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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    World Politics
    Remember Brexit? It just got one step closer to happening.Remember Brexit? It just got one step closer to happening.
    World Politics

    The Brexit bill cleared the House of Commons in a pretty humdrum vote.

    By Jen Kirby
    What young Iranians think about the latest US-Iran conflict
    World Politics

    “This regime is the worst, but Donald Trump is the worst.”

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Iran just fired missiles at US military targets. What does this mean?Iran just fired missiles at US military targets. What does this mean?
    World Politics

    An expert weighs in on Iran’s apparent response to Soleimani’s death.

    By Jen Kirby
    How Iran sees Soleimani’s killing
    World Politics

    An expert explains the possible fallout in Tehran.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    The USMCA trade deal passes the House in a rare bipartisan voteThe USMCA trade deal passes the House in a rare bipartisan vote
    Politics

    The House voted in favor of the new version of NAFTA after Democrats secured labor rule changes.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Read: Nancy Pelosi’s opening statement in the House impeachment debateRead: Nancy Pelosi’s opening statement in the House impeachment debate
    Politics

    “I solemnly and sadly open the debate on the impeachment of the president of the United States.”

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump vents about impeachment in wild letter to Nancy PelosiTrump vents about impeachment in wild letter to Nancy Pelosi
    Politics

    The president is getting all of his feelings out on the night before the impeachment vote.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Boris Johnson is making good on his Brexit plansBoris Johnson is making good on his Brexit plans
    World Politics

    The prime minister is moving ahead on his Brexit deal — and wants to get a trade deal with the EU by the end of 2020.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Boris Johnson wins major victory in UK electionsBoris Johnson wins major victory in UK elections
    World Politics

    Boris Johnson needed a Conservative majority to “get Brexit done.” He more than succeeded.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Jeremy Corbyn will resign as party leader after Labour’s crushing defeatJeremy Corbyn will resign as party leader after Labour’s crushing defeat
    World Politics

    He said he would not lead the party in a future election campaign.

    By Jen Kirby