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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Politics
    Trump: “Very unfair” that Manafort was sent to jail after alleged witness tamperingTrump: “Very unfair” that Manafort was sent to jail after alleged witness tampering
    Politics

    He’s also been trying to distance himself from his former campaign chair.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump is set to impose tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese goodsTrump is set to impose tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese goods
    Politics

    A potential trade war just as Trump needs China to deal with North Korea.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    “Repeated and willful self-dealing”: 5 details from the lawsuit against the Trump Foundation“Repeated and willful self-dealing”: 5 details from the lawsuit against the Trump Foundation
    Politics

    The New York attorney general accused Trump of using his foundation as a “personal checkbook” for his businesses and campaign.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump fails for the third time to stop the Summer Zervos defamation lawsuitTrump fails for the third time to stop the Summer Zervos defamation lawsuit
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    The New York Court of Appeals says the case can move forward.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Migrant in detention says her child was taken away while she breastfedMigrant in detention says her child was taken away while she breastfed
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    Another extreme example of new US immigration policy.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Poll: only 32 percent of voters view Robert Mueller favorablyPoll: only 32 percent of voters view Robert Mueller favorably
    Politics

    It might be a sign that Trump’s attempts to discredit the special counsel’s investigation is working.

    By Jen Kirby
    Culture
    How an anxious, lost raccoon conquered a Minnesota skyscraper — and our heartsHow an anxious, lost raccoon conquered a Minnesota skyscraper — and our hearts
    Culture

    The internet sensation of the past 24 hours, explained.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Court documents detail the yard dispute that left Rand Paul with 6 broken ribsCourt documents detail the yard dispute that left Rand Paul with 6 broken ribs
    Politics

    A neighbor turned violent after the senator allegedly tormented him with an “unsightly” pile of debris.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    What time the polls close in the June 12 primary statesWhat time the polls close in the June 12 primary states
    Politics

    There are primaries in five states and one special election in Wisconsin. Here’s what to know.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Larry Kudlow has had a heart attack, Trump saysLarry Kudlow has had a heart attack, Trump says
    Politics

    He is reportedly in Walter Reed Medical Center and “doing fine.”

    By Jen Kirby