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Ella Nilsen

Ella Nilsen

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Ella Nilsen

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    Republicans control 33 governors’ mansions. Democrats want to put a dent in that in 2018.Republicans control 33 governors’ mansions. Democrats want to put a dent in that in 2018.
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    “We were always going to be on the offense this cycle.”

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    Vox Sentences: Iceland gets serious about equal payVox Sentences: Iceland gets serious about equal pay
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    The Trump administration signals a much tougher stance on recreational pot; Iceland gives its equal pay laws some teeth.

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    Vox Sentences: The “bomb cyclone” is nighVox Sentences: The “bomb cyclone” is nigh
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    A massive winter storm is set to wallop the East Coast; Brazil’s state-owned oil company Petrobras has to pay up.

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    Vox Sentences: Iran is gripped by its 6th day of violent protestsVox Sentences: Iran is gripped by its 6th day of violent protests
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    Violent protests continue in Iran; North Korea makes a rare diplomatic overture to its southern neighbor.

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    Republicans control Washington. Progressives are trying to reclaim the rest of America.Republicans control Washington. Progressives are trying to reclaim the rest of America.
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    Grassroots activists are focused on local elections — and they’re winning.

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    Activists worry Democrats are giving up their best chance on DACAActivists worry Democrats are giving up their best chance on DACA
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    “We have been told over and over again, especially in September, that December would be our time.”

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    Al Franken will resign January 2 — but some Democrats don’t want him to goAl Franken will resign January 2 — but some Democrats don’t want him to go
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    Franken is resigning after sexual misconduct allegations. Some in the Senate want him to stay.

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    Vox Sentences: Trump starts the tax cut celebrationVox Sentences: Trump starts the tax cut celebration
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    America gets a “big, beautiful tax cut for Christmas”; tensions escalate between Australia and China.

    By Ella Nilsen and Jen Kirby
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    Key senators sold their votes on the tax bill for some high-risk dealsKey senators sold their votes on the tax bill for some high-risk deals
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    There’s no guarantee House Republicans will go along with the deals Susan Collins and Jeff Flake struck in the Senate.

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    Vox Sentences: It’s tax cut timeVox Sentences: It’s tax cut time
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    Republicans pass their massive tax overhaul; Chilean voters elect former President Sebastián Piñera back into the office, signifying a right-wing shift in Latin America.

    By Ella Nilsen