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Ella Nilsen

Ella Nilsen

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Ella Nilsen

    Politics
    Congress should consider these 7 ideas for the next stimulus packageCongress should consider these 7 ideas for the next stimulus package
    Politics

    From a federal paycheck guarantee to recurring payments, these proposals could help people navigate the economic fallout from the coronavirus.

    By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    The House just passed its latest $3 trillion coronavirus stimulus packageThe House just passed its latest $3 trillion coronavirus stimulus package
    Politics

    The Republican-controlled Senate has already said that it’s not interested in taking up the bill.

    By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
    Politics
    The House has voted to allow remote voting for the first time in its historyThe House has voted to allow remote voting for the first time in its history
    Politics

    Democrats successfully pushed through a rule change to temporarily allow proxy voting during the coronavirus pandemic.

    By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
    Politics
    Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are building new, policy-focused task forcesJoe Biden and Bernie Sanders are building new, policy-focused task forces
    Politics

    The unity task forces could have a big hand in shaping Democratic policy in 2020. Here’s who’s on them.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Explainers
    Democrats’ $3 trillion opening bid for the next stimulus package, explainedDemocrats’ $3 trillion opening bid for the next stimulus package, explained
    Explainers

    Democrats are eyeing another ambitious stimulus bill with more direct payments and state funding. They still need to negotiate with Republicans.

    By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
    Politics
    A sexual assault allegation hasn’t hurt Biden’s poll numbers — yetA sexual assault allegation hasn’t hurt Biden’s poll numbers — yet
    Politics

    Some voters who believe Tara Reade’s allegations still aren’t ready to drop Biden, new polls suggest.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    The White House has blocked Anthony Fauci from testifying in front of a House committeeThe White House has blocked Anthony Fauci from testifying in front of a House committee
    Politics

    The White House says allowing Fauci to appear at a House coronavirus panel would be “counterproductive.”

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Poll: Most freelance workers still haven’t gotten unemployment or government loansPoll: Most freelance workers still haven’t gotten unemployment or government loans
    Politics

    A survey of Freelancers Union members showed the vast majority of freelancers who applied for government relief still haven’t received it.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    A Democratic plan to stretch expanded unemployment insurance through DecemberA Democratic plan to stretch expanded unemployment insurance through December
    Politics

    Expanded unemployment benefits end in late July. Rep. Dan Kildee of Michigan wants to extend them through the rest of the year.

    By Ella Nilsen
    How to get the coronavirus unemployment benefits, explained
    The Vox guide to navigating the coronavirus crisis

    Vox answers your questions about new US unemployment benefits.

    By Ella Nilsen