Al Weaver

Congress and Politics Reporter

Al covers the Senate for The Washington Sun.

He previously covered the upper chamber for The Hill newspaper and co-authored their daily newsletter, The Morning Report. He also was a congressional reporter for the Washington Examiner.

Al is a graduate of Ursinus College and a native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You can reach Al on Signal at alweaver.22.

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McConnell’s Absence is Grinding Some Senate Business to a Halt

July 23, 2026 05:04 p.m.
The Senate Is Struggling to Pass Lindsey Graham’s Last Bill

July 23, 2026 02:08 p.m.
Darline Graham? Republicans Don’t Know Her.

July 22, 2026 07:42 p.m.
Senate Republicans Are Now Pushing for More of a Say in Iran War

July 20, 2026 09:07 p.m.
Darline Graham Will Run for a Full Term in the Senate

July 20, 2026 03:11 p.m.
Regional Fights Stall Daylight Saving Time Bill’s Senate Chances

July 20, 2026 05:00 a.m.
Blanche Faces Cornyn-Size Hurdle in AG Confirmation Fight

July 15, 2026 06:42 p.m.
With Lindsey Graham Gone, Republicans Worry They Lost Their Trump Whisperer

July 13, 2026 09:08 p.m.
Collins Sticks to Script as Dem Chaos Erupts Following Platner Exit

July 13, 2026 05:10 a.m.
New Video Shows McConnell Being Loaded Into Ambulance on a Stretcher

July 10, 2026 11:31 a.m.
Republican Leaders Say They’ve Spoken With Hospitalized McConnell

July 07, 2026 04:41 p.m.
Trump and America’s 250th Overshadow the Republican Tax Cuts Anniversary

July 02, 2026 05:32 a.m.
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June 24, 2026 06:12 p.m.
Thom Tillis Regrets His Vote to Confirm Pete Hegseth

June 24, 2026 11:55 a.m.
Trump Sets Congress’ Housing Bill Dreams on Fire

June 24, 2026 10:54 a.m.
Rick Scott Says He Doesn’t Want to Be Senate Leader. Republicans Don’t Believe Him.

June 23, 2026 04:42 p.m.