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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    World Politics
    The last 24 hours of Brexit, explainedThe last 24 hours of Brexit, explained
    World Politics

    Parliament voted “no” on all the Brexit options, as Prime Minister Theresa May looks to bring back her deal for a third vote.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Prime Minister Theresa May says she’ll resign if Parliament passes her Brexit dealPrime Minister Theresa May says she’ll resign if Parliament passes her Brexit deal
    World Politics

    She made the announcement during a speech to Conservative Party members. But it’s still not clear her Brexit plan will pass on a third try.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    How the UK Parliament will try to break the Brexit impasseHow the UK Parliament will try to break the Brexit impasse
    World Politics

    Members of Parliament took control of the Brexit process by agreeing to hold “indicative votes.”

    By Jen Kirby
    6 unanswered questions from William Barr’s summary of the Mueller report
    Politics

    The attorney general offered his “principal conclusions” to the Mueller report, but it leaves some big questions abut the special counsel’s investigation unresolved.

    By Jen Kirby
    Read: Attorney general delivers summary of special counsel’s report
    The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation

    Newly appointed AG Bill Barr sent a letter to Congress outlining “principal conclusions” of the two-year Robert Mueller investigation.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    The brewing fight over making the Mueller report public, explainedThe brewing fight over making the Mueller report public, explained
    Explainers

    The special counsel has delivered his final report to the attorney general. What happens next will depend a lot on Bill Barr.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Mark your calendars: the new Brexit deadline is April 12Mark your calendars: the new Brexit deadline is April 12
    World Politics

    The EU granted Prime Minister Theresa May a short extension — but the UK needs to pass her Brexit deal, come up with a new plan, or risk crashing out of the bloc.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Theresa May to UK: I know you’re tired of Brexit, but blame ParliamentTheresa May to UK: I know you’re tired of Brexit, but blame Parliament
    World Politics

    The speech came on the eve of an EU summit, where leaders will discuss whether to extend the Brexit deadline.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    The Brexit extension drama, explained as much as possibleThe Brexit extension drama, explained as much as possible
    Explainers

    Prime Minister Theresa May asked the EU for a short Brexit extension — and is looking for a third vote on her Brexit deal.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Jair Bolsonaro says Brazil and the US stand side by side “against fake news”Jair Bolsonaro says Brazil and the US stand side by side “against fake news”
    World Politics

    The Brazilian president made the case for his nickname “Trump of the Tropics.”

    By Jen Kirby