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Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling is an associate writer covering breaking news at The New Republic. Her work has also appeared in The Daily Beast, The Guardian, Gothamist and The Real Deal.

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September 24, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Even Vivek Ramaswamy Admits Trump’s Migrant Conspiracy Is Fake
Not even Donald Trump’s allies can back up his racist lies.
September 24, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Threatens Flights to Pennsylvania in Weird Anti-Immigrant Rant
Donald Trump has a bonkers new plan to halt immigration.
September 24, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Makes a New Campaign Promise Straight out of Project 2025
Donald Trump is hewing awfully close to a plan he says he knows nothing about.
September 23, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Goes on Bonkers Rant About His Shooting Investigation
Donald Trump does not want the FBI to investigate the latest attempt on his life.
September 23, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
There’s a Weird New Twist in the Mark Robinson Scandal
Some of Robinson’s staffers doubted his denial.
September 23, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
The Weird New Reason Trump Fans Think He’ll Lose the Election
Donald Trump supporters are upset he met with certain Middle Eastern leaders.
September 23, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
MAGA Sheriff Faces Consequences for Threatening Own Constituents
Portage County, Ohio, Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski asked his constituents to report local Kamala Harris supporters.
September 23, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Promises Immigrants He Wants to Deport Will Get Serial Numbers
Donald Trump’s immigration threats are getting even more disturbing.
September 19, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Why MAGA Candidate’s Latest Scandal Finally Scares Team Trump
Republican strategists are worried that Mark Robinson could cost Donald Trump a crucial swing state.
September 19, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Elon Musk’s Disturbing “Joke” About Harris Is Coming Back to Haunt Him
Musk said his comment that there aren’t any assassination attempts on Kamala Harris was made in jest.
September 19, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
In Major Upset, Harris Wins Crucial Endorsements in Key Swing States
Local teamsters chapters have defied national leadership in support of Kamala Harris.
September 19, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Mike Johnson Roasted for Not Being Able to Control His Own Party
Even Fox News can’t believe how bad Mike Johnson is at his job.
September 19, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump’s Surprising Ties to Another Russian Disinfo Scheme
The board of a far-right pro-Russia website is composed entirely of Donald Trump’s allies.
September 18, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Sheriff Has Pathetic Defense for Using Trump Lies to Threaten People
Portage County, Ohio, Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski warned the people he was elected to protect that political leanings have “consequences.”
September 18, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Team Trump Is Just Lying to Us Now… and They Don’t Care at All
Donald Trump and J.D. Vance know they’re lying about Haitian immigrants, and they don’t plan on stopping.
September 18, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Judge Cannon Is Hiding a Far-Right Lecture Circuit
The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s classified documents case has failed to disclose multiple speaking appearances.
September 18, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Joe Rogan Comes to Shocking Conclusion About Trump’s Election Odds
Joe Rogan isn’t so sure about Donald Trump’s chances against Kamala Harris.
September 18, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Try to Make Sense of How Trump Confused These Two Places
Donald Trump has mixed up a military base in the Middle East with a wildlife refuge in Alaska.
September 17, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Watch: Harris Has Weird Low-Energy Response to Trump’s Migrant Theory
Kamala Harris’s response to the racist conspiracy theory left much to be desired.
September 17, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
J.D. Vance’s Response to Trump Shooting Just Got More Dangerous
Vance encouraged violence immediately after denouncing rhetoric that encourages violence.

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