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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

32 stories

  1. May 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  2. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Senate Votes to Halt Pay During Shutdowns

    Senators would lose pay during future government shutdowns under a unanimous Senate resolution aimed at preventing costly federal closures.

  3. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Shapiro, Fetterman Feud: Tensions Rise in Pennsylvania

  4. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  5. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    EPA Budget Clash: DeLauro & Zeldin Spar Over Cuts, Climate

  6. March 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  7. Sun

    News: Environment · United States

    Potomac Pipeline Fixed: DC Water Completes Major Sewage Repair

  8. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    NC Candidate Brian McGinnis Disrupts Senate, Faces Charges

  9. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    House Oversight Expands Epstein-Maxwell Probe, Clintons Subpoenaed

  10. February 2026

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  11. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    DHS Shutdown: Senate Dems Block Funding Over Immigration Reforms

    Senate Democrats have once more blocked crucial DHS funding on Feb. 24, 2026, prolonging the federal shutdown as talks over immigration enforcement reforms hit an impasse.

  12. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    SAVE America Act: House Passes Bill, Senate Path Unclear

  13. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    SAVE America Act: GOP Bill Requires Citizenship Proof for Voting

  14. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Waters, Bessent Clash Over Trump Tariffs & Inflation

  15. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    House Republicans Reject $1.2T Spending Bill, Avert Shutdown

  16. January 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  17. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    House Defeats Bid to Defund Vehicle Kill Switch Mandate

  18. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Jack Smith Defends Trump Probes in Released House Testimony

    Read key takeaways from Special Counsel Jack Smith's 8-hour testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, where he defended his Trump investigations and detailed his impartial prosecution…

  19. November 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  20. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    White House Calls Dem a ‘Scam Victim’ Amid Climate Trip Row

  21. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    DOJ Subpoenaed Jim Jordan’s Phone Records in 2022

  22. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Raskin Defends Plaskett Over Epstein Texts During House Hearing

  23. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Rand Paul’s Hemp Regulations Standoff Risks Government Shutdown

  24. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Schumer Pushes Obamacare Subsidy Extension Amid Shutdown Debate

  25. October 2025

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  26. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    SNAP Benefits Suspended: 42 Million Americans Affected by Government Shutdown

    42 million Americans face food insecurity as SNAP benefits are suspended due to a federal government shutdown beginning November 1. Find out how this impacts EBT…

  27. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Fetterman Breaks with Democrats Over Government Shutdown

  28. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Hakeem Jeffries Slams Karoline Leavitt: “Sick, Out of Control”

  29. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Jeffries & Lawler Clash on Capitol Hill: ‘Mathematically Challenged, Bro?’

  30. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Pam Bondi Accuses Sen. Blumenthal of Lying in Heated Senate Hearing

  31. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Government Shutdown Back Pay: Taxpayers Owe $1.2 Billion

  32. September 2025

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  33. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    US Government Shutdown Explained: What Happens in 2025?

    As a US government shutdown looms, understand the severe impact on federal operations, employees, and the economy. Explore the political dispute over Obamacare subsidies.

  34. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    House Declines Ilhan Omar Censure Over Charlie Kirk Comments

  35. Wed

    News: Media · United States

    Ted Cruz Blasts CNN Over Charlie Kirk Motive Misinformation

  36. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Hakeem Jeffries’ 4-Word Answer on Charlie Kirk Vigil Absence

  37. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Senate GOP Eyes Rule Change: Fast-Tracking Trump Nominees

  38. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    House Oversight Releases 33K+ Redacted Epstein Files