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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

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    Top UN human rights official rebukes Trump’s press attacks as “close to incitement of violence”Top UN human rights official rebukes Trump’s press attacks as “close to incitement of violence”
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    Podcasts

    Outgoing Human Rights Commissioner Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein characterized the president’s rhetoric as a threat to journalists worldwide.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Manafort trial: both sides tried to use Rick Gates’s “flipping” to their advantageManafort trial: both sides tried to use Rick Gates’s “flipping” to their advantage
    Politics

    The prosecution’s star witness finally wrapped up his testimony.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Kansas primary recount rules, explainedKansas primary recount rules, explained
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    Kris Kobach leads by just 191 votes.

    By Jen Kirby and Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Ohio election recount rules, explainedOhio election recount rules, explained
    Politics

    These could come in handy for Danny O’Connor and Troy Balderson in the Ohio 12th special election.

    By Dylan Scott and Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    The former “Manhattan Madam” has met with Robert Mueller’s teamThe former “Manhattan Madam” has met with Robert Mueller’s team
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    Prosecutors may be interested in her ties to Roger Stone.

    By Jen Kirby
    archives
    Here are some goats wreaking havoc on a Boise neighborhoodHere are some goats wreaking havoc on a Boise neighborhood
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    More than 100 goats feasted on the suburban lawns.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    How to flip a witness, as explained by a former federal prosecutorHow to flip a witness, as explained by a former federal prosecutor
    Politics

    Michael Cohen has been giving hints that he might flip on Donald Trump. Here’s what that means — and how it might happen.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Top officials are warning of Russian hacking. Trump hasn’t joined them.Top officials are warning of Russian hacking. Trump hasn’t joined them.
    Politics

    Trump mentioned his “great” meeting with Putin at a rally in Pennsylvania — but skipped over Russian interference in the 2018 midterms.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    The US intel chief just said Russian interference is “continuing”The US intel chief just said Russian interference is “continuing”
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    Top Trump officials, including Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and FBI Director Chris Wray, offered a very different picture than Trump often does.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump tried to defend Paul Manafort by ... comparing him to Al CaponeTrump tried to defend Paul Manafort by ... comparing him to Al Capone
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    The bizarre tweet, somewhat explained.

    By Jen Kirby