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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Politics
    Read: House conservatives introduce a resolution to impeach Rod RosensteinRead: House conservatives introduce a resolution to impeach Rod Rosenstein
    Politics

    Trump’s allies in the House want to remove the deputy attorney general from office for failing to turn over requested documents.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump is postponing the Putin visit until after the “Russia witch hunt”Trump is postponing the Putin visit until after the “Russia witch hunt”
    Politics

    The US president had originally invited the Russian leader to come to Washington, DC, this fall.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Putin may have given Trump a soccer ball with a microchip in it. It’s not what you think.Putin may have given Trump a soccer ball with a microchip in it. It’s not what you think.
    Politics

    The Russians probably aren’t spying on the US president with sports equipment.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    The Supreme Court may decide on Mueller-related matters. Should Kavanaugh have to recuse himself?The Supreme Court may decide on Mueller-related matters. Should Kavanaugh have to recuse himself?
    Explainers

    Some Democrats are raising it as an issue against the nominee.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Here is a tape of Michael Cohen and Trump talking about a payoff to a former Playboy modelHere is a tape of Michael Cohen and Trump talking about a payoff to a former Playboy model
    Politics

    “I need to open up a company for the transfer of all of that info regarding our friend David,” Cohen is heard telling Trump on the recording.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    An expert says Trump’s threat to revoke clearances would “set back the entire security establishment”An expert says Trump’s threat to revoke clearances would “set back the entire security establishment”
    Explainers

    Trump wants to take away security clearances for ex-intel officials. It might set a dangerous precedent.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Even most Republicans want to keep Roe v. WadeEven most Republicans want to keep Roe v. Wade
    Politics

    A new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll has support among all voters at 71 percent.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Robert Mueller wants to question the “Manhattan Madam”Robert Mueller wants to question the “Manhattan Madam”
    Politics

    Kristin Davis, a former escort service operator and gubernatorial candidate, is an associate of Roger Stone.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Microsoft security executive reveals Russians tried to hack 3 congressional candidatesMicrosoft security executive reveals Russians tried to hack 3 congressional candidates
    Politics

    Another sign the Kremlin doesn’t seem to be giving up.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Jim Jordan and the Ohio State sexual abuse controversy, explainedJim Jordan and the Ohio State sexual abuse controversy, explained
    Politics

    More than 100 former Ohio State students say they were sexually assaulted by a former university athletic doctor. Jim Jordan maintains he knew nothing.

    By Jen Kirby, Emily Stewart and 1 more