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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    World Politics
    Far-right rallies in Germany descend into violenceFar-right rallies in Germany descend into violence
    World Politics

    Several people were injured after days of anti-immigrant protests in the city of Chemnitz.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    UN report: Myanmar generals should be prosecuted for genocide against the RohingyaUN report: Myanmar generals should be prosecuted for genocide against the Rohingya
    World Politics

    A panel condemns Myanmar officials and details gruesome crimes against the country’s minorities.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    What’s happening with Australia’s prime minister, explainedWhat’s happening with Australia’s prime minister, explained
    Explainers

    Scott Morrison is the new prime minister after Malcolm Turnbull was ousted in a leadership challenge.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Allen Weisselberg, the Trump Organization’s chief financial officer, gets immunity dealAllen Weisselberg, the Trump Organization’s chief financial officer, gets immunity deal
    Politics

    He spoke to prosecutors in the investigation into Michael Cohen, but he’s the one who knows all about Trump’s businesses.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump ally David Pecker cuts immunity deal with prosecutorsTrump ally David Pecker cuts immunity deal with prosecutors
    Politics

    The publisher of the National Enquirer has legal cover to talk about the hush money payments Michael Cohen made to women during the 2016 campaign.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    One holdout juror spared Paul Manafort from a full convictionOne holdout juror spared Paul Manafort from a full conviction
    Politics

    “We all tried to convince her,” a Trump-supporting juror told Fox News.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump’s Manafort-Cohen tweetstorm, explainedTrump’s Manafort-Cohen tweetstorm, explained
    Politics

    Trump turns on his former lawyer Michael Cohen and paints his former campaign chair Paul Manafort as a martyr.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    All the things Trump talked about at his rally instead of Manafort or CohenAll the things Trump talked about at his rally instead of Manafort or Cohen
    Politics

    How to cook a chicken, the price of a Camaro in Beijing, Elton John, and more.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Michael Cohen says he arranged hush money payments “at the direction of” TrumpMichael Cohen says he arranged hush money payments “at the direction of” Trump
    Politics

    Cohen pleaded guilty to eight criminal charges in a Manhattan federal court on Tuesday.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Michael Cohen pleads guilty to 8 federal crimesMichael Cohen pleads guilty to 8 federal crimes
    Politics

    Trump’s former lawyer admitted to campaign finance violations involving hush money payments to Stormy Daniels and tax evasion.

    By Jen Kirby and Andrew Prokop