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Ella Nilsen

Ella Nilsen

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Ella Nilsen

    Politics
    Tax reform: here’s when the new Republican law takes effectTax reform: here’s when the new Republican law takes effect
    Politics

    Most people will see changes in their returns next year.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Cathy Myers — IronStache’s Democratic challenger in Paul Ryan’s district — makes the case for why she can winCathy Myers — IronStache’s Democratic challenger in Paul Ryan’s district — makes the case for why she can win
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    Myers faces long odds in her race. She’s not backing down.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    “IronStache” Randy Bryce on running in Wisconsin after Paul Ryan took himself out of the game“IronStache” Randy Bryce on running in Wisconsin after Paul Ryan took himself out of the game
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    Bryce ran on “repealing and replacing” Ryan. Ryan just repealed himself.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    A disturbing report finds Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens coerced a woman into sex, then blackmailed herA disturbing report finds Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens coerced a woman into sex, then blackmailed her
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    Democrats could win Paul Ryan’s seat in November. Really.Democrats could win Paul Ryan’s seat in November. Really.
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    Ryan’s district just became a lot more competitive for Democrats.

    By Ella Nilsen
    archives
    Vox Sentences: Things are still a mess in SyriaVox Sentences: Things are still a mess in Syria
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    President Trump mulls action after Syria’s latest chemical weapons attack; Florida Gov. Rick Scott jumps into a competitive US Senate race.

    By Rachel Wolfe and Ella Nilsen
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    Vox Sentences: Welcome to the jungle ... primaryVox Sentences: Welcome to the jungle ... primary
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    Mississippi’s Senate race is getting increasingly crowded; there have been more violent clashes in Gaza.

    By Ella Nilsen and Rachel Wolfe
    Politics
    A record-setting number of women are running for the House in 2018A record-setting number of women are running for the House in 2018
    Politics

    309 women have filed candidacy papers so far.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Top Clinton aide: Democrats need to give voters more than just opposing Trump in 2018Top Clinton aide: Democrats need to give voters more than just opposing Trump in 2018
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    Jennifer Palmieri’s new book envisions a post-Trump America.

    By Ella Nilsen
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    Vox Sentences: Once more, into the (data) breachVox Sentences: Once more, into the (data) breach
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    Facebook’s data problems seem to be worse than initially thought; Brazil’s former president is likely headed to jail ... while he campaigns for the presidency again.

    By Ella Nilsen and Rachel Wolfe