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CAPITOL RIOT

Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 2, 2021
Ocasio-Cortez recalls Jan. 6 attack, wanting Republicans held to account
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez described being terrified for her life during the storming of the U.S. Capitol in an emotional broadcast on Monday night, doubling down on calls for Republican politicians to be held accountable.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Feb 1, 2021
Trump names new impeachment lawyers after parting with team
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that two trial lawyers will take over representing him at his upcoming impeachment trial after parting ways with his previous defense team.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Jan 30, 2021
Japanese news outlets report from the besieged citadel of American democracy
The initial reactions in the Japanese media, which focused on the flamboyant garb of a certain individual that was part of the unruly mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 27, 2021
U.S. Senate Republicans unite behind failed effort to challenge Trump impeachment trial
There is a debate among scholars over whether the Senate can hold a trial for Trump now that he has left office.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 26, 2021
With impeachment trial looming, Republicans waver on punishing Trump
Few Republicans appeared ready to repudiate a leader who maintains broad sway over their party by joining Democrats in convicting him.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 26, 2021
Trump Senate trial starts as House delivers impeachment article
Delivery of the impeachment article formally signals the start of the proceedings, though arguments won't begin until the week of Feb. 8.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 23, 2021
More than 150 National Guard members in Washington for inauguration test positive for COVID-19
Between 150 and 200 National Guard deployed to Washington to provide security for President Joe Biden's inauguration have tested positive for the coronavirus, a U.S. official said Friday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 21, 2021
Biden sworn in to lead U.S. burdened with historic challenges
Biden said that the 'world is watching,' and that the U.S. would work to 'repair our alliances and engage with the world once again,' following four years of Trump's 'America First' policy.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 20, 2021
McConnell says Capitol mob were 'fed lies' and ‘provoked by the president’
Many Republican senators have been waiting for a sign from the Senate majority leader before deciding whether to convict Donald Trump for 'incitement of insurrection.”
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Jan 16, 2021
Some rightwing groups warning their members away from protests
Some U.S. far-right groups are warning members to avoid the armed rallies planned before President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, alleging that the federal government or rivals may be seeking to incite them to violence and entrap them.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 16, 2021
U.S. backs off claim rioters tried to capture and kill officials
U.S. prosecutors in Arizona had claimed that rioters sought to 'capture and assassinate” elected officials, but retracted the assertion a day later.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Jan 9, 2021
‘Hold the line, patriots’: New scenes from the Capitol riot
The New York Times cameras captured the mayhem, confusion and chaos outside the Capitol as Trump supporters entered and disrupted certification of the Electoral College results.

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