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Ella Nilsen

Ella Nilsen

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Ella Nilsen

    Politics
    The White House met with House Democrats about the shutdown. Nancy Pelosi wasn’t invited.The White House met with House Democrats about the shutdown. Nancy Pelosi wasn’t invited.
    Politics

    Why the Problem Solvers meeting with Trump may not actually solve the problem of the shutdown.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Trump tried to bypass Nancy Pelosi and negotiate with members of her caucus. None of them showed up.Trump tried to bypass Nancy Pelosi and negotiate with members of her caucus. None of them showed up.
    Politics

    Trump doesn’t understand how to negotiate with House Democrats.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Senate Democrats pushed a vote to reopen the government. Mitch McConnell shot them down.Senate Democrats pushed a vote to reopen the government. Mitch McConnell shot them down.
    Politics

    McConnell called the attempt a “pointless show vote.”

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Reaction to Trump speech: 2020 Democrats focus on federal workersReaction to Trump speech: 2020 Democrats focus on federal workers
    Politics

    Trump talked about “wealthy politicians” building fences around their homes. 2020 Democrats focused on federal workers.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Some Senate Democrats want to block all bills until Mitch McConnell seeks to reopen the governmentSome Senate Democrats want to block all bills until Mitch McConnell seeks to reopen the government
    Politics

    Will they force McConnell’s hand on a government spending bill?

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    House Democrats officially unveil their first bill in the majority: a sweeping anti-corruption proposalHouse Democrats officially unveil their first bill in the majority: a sweeping anti-corruption proposal
    Politics

    Democrats will take up voting rights, campaign finance reform, and a lobbying crackdown — all in their first bill of the year.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Nancy Pelosi’s first speech as House speaker celebrated women’s accomplishmentsNancy Pelosi’s first speech as House speaker celebrated women’s accomplishments
    Politics

    Read the full text of Pelosi’s speech.

    By Ella Nilsen
    It’s official: Nancy Pelosi is elected speaker of the House
    Politics

    With her swearing-in as House speaker, Pelosi solidifies her place in history.

    By Ella Nilsen
    The 10 new Democratic House committee chairs who are about to make Trump’s life hell
    Explainers

    2019 will be a year of investigations.

    By Andrew Prokop, Umair Irfan and 6 more
    Politics
    9 lawmakers to watch in the new Congress9 lawmakers to watch in the new Congress
    Politics

    Democrats have officially taken control of the House.

    By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen