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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May 14, 2026 03:41 p.m.
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May 12, 2026 05:56 p.m.
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April 27, 2026 09:06 p.m.
Senate Republicans Bench Trump’s Voting Bill

April 24, 2026 05:00 a.m.
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April 21, 2026 12:37 p.m.
Oklahoma’s Governor Appointed Alan Armstrong to the Senate as a Permitting Reform Hail Mary

April 21, 2026 05:46 a.m.
Some Republicans Fear They’re Making a Big Mistake on Reconciliation

April 20, 2026 07:22 p.m.
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April 20, 2026 05:00 a.m.