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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Politics
    Roger Stone appeared to threaten his judge on Instagram. She’s now ordered him back to court.Roger Stone appeared to threaten his judge on Instagram. She’s now ordered him back to court.
    Politics

    Stone posted an inflammatory photo of Judge Amy Berman Jackson on social media. He deleted it and apologized, but he’ll have a hearing about it on Thursday.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Trump’s pick for UN ambassador withdrew her name over an immigration controversyTrump’s pick for UN ambassador withdrew her name over an immigration controversy
    World Politics

    Heather Nauert has decided not to take the job. Now what?

    By Jen Kirby
    Brexit’s Irish border problem, explained
    World Politics

    The so-called “Irish backstop” has derailed the Brexit deal. But the breakup of the United Kingdom and the European Union is threatening to interrupt a 20-year peace process in Northern Ireland.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Brexit chaos: Theresa May loses yet another voteBrexit chaos: Theresa May loses yet another vote
    World Politics

    The hardline Brexiteers in her party have said they don’t like her approach, undercutting her (already weak) position with the European Union.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    The Senate confirms Bill Barr as attorney generalThe Senate confirms Bill Barr as attorney general
    Politics

    There are still outstanding questions about how much of the Mueller report he’s actually willing to share.

    By Li Zhou and Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    US charges former US Air Force officer with spying for IranUS charges former US Air Force officer with spying for Iran
    World Politics

    The indictment came on the eve of a US-led summit in Poland that’s focused on Iran.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Theresa May to Parliament: give me just a little more time on BrexitTheresa May to Parliament: give me just a little more time on Brexit
    World Politics

    The British PM says she’s still trying to work out her deal with the EU as the deadline looms next month.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The past 72 hours of Brexit ridiculousness, explainedThe past 72 hours of Brexit ridiculousness, explained
    World Politics

    The EU and the UK are still talking, and Prime Minister Theresa May will update Parliament about Brexit on Tuesday.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    6 takeaways from acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker’s hearing6 takeaways from acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker’s hearing
    Explainers

    The day-long testimony was a messy, partisan affair.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Matthew Whitaker just testified under oath that he’s taken no action to interfere with Mueller’s investigationMatthew Whitaker just testified under oath that he’s taken no action to interfere with Mueller’s investigation
    Politics

    In a tense exchange, Whitaker also says he has not talked to Trump about the special counsel’s probe.

    By Jen Kirby