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Ashley Murray

DC Bureau Senior Reporter at States Newsroom

Ashley Murray is a journalist based in Washington, D.C. Her coverage areas include domestic policy and appropriations. She has roots in Pittsburgh, Pa., where she began her first paid journalism gig in 2010 as a contributor to the local public radio show The Allegheny Front. Most recently, Ashley worked as the D.C. Bureau Chief for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, where she was also a member of the investigations team. Ashley was part of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize winning team for breaking news coverage of the mass shooting at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue, where 11 worshippers were killed.

Articles by Ashley Murray

Pam Bondi out as Trump’s attorney general
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Pam Bondi out as Trump’s attorney general

President Trump announced Thursday that Attorney General Pam Bondi is leaving the Justice Department and will be temporarily replaced by Deputy AG Todd Blanche, Trump's former personal defense lawyer. Bondi faced heavy criticism over her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Gas prices spike across US amid Iran war
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Gas prices spike across US amid Iran war

Gas prices surged to $3.48/gallon nationally after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran pushed oil past $100/barrel and effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts warn prices could rise another 20–50 cents this week.