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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    World Politics
    Trump sanctions Turkey for the Syria invasion his troop withdrawal allowedTrump sanctions Turkey for the Syria invasion his troop withdrawal allowed
    World Politics

    Trump also raised tariffs on steel and canceled trade talks as Turkey’s assault into Syria continues.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    US and China reach a “phase one” trade dealUS and China reach a “phase one” trade deal
    Politics

    President Donald Trump announced an agreement to delay tariffs and for China to buy agricultural products.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed wins Nobel Peace PrizeEthiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed wins Nobel Peace Prize
    World Politics

    He helped resolve a long conflict in his country, and he’s started serious — if imperfect — reforms.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Shooting in Halle, Germany: what we knowShooting in Halle, Germany: what we know
    World Politics

    At least two people have been killed in a shooting near a synagogue in Halle, Germany.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Turkey is attacking northeastern Syria, leaving US-backed Kurds at riskTurkey is attacking northeastern Syria, leaving US-backed Kurds at risk
    World Politics

    The Trump administration pulled US troops from the region. Now Turkey is moving in.

    By Jen Kirby
    Syria
    Trump’s shocking Syria decision and confusing aftermath, explainedTrump’s shocking Syria decision and confusing aftermath, explained
    Syria

    The White House announced that US troops were leaving part of northern Syria, allowing Turkey to invade.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    A Republican senator just made new claims about whether Trump linked Ukrainian military aid to investigationsA Republican senator just made new claims about whether Trump linked Ukrainian military aid to investigations
    Politics

    Sen. Ron Johnson spoke out on the topic Friday.

    By Andrew Prokop and Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The Hong Kong government tried to ban face masks. Protesters are already defying it.The Hong Kong government tried to ban face masks. Protesters are already defying it.
    World Politics

    Protesters in masks have been a defining image of the Hong Kong pro-democracy demonstrations.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    French wine and Italian cheese prices could rise with new US tariffs on EUFrench wine and Italian cheese prices could rise with new US tariffs on EU
    World Politics

    The WTO authorized the US to retaliate against the EU for a years-long dispute over aircraft subsidies.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Secretary of State Mike Pompeo confirms he listened to Trump’s Ukraine callSecretary of State Mike Pompeo confirms he listened to Trump’s Ukraine call
    Politics

    He acknowledged he participated a day after publicly pushing back against House Democrats’ request to interview State Department officials.

    By Jen Kirby

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