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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Politics
    The Trump administration is dramatically restricting who can seek asylumThe Trump administration is dramatically restricting who can seek asylum
    Politics

    The new regulation will force those traveling to the US southern border to seek asylum protections in another country first, though the rule is likely to be quickly challenged in court.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Pompeo launched a personal review of the CIA’s Russia findings in 2017. He found no wrongdoing.Pompeo launched a personal review of the CIA’s Russia findings in 2017. He found no wrongdoing.
    Politics

    A new Politico report says the former CIA director “grilled” analysts on their findings that Russia interfered in 2016 to help Trump.

    By Jen Kirby
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
    Joe Biden wants to restore the pre-Trump world orderJoe Biden wants to restore the pre-Trump world order
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

    But is that enough for Democratic voters?

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The UK ambassador to the US just resigned. Here’s why it’s a big deal.The UK ambassador to the US just resigned. Here’s why it’s a big deal.
    World Politics

    Leaked cables called Trump “inept.” Trump responded. And then the diplomatic dustup spiraled.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Trump blasted the UK ambassador to the US, again. A British PM hopeful clapped back.Trump blasted the UK ambassador to the US, again. A British PM hopeful clapped back.
    World Politics

    Jeremy Hunt, the foreign minister and finalist to be British prime minister, called Trump’s comments against Theresa May and the UK ambassador “disrespectful.”

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Trump tweets “we will no longer deal” with UK ambassador after leaked cablesTrump tweets “we will no longer deal” with UK ambassador after leaked cables
    World Politics

    The president also insulted Theresa May’s handling of Brexit.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Prosecutors are investigating whether GOP donor Elliott Broidy used Trump ties to profitProsecutors are investigating whether GOP donor Elliott Broidy used Trump ties to profit
    Politics

    Broidy served on Trump’s inaugural committee. The Eastern District of New York is examining whether he used his Trump connections to pursue business deals.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    US-Iran standoff: a timelineUS-Iran standoff: a timeline
    World Politics

    The dangerous escalation of tensions, from Trump’s withdrawal from the nuclear deal to the downing of a US military drone to Iran’s latest breach of the deal.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Sudan’s military and civilian opposition have reached a power-sharing dealSudan’s military and civilian opposition have reached a power-sharing deal
    World Politics

    But the question still remains: Will the agreement fulfill the democratic promises of the Sudan uprising, especially if the military retains control?

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Cheese and whiskey are targeted in US’s latest proposed tariffs on EUCheese and whiskey are targeted in US’s latest proposed tariffs on EU
    Politics

    The US wants to add new tariffs on $4 billion in goods as part of a trade dispute involving Boeing and Airbus.

    By Jen Kirby