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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    World Politics
    Poland and US beef up security cooperation with additional troop rotationsPoland and US beef up security cooperation with additional troop rotations
    World Politics

    Poland will also buy 32 F-35 fighter jets, Trump said Wednesday.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Police and protesters clash as mass protests escalate in Hong KongPolice and protesters clash as mass protests escalate in Hong Kong
    World Politics

    “If this doesn’t go well, if this doesn’t succeed, then we just don’t know if we will ever get a win again.”

    By Jen Kirby
    archives
    Helicopter crash in Manhattan, New York: what we knowHelicopter crash in Manhattan, New York: what we know
    archives

    The Fire Department is reporting that one person has died in what is believed to have been a “hard landing.”

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Trump tightens Cuba travel rulesTrump tightens Cuba travel rules
    World Politics

    The US bans cruises and restricts certain travel in a move meant to pressure Cuba.

    By Jen Kirby
    Day 1 of Trump’s state visit to the UK, in 21 photos
    World Politics

    Trump and the first lady visited Westminster Abbey and attended a state banquet hosted by the Queen at Buckingham Palace.

    By Jennifer Williams and Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Kushner says Palestinians “should have self-determination” but won’t commit to 2 statesKushner says Palestinians “should have self-determination” but won’t commit to 2 states
    World Politics

    Trump advisor Jared Kushner still hasn’t unveiled his Middle East peace plan, but an interview with Axios leaves even more questions.

    By Jen Kirby
    Gun Violence
    Virginia Beach shooting: what we knowVirginia Beach shooting: what we know
    Gun Violence

    At least 12 people have been killed.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    Trump is heading to the UK. Here’s what you need to know.Trump is heading to the UK. Here’s what you need to know.
    Explainers

    He’ll dine with royals, meet with Prime Minister Theresa May, and honor the 75th anniversary of D-Day in the UK and France.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Trump wants to pass his trade deal. But he’s not acting like it.Trump wants to pass his trade deal. But he’s not acting like it.
    World Politics

    The president’s decision to pressure Democrats and impose tariffs on Mexico is threatening the future of the USMCA, his revised trade pact with Mexico and Canada.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Netanyahu has failed to form a government, sending Israelis back to the voting boothNetanyahu has failed to form a government, sending Israelis back to the voting booth
    World Politics

    Netanyahu’s attempts at a coalition fell apart, so Israel will host elections again in September to try to break the stalemate.

    By Jen Kirby