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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Politics
    Rod Rosenstein on Russian cyberattacks: “It’s what they do every day”Rod Rosenstein on Russian cyberattacks: “It’s what they do every day”
    Politics

    Rosenstein’s remarks coincided with the release of a Department of Justice report on cyber threats.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump wants Putin to visit Washington, DC, in the fallTrump wants Putin to visit Washington, DC, in the fall
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    The White House said discussions are underway.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Poll: only 32 percent of Republicans think Russia interfered in the 2016 electionPoll: only 32 percent of Republicans think Russia interfered in the 2016 election
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    Trump’s opinions appear to be trickling down to his base.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump tweets that haters would rather see him go to war than play nice with PutinTrump tweets that haters would rather see him go to war than play nice with Putin
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    The president tries to fire back at critics with a false choice.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    2 Trump allies in the House demand an investigation into Rod Rosenstein2 Trump allies in the House demand an investigation into Rod Rosenstein
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    They claim the deputy attorney general threatened congressional aides during a January closed-door meeting.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    The 6 most bizarre moments from Trump’s post-Putin interview with Sean HannityThe 6 most bizarre moments from Trump’s post-Putin interview with Sean Hannity
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    The president claims that the Mueller investigation is driving a “wedge” between US-Russia relations.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump attempts to clean up after Putin meeting: “I have GREAT confidence in MY intelligence people”Trump attempts to clean up after Putin meeting: “I have GREAT confidence in MY intelligence people”
    Politics

    But the president omitted the part where he said the Russian leader was “extremely strong and powerful” in his denials about 2016 meddling.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    GOP lawmakers react to Trump-Putin summit: lots of condemnation, few concrete plansGOP lawmakers react to Trump-Putin summit: lots of condemnation, few concrete plans
    Politics

    Republicans called Trump’s remarks in Helsinki “disgraceful” and “shameful.” But they pretty much stopped there.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump had 5 clear chances to condemn Putin. He declined them all.Trump had 5 clear chances to condemn Putin. He declined them all.
    Politics

    Trump sided with Russia again and again at a Helsinki press conference with the two leaders.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Jennifer Arangio, National Security Council official, joins the very long list of White House departuresJennifer Arangio, National Security Council official, joins the very long list of White House departures
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    A guide to the resignations, ousters, and firings of the Trump administration.

    By Jen Kirby and Emily Stewart