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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Politics
    Why Mueller saying his probe wasn’t “curtailed” has nothing to do with obstructionWhy Mueller saying his probe wasn’t “curtailed” has nothing to do with obstruction
    Politics

    This should allay any lingering concerns that Mueller wasn’t able to carry out the investigation on its own terms. It means nothing when it comes to the obstruction of justice inquiry.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Why Mueller is going to get asked about Attorney General William BarrWhy Mueller is going to get asked about Attorney General William Barr
    Politics

    A refresher on Barr’s handling of the Mueller report ahead of the former special counsel’s testimony on Wednesday.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Mueller’s longtime aide Aaron Zebley will appear alongside him for House Judiciary testimonyMueller’s longtime aide Aaron Zebley will appear alongside him for House Judiciary testimony
    Politics

    The special counsel had initially requested Zebley join him as a witness, but he’ll instead advise Mueller during questioning.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Boris Johnson is set to be the UK’s new prime ministerBoris Johnson is set to be the UK’s new prime minister
    World Politics

    Johnson won the Conservative leadership contest and has promised to take the UK out of the EU by October 31. Will he deliver?

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    As Hong Kong protests continue, mob violence against demonstrators casts a shadowAs Hong Kong protests continue, mob violence against demonstrators casts a shadow
    World Politics

    Pro-democracy activists are accusing the police of being slow to respond to a train station attack.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    India’s Chandrayaan-2 mission blasts off for the moonIndia’s Chandrayaan-2 mission blasts off for the moon
    World Politics

    India is trying to become the fourth country to complete a controlled soft landing on the moon.

    By Jen Kirby
    Boris Johnson, the frontrunner to be the UK’s next prime minister, explained
    Explainers

    Johnson, the brash Brexiteer and former London mayor, is the heavy favorite to lead Parliament.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Trump says US Navy destroyed Iranian droneTrump says US Navy destroyed Iranian drone
    World Politics

    The latest confrontation between Washington and Tehran came after Iran said it had seized a foreign oil tanker over the weekend.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    How to address the causes of the migration crisis, according to expertsHow to address the causes of the migration crisis, according to experts
    Explainers

    Migrants are fleeing Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador for the US. Here’s what a better foreign policy on Central America might look like.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Elizabeth Warren grills defense secretary nominee Mark Esper over Raytheon lobbyingElizabeth Warren grills defense secretary nominee Mark Esper over Raytheon lobbying
    World Politics

    The intense exchange focused on Esper’s work for defense firm Raytheon, but it probably won’t derail his nomination.

    By Jen Kirby