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Ellen Ioanes

Ellen Ioanes

Former World & Weekend Reporter

    Latest articles by Ellen Ioanes

    Politics
    Texas’s anti-abortion law was halted. Then, suddenly, it wasn’t.Texas’s anti-abortion law was halted. Then, suddenly, it wasn’t.
    Politics

    A week of uncertainty didn’t end up changing much for SB 8.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    Mail delays and price hikes are coming to USPS. Here’s why.Mail delays and price hikes are coming to USPS. Here’s why.
    Politics

    USPS slowdowns could affect rural communities the most.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Why Ethiopia wants to expel UN officials sounding the alarm on famineWhy Ethiopia wants to expel UN officials sounding the alarm on famine
    World Politics

    Ethiopia’s federal government has blocked humanitarian aid for the embattled Tigray region.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    Congress’s hectic legislative schedule, briefly explainedCongress’s hectic legislative schedule, briefly explained
    Politics

    Another government shutdown is looming, and the stakes are even higher than usual.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    Arizona finished its “audit.” Other states are just getting started.Arizona finished its “audit.” Other states are just getting started.
    Politics

    Ten months later, the GOP is still trying to dispute the 2020 election.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    Not much happened at the “Justice for J6” rally. But the far right’s focus is elsewhere.Not much happened at the “Justice for J6” rally. But the far right’s focus is elsewhere.
    Politics

    Far-right groups are pushing Trump-style election lies at the local level.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    Nuclear subs and a diplomatic blowup: The US-France clash, explainedNuclear subs and a diplomatic blowup: The US-France clash, explained
    Politics

    France recalled its ambassadors to the US and Australia over a new defense deal.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    Democrats’ immigration hopes rest on a decision by the Senate parliamentarianDemocrats’ immigration hopes rest on a decision by the Senate parliamentarian
    Politics

    Democrats are pushing to include immigration reform in an upcoming reconciliation measure.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    CDC study: Unvaccinated people are 11 times more likely to die of Covid-19CDC study: Unvaccinated people are 11 times more likely to die of Covid-19
    Politics

    A trio of new studies from the CDC shows that Covid-19 vaccines remain highly effective against severe illness.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Science
    What do hurricane categories mean?What do hurricane categories mean?
    Science

    Hurricane Ida’s Category 4 designation is based on wind speeds and potential property damage.

    By Ellen Ioanes