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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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October 31, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
You’ll Love What Chris Christie Had to Say This Morning about Mark Meadows
Chris Christie is sounding the alarms about Donald Trump’s final undoing.
October 31, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Ex-Trump Lawyer: This Is the Factor that Will Finally Put Trump Behind Bars
Former White House attorney Ty Cobb predicted what will put Donald Trump in jail.
October 30, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Guess Which Agency Republicans Conveniently Want to Cut in Order to Fund Israel
House Republicans have a dangerous new proposal that would throw the entire budget out of whack.
October 30, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
MAGA Mike Johnson Once Warned About Dangers of Living Under Democracy
Republicans’ new House speaker tried to warn people about why democracy isn’t actually good.
October 30, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
With this UAW Win, the PATCO-Reagan Anti-Union Era Is Over
The UAW has secured a massive victory in deals with the three big auto companies. And in the process, it has ushered in a brand new era for unions.
October 30, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump’s Latest Truth Social Posts Look Awfully Anti–Gag Order
Donald Trump may have gotten himself in big trouble in his federal election subversion case.
October 27, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
It’s an Absolutely Terrifying Night in Gaza Right Now
Israel’s intense bombardment coincides with the announcement that ground operations are “expanding.”
October 27, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
What Is Dean Phillips Really Up To?
The Minnesota representative has announced a 2024 primary challenge against Joe Biden. Why?
October 27, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump’s New York Fraud Trial Just Got a Very Fun New Witness
Ivanka Trump, welcome to the stand.
October 27, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Mike Johnson: Guns Don’t Kill People, Hearts Kill People
The new House speaker had an unbelievable answer when asked about the mass shootings in Maine.
October 26, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Footage Reveals How the Koch Network Plans to Gut Federal Agencies
New footage shows senior operatives from several Koch entities gleefully discussing their next targets.
October 26, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Federal Court Deals Blow to Georgia Republicans’ Racist Congressional Map
Georgia Republicans have just suffered a major setback.
October 26, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Ford, UAW Deal Is a Lesson to Workers Everywhere: It’s Time To Unionize
The United Auto Workers secured a huge labor victory for its members.
October 26, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Screw You, Republicans, and Your Stupid, Useless Prayers
Two deadly mass shootings in Maine—and Republicans are doing nothing but recycling their old “thoughts and prayers.”
October 25, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
New House Speaker Kicks Things Off With Crass Remark About His Wife
Representative Mike Johnson made a gross gaffe about his wife in his acceptance speech.
October 25, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump and His Big Mouth Violate Gag Order—and It’ll Cost Him
Donald Trump will be fined for breaking a court gag order.
October 25, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
New House Speaker Once Blamed Abortions for Social Security, Medicare Cuts
Mike Johnson tried to justify Republican cuts to the social safety net in the most inane way.
October 25, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
House Republicans Lose Their Mind After Reporter’s Question About 2020
A reporter tried to ask the newest House speaker candidate a tough question. Chaos ensued.
October 25, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Republicans’ New Speaker Pick Led Effort to Overturn 2020 Election
Representative Mike Johnson, who may be the next House speaker, played a key role in the attempt to overthrow the 2020 election results.
October 24, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Another One: Mark Meadows Flips, Exposes Trump’s Election Lies
Donald Trump’s former chief of staff has turned against him.

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