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U S U S CONGRESS

Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 10, 2022
Kyrsten Sinema switches to independent but lets Democrats keep grip on U.S. Senate
Sinema made clear she won't caucus with Republicans, maintaining Democrats' newly expanded control of the chamber.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 7, 2022
Democrats capture U.S. Senate seat in Georgia runoff
Raphael Warnock beat Herschel Walker with 50.8% of the vote to the former football star's 49.2%, according to the Associated Press, with 96% of votes counted.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Dec 5, 2022
World’s biggest political party revs up unstoppable campaign machine for Narendra Modi
A local election has highlighted how India's BJP has morphed from a fringe group into the world's largest party with more than 180 million members.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 3, 2022
Democrats shake up 2024 presidential primary calendar
Democrats voted on Friday to shake up their presidential primaries calendar in 2024 to give greater sway to African Americans in choosing the party's White House candidate.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Dec 3, 2022
Biden is staffing up for GOP probes even while downplaying risks
The White House is bracing for the onslaught by ramping up the team that will handle the probes, including bringing on a key staffer from a powerful congressional committee.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 30, 2022
U.S. Senate passes same-sex marriage bill with bipartisan support
The bill, named the Respect for Marriage Act, passed with 12 Republicans joining all Democrats present in support.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Nov 27, 2022
At Nantucket retreat, Biden family weighs run for second term
Biden has repeatedly said he intends to run and has cited only his family or a surprise development, such as a health crisis, as deterrents.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 27, 2022
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he won’t challenge Biden in '24, report says
The decision follows a better-than-expected showing by Democrats in the midterms, where Republicans who touted false claims about the 2020 election lost key races.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Nov 19, 2022
In Washington, an older generation begins stepping aside
A light breeze of change is blowing in Washington, where U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi just announced she will make room for 'a new generation.'
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 19, 2022
U.S. Justice Department names war crimes expert as special counsel for Trump probes
Jack Smith will serve as special counsel to oversee investigations into the former president's handling of sensitive documents and efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 18, 2022
Nancy Pelosi to exit as top House Democrat, ending historic era
Pelosi, 82, is leaving the post as Republicans are set to take control of the House in January after winning the majority in the midterm election.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 17, 2022
Republicans win control of U.S. House with narrow margin
The results were disappointing for a party that had been anticipating a major victory.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 14, 2022
Democrats defy 'red wave' forecasts to keep Senate control
Democratic leaders portrayed the better-than-expected performance as vindication of their agenda and a rebuke of election denialism and extremist candidates on the right.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 12, 2022
Mark Kelly's win in Arizona leaves Democrats one seat shy of Senate control
Incumbent Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly defeated Republican Blake Masters on Friday to win a U.S. Senate seat in Arizona, a contest that left Democrats one seat short in the battle for control of the chamber with two more races to be decided.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 12, 2022
U.S. election outcome unlikely to impact climate change fight, experts say
Republicans' gains in U.S. midterm elections are unlikely to knock President Joe Biden's existing climate policies off course, experts say.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 12, 2022
Trump to announce 2024 presidential bid Tuesday, top aide confirms
Donald Trump will announce next week that he is taking another shot at the presidency with a White House run in 2024, his longtime advisor Jason Miller said Friday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 10, 2022
Potentially divided U.S. Congress to remain united on at least one issue: China
Tensions between the world's two largest economies have only escalated in recent months as they spar over myriad issues, including trade, human rights and the status of Taiwan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 9, 2022
North Korea launches missile as U.S. counts midterm election votes
The Defense Ministry said the missile had traveled for 250 kilometers, hitting a maximum altitude of 50 km before falling into the Sea of Japan, outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 7, 2022
Russia reactivates its trolls and bots ahead of U.S. midterms
Researchers have identified a series of Russian information operations to influence American elections and, perhaps, erode support for Ukraine.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Nov 7, 2022
How long will it take to know who won in U.S. midterm elections?
Nonpartisan election forecasters and polls suggest Republicans have a very strong chance of winning a majority in the House of Representatives.
Weak yen fattens tourist wallets in Japan
People visit the Ameya Yokocho market in Tokyo's Ueno district during the Golden Week holiday on Tuesday.
Number of vacant homes in Japan hits record high of 9 million
A vacant house in Tokyo is seen demolished in January 2020.
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines
A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on Wednesday, as extreme heat hit the Philippines.
Kishida sets sights on energy and climate in South America trip
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will use a policy speech in Sao Paulo to set out his vision for ties between Japan and South America, almost 10 years after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advocated for stronger ties between the two in the same city.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Kishida sets sights on energy and climate in South America trip
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will use a policy speech in Sao Paulo to set out his vision for ties between Japan and South America, almost 10 years after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advocated for stronger ties between the two in the same city.
Yellow sand allergy: A health issue made worse by climate change
A screenshot of the Meteorological Agency's satellite image of clouds and yellow sand (in pink) on Sunday.
Climate change, chalky grains and the risks for Japan’s rice farmers
A farmer plants seedlings in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture. Japan’s self sufficiency rate for rice is nearly 100%, compared with 38% for food overall, on a calorie basis.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.

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