PA Democrats

  6. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  7. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Zeldin, DeLauro Clash Over EPA Budget & Loper Bright Decision

  8. March 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  9. Sun

    News: Environment · United States

    Potomac Interceptor Collapse: Repairs Continue After Massive Sewage Spill

  10. Fri

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    NC Senate Candidate Arrested Protesting War at Capitol Hearing

  11. Wed

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    House Oversight Summons Bill Gates, Leon Black in Epstein Probe

    House Oversight summons high-profile figures like Bill Gates & Leon Black for interviews in its deep investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring and related ethics.

  12. February 2026

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  13. Tue

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    DHS Funding Blocked Again: Shutdown Enters 12th Day

  14. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    John Thune Pushes SAVE America Act Senate Vote on Voter ID

  15. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    SAVE America Act: What the Republican Voter ID Bill Means

  16. Wed

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Waters, Bessent Clash on Trump Tariffs, Inflation, Housing

  17. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    21 Republicans Oppose $1.2T Spending Bill: Key GOP Concerns

  18. January 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  19. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    House Kills Massie Amendment on Vehicle Kill Switch Mandate

    The U.S. House voted against Rep. Massie's bid to defund the vehicle 'kill switch' mandate from the 2021 Infrastructure Act, sparking backlash over government control.

  20. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Jack Smith Defends Trump Prosecutions to House Judiciary

  21. November 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  22. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    White House Dabs “Green New Scam” Amidst COP30 Funding Dispute

  23. Fri

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Biden DOJ Subpoenaed Jim Jordan’s Phone Records in 2022

  24. Wed

    News: Politics · Washington DC

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

  25. Mon

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Rand Paul Delays Spending Bill Over Hemp Regulations

  26. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Schumer’s Shutdown Plan: ACA Subsidies Extension Proposed

    Senator Chuck Schumer proposes a Democratic shutdown plan, including a 1-year extension of expanded ACA subsidies to prevent premiums from doubling for millions. Learn more.

  27. October 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  28. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    SNAP Benefits End Nov 2025 Amid Federal Shutdown Crisis

  29. Thu

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Fetterman Breaks with Dems Over Shutdown: Supports Filibuster End

  30. Fri

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Hakeem Jeffries Blasts Karoline Leavitt Amid Shutdown

  31. Tue

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Bondi Accuses Blumenthal of Lying About Military Service in Senate Hearing

  32. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Schumer Shutdown Costs Taxpayers $1.2 Billion in Federal Employee Pay

  33. September 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  34. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    2025 US Government Shutdown: Impact, Costs & Obamacare Debate

    With a Wednesday deadline approaching, a 2025 US government shutdown looms due to disputes over Obamacare subsidies. Discover the impact on federal employees and the economy.…

  35. June 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  36. Fri

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Senate Seeks Passage of Trump Mega Bill Ahead of July 4 Deadline