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Ella Nilsen

Ella Nilsen

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Ella Nilsen

    Politics
    Steve Bullock, the Democratic governor of Montana, is running for presidentSteve Bullock, the Democratic governor of Montana, is running for president
    Politics

    National Democrats want Bullock to run for Senate in Montana. He’s got his eye on the White House.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Explainers
    As outrage mounts about border detention facilities, Congress is scrambling to pass an aid packageAs outrage mounts about border detention facilities, Congress is scrambling to pass an aid package
    Explainers

    The tense congressional negotiations over border aid, explained.

    By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Tim Ryan’s 2020 presidential campaign and policies, explainedTim Ryan’s 2020 presidential campaign and policies, explained
    Politics

    What to know about Rep. Tim Ryan and his presidential campaign, platform, policies, past record, and more.

    By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
    Cory Booker’s 2020 presidential campaign and policy positions, explained
    Politics

    Booker is focusing his campaign on racial and economic inequality.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Why Democrats think 2020 is the year they can defeat Susan CollinsWhy Democrats think 2020 is the year they can defeat Susan Collins
    Politics

    In Maine, Collins is one of Democrats’ top Senate targets. Can they actually beat her?

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Joe Biden has been talking about income inequality a lot lately — to his rich donorsJoe Biden has been talking about income inequality a lot lately — to his rich donors
    Politics

    Biden has done more fundraisers than campaign events so far this year.

    By Ella Nilsen
    The 2020 Nevada caucuses — and growing political power of the West — explained
    Explainers

    The diverse, working-class state of Nevada is a key 2020 battleground.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Capitol Hill’s revolving door, in one chartCapitol Hill’s revolving door, in one chart
    Politics

    Here’s how the fight over congressional pay relates to Washington lobbying.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders had 2 very different answers to Trump’s official 2020 campaign launchJoe Biden and Bernie Sanders had 2 very different answers to Trump’s official 2020 campaign launch
    Politics

    Biden’s plan to defeat Trump is restoring calm. Sanders’s involves radical change.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    7 winners and 8 losers of the 2020 Democratic debate lottery7 winners and 8 losers of the 2020 Democratic debate lottery
    Politics

    Debate lineups don’t really matter, but let’s have some fun.

    By Dylan Scott, Tara Golshan and 2 more