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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    World Politics
    Pentagon report shows sharp rise in military sexual assaultsPentagon report shows sharp rise in military sexual assaults
    World Politics

    The troubling statistics also show that the majority — about 70 percent — still do not officially report such incidents.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump has nominated Kelly Craft to be the next UN ambassador. Here’s who she is.Trump has nominated Kelly Craft to be the next UN ambassador. Here’s who she is.
    Politics

    The GOP donor and current US ambassador to Canada will fill a position that’s been vacant for months.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    5 takeaways from Attorney General Bill Barr’s Mueller report testimony5 takeaways from Attorney General Bill Barr’s Mueller report testimony
    Politics

    Barr defended his handling of the investigation at a hearing where Mueller’s private remarks loomed large and partisan divisions were on display.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Sen. Mazie Hirono to William Barr: “America deserves better. You should resign.”Sen. Mazie Hirono to William Barr: “America deserves better. You should resign.”
    Politics

    The Democrat from Hawaii delivered an indictment of Attorney General Barr’s handling of the Russia investigation and Mueller report.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Read: Mueller’s letter to AG Barr criticizing his framing of the Russia report’s findingsRead: Mueller’s letter to AG Barr criticizing his framing of the Russia report’s findings
    Politics

    Special counsel Robert Mueller urged William Barr to release summaries his team had prepared.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    AG William Barr’s opening statement to the Senate Judiciary CommitteeAG William Barr’s opening statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee
    Politics

    The attorney general’s remarks were released ahead of his appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    William Barr will testify about the Mueller report this week. Here’s what you should know.William Barr will testify about the Mueller report this week. Here’s what you should know.
    Politics

    The attorney general appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Iran’s foreign minister says his beef is with Trump’s advisers and allies — not TrumpIran’s foreign minister says his beef is with Trump’s advisers and allies — not Trump
    World Politics

    Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said he believes Trump has no interest in war — but that’s not the case for some in his administration or other foreign allies.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein submits his resignationDeputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein submits his resignation
    Politics

    The man who appointed special counsel Robert Mueller is departing now that the investigation has wrapped up.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    AG Bill Barr and House Democrats are in a standoff over Mueller report testimonyAG Bill Barr and House Democrats are in a standoff over Mueller report testimony
    World Politics

    The attorney general has threatened not to show for a Thursday hearing after Democrats tweaked the question format.

    By Jen Kirby