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Ella Nilsen

Ella Nilsen

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Ella Nilsen

    Politics
    More than half of House Democrats now support opening an impeachment inquiry against TrumpMore than half of House Democrats now support opening an impeachment inquiry against Trump
    Politics

    As Speaker Pelosi cautions against rushing toward an impeachment inquiry, here are the House members who support it.

    By Ella Nilsen and Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Suburban women want Congress to act on gun control, Republican poll findsSuburban women want Congress to act on gun control, Republican poll finds
    Politics

    Suburban women were Republicans’ weak spot in the 2018 midterms. In some swing districts, they overwhelmingly want action on gun control.

    By Ella Nilsen
    House Democrats’ offensive strategy in 2020 runs through Texas
    Explainers

    Republican retirements are giving Democrats hope they can expand their House majority in 2020.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Trump’s sudden push for a possibly doomed background check bill, explainedTrump’s sudden push for a possibly doomed background check bill, explained
    Politics

    There’s reason to be skeptical anything will happen soon.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Harry Reid wants to kill the Senate filibuster to solve climate changeHarry Reid wants to kill the Senate filibuster to solve climate change
    Politics

    “It is not a question of if. It is a question of when we get rid of the filibuster.”

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Democrats are trying to oust Steve King again. Will Republicans beat them to it?Democrats are trying to oust Steve King again. Will Republicans beat them to it?
    Politics

    Democrats and Republicans seem eager to see King — white nationalists’ favorite Congress member — lose his seat.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Jay Inslee points to Democrats’ real problem: Mitch McConnellJay Inslee points to Democrats’ real problem: Mitch McConnell
    Politics

    Even if the Democrats win the Senate, the filibuster stands in the way of their big plans.

    By Ella Nilsen
    3 winners and 4 losers from the first night of the July Democratic debates
    Politics

    Winner: Elizabeth Warren.

    By Dylan Matthews, Zack Beauchamp and 3 more
    Why isn’t Elizabeth Warren more popular in Massachusetts?
    Politics

    Why Warren’s home-state political standing makes some Democrats nervous, explained.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Behind closed doors, Democrats are no closer to impeachment post-Mueller
    Explainers

    Despite an impeachment push from a high-profile committee chair, some Democrats fear their window is closing.

    By Ella Nilsen