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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 12, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Jack Smith Is Going to Expose Trump—With His Own Cell Phone Data
Special counsel Jack Smith is prepared to use Trump’s cell phone data at his January 6 trial.
December 11, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Texas Woman Forced to Flee State for Abortion After Dystopian Legal Battle
“She’s been in and out of the emergency room and she couldn’t wait any longer.”
December 11, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
George Santos Begins Revenge Tour With Scorching Attack on Fellow Republican
The recently expelled congressman isn’t sparing anyone.
December 11, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Tucker Carlson Launches New Streaming Service—With the Most Fitting Logo Ever
The former Fox News host has a new venture, and he’s speaking directly to his base.
December 11, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Fox News Host Goes on Rant About Idiotic Biden Impeachment Efforts
Even Fox’s Steve Doocy couldn’t stomach the false claims about Republicans’ Biden impeachment inquiry.
December 8, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
SantaCon Isn’t Just Obnoxious
It’s also reportedly a bit of a scam.
December 8, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Russia Celebrates Republicans Blocking Aid to Ukraine With a Missile Barrage
Russia just shot cruise missiles into Ukraine for the first time in 80 days.
December 8, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Donald Trump Is Already Trying to Overturn the 2024 Election
The former president is already trying to sow chaos about the next presidential election.
December 8, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
The Biden Administration Is About to Make a Big Mistake
Adopting draconian, Trump-endorsed policies at the border will make the president’s reelection bid even harder.
December 7, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
No One Cares About the Republican Presidential Primary
Viewership of GOP presidential debates has steadily declined throughout the year.
December 7, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
The GOP’s House Majority Is in Big Trouble
The Republican majority is hanging on by a thread, thanks to a series of retirements and George Santos’s expulsion.
December 7, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
One Republican Running for George Santos’s Seat Is Also a Crook
Sean Grillo was just convicted for his role in the January 6 insurrection.
December 6, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
It’s Crazy, but at Least George Santos Is Finally Earning an Honest Dollar
It looks like George Santos is about to make more money on Cameo than he did as a member of Congress.
December 6, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Senate Republicans Don’t Even Need a Vote Now to Stop Gun Control
Senate Republicans just blocked even the smallest step toward gun control.
December 6, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Kevin McCarthy, Shortest-Serving House Speaker in U.S. History, Is Retiring
Goodbye and good riddance to Kevin McCarthy.
December 6, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
RFK Jr. Admitted What About His Relationship With Jeffrey Epstein?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was forced to clarify his travels on Jeffrey Epstein’s jet.
December 6, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump to Hannity: Dictator? Me? Never! Well, Maybe.
Donald Trump is clearly telling us what he will do if he is elected again.
December 5, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Republicans in New Hampshire Want to Ban Abortion After Just 15 Days
This is one of the most radical abortion bans yet—and it actually has a chance of becoming law.
December 5, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Here Are All the Democrats Who Voted for the “Anti-Zionism Is Antisemitism” Bill
The resolution makes a dangerous conflation—and quite a few Democrats gave their wholehearted support.
December 5, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Rape Allegation Against Moms for Liberty Is Starting to Cost Them
A Moms for Liberty chapter has just split from the national group.

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