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Ella Nilsen

Ella Nilsen

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Ella Nilsen

    Politics
    Bill Clinton’s argument for defeating Trump: A new, fairer economyBill Clinton’s argument for defeating Trump: A new, fairer economy
    Politics

    Clinton’s DNC speech showcased a Democratic Party broadly moving left.

    By Ella Nilsen
    5 winners and 2 losers from night 2 of the Democratic convention
    2020 Presidential Conventions

    Jill Biden stepped out, the roll call stood out, and the conventional format went out the window.

    By Dylan Scott, Anna North and 3 more
    Politics
    Why Alaska’s Senate and House races look competitive in 2020Why Alaska’s Senate and House races look competitive in 2020
    Politics

    Two independent candidates could give Democrats a fighting chance in Alaska.

    By Ella Nilsen
    5 winners and 2 losers from the first night of the Democratic National Convention
    Politics

    Winner: Real people. Loser: Lecterns.

    By Dylan Scott, Emily Stewart and 3 more
    The all-virtual Democratic National Convention, explained
    Politics

    “This is a very serious time”: The coronavirus has reshaped the Democratic National Convention.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Why Republicans are dragging their feet on more stimulusWhy Republicans are dragging their feet on more stimulus
    Politics

    Republicans have let expanded unemployment expire amid a dire economic situation. Here’s why.

    By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
    Live results for the August 4 primaries
    Politics

    Voters in Kansas, Arizona, Michigan, Missouri, and Washington are heading to the polls.

    By Ian Millhiser, Dylan Scott and 3 more
    Politics
    Why the next coronavirus stimulus bill is still stalled in CongressWhy the next coronavirus stimulus bill is still stalled in Congress
    Politics

    Congress is still at an impasse as millions see a sharp drop in their unemployment benefits.

    By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    The 6 most interesting Michigan races to watch in Tuesday’s primaryThe 6 most interesting Michigan races to watch in Tuesday’s primary
    Politics

    Rep. Rashida Tlaib is facing off against a Democratic primary challenger on Tuesday.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    States are scrambling to stop a slow-motion 2020 election disasterStates are scrambling to stop a slow-motion 2020 election disaster
    Politics

    Election experts warn the country is not ready for the November election.

    By Ella Nilsen