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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

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    The feds are reportedly investigating Cambridge AnalyticaThe feds are reportedly investigating Cambridge Analytica
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    So far, it appears separate from the work of special counsel Robert Mueller.

    By Jen Kirby
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    Vox Sentences: The curious case of Trump and ZTEVox Sentences: The curious case of Trump and ZTE
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    The fallout of Trump’s reversal on ZTE; new journalism loses a legend.

    By Jen Kirby and Jane Coaston
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    A quick guide to May 15 primaries in Pennsylvania, Idaho, Nebraska, and OregonA quick guide to May 15 primaries in Pennsylvania, Idaho, Nebraska, and Oregon
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    Voters head to the polls in four states to pick candidates for key House, Senate, and gubernatorial races.

    By Jen Kirby
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    Vox Sentences: Celebration in Jerusalem, bloodshed in GazaVox Sentences: Celebration in Jerusalem, bloodshed in Gaza
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    The US opens its embassy in Jerusalem as violence escalates at the Gaza border; Iraqi’s election results come in.

    By Jen Kirby and Jane Coaston
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    Ford turned down Michael Cohen’s consulting pitchFord turned down Michael Cohen’s consulting pitch
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    But special counsel Robert Mueller is reportedly still interested in the details of the offer.

    By Jen Kirby
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    Vox Sentences: All roads apparently do lead back to Michael CohenVox Sentences: All roads apparently do lead back to Michael Cohen
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    A twist in the Michael Cohen investigation; a rare mass shooting in Australia.

    By Jen Kirby and Jane Coaston
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    Vox Sentences: Save the date for the Trump-Kim summitVox Sentences: Save the date for the Trump-Kim summit
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    The Donald Trump–Kim Jong Un sit-down gets a date and place; Malaysia gets a 92-year-old prime minister.

    By Jen Kirby and Jane Coaston
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    Poll: most Republicans now think Trump is being framed by the FBIPoll: most Republicans now think Trump is being framed by the FBI
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    An Economist/YouGov survey found that 61 percent of GOPers think the FBI is setting up the president.

    By Jen Kirby
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    Monica Lewinsky says she was uninvited from an event about “social change” because Bill Clinton was a guestMonica Lewinsky says she was uninvited from an event about “social change” because Bill Clinton was a guest
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    Why it takes so long to get election night resultsWhy it takes so long to get election night results
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    Blame America’s very decentralized voting system.

    By Jen Kirby