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Ella Nilsen

Ella Nilsen

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Ella Nilsen

    Politics
    Bob Menendez’s corruption case is making Democrats nervous about a safe Senate seatBob Menendez’s corruption case is making Democrats nervous about a safe Senate seat
    Politics

    Democratic Sen. Menendez is in a close race in New Jersey. What does that mean for Democrats taking back the Senate?

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Republicans are making it harder for people to vote in key 2018 electionsRepublicans are making it harder for people to vote in key 2018 elections
    Politics

    The fight over voting rights in key 2018 states, briefly explained.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Trump called for unity in the wake of bomb attempts — then blamed the mediaTrump called for unity in the wake of bomb attempts — then blamed the media
    Politics

    After a string of attempted bombings against Democrats, Trump cast blame away from himself for divisive political rhetoric.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Chinese and Russian spies may be listening in on Trump’s cellphone callsChinese and Russian spies may be listening in on Trump’s cellphone calls
    Politics

    Trump continues to use unsecured cellphones, according to the New York Times.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    The Congressional Black Caucus has been an important Pelosi ally. But they’re getting impatient.The Congressional Black Caucus has been an important Pelosi ally. But they’re getting impatient.
    Politics

    The CBC wants one of their own at the top of House leadership.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Nancy Pelosi just suggested she sees herself as a “transitional” House speakerNancy Pelosi just suggested she sees herself as a “transitional” House speaker
    Politics

    Pelosi may have just given skeptical House Democrats a reason to vote for her.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    3 key moments in Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke’s final Senate debate3 key moments in Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke’s final Senate debate
    Politics

    Ted Cruz tried to paint Beto O’Rourke as an “extreme” liberal in their final Senate debate. O’Rourke called him a liar.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Culture
    Kanye’s meeting with Trump turned into a rant on mental health and the 13th AmendmentKanye’s meeting with Trump turned into a rant on mental health and the 13th Amendment
    Culture

    West and Trump had a very strange meeting at the White House on Thursday.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Democrats are going for laughs in their midterms ads. Republicans are going for fear.Democrats are going for laughs in their midterms ads. Republicans are going for fear.
    Politics

    Why 2018 candidates, parties, and PACs are getting creative with their political ads.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Nevada Democratic Senate candidate Jacky Rosen is making a bet that she can run on immigration — and win
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained

    Rosen could shift the balance of power for Senate Democrats.

    By Ella Nilsen