Politics

Megyn Kelly wanted to be the next Oprah. Her split with NBC shows why that may never happen.

Kelly is taking the reminder of her $69 million contract with her. Megyn Kelly has officially split with NBC, taking…

5 years ago

The government shutdown is hurting America’s diplomats — and diplomacy

The State Department is running on fumes. As the partial government shutdown stretches on with no clear end in sight,…

5 years ago

Julián Castro declares his 2020 presidential candidacy

The former San Antonio mayor and HUD secretary is jumping into what is likely to be a crowded Democratic primary…

5 years ago

All 20 previous government shutdowns, explained

Congressional leaders once let funding expire because they didn’t want to miss a fundraiser. We are currently in the middle…

5 years ago

You, now streaming on Netflix, tilts the rom-com into postmodern horror

The series is a long, poisoned bath in male toxicity. It was one of the best new dramas of the…

5 years ago

The astonishing effects of the shutdown, in 8 charts

The longest shutdown, by the numbers. It’s Day 21 of the partial government shutdown, and it’s about to be the…

5 years ago

Vox Sentences: The $0.00 paycheck

Vox Sentences is your daily digest for what’s happening in the world. Sign up for the Vox Sentences newsletter, delivered…

5 years ago

The Saudi teen who fled her family has been granted asylum in Canada

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

5 years ago

Transportation experts see Uber and Lyft as the future. But rural communities still don’t use them.

Only 19 percent of Americans in rural areas use ride-hailing apps. When Uber and Lyft released their subscription services last…

5 years ago

The soon-to-be longest shutdown in history, in photos

A look at how it’s affecting workers and government services around the country. The partial government shutdown has now hit…

5 years ago