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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Every New York state primary race you need to know about, briefly explained
    Politics

    New Yorkers are headed to the polls for the second time this campaign season on September 13.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump keeps trying to rewrite reality on his Hurricane Maria responseTrump keeps trying to rewrite reality on his Hurricane Maria response
    Politics

    As Hurricane Florence heads toward the US, the president called the administration’s efforts in Puerto Rico an “unappreciated great job.”

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    The US and Canada haven’t budged on NAFTAThe US and Canada haven’t budged on NAFTA
    Politics

    But Canada’s foreign minister has used a few colorful analogies to describe the negotiations.

    By Jen Kirby
    India has struck down a law banning gay sex
    World Politics

    In a landmark ruling, the country’s highest court struck down a colonial-era law.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    5 things you may have missed from the Facebook and Twitter hearings on Capitol Hill5 things you may have missed from the Facebook and Twitter hearings on Capitol Hill
    Politics

    Alex Jones, an empty chair, and an auctioneer.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump claims he has 100 photos of Comey and Mueller “kissing.” We tried to find some.Trump claims he has 100 photos of Comey and Mueller “kissing.” We tried to find some.
    Politics

    The president’s latest really, really weird attack on the Russia investigation.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    The US and Canada didn’t make a NAFTA deal. But it’s not over yet.The US and Canada didn’t make a NAFTA deal. But it’s not over yet.
    Politics

    Trump’s deadline has passed, but the two sides will keep negotiating.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump denies McGahn’s exit had anything to do with Russia investigationTrump denies McGahn’s exit had anything to do with Russia investigation
    Politics

    The president went on a weird Twitter rant about the White House counsel a day after he announced McGahn’s forthcoming departure.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    The US and Canada are trying to make a NAFTA deal happen by FridayThe US and Canada are trying to make a NAFTA deal happen by Friday
    Politics

    Trump announced a bilateral agreement with Mexico on Monday.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump: White House counsel Don McGahn will leave after Kavanaugh’s confirmationTrump: White House counsel Don McGahn will leave after Kavanaugh’s confirmation
    Politics

    Trump tweeted about McGahn’s departure on Wednesday.

    By Jen Kirby