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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Politics
    Report: Robert Mueller referred lobbyists, including Tony Podesta, to Manhattan prosecutorsReport: Robert Mueller referred lobbyists, including Tony Podesta, to Manhattan prosecutors
    Politics

    Authorities are looking into whether they failed to register their work lobbying for a nonprofit linked to the Ukrainian government.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Paul Manafort says “no chance” of a deal with prosecutors as his trial beginsPaul Manafort says “no chance” of a deal with prosecutors as his trial begins
    Politics

    Trump’s former campaign manager won’t be cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    US intelligence says North Korea is building new missilesUS intelligence says North Korea is building new missiles
    Politics

    The Washington Post reports that satellite imagery indicates Kim Jong Un might not be so into the idea of denuclearization.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    FEMA’s top HR official allegedly hired women as sexual partners for male employeesFEMA’s top HR official allegedly hired women as sexual partners for male employees
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    Corey Coleman is also accused of having sexual relations with female employees, allegations that date to 2015.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Immigrant advocates say a 6-year-old migrant was abused in government custodyImmigrant advocates say a 6-year-old migrant was abused in government custody
    Politics

    The shelter agency disputes the account. But the report shows the challenges of caring for children in government custody.

    By Jen Kirby
    Culture
    CBS CEO Les Moonves is accused of sexual harassment by 6 womenCBS CEO Les Moonves is accused of sexual harassment by 6 women
    Culture

    Dozens more describe a disturbing network culture in which bad actors were sometimes shielded from consequences.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Kimberly Guilfoyle allegedly left Fox News amid accusations of sexual misconductKimberly Guilfoyle allegedly left Fox News amid accusations of sexual misconduct
    Politics

    The former host of The Five, who’s dating Donald Trump Jr., may be joining a pro-Trump PAC.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Michael Cohen claims Trump is lying about his knowledge of the 2016 Trump Tower meetingMichael Cohen claims Trump is lying about his knowledge of the 2016 Trump Tower meeting
    Politics

    A CNN report says Cohen claims to have been present when Trump learned about the meeting in advance. And he may be looking to tell Robert Mueller.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    The Trump Organization executive who knows all about the business has been subpoenaedThe Trump Organization executive who knows all about the business has been subpoenaed
    Politics

    Federal prosecutors want to question Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg as part of the investigation into Michael Cohen.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    The controversy around the White House banning a CNN reporter, explainedThe controversy around the White House banning a CNN reporter, explained
    Politics

    Kaitlan Collins asked Trump questions that the White House reportedly deemed “inappropriate” during a photo op.

    By Jen Kirby