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Ellen Ioanes

Ellen Ioanes

Former World & Weekend Reporter

    Latest articles by Ellen Ioanes

    Russia
    Biden is letting Ukraine use a powerful new weapon. What happens next?Biden is letting Ukraine use a powerful new weapon. What happens next?
    Russia

    Putin’s response is renewing concerns about nuclear escalation.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Trump 2.0, explained
    Trump says he wants to influence interest rates. Can he?Trump says he wants to influence interest rates. Can he?
    Trump 2.0, explained

    There’s little Trump could immediately do to threaten the Federal Reserve’s independence.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Trump 2.0, explained
    Can Trump ban trans athletes from school sports?Can Trump ban trans athletes from school sports?
    Trump 2.0, explained

    Trump could weaponize Title IX against trans kids.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    Trump’s recess appointments, explainedTrump’s recess appointments, explained
    Politics

    The change would be a major blow to the system of checks and balances.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Germany’s political upheaval, explainedGermany’s political upheaval, explained
    World Politics

    There are economic reasons behind the ruling coalition’s collapse on Wednesday.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    2024 Elections
    From Bibi to Putin, here’s how world leaders reacted to Trump’s winFrom Bibi to Putin, here’s how world leaders reacted to Trump’s win
    2024 Elections

    Thrills, cautious optimism, stony silence: How allies, partners, and adversaries reacted to Trump’s win.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Trump 2.0, explained
    How the second Trump presidency could reshape the worldHow the second Trump presidency could reshape the world
    Trump 2.0, explained

    Trump has won the election, and the world might never be the same.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    2024 Elections
    How news organizations call the election — and why you should trust themHow news organizations call the election — and why you should trust them
    2024 Elections

    The science of election calls, explained.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    Elon Musk says he’s giving away $1 million a day to voters. Is that legal?Elon Musk says he’s giving away $1 million a day to voters. Is that legal?
    Politics

    Musk’s “lottery” is only available in swing states and seems meant to appeal to potential Trump voters.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Palestine
    Gaza is on the brink of mass starvation. Will a new Israeli law make it worse?Gaza is on the brink of mass starvation. Will a new Israeli law make it worse?
    Palestine

    The US has warned Israel against restricting aid but has also failed to stop the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.

    By Ellen Ioanes and Nicole Narea