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Ellen Ioanes

Ellen Ioanes

World & Weekend Reporter

    Latest articles by Ellen Ioanes

    The Republican power grab in North Carolina, explainedThe Republican power grab in North Carolina, explained
    Politics

    Republicans are eroding the powers of incoming Democratic officials — again.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Why bitcoin is boomingWhy bitcoin is booming
    Bitcoin

    The crypto industry is excited about a second Trump presidency.

    By Ellen Ioanes and Nicole Narea
    France’s government just collapsed. What does that actually mean?France’s government just collapsed. What does that actually mean?
    World Politics

    The political crisis is months in the making

    By Ellen Ioanes
    The South Korean president’s stunning martial law decree, explainedThe South Korean president’s stunning martial law decree, explained
    World Politics

    The National Assembly voted down the decree, but the political crisis isn’t over.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Why protests in the country of Georgia matterWhy protests in the country of Georgia matter
    World Politics

    Georgians are trying to move toward Europe. Their government may have different plans.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    No, FBI checks aren’t required for Trump’s nominees. Yes, it’s concerning.No, FBI checks aren’t required for Trump’s nominees. Yes, it’s concerning.
    Trump 2.0, explained

    The background checks aren’t legally required but they can reveal crucial information about nominees.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Israel and Hezbollah seem headed for a ceasefire. Here’s what we know.Israel and Hezbollah seem headed for a ceasefire. Here’s what we know.
    World Politics

    What’s in the ceasefire deal, and what could come next.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Trump’s tariff plan is an inflation planTrump’s tariff plan is an inflation plan
    Trump 2.0, explained

    New tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China could make life more expensive.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    International arrest warrants are out for Netanyahu and Gallant. What happens next?International arrest warrants are out for Netanyahu and Gallant. What happens next?
    Israel

    The International Criminal Court issued warrants over allegations of war crimes in Gaza.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Could Trump actually get rid of the Department of Education?Could Trump actually get rid of the Department of Education?
    Trump 2.0, explained

    Getting rid of the agency would cause a lot of harm and wouldn’t really change school curriculum.

    By Ellen Ioanes

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