Deirdre Walsh

baltimore, maryland, united states

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Award winning multi-platform journalist now covering national political campaigns and Capitol Hill for NPR. Moved to public media in 2018 after a 17 year career at CNN covering breaking news stories in the field and as a show producer in the control room. Coverage includes five presidential elections, public policy debates, distinctive enterprise stories, the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacksRegular contributor to CNN.com, filing stories on breaking news and feature stories that are frequently featured on home page

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Senate Democrats pitch plan to extend ACA subsidies, but it may not have enough votes : NPR

The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on a Democratic proposal to extend existing Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. But the plan is not expected to get the votes it needs to advance. Sponsor Message A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: The enhanced health c... See more

npr.org•Deirdre Walsh•Dec 8, 2025

Senate Democrats pitch plan to extend ACA subsidies, but it may not have enough votes

A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: The enhanced health care subsidies that were created during the COVID pandemic will expire at the end of the month unless Congress acts quickly. LEILA FADEL, HOST: California Republican Kevin Kiley says it's time for both parties to work... See more

klcc.org•Deirdre Walsh•Dec 8, 2025

Lawmakers continue to push for answers in deadly U.S. boat strike in the Caribbean

As details continue to unfold about a U.S. attack on a boat in the Caribbean in September, lawmakers in Congress are pressing the Trump administration for answers. Copyright 2025 NPR As details continue to unfold about a U.S. attack on a boat in the Carib... See more

klcc.org•Deirdre Walsh•Dec 3, 2025

Lawmakers continue to push for answers in deadly U.S. boat strike in the Caribbean

wvasfm.org•Deirdre Walsh•Dec 3, 2025

House considers banning stock trading by members of Congress

House considers banning stock trading by members of Congress Deirdre Walsh November 21, 2025 / 1:42 pm A bipartisan group in the House is looking to ban lawmakers from trading individual stocks as part of an effort to increase accountability in Congress. ... See more

kuow.org•Deirdre Walsh•Nov 21, 2025

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Bachelor Of Arts, Communications, Political Science at Boston CollegeGraduated: 1990

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Senate Democrats pitch plan to extend ACA subsidies, but it may not have enough votes : NPR

Senate Democrats pitch plan to extend ACA subsidies, but it may not have enough votes

Lawmakers continue to push for answers in deadly U.S. boat strike in the Caribbean

Lawmakers continue to push for answers in deadly U.S. boat strike in the Caribbean

House considers banning stock trading by members of Congress

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Senate Democrats pitch plan to extend ACA subsidies, but it may not have enough votes : NPR

Senate Democrats pitch plan to extend ACA subsidies, but it may not have enough votes

Lawmakers continue to push for answers in deadly U.S. boat strike in the Caribbean

Lawmakers continue to push for answers in deadly U.S. boat strike in the Caribbean

House considers banning stock trading by members of Congress

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