Ella Lee
Politics Reporter
Ella Lee is a Politics Reporter at USA TODAY. She hails from Illinois and is a graduate of DePaul University. Follow her on Twitter @ByEllaLee.
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My Recent Work
Alleged Trump-Daniels affair began at Tahoe celebrity golf
OnPolitics: The failures that made Jeffrey Epstein's suicide possibleEpstein's suicide a result of prison negligence, watchdog report says
Lawmakers take aim at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' policies in hearing
Abortion rights lawyer in case that overturned Roe confirmed as judgeEx-Trump lawyer who tried to overturn 2020 election could be disbarredBills, speeches and even playlists: How Congress celebrates Pride MonthMarjorie Taylor Greene is trying to impeach 5 people: Will it work?GOP Miami Mayor Suarez challenging Trump, DeSantis in 2024. Here's why![]()
EARN IT Act poses risks to LGBTQ community. Here's howMiami Mayor Francis Suarez launching 2024 presidential bid![]()
Republican-led effort to censure Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff fails
EARN IT Act poses risks to LGBTQ community. Here's howMiami Mayor Francis Suarez launching 2024 presidential bid
Republican-led effort to censure Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff failsSenate Republicans introduce student loan reform package. What to knowTrump indicted: What does that mean? Was he arrested? What to know.![]()
TikTok 'icon' John McEntee to staff the next GOP administration![]()
In debt ceiling bill protest, GOP hardliners tank vote, burn McCarthy
TikTok 'icon' John McEntee to staff the next GOP administration
In debt ceiling bill protest, GOP hardliners tank vote, burn McCarthyChris Christie running for president in 2024, joining GOP raceDemocratic lawmaker calls out Trump over classified documents![]()
Jan. 6. extremists face consequences. What that means for 2024![]()
Decision 2024: Here's who is running for president (so far)
Jan. 6. extremists face consequences. What that means for 2024
Decision 2024: Here's who is running for president (so far)Chris Christie to join 2024 presidential race: What we knowOath Keepers are being sentenced for the Jan. 6 attack. What we know'Architect' of Jan. 6 Capitol attack Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years![]()
The race is on: Get to know the official 2024 presidential candidates
The race is on: Get to know the official 2024 presidential candidates
Congress shouldn't get paid if US defaults, bipartisan lawmakers say
Cámara de EEUU aprueba proyecto de ley de seguridad fronteriza
House passes GOP border security bill as Title 42 ends: What to knowRep. George Santos pleads not guilty to 13 federal charges
DOJ files charges against Rep. George Santos in federal probe
'We are not the liars. He is': Trump accuser on E. Jean Carroll verdict
This week in politics: Clock ticking on debt limit, Title 42What 8 alleged fake electors' immunity deals mean for Trump in GA probeDOJ seeks 25-year prison term for Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes'I have faith in him': Biden defends son Hunter Biden in interviewProud Boys verdict: Enrique Tarrio, 3 others guilty in Capitol attack![]()
Title 42 expiration date nears, border surge expected: What we know
Title 42 expiration date nears, border surge expected: What we know
Graham slams Biden for sending troops to border, but praises Trump
Donald Trump: The elephant not in the courtroom at Proud Boys trial'Donald Trump's army': DOJ starts closing remarks in Proud Boys trial
Anti-trans messaging key 2024 strategy for GOP. What that meansMcCarthy proposes $4.5 trillion in cuts to student loans, SNAP, more![]()
Air National Guardsman arrested in Pentagon leak investigation![]()
How a 'strange sisterhood' of #MeToo accusers reacted to Trump's indictmentQué saber sobre los cargos penales que enfrenta Donald Trump
Air National Guardsman arrested in Pentagon leak investigation
How a 'strange sisterhood' of #MeToo accusers reacted to Trump's indictmentQué saber sobre los cargos penales que enfrenta Donald TrumpFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls Trump indictment a political weaponTrump fatigue? Here's what else happened in politics this weekTrump not the first presidential hopeful to run under indictmentCan Trump still run for president if indicted?What we know about Donald Trump's indictment in NY hush money case![]()
What we know about Pope Francis' health since being hospitalized for infection
What we know about Pope Francis' health since being hospitalized for infection