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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Politics
    Judge rules Mick Mulvaney is in charge of the CFPB, for nowJudge rules Mick Mulvaney is in charge of the CFPB, for now
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    Trump’s appointee to the consumer watchdog agency once called it a “sick, sad” joke.

    By Emily Stewart and Jen Kirby
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    Vox Sentences: Clashing Financial Protection BigwigsVox Sentences: Clashing Financial Protection Bigwigs
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    Egypt reels from a terror attack; the battle over the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau continues; a royal wedding is coming this spring.

    By Jen Kirby, Emily Stewart and 1 more
    Politics
    A conservative group tried to plant a fake Roy Moore allegation in the Washington Post. It failed.A conservative group tried to plant a fake Roy Moore allegation in the Washington Post. It failed.
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    A woman said Moore got her pregnant at 15. Her story unraveled under scrutiny.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump just called Elizabeth Warren “Pocahontas” while honoring Native American code talkersTrump just called Elizabeth Warren “Pocahontas” while honoring Native American code talkers
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    All while standing in front of a portrait of Andrew Jackson.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Americans think sexual harassment is a problem in Hollywood and DC — but not where they workAmericans think sexual harassment is a problem in Hollywood and DC — but not where they work
    Politics
    Poll: half of voters think Sen. Al Franken should resignPoll: half of voters think Sen. Al Franken should resign
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    A national survey captures some of the fallout over sexual misconduct allegations in Washington.

    By Jen Kirby
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    Vox Sentences: “The Crocodile” could lead ZimbabweVox Sentences: “The Crocodile” could lead Zimbabwe
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    Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s 37-year rule ends; the FCC moves on net neutrality; sexual harassment allegations rock Washington.

    By Jen Kirby and Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump finally responds to Roy Moore allegations: “He totally denies it”Trump finally responds to Roy Moore allegations: “He totally denies it”
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    The president added, “We don’t need a liberal person” in the Senate.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump pardons Drumstick the Turkey: “I feel so good about myself doing this”Trump pardons Drumstick the Turkey: “I feel so good about myself doing this”
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    The president figures out one part of Obama’s legacy he can’t undo: turkey pardons.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Charlie Rose fired from CBS after 8 women accuse him of sexual harassmentCharlie Rose fired from CBS after 8 women accuse him of sexual harassment
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    The Washington Post details allegations of groping and other inappropriate contact against the PBS host.

    By Jen Kirby