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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    World Politics
    The Brexit deal was defeated in Parliament. Here’s what happens next.The Brexit deal was defeated in Parliament. Here’s what happens next.
    World Politics

    The outcome deals a huge — if not entirely unexpected — blow to Prime Minister Theresa May.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    Theresa May’s Brexit deal is on the verge of defeat. What happens if it fails?Theresa May’s Brexit deal is on the verge of defeat. What happens if it fails?
    Explainers

    The British prime minister faces tough opposition to the deal, which could add more uncertainty to the EU-UK divorce — and her political future.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Mueller’s investigation will dominate Bill Barr’s confirmation hearingMueller’s investigation will dominate Bill Barr’s confirmation hearing
    Politics

    Trump’s nominee for attorney general will face questions about his past comments and that memo.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The Saudi teen who fled her family has been granted asylum in CanadaThe Saudi teen who fled her family has been granted asylum in Canada
    World Politics

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed Friday that the country has accepted the UN’s request to grant Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun asylum.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Congo’s disputed election could lead to a historic transfer of power — or violenceCongo’s disputed election could lead to a historic transfer of power — or violence
    World Politics

    Independent election observers are questioning the official results.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Trump’s claim that his new trade deal will pay for the border wall is bogusTrump’s claim that his new trade deal will pay for the border wall is bogus
    World Politics

    It’s not even in force yet, anyway.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Pompeo’s Cairo speech revealed the total incoherence of Trump’s Middle East policyPompeo’s Cairo speech revealed the total incoherence of Trump’s Middle East policy
    World Politics

    The secretary of state rebukes Iran and Obama but fails to make a compelling case for the administration’s strategy in the Middle East.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Saudi teen may get asylum in Australia after plea goes viralSaudi teen may get asylum in Australia after plea goes viral
    World Politics

    Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun fled her family claiming she feared for her life.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Brazil’s new far-right president had an alarming first weekBrazil’s new far-right president had an alarming first week
    World Politics

    He issued decrees that undermine indigenous rights and could threaten the environment, with more to come.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    A Saudi teen fled her family to seek asylum abroad. Now the whole world is watching.A Saudi teen fled her family to seek asylum abroad. Now the whole world is watching.
    World Politics

    The 18-year-old escaped to Thailand and barricaded herself in hotel room, demanding to speak to United Nations officials.

    By Jen Kirby