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 president-elect has emphasized the elevation of women to key roles in his incoming administration. -
The U.S. Senate continues to take up President Biden's nominees for key roles. -
"I am honored and humbled by the trust the American people have placed in me and in Vice President-elect [Kamala] Harris," Joe Biden said in a statement. -
You're probably anxious about the results, but patience may truly be a virtue on election night. Here's how to approach the evening. -
Democrats enter the presidential contest's homestretch with a big cash advantage. -
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, dozens of states have modified their rules for absentee voting in November's elections.
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Most notably, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro had previously tested positive. -
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. -
The Maine Republican says, "The decision on a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court should be made by the President who is elected on November 3rd." -
The Democratic vice presidential nominee visited the court Saturday morning.
