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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Explainers
    The NAFTA deadline is Sunday. What happens if there’s no deal?The NAFTA deadline is Sunday. What happens if there’s no deal?
    Explainers

    Canada and the US are negotiating up to the deadline.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump says he’ll defer to senators on Kavanaugh’s confirmation voteTrump says he’ll defer to senators on Kavanaugh’s confirmation vote
    Politics

    “I will be totally reliant on what Sen. Grassley and the group decides to do,” the president said.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump calls Kavanaugh’s testimony “powerful, honest, and riveting.” He doesn’t mention Ford.Trump calls Kavanaugh’s testimony “powerful, honest, and riveting.” He doesn’t mention Ford.
    Politics

    The president reiterates his support for his Supreme Court pick right after the marathon Senate hearing.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Lindsey Graham seethes in Kavanaugh hearing: “This is the most unethical sham”Lindsey Graham seethes in Kavanaugh hearing: “This is the most unethical sham”
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    Politics

    The senator angrily defended Kavanaugh and criticized his Democratic colleagues.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Brett Kavanaugh’s angry, emotional opening statementBrett Kavanaugh’s angry, emotional opening statement
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    Politics

    “This confirmation process has become a national disgrace,” Kavanaugh said.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Sen. Orrin Hatch calls Ford an “attractive” and “pleasing” witnessSen. Orrin Hatch calls Ford an “attractive” and “pleasing” witness
    Politics

    His office said the senator uses the phrase all the time to describe men and women with “compelling personalities.”

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Mark Judge, the man whose name keeps popping up in the Brett Kavanaugh allegations, explainedMark Judge, the man whose name keeps popping up in the Brett Kavanaugh allegations, explained
    Politics

    Christine Blasey Ford and Julie Swetnick have named Mark Judge in their allegations about Kavanaugh.

    By Jen Kirby and Emily Stewart
    World Politics
    Trump’s UN speech: America First with a side of patriotic word saladTrump’s UN speech: America First with a side of patriotic word salad
    World Politics

    “We will find new purpose, new resolve, and new spirit flourishing all around us,” Trump said.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Meet Noel Francisco, the man who could oversee the Mueller probe after RosensteinMeet Noel Francisco, the man who could oversee the Mueller probe after Rosenstein
    Politics

    The solicitor general has argued for broad executive powers.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is at the center of a political firestorm againFormer FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is at the center of a political firestorm again
    Politics

    Sources familiar with McCabe’s memos say Rod Rosenstein discussed taping Trump and invoking the 25th Amendment.

    By Jen Kirby