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Ella Nilsen

Ella Nilsen

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Ella Nilsen

    Democrats want to go big on Covid-19 stimulus while they have the chance
    Explainers

    Democrats fear prolonged bipartisan talks could burn them again.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    The Senate vote-a-rama gets Democrats closer to approving Covid-19 relief on their ownThe Senate vote-a-rama gets Democrats closer to approving Covid-19 relief on their own
    Politics

    The Senate has officially passed a budget resolution, clearing the way for reconciliation.

    By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Why 10 Republican senators are negotiating with Biden on Covid-19 reliefWhy 10 Republican senators are negotiating with Biden on Covid-19 relief
    Politics

    Biden and a group of Senate Republicans want two very different Covid-19 relief bills.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Biden’s promise to work with Republicans is getting its first big testBiden’s promise to work with Republicans is getting its first big test
    Politics

    The president wants bipartisanship and a bold stimulus bill. He might not be able to get both.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Explainers
    Biden’s “all of government” plan for climate, explainedBiden’s “all of government” plan for climate, explained
    Explainers

    Rejoining the Paris agreement is just the start of Biden’s climate and clean energy policy.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Joe Biden’s unique Inauguration Day, in photos
    Politics

    Biden’s inauguration was marked by Covid-19 restrictions and high-security measures.

    By Kainaz Amaria and Ella Nilsen
    5 winners and 3 losers from Joe Biden’s inauguration
    Politics

    “My whole soul is in this”: Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th president of the United States.

    By Emily Stewart, Dylan Scott and 3 more
    Politics
    Everything you need to know about Biden’s inaugurationEverything you need to know about Biden’s inauguration
    Politics

    The schedule, livestream, and how to watch the events around the swearing-in of the 46th president of the United States.

    By Jerusalem Demsas, Nicole Narea and 1 more
    Joe Biden’s impossible mission
    Politics

    The new president wants to unite a divided America. That’s even harder than it sounds.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Explainers
    Georgia went blue. Can Democrats make it happen elsewhere?Georgia went blue. Can Democrats make it happen elsewhere?
    Explainers

    How Democrats flipped two long-shot Senate seats in Georgia.

    By Ella Nilsen