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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Politics
    Trump responds to Roger Stone’s arrest: “Greatest Witch Hunt in the History of our Country!”Trump responds to Roger Stone’s arrest: “Greatest Witch Hunt in the History of our Country!”
    Politics

    The president reacted to the special counsel’s indictment of his longtime adviser with a wild tweet.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Read: Roger Stone indicted by special counsel Robert MuellerRead: Roger Stone indicted by special counsel Robert Mueller
    Politics

    The longtime Trump adviser was charged with seven counts, including obstruction of official proceedings, making false statements, and witness tampering.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Congo just had its first peaceful transfer of power in 60 yearsCongo just had its first peaceful transfer of power in 60 years
    World Politics

    But lingering doubts about the election’s legitimacy have dampened the milestone.

    By Jen Kirby
    Criminal Justice
    Sebring, Florida, bank shooting: what we knowSebring, Florida, bank shooting: what we know
    Criminal Justice

    Five people were killed at a SunTrust bank branch, and a 21-year-old suspect is in custody.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Companies are starting to flee the UK over Brexit fearsCompanies are starting to flee the UK over Brexit fears
    World Politics

    Businesses are stockpiling goods or looking elsewhere amid the threat of a no-deal Brexit.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Theresa May’s Brexit plan B sounds a lot like plan ATheresa May’s Brexit plan B sounds a lot like plan A
    World Politics

    Parliament will now try to take some control, as the Brexit deadline gets closer.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    9 experts on Theresa May’s “plan B” and what’s next for Brexit9 experts on Theresa May’s “plan B” and what’s next for Brexit
    Politics

    The United Kingdom still doesn’t have a plan for how to break up with the European Union.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    British Prime Minister Theresa May wins confidence vote despite Brexit defeatBritish Prime Minister Theresa May wins confidence vote despite Brexit defeat
    World Politics

    Labour’s gambit to force general elections failed. But the UK still has to figure out Brexit.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Theresa May lost the Brexit deal vote. Now she has to fight to keep her job.Theresa May lost the Brexit deal vote. Now she has to fight to keep her job.
    World Politics

    May’s government faces a no-confidence vote on Wednesday.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The UK Brexit deal vote, explained in 500 wordsThe UK Brexit deal vote, explained in 500 words
    World Politics

    Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal suffered a historic defeat, and now her government faces a no-confidence vote.

    By Jen Kirby