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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

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    The showdown between Democrats and acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, explainedThe showdown between Democrats and acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, explained
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    Whitaker is set to testify before the House Judiciary Committee after a day of drama over a possible subpoena.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump wants Congress to give him more power to impose tariffsTrump wants Congress to give him more power to impose tariffs
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    During the State of the Union, the president asked lawmakers to pass the US Reciprocal Trade Act. Here’s what it would do.

    By Jen Kirby
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    State of the Union attendees honor Holocaust and mass shooting survivor with “Happy Birthday”State of the Union attendees honor Holocaust and mass shooting survivor with “Happy Birthday”
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    A brief guide to the State of the Union guestsA brief guide to the State of the Union guests
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    From Buzz Aldrin to Alice Johnson, these guests were meant to make a statement.

    By Jen Kirby
    Religion
    Pope Francis’s mass in the United Arab Emirates was historic — and complicatedPope Francis’s mass in the United Arab Emirates was historic — and complicated
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    The pontiff, in a first-ever visit to the Arabian peninsula, delivered a mass attended by tens of thousands, including many of UAE’s migrants.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Theresa May is on a doomed mission to renegotiate BrexitTheresa May is on a doomed mission to renegotiate Brexit
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    The UK Parliament voted to send the British prime minister back to Brussels to seek concessions — even though the European Union has already refused.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    US charges Chinese tech giant Huawei with fraud and stealing trade secretsUS charges Chinese tech giant Huawei with fraud and stealing trade secrets
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    It’s a move that could escalate tensions between Washington and Beijing.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The UK Parliament is voting on Brexit amendments Tuesday. What does it mean?The UK Parliament is voting on Brexit amendments Tuesday. What does it mean?
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    Members of Parliament are trying to claim more control of the future of Brexit.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    A majority of Americans disapprove of Trump’s foreign policyA majority of Americans disapprove of Trump’s foreign policy
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    The president still gets decent marks from Republicans — but overall support for his handling of international affairs is low.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    3 big takeaways from the Roger Stone indictment3 big takeaways from the Roger Stone indictment
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    WikiLeaks, dog threats, and Godfather references: Mueller’s indictment of the Trump ally and political trickster.

    By Jen Kirby