Benjamin Swasey
Ben Swasey is an editor on the Washington Desk who mostly covers politics and voting.
A Massachusetts native, Swasey was previously a political editor and digital manager at WBUR in Boston.
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The New York Times reported the Florida Republican is being investigated by the Justice Department over whether he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old and paid for her to travel with him.
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The Biden administration says it plans to buy an additional 100 million doses from both Moderna and Pfizer and pledges greater transparency with state and local leaders about supply expectations.
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Ten Republican House members joined with all Democrats to impeach the president for a second time.
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If confirmed by the Senate, Walsh would be the first union member to serve in this role in nearly half a century, Biden's transition team says.
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Supporters of President Trump, echoing his false claims that the election was stolen, breached the U.S. Capitol in an unprecedented attack. Amid the assault, a woman was killed.
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President Trump's signature, even after his bashing of the legislation, puts an end to uncertainty over when millions of Americans will receive the economic relief provided in the massive bill.
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The president-elect has emphasized the elevation of women to key roles in his incoming administration.
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The U.S. Senate continues to take up President Biden's nominees for key roles.
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In response to the coronavirus pandemic, dozens of states have modified their rules for absentee voting in November's elections.
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President Trump paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017, according to the Times, which also says he's fighting an IRS audit that could cost him over $100 million.