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Ella Nilsen

Ella Nilsen

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Ella Nilsen

    Politics
    House Democrats’ massive voting rights bill, explainedHouse Democrats’ massive voting rights bill, explained
    Politics

    The bill still faces a steep climb in the US Senate.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Neera Tanden is Biden’s first Cabinet-level nominee to withdrawNeera Tanden is Biden’s first Cabinet-level nominee to withdraw
    Politics

    After a tough few weeks, Tanden announced she’s withdrawing her nomination as OMB director.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Biden’s climate chief Gina McCarthy on mobilizing “armies of people” to cut emissions
    Climate

    In an interview with Vox, McCarthy explains what it will take to marshal the power of the federal government on climate.

    By Ella Nilsen
    The Fauci of climate change? Gina McCarthy is in charge of Biden’s massive climate agenda.
    Explainers

    McCarthy, Obama’s EPA chief, is back with one mission: fighting climate change.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Why Joe Biden’s pro-union message is so significantWhy Joe Biden’s pro-union message is so significant
    Politics

    Some labor historians think Biden’s rhetoric on unionizing is stronger than FDR’s.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Explainers
    Why Neera Tanden’s nomination to be Biden’s budget chief looks doomedWhy Neera Tanden’s nomination to be Biden’s budget chief looks doomed
    Explainers

    Tanden looks like she’ll be the first cabinet nominee sunk by old tweets.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Biden approves a major disaster declaration for TexasBiden approves a major disaster declaration for Texas
    Politics

    Here’s what the federal government is doing to help Texas.

    By Ella Nilsen
    How Biden learned to go big
    Politics

    Democrats undershot it on the economy in 2009. They’re determined not to repeat that mistake.

    By Emily Stewart and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Why Biden isn’t talking about impeachmentWhy Biden isn’t talking about impeachment
    Politics

    Biden’s impeachment strategy: Don’t talk about it.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Biden doesn’t think the $15 minimum wage will make it into his stimulus billBiden doesn’t think the $15 minimum wage will make it into his stimulus bill
    Politics

    In a CBS interview, Biden acknowledged the final Covid-19 stimulus bill will look different from his opening bid.

    By Ella Nilsen