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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 10, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Epstein Survivor Reveals Drawing in Birthday Book Happened to Her
Jess Michaels dropped a bombshell about one of the drawings in Jeffrey Epstein’s birthday book.
September 10, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Rand Paul Forced to Explain to JD Vance That Abitrary Killing Is Bad
The vice president said he didn’t “give a sh*t” about criticism of the administration’s decision to bomb a ship of alleged drug traffickers.
August 28, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Republican Official Accused of Drugging Granddaughters’ Ice Cream
He was arrested on felony child abuse charges.
August 28, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
MAGA Rep. Slams Trump’s Shady Takeover of Businesses
The Texas Republican has sparred with him in the past.
August 28, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Now We Know Why RFK Jr. Wanted to Fire This CDC Director
Susan Monarez lasted less than a month in her position.
August 28, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
RFK Jr. Makes Extremely Weird Comments About How Children Look
The HHS secretary seems to believe he can diagnose kids with a glance.
August 28, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
“Stop Lying”: Voters Erupt at GOP Lawmaker’s Shocking Claim on Economy
Iowa State Representative Ashley Hinson’s comments were met with boos and jeers.
August 27, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Minneapolis Mayor Slams Anti-Trans Hate After School Shooting
Mayor Jacob Frey had harsh words for transphobes.
August 27, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
RFK Jr Just Made It Very Hard to Get a Covid Vaccine
It’s a deeply troubling move.
August 27, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Held Secret Talks With Republican Leaders on Gerrymandering War
Indiana lawmakers are feeling the pressure.
August 27, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Chilling Report Shows How Trump Has Decimated Federal Workforce
The president has only been in office for seven months.
August 27, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Denmark Summons Trump Envoy Over Stunning Report on Greenland Plot
The president’s obsession with Greenland doesn’t seem to be going away.
August 26, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
“Wake Up”: George Conway Issues Stark Warning About Trump
The conservative lawyer called out the president after the FBI raid on John Bolton’s house.
August 26, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Vanity Fair Staff Shocked by Proposed Melania Cover
Some employees are flipping out over a proposal to put the first lady on the cover.
August 26, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
CDC Doesn’t Seem to Think Foodborne Illnesses Are a Thing Anymore
A lack of funding reportedly forced a federal-state partnership to scale back.
August 26, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
You Knew It Was Coming: Trump Has Thoughts on Cracker Barrel Logo
No one seems to like it. Not a soul.
August 26, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
MAGA Loses It After Trump’s Sudden Flip on China
Laura Loomer, Marjorie Taylor Greene and others were really, really not happy about the move.
August 25, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Florida Outright Refuses to Shut Down “Alligator Alcatraz”
The state’s attorney defied a court order.
August 25, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Rants About “Comfort Women” While Meeting with Foreign President
It happened while he was speaking with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.
August 25, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Newsom Throws Down Over Trump’s New Threat in Redistricting War
The California governor had a zinger of a response to the president.

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