Ellen Mitchell is a Defense Reporter at The Hill. She specializes in U.S. defense, world politics, and security issues, with a keen focus on the Russia-Ukraine war and its implications for global affairs. Ellen's work has been featured in numerous outlets including Editor & Publisher Magazine, Yahoo News, and The Kansas City Star.
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By: Tara Suter, Damita Menezes, Ellen Mitchell
Russian President Vladimir Putin talked for more than three hours during an annual news conference in Moscow on Thursday, discussing key topics including the war in Ukraine, his interest in dialogue with President-elect Trump and an openness to asking about detained journalist Austin Tice in Syria.
By: Ellen Mitchell
The U.S. for months has had more than 2,000 troops inside Syria, more than double the 900 troops the Defense Department previously said are on the ground there, the Pentagon’s top spokesperson reve…
Several GOP senators are pressing to see the FBI’s background check on Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick to be the next Defense secretary. The pressure placed on the leaders of the Senate …
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By: Ellen Mitchell
The U.S. for months has had more than 2,000 troops inside Syria, more than double the 900 troops the Defense Department previously said are on the ground there, the Pentagon's top spokesperson revealed Thursday.
By: Ellen Mitchell
Several GOP senators are pressing to see the FBI's background check on Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick to be the next Defense secretary.
Russian President Vladimir Putin talked for more than three hours during an annual news conference in Moscow on Thursday, discussing key topics
By: Ellen Mitchell, Damita Menezes
Republican lawmakers want a return to “maximum pressure” on Iran in the second Trump administration and are widely open to the idea of strikes on Iranian nuclear sites if it's the only way to prevent Tehran from wielding nuclear weapons.
U.S. service members could miss their paychecks over the holidays if the U.S. government shuts down this weekend, according to the Pentagon. Unless lawmakers reach some agreement before the end of …
By: Ellen Mitchell
U.S. service members could miss their paychecks over the holidays if the U.S. government shuts down this weekend , according to the Pentagon.
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