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Ella Nilsen

Ella Nilsen

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Ella Nilsen

    Politics
    The incoming House Democratic majority’s agenda, explainedThe incoming House Democratic majority’s agenda, explained
    Politics

    Universal background checks, prescription drug prices, infrastructure — here’s everything House Democrats have on their to-do list.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    New polling shows voters — including independents — want Congress to pass an anti-corruption billNew polling shows voters — including independents — want Congress to pass an anti-corruption bill
    Politics

    Democrats’ anti-corruption bill HR 1 has good poll numbers behind it. But can they make it law?

    By Ella Nilsen
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    Vox Sentences: 12 days of government shutdownVox Sentences: 12 days of government shutdown
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    The government shutdown continues; a US citizen is being detained in Russia.

    By Ella Nilsen and Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    House Democrats are making changes to decentralize powerHouse Democrats are making changes to decentralize power
    Politics

    Democrats are proposing a return to regular order in their new rules package, making it easier for bipartisan bills to make it to the floor.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    The government is headed to a partial shutdownThe government is headed to a partial shutdown
    Politics

    For now.

    By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
    archives
    Vox Sentences: Reports of ISIS’s demise greatly exaggeratedVox Sentences: Reports of ISIS’s demise greatly exaggerated
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    US troops are leaving Syria; some prisoners get to leave prison.

    By Dylan Matthews and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Senate Democrats join the push for sweeping anti-corruption legislationSenate Democrats join the push for sweeping anti-corruption legislation
    Politics

    House Democrats’ sweeping anti-corruption bill HR 1 is getting a Senate companion.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Elizabeth Warren’s strategic partnership with House DemocratsElizabeth Warren’s strategic partnership with House Democrats
    Politics

    Warren knows three of her biggest ideas have no chance in the Senate. So she’s introducing them in the House.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Pelosi officially has the votes to be the next speaker — if she steps down in 2022Pelosi officially has the votes to be the next speaker — if she steps down in 2022
    Politics

    Pelosi just announced a deal with her opponents.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    How Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer got Trump to own a government shutdownHow Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer got Trump to own a government shutdown
    Politics

    Pelosi and Schumer didn’t know their meeting with Trump would be televised. They still used it to their advantage.

    By Ella Nilsen