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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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February 29, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Cognitive Decline? Trump Goes on Bonkers Rant at Border
The former president has taken issue with languages.
February 29, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Is Broke as Heck and Completely “Embarrassed” by It
The former president is struggling to pay his New York civil fraud fine.
February 29, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Missouri GOP Candidate: It’s OK, I’m Only an “Honorary” KKK Member
Darrell McClanahan III thinks his ties to the hate group aren’t that bad because he wasn’t an official member.
February 29, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
The Three Johns Who Could Succeed McConnell, Ranked From Horrible to Worse
So far, the main contenders to replace Mitch McConnell are all men named John. What differentiates them?
February 29, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Guess Which Crooked GOPer Didn’t Even Listen to Hunter Biden’s Testimony?
Hunter Biden’s testimony did not appear to go as planned.
February 28, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
You Won’t Believe Mike Johnson’s Wild Plan to Avoid a Government Shutdown
The House speaker seems to think one week is enough time to get Democrats and Republicans to agree.
February 28, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Billionaire Donald Trump Can’t Post His New York Fraud Bond
The former president’s lawyers offered an 1,800-page explanation for why he shouldn’t have to pay up.
February 28, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Alabama Republicans Suddenly Have an IVF Bill. It’s Worse Than It Seems.
Alabama Republicans have proposed a bill to protect IVF...but only temporarily.
February 28, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Fox News Panel Erupts in Chaos Over “Zero Evidence” in Biden Impeachment
The “Fox & Friends” host was forced to admit the Republicans’ Biden probe has turned up nothing.
February 28, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
GOP Congressman Admits the Hunter Biden Case Is Probably Overblown
Representative Darryl Issa revealed Republicans still aren’t sure whether Hunter Biden’s testimony will prove their accusations against the president.
February 27, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Even Josh Hawley Has Had Enough of Republicans’ Shutdown Nonsense
“My patience has run out,” the Republican senator warned, as Congress barrels straight toward another shutdown.
February 27, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Has an Unhinged List of Demands for His First Criminal Trial
Donald Trump wants the New York hush-money trial with Stormy Daniels to proceed without some very key evidence (and witnesses).
February 27, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Frantic James Comer Scrambles to Rewrite Story on Indicted Witness
House Oversight Chair James Comer is still desperately trying to save his indicted ex-FBI informant.
February 27, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
In Leaked Audio, Texas Judge Whines About “Brainwashed” Republicans
Texas Supreme Court Justice John DeVine, a conservative himself, is fed up with his Republican colleagues.
February 27, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Republican Congressman Slams His Party’s Idiotic Impeachment Crusades
Representative Ken Buck has had enough of his own party.
February 26, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Will Mitch McConnell Cave to Trump Again?
Trump wants the Senate Majority Leader’s endorsement.
February 26, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
One of Trump’s Election Fraud Lawyers Just Got Caught in a Big Lie
Kenneth Chesebro had a secret Twitter feed that undermines the core of his legal defense.
February 26, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Republicans Are Lying About Supporting IVF
After a draconian Alabama ruling banning the procedure, Republicans claim they’ll protect it—but many have sponsored recent efforts that mirror the court decision.
February 26, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Surprise: The GOP’s Favorite Gathering Was Full of Nazis
Despite denials from the conference's leaders, white supremacists, conspiracy theorists, and racists did attend CPAC over the weekend.
February 23, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Jim Jordan Offers Startling Confession on Indicted Biden Informant
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan finally revealed the truth about ex–FBI informant Alexander Smirnov.

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