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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Politics
    A federal judge just ruled Trump can’t block a House subpoena for his financial recordsA federal judge just ruled Trump can’t block a House subpoena for his financial records
    Politics

    Judge Amit Mehta just upheld a House Oversight Committee subpoena for Trump’s financial records.

    By Jen Kirby and Ella Nilsen
    World Politics
    Trump lifts steel and aluminum tariffs on Mexico and CanadaTrump lifts steel and aluminum tariffs on Mexico and Canada
    World Politics

    The administration’s move removes a huge hurdle to getting the USMCA trade deal ratified.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Taiwan’s parliament passes historic same-sex marriage lawTaiwan’s parliament passes historic same-sex marriage law
    World Politics

    It will be the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    There’s a record number of women vets in Congress. They just formed their own caucus.There’s a record number of women vets in Congress. They just formed their own caucus.
    Politics

    Four House of Representatives members want to tackle the issues unique to women service members and veterans.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    Why Turkey has accused NBA player Enes Kanter of “terror” tiesWhy Turkey has accused NBA player Enes Kanter of “terror” ties
    Explainers

    The Portland Trail Blazers center is an outspoken critic of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Turkey’s descent into authoritarianism.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    South Africa’s ruling party ANC wins reelectionSouth Africa’s ruling party ANC wins reelection
    World Politics

    President Cyril Ramaphosa will have to tackle corruption and the economy.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    US-China trade talks end with no deal — and more tariffsUS-China trade talks end with no deal — and more tariffs
    World Politics

    President Donald Trump raised tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods on Friday with no trade breakthrough in sight.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    South Africa’s election was a test for Nelson Mandela’s party. It’s now poised to win.South Africa’s election was a test for Nelson Mandela’s party. It’s now poised to win.
    World Politics

    The ruling ANC party was beleaguered by corruption. Years after the fall of apartheid, the party is set to win but with less support.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    2 Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar for covering atrocities against Rohingya were pardoned2 Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar for covering atrocities against Rohingya were pardoned
    World Politics

    The Pulitzer-prize winning pair spent more than 500 days in prison before their release on Tuesday.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    After a weekend of violence, Israel and Gaza reach a tentative ceasefireAfter a weekend of violence, Israel and Gaza reach a tentative ceasefire
    World Politics

    At least 25 Palestinians and four Israelis were killed in a burst of fighting this weekend.

    By Jen Kirby