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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 24, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Federal TVs Hacked With Wild Video of Trump Kissing Elon Musk’s Feet
The AI-generated video describes Musk as the “real king.”
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February 24, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Adviser Fumbles Key Question in Bad Sign for Ukraine Peace Talks
Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff was asked what Russia is giving up in the peace talks.
February 24, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
GOP Senator Says Trump Destruction Is Good Way to “Test” Constitution
Senator David Curtis seemed pleased that Donald Trump is causing a constitutional crisis.
February 21, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump’s Latest Health Care Claim Will Make Your Head Spin
Donald Trump pushed a bogus claim about Amish people.
February 21, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
DOGE’s Chaotic Nuclear Staff Cuts Included This Key Person
DOGE insisted they only fired non-critical staff, but that’s not the case at all.
February 21, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Gets His Next Target on the Chopping Block: the Postal Service
Donald Trump is getting ready to nix the vital agency altogether.
February 21, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Even the New York Post Thinks Trump’s Latest Attack Has Gone Too Far
Donald Trump is wading into the Ukraine war.
February 21, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Makes Chilling Comment About Who the Next President Could Be
Donald Trump wants to stay in power at all costs.
February 20, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Sepsis Rates Have Skyrocketed Since This Red State Banned Abortion
More women are being forced to endure life-threatening conditions just to get treatment.
February 20, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Completes FBI Takeover With Kash Patel Confirmation
Kash Patel was allegedly already running the bureau as a private citizen.
February 20, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
JD Vance Brags Trump Is Great Negotiator, After He Caved to Russia
JD Vance insisted that Donald Trump has been doing well in Ukraine negotiations.
February 20, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Republicans Are “Scared Sh*tless” of Trump’s Fans
Republican lawmakers who step out of line quickly face the wrath of Donald Trump’s fans.
February 20, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Elon Musk Talks Over Trump in Humiliating Sean Hannity Interview
Donald Trump continues to play second fiddle in his own administration.
February 19, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Republicans Propose Creepy Bill to Track Pregnant People
Missouri Republicans want to create a registry of anyone who gets pregnant.
February 19, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
JD Vance Warns Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to Shut up and Obey Trump
The vice president warned against “badmouthing” Donald Trump.
February 19, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Slams Lindsey Graham Budget Bill, Setting Off Chaotic Fight
Donald Trump felt his goals weren’t represented in Graham’s bill.
February 19, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Transportation Chief Insists FAA Purges Aren’t That Bad
Sean Duffy said it was “rich” to blame him or the Trump administration.
February 19, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Has a Wild New Excuse for Why Inflation Isn’t His Fault
After almost a month in office, Donald Trump still says inflation has “nothing to do” with him.
February 18, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Kathy Hochul Sure Sounds Ready to Fire Eric Adams Over Trump Deal
The New York City mayor may still lose power after all.
February 18, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Every Ridiculous Thing Republicans Want to Rename After Trump
Mountains, and airports, and holidays, oh my!

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