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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Politics
    New York’s special election could put the state under full Democratic controlNew York’s special election could put the state under full Democratic control
    Politics

    A state Senate race in Westchester — and the decisions of one rogue Democrat — will likely determine the final outcome.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Jeff Sessions to top White House lawyer: If Trump fires Rosenstein, I might leave tooJeff Sessions to top White House lawyer: If Trump fires Rosenstein, I might leave too
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    A report suggests Sessions might leave. It could put Mueller’s investigation into even greater jeopardy.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    North Korea announces a freeze on nuclear and missile tests starting in AprilNorth Korea announces a freeze on nuclear and missile tests starting in April
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    The announcement comes just weeks before President Trump and Kim Jong Un are set to meet.

    By Jen Kirby
    Culture
    New Yorkers lined up to hear James Comey — but they still want answers about Hillary ClintonNew Yorkers lined up to hear James Comey — but they still want answers about Hillary Clinton
    Culture

    “I want to have respect for him.”

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    The National School Walkout April 20 kicks off the next wave of gun control activismThe National School Walkout April 20 kicks off the next wave of gun control activism
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    Students across the country will protest on the 19th anniversary of Columbine.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Read: James Comey’s memos on Trump meetingsRead: James Comey’s memos on Trump meetings
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    The Justice Department turned them over to Congress on Thursday.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Cynthia Nixon has already shaken up the New York governor’s raceCynthia Nixon has already shaken up the New York governor’s race
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    Her progressive challenge is pushing Andrew Cuomo to the left.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Karen McDougal can now talk openly about her alleged affair with Donald TrumpKaren McDougal can now talk openly about her alleged affair with Donald Trump
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    She reached a settlement with National Enquirer publisher American Media Inc, which paid her $150,000 for the rights to her story before the 2016 election.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Former first lady Barbara Bush dies at 92Former first lady Barbara Bush dies at 92
    Politics

    Bush had decided against additional medical treatment following recent hospitalizations.

    By Emily Stewart and Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Mike Pompeo reportedly met with North Korean leader Kim Jong UnMike Pompeo reportedly met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
    Politics

    Trump said Tuesday that the US was in talks with North Korea at “extremely high levels.”

    By Jen Kirby