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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Gun Violence
    The FBI had a tip that Nikolas Cruz wanted to kill people — and didn’t actThe FBI had a tip that Nikolas Cruz wanted to kill people — and didn’t act
    Gun Violence

    The tip wasn’t passed on or properly investigated, the FBI admitted.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    What to know about the Russian troll factory listed in Mueller’s indictmentWhat to know about the Russian troll factory listed in Mueller’s indictment
    Politics

    The Internet Research Agency spread Russian propaganda during the 2016 election.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Nikolas Cruz was reportedly on an NRA-funded rifle team in high schoolNikolas Cruz was reportedly on an NRA-funded rifle team in high school
    Politics

    He was a member of the varsity squad at the high school he attacked on Wednesday.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Report: at least 100 White House officials lack long-term security clearancesReport: at least 100 White House officials lack long-term security clearances
    Politics

    That includes senior-level staffers such as Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    The Veteran Affairs secretary’s Euro trip scandal, explainedThe Veteran Affairs secretary’s Euro trip scandal, explained
    Explainers

    A report scrutinizes David Shulkin’s Wimbledon tickets and his wife’s pricey airfare.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump wants to replace food stamps with food boxes, for some reasonTrump wants to replace food stamps with food boxes, for some reason
    Politics

    It’s like Blue Apron, but terrible.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    A second White House aide resigns over domestic abuse allegationsA second White House aide resigns over domestic abuse allegations
    Politics

    Speechwriter David Sorensen is stepping down as the Rob Porter fallout is just beginning.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    A top Justice Dept. official is resigning. The Federal Vacancies Act has a solution.A top Justice Dept. official is resigning. The Federal Vacancies Act has a solution.
    Politics

    Rachel Brand’s resignation — and who fills that role — has implications for the Mueller investigation.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    John Kelly has a history of believing men over womenJohn Kelly has a history of believing men over women
    Politics

    The White House chief of staff once called women sacred. He hasn’t exactly lived up to the ideal.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump reportedly thinks Hope Hicks put herself before White House in the Porter scandalTrump reportedly thinks Hope Hicks put herself before White House in the Porter scandal
    Politics

    The president is said to be frustrated with his close aide over her handling of the White House’s response to the abuse allegations.

    By Jen Kirby