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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Russia
    Mueller’s latest witness reportedly has details about Trump’s role in Don Jr.’s false Russia statementMueller’s latest witness reportedly has details about Trump’s role in Don Jr.’s false Russia statement
    Russia

    A former legal spokesperson for Trump allegedly had concerns about possible obstruction of justice.

    By Jen Kirby
    Technology
    Twitter let more than 1 million users know they engaged with Russian propagandaTwitter let more than 1 million users know they engaged with Russian propaganda
    Technology

    The company has detected and deleted more Russia-linked accounts, raising the total to 3,814.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    The recent (rumored) drama involving Melania Trump, explainedThe recent (rumored) drama involving Melania Trump, explained
    Politics

    The first lady has avoided the public eye after the Stormy Daniels story broke.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Melania’s State of the Union travel caused some unexpected side dramaMelania’s State of the Union travel caused some unexpected side drama
    Politics

    She came with her guests to the Capitol, instead of with the president.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump’s State of the Union guest list — and what it says about his national agendaTrump’s State of the Union guest list — and what it says about his national agenda
    Politics

    Invitees include parents of MS-13 victims, vets, an ICE agent, first responders, and beneficiaries of the GOP tax overhaul.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    House Republicans vote to release controversial memo on the Trump-Russia probeHouse Republicans vote to release controversial memo on the Trump-Russia probe
    Politics

    The document alleges to show anti-Trump bias. The Justice Department calls its publication “extraordinarily reckless.”

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Report: Trump called Andrew McCabe’s wife a “loser” in a bizarre callReport: Trump called Andrew McCabe’s wife a “loser” in a bizarre call
    Politics

    The deputy FBI director is stepping down.

    By Jen Kirby
    Culture
    USA Gymnastics board resigns over Nassar falloutUSA Gymnastics board resigns over Nassar fallout
    Culture

    The US Olympic Committee had demanded the board’s members step down.

    By Jen Kirby and Alex Abad-Santos
    Politics
    What Donald Trump needs to do to fix America’s infrastructureWhat Donald Trump needs to do to fix America’s infrastructure
    Politics

    “The thing you need, first and foremost, is money.”

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump reportedly tried to fire special counsel Robert Mueller in JuneTrump reportedly tried to fire special counsel Robert Mueller in June
    Politics

    He backed off from the request after the White House counsel threatened to quit.

    By Jen Kirby