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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 14, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
March for Israel Rally Features Far-Right Pastor Who Once Blamed Jews for Holocaust
Pastor John Hagee once said Hitler was sent by God.
November 14, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
This Ripped-Up Note Could Help Jack Smith Take Down Donald Trump
This note is how Jack Smith can prove Donald Trump’s intent.
November 14, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Why Michael Cohen Fears an Imprisoned Trump Will Sell Out America
Donald Trump’s former fixer had an interesting warning about what will happen if he ends up behind bars.
November 13, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Jr. Just Uttered the Word That Could Trip Up His Family’s Entire Defense
Donald Trump Jr. may have made a big error when testifying in the fraud trial against his family.
November 13, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
After All That Pressure, Supreme Court Adopts Most Pathetic “Code of Ethics” Ever
It doesn’t seem like the court’s new code of ethics will do all that much.
November 13, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Because of Course He Is: QAnon Shaman Now Running for Congress
Jacob Chansley, known as the “QAnon shaman” during the January 6 insurrection, has filed paperwork to run for office.
November 13, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Allies Are Creating an Army of Loyalists to Implement His Every Whim
Donald Trump’s allies have a dangerous plan to make sure he can do whatever he wants as president.
November 13, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
State Department: Biden Spreading Misinformation Amid Israel’s War on Gaza
The internal State Department memo urges Joe Biden to reassess his policy toward Israel.
November 9, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
“You’re Just Scum”: Nikki Haley Lashes Out After Swipe at Her Daughter
The Republican presidential debate is getting messy.
November 9, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Vivek Ramaswamy Kicks Off Debate in the Most Insane Way Possible
There is so much going on with Vivek.
November 8, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
A List of Times Republicans Said Things Worse Than Rashida Tlaib—but Weren’t Censured
Here are some of the extremist things Republicans have said about Palestinians, with zero repercussions.
November 8, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Democrats Drop Resolution to Censure Rep. Who Compared Palestinians to Nazis
The move comes one day after House Democrats helped Republicans pass a bill to censure Representative Rashida Tlaib.
November 8, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Kayleigh McEnany Says Tuesday-Night Bloodbath Was All the Pollsters’ Fault!
The former Trump press secretary is upset the polls didn’t predict this.
November 7, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
“Palestinians Are Not Disposable”: Rashida Tlaib Chokes Up on House Floor
The Michigan representative delivered a moving speech as the rest of the House moved to censure her.
November 7, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
New Book: Tucker Carlson and Trump Plotted in 2020 to Spread “Dead Voters” Theory
A new book reveals how the Fox News host worked closely with Donald Trump to spread the big lie.
November 7, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Glenn Youngkin Issues Clear Threat on What He’ll Do First if Republicans Win Virginia
The Republican governor wants control of the state legislature so he can implement his right-wing agenda.
November 7, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Republicans Float Idea of Expelling Rashida Tlaib From Congress Entirely
Some Republican lawmakers want the Michigan representative completely out of Congress.
November 7, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Marjorie Taylor Greene Shockingly Admits the Truth About Republicans
The ads basically write themselves.
November 6, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Bingo: Trump Admits Intent to “Induce Lending” With Financial Statements
This is the very crux of the New York attorney general’s case against the Trump Organization.
November 6, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Struggles to Explain Inflated Mar-a-Lago Valuation in Fraud Trial
This is one of the biggest points in the fraud trial against the Trump Organization.

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