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Ella Nilsen

Ella Nilsen

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Ella Nilsen

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    If a presidential nominee gets coronavirus, we’re in uncharted territoryIf a presidential nominee gets coronavirus, we’re in uncharted territory
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    Here’s how the presidential nomination process could change if a nominee got coronavirus.

    By Ella Nilsen
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    The Senate just passed a $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package. Here’s what’s in it.The Senate just passed a $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package. Here’s what’s in it.
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    The massive legislation includes direct payments, an expansion of unemployment insurance, and loans for small businesses.

    By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
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    Why Nancy Pelosi proposed her own $2.5 trillion coronavirus stimulus billWhy Nancy Pelosi proposed her own $2.5 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill
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    It’s about giving Democrats more leverage in negotiations with the White House.

    By Ella Nilsen
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    The Senate impasse over the massive $1.8 trillion coronavirus stimulus, explainedThe Senate impasse over the massive $1.8 trillion coronavirus stimulus, explained
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    Republicans need Democratic votes more than ever to pass the coronavirus stimulus.

    By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
    Politics
    The Senate GOP’s leverage on the coronavirus bill is shrinkingThe Senate GOP’s leverage on the coronavirus bill is shrinking
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    Five Republicans are now in self-quarantine. The math weakens the GOP’s hand.

    By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
    Politics
    Senators allegedly dumping stock as the market tanks is why some people think senators shouldn’t own stockSenators allegedly dumping stock as the market tanks is why some people think senators shouldn’t own stock
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    As the economy slides toward a recession, some senators have already sold their stocks.

    By Ella Nilsen
    The 2 Democrats running for president and everything else you should know about 2020
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    The biggest questions about the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, answered.

    By Dylan Scott and Ella Nilsen
    The race for presidential delegates is well underway. Track them here.
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    Vox will be tracking the delegates throughout the primary season.

    By Ella Nilsen
    3 winners and 3 losers from Tuesday’s Democratic primaries
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    Winners: Joe Biden and voting by mail. Losers: Day-of turnout and anti-abortion Democrats.

    By Ella Nilsen, Emily Stewart and 1 more
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    March 17 primaries: Live resultsMarch 17 primaries: Live results
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    As Ohio postpones its primary due to coronavirus, voters in three other states are headed to the polls.

    By Ella Nilsen