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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 6, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
House Republicans Have Total Meltdown After Trump’s Immunity Loss
House Republicans are desperately trying to defend Donald Trump from claims of insurrection.
February 6, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
If This Email Is Any Proof, the Verdict in Trump’s Fraud Trial Is Gonna Hurt
A new email from Judge Arthur Engoron demands answers on possible perjury from a key witness in the case.
February 6, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Dozens of Public Housing Officials Arrested in Record Corruption Bust
A New York corruption scandal has led to the largest number of federal bribery changes in a single day.
February 6, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Is Going Absolutely Bonkers After Losing Presidential Immunity Claim
Donald Trump is having a proper meltdown after that brutal court ruling.
February 6, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Busted: Dem Makes House GOPer Eat His Own Words on Impeachment
Representative Mark Green was caught arguing against his own op-ed, in a telling exchange on the Biden impeachment farce.
February 6, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
The Incompetent Bosses Driving American Journalism Into the Ground
The news business is on the fritz, thanks to treachery, greed, and blundering from the executive suites.
February 5, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Marjorie Taylor Greene Blows Gasket Over Biden Trying to Stop Airline Fees
Airline fees are capitalism, and by God, Marjorie Taylor Greene loves them!
February 5, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Judge Projects Trump’s January 6 Trial Could Start Even Later in 2024
Judge Tanya Chutkan acknowledged that one of Donald Trump’s biggest trials could be even later than we all expected.
February 5, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Nancy Mace Is So Toxic That Her Entire Staff Ditched Her
The Republican representative is reportedly so horrible that her office has seen 100 percent staff turnover.
February 5, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
It Seems Mike Johnson May Have Lied Just So He Could Kill the Border Deal
The House speaker was never all that interested in a border compromise.
February 5, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Jack Smith Torches Trump’s Bizarre Defense on Classified Documents
In a blistering new court filing, special counsel Jack Smith takes Donald Trump to task over his hoarding of classified documents.
February 2, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Here’s Why Judge Engoron Likely Slammed Brakes on Trump Fraud Trial Verdict
The judge in Donald Trump’s bank fraud trial is awaiting a potentially damning plea deal.
February 2, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Michigan Mayor to Biden: Heed the Calls of Americans on Gaza
The mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, had some tough words after Joe Biden’s visit to the state.
February 2, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Thinks He Could Be Convicted Before the Election — And He Has a Plan
The Republican front-runner is preparing for a possible conviction before November.
February 2, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Um… Trump May Still Be Hoarding Classified Documents at Mar-a-Lago?
A new report reveals a stunning lapse in the FBI’s search for classified documents at Trump’s residence.
February 1, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Nikki Haley Appears to Believe She Can Win Taylor Swift’s Endorsement
Girl, no.
February 1, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
That’s One Vote Lost: House GOPer Shreds Mayorkas Impeachment
House Republicans want to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. But one of their own just defected.
February 1, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Republicans Move to Punish Ilhan Omar for Something She Never Said
If you don’t speak Somali, here is what Representative Ilhan Omar actually said.
February 1, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
If Trump’s Campaign Filings Are Any Proof, He’s Dead Meat
Donald Trump is bleeding money, thanks in large part to all his legal fees.
February 1, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Lauren Boebert Publicly Torched by Fellow Republican Over Groping Date
Representative Lisa McClain absolutely dragged Lauren Boebert.

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