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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    World Politics
    The no-confidence vote against Theresa May, explainedThe no-confidence vote against Theresa May, explained
    World Politics

    May’s decision to postpone the Brexit deal vote has triggered a rebellion within her Conservative Party.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Theresa May is seeking a lifeline from the EU after Brexit deal chaosTheresa May is seeking a lifeline from the EU after Brexit deal chaos
    World Politics

    The British prime minister is meeting with EU leaders as pressure at home mounts.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Time’s 2018 Person of the Year runner-up is special counsel Robert MuellerTime’s 2018 Person of the Year runner-up is special counsel Robert Mueller
    Politics

    Mueller came in third, behind the man that may be next in his sights: Donald Trump.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Theresa May halts Brexit deal vote to avoid defeat, throwing British politics into chaosTheresa May halts Brexit deal vote to avoid defeat, throwing British politics into chaos
    World Politics

    May’s decision to postpone a vote on her deal adds even more uncertainty to the future of Brexit.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump directed Michael Cohen to make illegal hush money payments, prosecutors claimTrump directed Michael Cohen to make illegal hush money payments, prosecutors claim
    Politics

    “As Cohen himself has now admitted, with respect to both payments, he acted in coordination with and at the direction” of Trump.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    William Barr, Trump’s pick for attorney general, will hold the fate of the Mueller probeWilliam Barr, Trump’s pick for attorney general, will hold the fate of the Mueller probe
    Explainers

    What Barr, if confirmed, might mean for the Russia investigation.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump nominates William Barr as attorney generalTrump nominates William Barr as attorney general
    Politics

    The Republican lawyer also served as attorney general during the first Bush administration.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Trump nominates Heather Nauert to be next UN ambassadorTrump nominates Heather Nauert to be next UN ambassador
    World Politics

    The State Department spokesperson and Fox News anchor will replace Nikki Haley.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    A brief guide to the legal challenges against acting Attorney General Matthew WhitakerA brief guide to the legal challenges against acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker
    Politics

    Lawyers are arguing that Whitaker’s appointment violates federal statutes and the Constitution.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    UK Parliament just dealt a blow to Theresa May. What’s next for Brexit?UK Parliament just dealt a blow to Theresa May. What’s next for Brexit?
    World Politics

    The UK Parliament voted to give itself more say if the Brexit deal fails. It’s going to make things interesting.

    By Jen Kirby