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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Politics
    John Kelly reportedly called women more emotional than men. The White House defended him.John Kelly reportedly called women more emotional than men. The White House defended him.
    Politics

    NBC News reports that Kelly’s remarks “rattled” female staffers.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    North Korea’s leader steps across border for a historic summitNorth Korea’s leader steps across border for a historic summit
    Politics

    A handshake between North and South Korea’s leaders is just the start: They are expected to discuss a formal peace agreement.

    By Jen Kirby
    Bill Cosby found guilty of sexual assault
    Gender

    The jury convicted Cosby of drugging and molesting Andrea Constand in 2004.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Michael Cohen says he’ll plead the Fifth in the Stormy Daniels lawsuitMichael Cohen says he’ll plead the Fifth in the Stormy Daniels lawsuit
    Politics

    He cited the ongoing federal probe as he attempts to get the civil suit put on hold.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    New York special elections live results: Democrats win open state Senate seatsNew York special elections live results: Democrats win open state Senate seats
    Politics

    But the Republicans will retain control of the state Senate thanks to one renegade Democrat.

    By Rachel Wolfe and Jen Kirby
    Politics
    New York Democrats win key Senate races but fall short of state controlNew York Democrats win key Senate races but fall short of state control
    Politics

    A rogue Democratic senator said he would continue to caucus with the GOP, crushing progressive hopes of consolidating power.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    New York’s special election has already been decided by one rogue DemocratNew York’s special election has already been decided by one rogue Democrat
    Politics

    Democrats’ dreams of taking control of state government are dead, for now.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Van strikes Toronto pedestrians, kills at least 10Van strikes Toronto pedestrians, kills at least 10
    World Politics

    The driver reportedly sped down a sidewalk at 40 miles per hour.

    By Jen Kirby and Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Senate postpones confirmation hearing for Ronny Jackson, Trump’s pick for VA secretarySenate postpones confirmation hearing for Ronny Jackson, Trump’s pick for VA secretary
    Politics

    Vague allegations have added to senators’ concerns about his management qualifications.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    George H.W. Bush, age 93, is hospitalized a day after Barbara Bush’s funeralGeorge H.W. Bush, age 93, is hospitalized a day after Barbara Bush’s funeral
    Politics

    “He is responding to treatments and appears to be recovering,” a spokesperson for the former president said in a statement.

    By Jen Kirby