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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Politics
    Mike Pence on whether he wants to overturn Roe v. Wade: “I do”Mike Pence on whether he wants to overturn Roe v. Wade: “I do”
    Politics

    But the vice president wouldn’t say whether Brett Kavanaugh would make that happen.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club members reportedly got offered Air Force One toursTrump’s Mar-a-Lago club members reportedly got offered Air Force One tours
    Politics

    Presidents can invite friends on Air Force One. But it gets complicated when they’re members of your private club.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Giuliani: Mueller can interview Trump if he can prove the president committed a crimeGiuliani: Mueller can interview Trump if he can prove the president committed a crime
    Politics

    Trump’s lawyers keep stalling — and are waging their PR battle against Mueller in the meantime.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump mocks #MeToo while taunting Elizabeth Warren: “We have to do it gently”Trump mocks #MeToo while taunting Elizabeth Warren: “We have to do it gently”
    Politics

    “We will say, ‘I will give you a million dollars to your favorite charity, paid for by Trump, if you take the test and it shows you’re an Indian.’”

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    A giant “Trump Baby” balloon will greet Trump in London next weekA giant “Trump Baby” balloon will greet Trump in London next week
    Politics

    He’s expected to meet with Prime Minister Theresa May on July 13.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Bill Shine, accused of covering up sexual harassment at Fox News, will be White House communications directorBill Shine, accused of covering up sexual harassment at Fox News, will be White House communications director
    Politics

    He was ousted in May 2017 after being named in multiple lawsuits over the network’s handling of sexual harassment and racial discrimination.

    By Jen Kirby and Emily Stewart
    Technology
    The mystery behind Trump’s Twitter capitalization habit, somewhat explainedThe mystery behind Trump’s Twitter capitalization habit, somewhat explained
    Technology

    An official proclamation from the Trump Manual of Style: It’s “for emphasis.”

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump will now lower flags for victims of Capital Gazette shootingTrump will now lower flags for victims of Capital Gazette shooting
    Politics

    The Annapolis mayor said Monday that the president had declined his request.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Melania Trump made six figures from news organizations using photos of herMelania Trump made six figures from news organizations using photos of her
    Politics

    The images were only supposed to be used for positive coverage, according to NBC News.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Families Belong Together protest underway in more than 700 citiesFamilies Belong Together protest underway in more than 700 cities
    Politics

    Thousands are expected to march against the administration’s family separation and detention policies.

    By Jen Kirby and Emily Stewart