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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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December 11, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump’s Inauguration Will Feature an Unbelievable Guest
Republican lawmakers want to honor the January 6 riot, apparently.
December 11, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
FBI Director Caves to Trump’s Dangerous Wishes by Resigning
Donald Trump has already picked Kash Patel to replace Christopher Wray.
December 11, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Biden’s Historic (and Potentially Stupid) Plan to Rein in Trump
Joe Biden is looking to prevent Donald Trump from charging certain people with crimes.
December 11, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump May Have Just Cost Himself a Bunch of Allies
Donald Trump will avoid accountability. But will his alleged partners in crime?
December 11, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Ex-Capitol Police Officer Slams Trump Escaping All Accountability
Former Officer Harry Dunn called Donald Trump’s election a “dagger through the heart.”
December 9, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Broke Rudy Giuliani Whines He Can’t Hire a Single Lawyer
No one will agree to represent the former New York City mayor.
December 9, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Hires January 6 Rioter for Bonkers Role on Transition Team
Donald Trump has hired a man named Pete Marocco.
December 9, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Not Even Election Win Can Save Trump From These Legal Battles
Donald Trump’s legal woes aren’t over just yet.
December 9, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Here’s How Many People Really Want Trump to Pardon January 6 Rioters
Donald Trump repeatedly promised during his campaign to pardon convicted insurrectionists.
December 9, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Even Trump Can’t Promise His Tariffs Won’t Raise Costs
Donald Trump struggled to defend his economic plan.
December 6, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
MAGA Rep. Has Gross Reason to Ignore Trump Defense Pick Accusations
Representative Chip Roy is all in on Donald Trump’s decision to pick Pete Hegseth.
December 6, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump’s Trash Defense Pick Has Even Lost Newsmax
Pete Hegseth is losing allies left and right.
December 6, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump’s Comments on Future Elections Should Terrify You
Donald Trump made the chilling remark while accepting an award for supposed patriotism.
December 6, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
AOC Is Gunning for a Powerful Committee Spot
The younger guard in the House is stepping up.
December 6, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Shows He’s Fully in Crypto Industry’s Pocket With New Nominee
Donald Trump just tapped David Sacks for a White House job.
December 4, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump’s Defense Pick Hit With Even More Allegations of Trash Behavior
The accusations surfaced as Pete Hegseth was on Capitol Hill trying to save his floundering nomination.
December 4, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump’s Health Secretary Pick Is Crowd-Sourcing Health Treatments
RFK Jr. is taking an interesting approach to public health.
December 4, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump’s Defense Pick Refuses to Back Down Despite Utter Humiliation
Pete Hegseth is doubling down.
December 4, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Vivek Ramaswamy Secretly Thinks Elon Musk Is in “China’s Pocket”
Resurfaced audio shows Vivek Ramaswamy sang a very different tune about Elon Musk not too long ago.
December 4, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Considering Most Embarrassing New Choice Possible for Defense
At least Plan B isn’t an alleged sex pest?

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