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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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November 2, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Guess Who MAGA Mike Johnson Once Blamed for the Fall of Rome
Before he entered office, the future House speaker liked to go on serious anti-LGBTQ rants, new tapes reveal.
November 1, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Republican Senator Blocks Judicial Nominations Because … Trump?
J.D. Vance is stooping to a new low in sucking up to Donald Trump.
November 1, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
What the Hell Is Indicted Bob Menendez Doing at a Classified Briefing?
The New Jersey senator brushed off concerns about his presence at the security briefing.
November 1, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Here’s Exactly How Much House Republicans’ Israel Bill Would Cost
The Congressional Budget Office is warning about what Republicans’ proposed bill would do the deficit.
November 1, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump’s Old Lawyers Aren’t Extreme Enough for Him Anymore. That’s Terrifying.
Donald Trump is reportedly looking for an entirely new breed of lawyers to push his far-right agenda in a second term.
November 1, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Melts Down as Idiot Sons Are Set to Take the Stand
Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are scheduled to testify in the New York fraud trial. Donald is not handling it well.
October 31, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
He Went There: Top U.N. Official Resigns, Citing “Genocide” in Gaza
A top human rights official has stepped down, accusing the United Nations of failing in its duty.
October 31, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
“Belongs in Jail”: Billionaire Republican Donor Warns Against Trump
Leon Cooperman issued a clear public rebuke of the Republican Party’s front-runner.
October 31, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Even Piers Morgan Thinks Ramaswamy’s Russia Proposal Is Nuts
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy sat down with Piers Morgan and tried to explain his stance on Russia. It did not go well.
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.

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