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Ella Nilsen

Ella Nilsen

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Ella Nilsen

    Politics
    Read Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s speech unveiling a sweeping new anti-corruption billRead Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s speech unveiling a sweeping new anti-corruption bill
    Politics

    Warren takes Washington to task in a speech blasting the influence of lobbying and money in politics.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Sen. Elizabeth Warren just unveiled a dramatic plan to eradicate Washington corruptionSen. Elizabeth Warren just unveiled a dramatic plan to eradicate Washington corruption
    Politics

    Warren’s Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act is a plan to ensure a Trump administration never happens again.

    By Ella Nilsen
    #MeToo
    Vox Sentences: #MeToo leader faces sexual assault allegationsVox Sentences: #MeToo leader faces sexual assault allegations
    #MeToo

    Actress and #MeToo movement leader Asia Argento faces an allegation of sexual assault; Indonesia’s islands are rocked by more deadly earthquakes.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Andrew Cuomo claimed America “was never that great”Andrew Cuomo claimed America “was never that great”
    Politics

    And now Trump is mad about it on Twitter.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Less than 90 days out from the midterms, things are looking good — but not great — for DemocratsLess than 90 days out from the midterms, things are looking good — but not great — for Democrats
    Politics

    Democrats’ generic ballot lead has dropped in recent days, but they still have an advantage with voter enthusiasm.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Rep. Keith Ellison wins primary for Minnesota attorney general, despite abuse allegationsRep. Keith Ellison wins primary for Minnesota attorney general, despite abuse allegations
    Politics

    Ellison won out in a five-person Democratic field on Tuesday night.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer concedes to Kris Kobach, a week after the state primaryKansas Gov. Jeff Colyer concedes to Kris Kobach, a week after the state primary
    Politics

    Kobach has won the Republican primary for governor.

    By Ella Nilsen
    The Minnesota primary elections, one of 2018’s fiercest battlegrounds, explained
    Politics

    Why Republicans and Democrats are both eyeing seats in Minnesota.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Every August 14 primary election you should know about, briefly explained
    Politics

    Voters head to the polls in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Connecticut, and Vermont to pick their general election candidates.

    By Ella Nilsen, Tara Golshan and 2 more
    Explainers
    The abuse allegations against Rep. Keith Ellison, explainedThe abuse allegations against Rep. Keith Ellison, explained
    Explainers

    Why the media has been reluctant to assert whether new claims of domestic violence are credible.

    By Ella Nilsen