Ed O’Keefe
Ed O’Keefe
Congressional reporter

Ed O’Keefe covers Congress for The Washington Post and is author of 2chambers, a blog tracking the House and the Senate.

He previously authored The Federal Eye, a blog keeping tabs on federal agencies, federal employees, government oversight and related issues. During the 2008 election season, Ed traveled the campaign trail as a washingtonpost.com videojournalist, blogger and contributor to the newspaper.

Ed joined The Post in 2005 as a washingtonpost.com home page producer, and later served as a producer and on-air contributor to Washington Post Radio. He is a frequent guest on national radio and television outlets, including BBC, France 24, MSNBC, NPR stations, Sirius/XM POTUS and Washington Post-owned television stations. He graduated from American University with a degree in political science in 2005.

Latest by Ed O’Keefe

IRS official Lois Lerner placed on administrative leave

IRS official Lois Lerner placed on administrative leave

Ed O’Keefe and Juliet Eilperin

Move comes as lawmakers mull recalling her before House committee to testify.

IRS official Lois Lerner placed on administrative leave

IRS official Lois Lerner placed on administrative leave

Ed O'Keefe

Lerner, who on Wednesday invoked her Fifth Amendment right to avoid testifying before a House committee, has been put on leave.

GOP critics weigh in on Obama's Guantanamo plan

GOP critics weigh in on Obama's Guantanamo plan

Ed O'Keefe

Senators raise doubts about plans to close Guantanamo Bay, but pledge willingness to work with Obama on the issue.

Issa will recall Lerner to testify on IRS scandal.

Issa will recall Lerner to testify on IRS scandal.

Juliet Eilperin and Ed O'Keefe

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) will recall IRS official Lois Lerner to testify on the IRS scandal.

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