Ellen Mitchell

Defense reporter for @thehill. Previously @POLITICOPro, @InsideDefense & @ALcomMobile. Can probably find me @ Capitol or Pentagon drinking a carton of milk.

[Ellen Mitchell @EllenEMitchell]

SCOOP: GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin is holding up the promotion for Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, the top general who oversaw the 82nd Airborne Division during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal:

https://t.co/aN5COxvNnu

w/ @JoeKhalilTV

[Valerie Insinna @ValerieInsinna]

But the best part of the NDAA markup is drinking Rip Its with your bros at like 10pm and then slowly spiraling, reaching the point at like 2am where all the lawmakers, staff and journalists are half delirious and just tenuously holding on to the last vestiges of decorum

[Ellen Mitchell @EllenEMitchell]

Some really great accountability reporting out today from my colleague @Rafael_Bernal_, who spoke to detainees at an immigration facility and dug through death reports for this important story about a series of suicide attempts. https://t.co/nttTWd4aUY

[Ellen Mitchell @EllenEMitchell]

Looking to speak to any American seriously considering going to fight in Ukraine or anyone who knows of one, please DM me. No need for names if you're not comfortable.

[Laura Kelly @HelloLauraKelly]

SCOOP: House Foreign Affairs Chairman leading bipartisan trip to Ukraine amid Russia tensions https://t.co/EdGYOP2dJ0

[Jordan Williams @JordanNichelleW]

Some professional news: I'll be taking on an expanded role at The Hill after a year of breaking news. Today is my first day as a defense reporter alongside the great ,@EllenEMitchell, and I couldn't be more excited! Send tips to [email protected]

[Laura Kelly @HelloLauraKelly]

NEW from me, @EllenEMitchell and @HCTrudo: Colin Powell's death prompts bipartisan outpouring of grief
https://t.co/WZfDEY1sPu

[Ellen Mitchell @EllenEMitchell]

Busy day in Washington DC. Follow The Hill's live coverage of the hearing with Austin/Milley/McKenzie here https://t.co/8LgrWarY6Z

[The Hill @thehill]

Gen. McKenzie: "I am now convinced that as many as 10 civilians, including up to 7 children were tragically killed in that strike. [...] it was a mistake. [...] I am fully responsible for this strike and this tragic outcome." https://t.co/8DyCduCiHu

[Ellen Mitchell @EllenEMitchell]

If you have the time today, here's a fantastic story from my colleagues @RebeccaBeitsch and @HelloLauraKelly on how lawmakers and their staffs worked hard to get Americans and Afghan allies out of Afghanistan: https://t.co/KhzgDIhjLX

[Lara Seligman @laraseligman]

Just in: @johnfkirby63 announces that @SecDef will brief the press in the Pentagon Briefing Room tomorrow for the first time following the conclusion of the NATO defense ministerial

[Jennifer Griffin @JenGriffinFNC]

Pentagon says cost to date to keep National Guard in DC around the Capitol since Jan 6 is $438 million, according to senior defense official.

[Scott Wong @scottwongDC]

Reinforcements have arrived in the Capitol ahead of today’s impeachment vote and for inauguration week. All quiet for now.

Photos by my colleague Mike Lillis/The Hill

[Ellen Mitchell @EllenEMitchell]

Entire DC National Guard of 1,100 sent to Capitol after acting SecDef Miller and Joint Chiefs Chairman Milley spoke w/ Pence, congressional leaders. Govs of Va. & Md. also sending Guardsmen: https://t.co/SDdbBo2So6

[John Kruzel @johnkruzel]

NEW: Acting SecDef Christopher Miller statement on activation of DC Nat'l Guard. Says he and Joint Chiefs Chairman spoke with Pence and congressional leaders re: situation at Capitol. No mention of Trump. Ends statement noting military's oath to Constitution (via @EllenEMitchell)

[Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73]

My team and I are working closely with @MayorBowser, @SpeakerPelosi, and @SenSchumer to respond to the situation in Washington, D.C.

Per the Mayor's request, I am sending members of the Virginia National Guard along with 200 Virginia State Troopers.

[Dan Lamothe @DanLamothe]

BREAKING: The entire D.C. National Guard will be activated today, putting about 1,100 guardsmen on duty tonight, defense official tells me. Comes after breach of Capitol by pro-Trump protesters.

[Ellen Mitchell @EllenEMitchell]

Biden officially picks retired 4-star Gen. Lloyd Austin for SecDef

[Joe Biden @JoeBiden]

In the many hours we've spent together in the Situation Room and with our troops—I've witnessed General Austin's character.

He shares my belief that we are strongest when we lead not only by the example of our power, but by the power of our example. https://t.co/7TB9X12sjL

[Morgan Chalfant @mchalfant16]

Good look here at Biden's top contender for defense secretary, Michele Flournoy, who would be the first woman to serve in the position. via @Rebecca_H_K and @EllenEMitchell https://t.co/pTiBtyAgPV

[Lara Seligman @laraseligman]

Public Pentagon tours cancelled due to COVID 19 —>