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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"We know that true justice is about much more than a single verdict in a single trial," the nation's first Black president and the former first lady said in a statement. -
The program will begin with about 1 million doses a week sent to thousands of retail pharmacies. The White House is stressing that equity of vaccine distribution is a key component of the effort. -
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. -
Ten Republican House members joined with all Democrats to impeach the president for a second time. -
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. -
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. -
The U.S. Senate continues to take up President Biden's nominees for key roles. -
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.
