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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    World Politics
    Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari wins second termNigerian President Muhammadu Buhari wins second term
    World Politics

    The vote was announced Wednesday in an election filled with delays and outbreaks of violence.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    The US launched a cyberattack on a Russian troll factory during the 2018 midtermsThe US launched a cyberattack on a Russian troll factory during the 2018 midterms
    Politics

    The Washington Post reports that the US blocked internet access to Russian trolls trying to spread misinformation during the election.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Theresa May just offered another Brexit option: to delayTheresa May just offered another Brexit option: to delay
    World Politics

    The British prime minister said if lawmakers vote down her deal again, they can vote for a short-term extension of the Brexit deadline.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump announces the recovery of an American hostage in YemenTrump announces the recovery of an American hostage in Yemen
    Politics

    The president said Danny Burch, an oil worker, had been freed after more than 18 months.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Mike Pence promises Venezuelan opposition: “We are with you 100 percent”Mike Pence promises Venezuelan opposition: “We are with you 100 percent”
    Politics

    The vice president announced new sanctions against Venezuelan leaders and more humanitarian aid after meeting with opposition leader Juan Guaidó.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump delays more tariffs on China in hopes of a trade deal breakthroughTrump delays more tariffs on China in hopes of a trade deal breakthrough
    Politics

    The US president said “substantial progress” had been made and may meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Mar-a-Lago next month.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Trump nominates Kelly Craft as United Nations ambassadorTrump nominates Kelly Craft as United Nations ambassador
    World Politics

    Craft is currently serving as US ambassador to Canada.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    3 big things to know about Nigeria’s presidential elections3 big things to know about Nigeria’s presidential elections
    World Politics

    After a week-long delay, the incumbent, Muhammadu Buhari, is facing off against business leader Atiku Abubakar during a tenuous time for Nigeria’s economy and its security situation.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump has lined up his pick for deputy attorney generalTrump has lined up his pick for deputy attorney general
    Politics

    The president has selected Jeffrey Rosen to take over for Rod Rosenstein as the No. 2 official at the DOJ.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The Trump administration reportedly wants to push countries to decriminalize homosexualityThe Trump administration reportedly wants to push countries to decriminalize homosexuality
    World Politics

    It might have something to do with Iran.

    By Jen Kirby