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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Politics
    Steve Bannon is out at Breitbart after the Trump book furorSteve Bannon is out at Breitbart after the Trump book furor
    Politics

    He stepped down from his post as executive chair amid controversy over his comments in Michael Wolff’s Fire and Fury.

    By Jen Kirby
    Culture
    Trump got a mix of boos and cheers at the College Football ChampionshipTrump got a mix of boos and cheers at the College Football Championship
    Culture

    The president stood on the field during the National Anthem.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump reportedly works 11 am to 6 pm during the weekTrump reportedly works 11 am to 6 pm during the week
    Politics

    He is said to spend some “executive time” watching TV and tweeting.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Steve Bannon says McConnell blew off Trump. McConnell’s office scoffs.Steve Bannon says McConnell blew off Trump. McConnell’s office scoffs.
    Politics

    Another gossipy claim in Michael Wolff’s Fire and Fury gets called into question.

    By Jen Kirby
    Culture
    8 ways Fire and Fury brings back the cringe of Sean Spicer in the White House8 ways Fire and Fury brings back the cringe of Sean Spicer in the White House
    Culture

    According to Michael Wolff’s new book, Spicer’s mantra was “you can’t make this shit up.”

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Report: Trump ordered a White House lawyer to stop Sessions’s recusal from the Russia probeReport: Trump ordered a White House lawyer to stop Sessions’s recusal from the Russia probe
    Politics

    The big takeaways from the New York Times story on Trump’s fury over the investigation.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Most Americans see online threats as harassmentMost Americans see online threats as harassment
    Politics

    They’re less sure whether platforms should get involved.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Leigh Corfman, who accused Roy Moore of sexual misconduct, is suing him for defamationLeigh Corfman, who accused Roy Moore of sexual misconduct, is suing him for defamation
    Politics

    Corfman said she seeks to “hold Mr. Moore and those who enable him accountable.”

    By Jen Kirby
    Science
    What to know about the “raw water” trendWhat to know about the “raw water” trend
    Science

    A new Silicon Valley craze could make people sick.

    By Jen Kirby
    Science
    The bomb cyclone isn’t a winter hurricane — just a bad storm with good brandingThe bomb cyclone isn’t a winter hurricane — just a bad storm with good branding
    Science

    A meteorologist explains the storm about to hit the East Coast.

    By Jen Kirby