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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Politics
    Read: senators introduce resolution calling Saudi crown prince “complicit” in Khashoggi’s murderRead: senators introduce resolution calling Saudi crown prince “complicit” in Khashoggi’s murder
    Politics

    A bipartisan group of lawmakers also rebuked Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman for the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump has threatened to withdraw from NAFTA. What’s next?Trump has threatened to withdraw from NAFTA. What’s next?
    Politics

    The president is trying to pressure Congress to pass his USMCA deal.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump called himself “Tariff Man.” The internet did the rest.Trump called himself “Tariff Man.” The internet did the rest.
    Politics

    Trump tweets about his trade war with China, and a meme is born.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    More than 400 former DOJ officials call on Trump to replace Matthew WhitakerMore than 400 former DOJ officials call on Trump to replace Matthew Whitaker
    Politics

    They say the role of acting attorney general should be filled by “the Senate-confirmed official who is next in the line of succession.”

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Trump attacks Michael Cohen and praises Roger Stone in anti-Mueller tweetsTrump attacks Michael Cohen and praises Roger Stone in anti-Mueller tweets
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    His posts invite some legal questions about witness tampering.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The US and China reach a compromise — but the trade standoff is far from overThe US and China reach a compromise — but the trade standoff is far from over
    World Politics

    Trump agreed to hold off increasing tariffs on $200 billion Chinese goods, for now.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    EU to UK: take the Brexit deal or elseEU to UK: take the Brexit deal or else
    World Politics

    Donald Tusk, the European Council president, is trying to help Theresa May sell her unpopular deal at home.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    USMCA, the new trade deal between the US, Canada, and Mexico, explainedUSMCA, the new trade deal between the US, Canada, and Mexico, explained
    Explainers

    The three countries signed the deal at the G20 on Friday.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    US, Canada, Mexico sign NAFTA replacement at G20US, Canada, Mexico sign NAFTA replacement at G20
    World Politics

    Now all three countries need to ratify the trade pact — including a soon-to-be divided US Congress.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Trump cancels Putin meeting over UkraineTrump cancels Putin meeting over Ukraine
    World Politics

    The president abruptly canceled his G20 meeting, hours after his former attorney Michael Cohen pleaded guilty in the special counsel’s Russia probe.

    By Jen Kirby