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Ellen Ioanes

Ellen Ioanes

Former World & Weekend Reporter

    Latest articles by Ellen Ioanes

    Politics
    What Steve Bannon’s indictment means for Trump’s stonewalling tacticsWhat Steve Bannon’s indictment means for Trump’s stonewalling tactics
    Politics

    A Steve Bannon indictment shows the DOJ is willing to enforce Congress’s subpoena power.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    The coalition of rebel forces taking on Ethiopia’s government, explainedThe coalition of rebel forces taking on Ethiopia’s government, explained
    World Politics

    Rebel troops are advancing toward the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Explainers
    What proposed SALT changes could mean for your next tax billWhat proposed SALT changes could mean for your next tax bill
    Explainers

    The Build Back Better Act could include an increased cap for the state and local tax deduction.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    Biden is pushing to end “Remain in Mexico.” But he may still have to enforce it.Biden is pushing to end “Remain in Mexico.” But he may still have to enforce it.
    Politics

    A prior court decision is complicating the administration’s latest effort to end the policy.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    The criminal complaint against Andrew Cuomo, briefly explainedThe criminal complaint against Andrew Cuomo, briefly explained
    Politics

    The former New York governor was charged with forcible touching, a misdemeanor.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Commerce
    Supply chain chaos and inflation could last into 2022Supply chain chaos and inflation could last into 2022
    Commerce

    Experts agree that high prices and low supplies aren’t going away just yet.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    Pfizer’s clinical data puts the US one step closer to a Covid-19 vaccine for younger kidsPfizer’s clinical data puts the US one step closer to a Covid-19 vaccine for younger kids
    Politics

    A Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 could be authorized by early November.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    What to know about the latest fight over Trump’s executive privilege claimsWhat to know about the latest fight over Trump’s executive privilege claims
    Politics

    Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon is facing a contempt vote by the January 6 committee.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Climate
    Joe Manchin won’t support a key climate program. Alternatives won’t be enough.Joe Manchin won’t support a key climate program. Alternatives won’t be enough.
    Climate

    The clean electricity program is “the backbone of the energy transition,” experts say.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Lebanon’s electricity was down for a day, but the crisis was years in the makingLebanon’s electricity was down for a day, but the crisis was years in the making
    World Politics

    A power outage is just the latest political nightmare for Lebanon.

    By Ellen Ioanes