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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Al Weaver

Congress and Politics Reporter

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