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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. May 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  2. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Senate Votes to Suspend Pay During Shutdowns

    The Senate unanimously approved a measure to suspend senators’ pay during future government shutdowns after years of costly federal funding battles.

  3. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Josh Shapiro Criticizes Fetterman: Strained PA Democratic Ties

  4. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  5. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    DeLauro, Zeldin Clash Over EPA Budget, Climate & Loper Bright

  6. March 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  7. Sun

    News: Environment · United States

    Potomac Interceptor Sewage Spill: Repairs Complete, Full Flow Restored

  8. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Brian McGinnis Senate Protest: Green Party Candidate Altercation

  9. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    House Oversight Subpoenas Bill Gates, 6 Others in Epstein Probe

  10. February 2026

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  11. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    DHS Shutdown Day 12: Senate Blocks Funding Amid ICE Reform Battle

    The DHS shutdown enters its 12th day as Senate Democrats block funding, demanding ICE reforms. Essential workers continue without pay as negotiations stall. Read more about…

  12. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    SAVE America Act: Thune Forces Senate Vote on Voter ID

  13. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    SAVE America Act Explained: Voter ID & Citizenship Proof

  14. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Waters, Bessent Clash Over Trump Tariffs & Inflation

  15. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

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

  16. January 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  17. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    House Defeats Massie’s Bid to Block Vehicle ‘Kill Switch’ Mandate

  18. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Jack Smith Testimony Transcript Reveals “Proof Beyond Doubt” vs. Trump

    The released Jack Smith testimony transcript reveals his confidence in "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" against Trump for Jan 6 & classified documents cases. Learn more.

  19. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  20. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Ted Cruz Warns Ilhan Omar: Charges, Deportation If Allegations True

  21. November 2025

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  22. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    White House: Sen. Whitehouse a ‘Green New Scam’ Victim

  23. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    DOJ Subpoenaed Jim Jordan’s Phone Records in 2022

  24. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Raskin Defends Plaskett Over Epstein Texts in House Hearing

  25. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Rand Paul Hemp Standoff Threatens Government Shutdown

  26. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    ACA Subsidies Extension: Schumer Plan to Avert Gov’t Shutdown

    Schumer & Democrats propose a one-year ACA subsidies extension to prevent Obamacare premiums from doubling for millions, averting a government shutdown debate.

  27. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    WaPo Calls Out Sen. Warren Over Trump Blackout Blame

  28. October 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  29. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    SNAP Benefits Pause Looms: What 42 Million Americans Need to Know

  30. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Fetterman to Break with Democrats on Shutdown, Filibuster

  31. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Hakeem Jeffries Slams Karoline Leavitt Amid Shutdown

  32. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Pam Bondi, Richard Blumenthal Clash at DOJ Oversight Hearing

  33. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Government Shutdown Backpay: Taxpayers Owe $1.2 Billion to Furloughed Workers

    Learn how a 2019 law ensures furloughed federal workers receive backpay after government shutdowns, costing taxpayers billions for work not performed.

  34. September 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  35. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    US Government Shutdown 2025 Looms: What’s at Stake for Public Services?