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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Politics
    Here’s what Michael Flynn admitted he lied to the FBI aboutHere’s what Michael Flynn admitted he lied to the FBI about
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    The former national security adviser pleads guilty to lying about two conversations with the Russian ambassador.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Report: Trump pressured Republican lawmakers to end Russia probeReport: Trump pressured Republican lawmakers to end Russia probe
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    Give the guy a break, he was still just learning how to be the president!

    By Jen Kirby
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    Vox Sentences: Let the “Rexit” beginVox Sentences: Let the “Rexit” begin
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    A pink slip reportedly awaits Rex Tillerson; two candidates claim presidential victory in Honduras; the Senate sings the same old song, this time on tax reform.

    By Jen Kirby, Libby Nelson and 1 more
    Politics
    Rep. Joe Barton to retire in 2018 after nude photo and messages made publicRep. Joe Barton to retire in 2018 after nude photo and messages made public
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    “There are enough people who lost faith in me that it’s time to step aside,” the Texas congressman said.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump retweeted anti-Muslim propaganda videos from a British hate groupTrump retweeted anti-Muslim propaganda videos from a British hate group
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    Three videos were retweeted this morning from the account of the deputy leader of Britain First.

    By Sarah Wildman and Jen Kirby
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    Vox Sentences: The Supreme Court and the Case of the Snitching CellphoneVox Sentences: The Supreme Court and the Case of the Snitching Cellphone
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    NBC fires the Today show’s Matt Lauer; the Supreme Court hears a major search-and-seizure case; tax reform gets another step closer to reality.

    By Dylan Matthews, Jen Kirby and 2 more
    Politics
    Roy Moore has regained the lead over Doug Jones, according to new pollsRoy Moore has regained the lead over Doug Jones, according to new polls
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    A Trump bump for the Alabama GOP candidate?

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    A write-in could never save Alabama Republicans from Roy Moore. Here’s why.A write-in could never save Alabama Republicans from Roy Moore. Here’s why.
    Politics

    Lessons from Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s 2010 write-in victory.

    By Jen Kirby
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    Vox Sentences: North Korea is launching missiles againVox Sentences: North Korea is launching missiles again
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    The Senate moves closer to passing its tax bill; North Korea launches a missile; Time Inc. has a new owner.

    By Jen Kirby, Emily Stewart and 2 more
    Politics
    Trump uses empty chairs to shame “Chuck and Nancy” for canceling on himTrump uses empty chairs to shame “Chuck and Nancy” for canceling on him
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    Negotiations to prevent a government shutdown aren’t going so well.

    By Jen Kirby