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Ashley Murray covers the nation’s capital as a senior reporter for States Newsroom. Her coverage areas include domestic policy and appropriations.
New Jersey Monitor is part of States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization.
Schumer levels heavy criticism at Israel on U.S. Senate floor, calls for elections there
By: Ashley Murray - March 14, 2024
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on the U.S. Senate floor Thursday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “has lost his way."
U.S. House votes to ban TikTok unless it is sold by China-controlled parent
By: Ashley Murray - March 13, 2024
President Joe Biden, whose administration had a hand in crafting the bill, is expected to sign the measure if the upper chamber approves it.
Trump, Biden close in on clinching nominations after broad Super Tuesday victories
By: Ashley Murray and Jacob Fischler - March 6, 2024
Despite the overwhelming performances by President Biden and Donald Trump, neither front-runner produced a clean sweep Tuesday.
Biden, Trump set for massive delegate hauls in 16 nominating contests
By: Ashley Murray - March 5, 2024
Tuesday is the largest single day of presidential nominating contests, with 15 states and one U.S. territory holding primaries and caucuses.
Five months late, Congress is poised to pass a huge chunk of federal spending
By: Jennifer Shutt, Jacob Fischler, Ariana Figueroa and Ashley Murray - March 5, 2024
The U.S. House and Senate are expected to take broadly bipartisan votes to send a massive spending package known as a “minibus” to President Joe Biden ahead of a Friday midnight deadline.
Biden to push for return of expanded child tax credit in State of the Union speech
By: Ariana Figueroa and Ashley Murray - March 4, 2024
President Joe Biden is expected in his State of the Union address to on March 7 to discuss taxes, housing and so-called junk fees
One year after East Palestine derailment, Congress mulling tax break for relief payments
By: Ashley Murray - February 19, 2024
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden drew renewed attention to the site of the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment during a Friday visit, as Congress considers a bill that would relieve victims from federal taxes on compensation after the massive freight train calamity that leaked hazardous chemicals into communities one year ago. The large tax policy […]
Trump’s calendar becoming crowded as legal battles escalate in New York, D.C.
By: Ashley Murray and Jacob Fischler - February 15, 2024
If the New York trial date holds, it will mark the first time a former U.S. president has been put on trial.
What happens next in the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas?
By: Ashley Murray - February 14, 2024
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s office said Tuesday night the Democratic-controlled chamber will take action when it returns from recess on Feb. 26.
Former GOP officials warn of ‘terrifying possibilities’ if Trump immunity claim accepted
By: Jacob Fischler and Ashley Murray - February 13, 2024
No Court should create a presidential immunity from federal criminal prosecution, even for official acts, the group told the U.S. Supreme Court.
Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to pause federal trial over presidential immunity question
By: Jacob Fischler and Ashley Murray - February 12, 2024
The brief cites Trump’s schedule ahead of November’s presidential election, saying a long trial would keep him off the campaign trail.
Trump claim of presidential immunity turned down by federal appeals court in D.C.
By: Jacob Fischler and Ashley Murray - February 6, 2024
A District of Columbia appeals court ruled on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, that former President Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution in a federal election interference case.