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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 23, 2019
Trump seeks to move ahead with State of the Union speech despite Nancy Pelosi's shutdown misgivings
President Donald Trump on Tuesday attempted to move ahead with planning for a State of the Union speech to the U.S. Congress on Jan. 29 despite pressure from Democrats to delay it due to the government shutdown, as his immigration proposal suffered a blow from the U.S. Supreme Court.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 18, 2018
Democrats jockeying over coming probes into Trump's finances, Russia ties
With less than three weeks to go before they take control of the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrats are jockeying to lead overlapping investigations into President Donald Trump in a scramble that could cause headaches for Nancy Pelosi, who is expected to be House speaker.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 7, 2018
North Carolina Republicans open to new U.S. House seat vote if fraud is found
North Carolina Republican Party leaders said on Thursday they would be open to holding a new congressional election in a district roiled by fraud allegations if a state investigation finds enough evidence that the outcome of the race was affected.
WORLD / Politics
Dec 6, 2018
U.S. House Democrat seeks emergency hearing on alleged North Carolina election fraud
A Democratic U.S. congressman on Wednesday called for an emergency hearing into claims of fraud in a North Carolina election where the state is probing alleged improper handling of ballots by political operatives.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 5, 2018
Democrats preparing to probe Trump's FBI HQ plan: lawmaker
President Donald Trump's role in decisions about a new FBI headquarters will face intense scrutiny when Democrats take control of a key U.S. House of Representatives committee in January, one of the panel's leaders said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 27, 2018
U.S. House passes $716 billion defense bill targeting Chinese investments, tech
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a $716 billion defense authorization bill that aims to rein in China's investments in the United States and prohibits the U.S. government from using technology from major Chinese telecommunications firms.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 14, 2018
House Republicans press Justice Department, FBI for more Russia probe documents
House Intelligence Committee Republicans and other GOP lawmakers on Wednesday stepped up their demands for the Justice Department and FBI to turn over more information about their investigative decisions and tactics during the 2016 presidential election.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 7, 2018
Republicans in tight U.S. House races feel heat from 'very specific' Mexican tariffs
Mexican tariffs are roiling U.S. congressional campaigns in states where U.S. exporters could take a hit and President Donald Trump's Republicans face tough races in November congressional elections.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 3, 2018
Trump threatens to 'get involved' in House Republicans' rift with Justice Department
President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday he might use his executive authority to intervene in a fight over internal Justice Department documents sought by House Republicans, including some related to the Russia probe.
BUSINESS
Mar 26, 2018
U.S. House panel to probe China's economic and military footprint in Africa and threat to trade
U.S. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes said his committee will investigate China's efforts to gain military and economic power in Africa.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 23, 2018
House Republicans vote to release Russia report, ending probe after denying all motions by Democrats
The U.S. House Intelligence Committee voted on Thursday to release a Republican report on the panel's Russia probe, the leader of the investigation said, a decision that formally ends the panel's examination of Russia and the 2016 U.S. election.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 7, 2018
Democrats buoyed by Texas voter turnout in quest to retake U.S. House
After record-high early voter turnout, Democrats hope Texas' primary election on Tuesday will show that anger over U.S. President Donald Trump's policies could help them flip congressional seats from Republican control in November.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 6, 2018
Ex-Trump aide Corey Lewandowski returning to House panel for more questioning
Corey Lewandowski, who was President Donald Trump's first campaign manager, is set to be interviewed for the second time Thursday by the House Intelligence Committee, according to a House official familiar with the panel's schedule.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 8, 2018
Top Democrat cites 'pattern' of U.S. administration refusals to testify in Russia probe
The top Democrat on the U.S. House Intelligence Committee described on Wednesday "a developing pattern" in which witnesses have declined to discuss events occurring after President Donald Trump's election in the panel's probe of Russia and the 2016 vote.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 5, 2018
GOP-led House intel panel to weigh whether to release Democratic memo Monday: sources
The U.S. House Intelligence Committee on Monday will consider whether to release the Democratic rebuttal to a Republican memo alleging bias at the FBI and Justice Department against President Donald Trump, two sources told Reuters.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 15, 2017
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan mulling retirement after 2018 elections: Politico
Paul Ryan, the Republican speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, would like to retire after the November congressional elections, Politico said on Thursday, but he said he was not quitting.
WORLD / Politics
Dec 5, 2017
Trump's son and ex-business partner due before House panel this week over Russia probe
Reuters
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Nov 17, 2017
U.S. towns, cities fear taxpayer revolt if Republicans kill local levy deductions
From Pataskala, Ohio, to Conroe, Texas, local government leaders worry that if Republican tax-overhaul plans moving through the U.S. Congress become law, it will be harder for them to pave streets, put out fires, fight crime and pay teachers.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 17, 2017
Trump cheers on House GOP ranks as they pass tax bill seen favoring rich and dooming vital deductions
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a broad package of tax cuts affecting businesses, individuals and families on Thursday, moving Republicans and President Donald Trump an important step closer to the biggest tax code overhaul in a generation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 27, 2017
GOP-led U.S. House narrowly passes measure paving way for Trump's deep tax cuts seen favoring rich
The U.S. House of Representatives helped pave the way on Thursday for deep tax cuts sought by President Donald Trump and Republican leaders, but barely overcame a revolt within party ranks that could foreshadow trouble ahead for the tax overhaul.
Tokyo is the No. 2 choice for international students
The University of Tokyo. International students are increasingly flocking to Asia, with affordability being a particularly important metric.
Junglia, Japan’s newest theme park, opens in northern Okinawa
In Junglia’s Dinosaur Safari attraction during a media preview on Thursday, a casual drive through a habitat for the prehistoric creatures goes haywire when several Tyrannosaurus rexes break out of containment.
Big unanswered questions follow Japan's big, beautiful deal with the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday in Washington, the day after he agreed to an 11th-hour trade deal with Japan.
Extreme heat grips Japan, even Hokkaido
The city of Obihiro in Hokkaido amid scorching heat on Thursday
Japan ties with South Korea for second most powerful passport
Japanese passport holders have visa-free access to 190 destinations out of 227 globally.
Hall of Fame always held deeper meaning for Ichiro
Ichiro presents then-Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson with the bat he used to break the single-season hits record in 2004.
Japan leans into homegrown AI amid rising competition
McKinsey’s 2025 Technology Trends Outlook, published Wednesday, says that the use of “sovereign AI” is a trend gaining significant global traction, including in Japan.
JT picks: What not to miss at Fuji Rock 2025
Fuji Rock Festival turns the green slopes of Niigata Prefecture’s Naeba Ski Resort into a summer escape that offers soundtracks for every mood.
Japan’s top brands get tied up in the great sunscreen debate
A coral reef in Okinawa in July 2022. Some jurisdictions around the world have moved to ban certain sunscreens in a bid to protect coral reefs, but some say the impact on reefs is far from clear.
Pentagon looks to unleash ‘military drone dominance’
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth hosts a drone demonstration at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, on July 10.

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