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Ella Nilsen

Ella Nilsen

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Ella Nilsen

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    She wants more Democrats to focus on fixing climate change.

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    Live results for Tuesday’s Oklahoma primaries runoffLive results for Tuesday’s Oklahoma primaries runoff
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    A key races for governor is on the ballot in Tuesday’s Oklahoma runoff primary.

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    Live results for Tuesday’s Arizona primariesLive results for Tuesday’s Arizona primaries
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    Key races for House and Senate are on the ballot in Tuesday’s Arizona primaries.

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    Live results for Tuesday’s Florida primariesLive results for Tuesday’s Florida primaries
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    Key races for House and Senate are on the ballot in Tuesday’s Florida primaries.

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    Voters head to the polls in Arizona, Florida, and Oklahoma to pick their general election candidates.

    By Ella Nilsen and Dylan Scott
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    The Senate is desperate to avoid another government shutdown — but Trump isn’tThe Senate is desperate to avoid another government shutdown — but Trump isn’t
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    It looks like Congress won’t give Trump his border wall money. Will he force a government shutdown over it?

    By Ella Nilsen and Tara Golshan
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    Betsy DeVos is reportedly considering letting schools use federal money to arm teachersBetsy DeVos is reportedly considering letting schools use federal money to arm teachers
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    Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy just filed an emergency amendment to try to stop the move.

    By Ella Nilsen
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    House Democrats just previewed how they’d investigate Cohen’s allegations if they winHouse Democrats just previewed how they’d investigate Cohen’s allegations if they win
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    House Republicans have been reluctant to investigate Trump. Democrats have no such qualms.

    By Ella Nilsen
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    We asked 8 Republican senators if they’ll investigate Trump for campaign finance violationsWe asked 8 Republican senators if they’ll investigate Trump for campaign finance violations
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    GOP senators have the power to get to the bottom of Michael Cohen’s allegations — but don’t want to.

    By Tara Golshan and Ella Nilsen
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    Live results for Minnesota primary electionsLive results for Minnesota primary elections
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    Key races for governor, Senate, and House are on the ballot in Tuesday’s primaries.

    By Ella Nilsen