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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Politics
    Erik Prince may have lied to Congress about his Seychelles meetingErik Prince may have lied to Congress about his Seychelles meeting
    Politics

    Here’s what Mueller could do about it.

    By Jen Kirby
    Criminal Justice
    Yountville veterans home shooting: what we knowYountville veterans home shooting: what we know
    Criminal Justice

    Three female hostages and a gunman were found dead after a standoff at a veterans home in California.

    By Jen Kirby and Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Florida Gov. Rick Scott just signed new gun control measures — and a plan to arm some school employeesFlorida Gov. Rick Scott just signed new gun control measures — and a plan to arm some school employees
    Politics

    He signed the bill despite his opposition to arming educators.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Kim Jong Un has invited Donald Trump to talkKim Jong Un has invited Donald Trump to talk
    World Politics

    And Trump has agreed to the meeting.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump adviser: tariffs won’t be imposed immediately on Canada and MexicoTrump adviser: tariffs won’t be imposed immediately on Canada and Mexico
    Politics

    Peter Navarro told Fox Business that a temporary exemption will give the US the opportunity “to negotiate a great deal for this country.”

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump’s lawyer got a restraining order to prevent Stormy Daniels from speaking outTrump’s lawyer got a restraining order to prevent Stormy Daniels from speaking out
    Politics

    The revelation comes a day after the porn actress filed a lawsuit against Trump, claiming their “hush agreement” was void.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Stormy Daniels is suing Trump, claiming the “hush agreement” is voidStormy Daniels is suing Trump, claiming the “hush agreement” is void
    Politics

    The adult film star alleges Donald Trump — alias “David Dennison” — never actually signed it.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump says he’ll impose tariffs in a “loving way”Trump says he’ll impose tariffs in a “loving way”
    Politics

    Not just any trade war, but a warm and fuzzy one.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    What to watch for in the 2018 Texas primariesWhat to watch for in the 2018 Texas primaries
    Politics

    House retirements and a Democratic push are making things interesting.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    A Florida teacher’s racist podcast was uncovered. Can she argue it was free speech?A Florida teacher’s racist podcast was uncovered. Can she argue it was free speech?
    Politics

    The Constitution might not be on Dayanna Volitich’s side on this one.

    By Jen Kirby