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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 27, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
George Santos Is Having Himself a Meltdown
The permanently embattled New York congressman is facing the possibility of being ousted from office this week, and he’s taking it as well as you might imagine.
November 27, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Shameless New Memoir Is Written for One Person Only
The MAGA firebrand is hoping to catch the eye of—and get a promotion from—Donald Trump.
November 22, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
The Surprising Figure Some Democrats Think Can Save Joe Biden
Hint: It’s someone who thinks he belongs in prison.
November 22, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
The Big, Obvious Reason Why Elon Musk’s Anti-Media Lawsuit Will Backfire
Musk's lawsuit against Media Matters could reveal embarrassing secrets about the company's handling of far-right content.
November 21, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Matt Gaetz’s Constituents Hate Him
Florida voters really, really do not like the controversial Republican representative.
November 21, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Is Vivek Ramaswamy Actually Running for President?
No one likes the annoying self-made millionaire. With two months to go until voters hit the polls, it doesn’t seem like he’s trying to change anyone’s mind.
November 21, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Donald Trump Is Laying a Trap for the Gag Order Judge
The presidential candidate and arraignment enthusiast has figured out a way to win, no matter the result of his gag order appeal.
November 21, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Elon Musk Wants to Destroy the Media
By suing Media Matters, Musk is sending a message to news outlets: Cover him critically, and risk destruction.
November 20, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
No One Wants to Be in Congress Anymore
Ongoing dysfunction is pushing several lawmakers to retirement.
November 20, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
The (Open)AI Apocalypse is Here
The ChatGPT developer is in chaos after the board dismissed its CEO on Friday.
November 17, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
“He’s F*cked”: Republicans Predict the End of George Santos
After the damning House ethics report, Republicans are finally turning against George Santos.
November 17, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Most Americans Want a Cease-Fire in Gaza. Most of Congress Still Doesn’t.
Here is a very short list of every member of Congress who has called for a cease-fire amid Israel’s war on Gaza
November 17, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Wastes No Time Going on Crazed Rant After Lifted Gag Order
Donald Trump is attacking everyone involved in his fraud trial.
November 17, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Gives Away the Game With January 6 Confession in New Recording
A new audio recording reveals Trump admitting that he could have stopped the January 6 “problem” all on his own.
November 17, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Ron DeSantis’s Racism Just Won Him a Big Lawsuit in Florida
The Florida chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine is suing Governor Ron DeSantis for violating free speech rights.
November 16, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Has a Cuckoo New Plot to Take Revenge on Michael Cohen
Donald Trump is trying to retaliate against his former fixer ahead of a major trial.
November 16, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Elon Musk Hits a New, Creepy Antisemitic Low
“You have said the actual truth.”
November 16, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
We Officially Have a Resolution to Expel George Santos (Again)
Minutes after the House Ethics Committee released its report on George Santos, a member of Congress announced a resolution to expel him.
November 16, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
“Pro-Terrorist”: Dem Congressman Smears Protesters Calling for Cease-Fire in Gaza
Representative Brad Sherman actively spread misinformation about the protest at the Democratic National Committee headquarters.
November 15, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
You Won’t Believe How Much AIPAC Is Spending to Target the Squad in 2024
A new report reveals how AIPAC has set its sight on challenging the Squad in the 2024 primaries, as they continue to criticize Israel’s war on Gaza.

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