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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 7, 2022
The Jan. 6 riot and the possessive white male
In the grand scheme of things, it is tempting to interpret the far-right's rage now and on Jan. 6 as a sign that things ultimately are changing for the better as theirs is a losing battle.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 7, 2022
A year later, Capitol riot becomes just another wedge in a divided U.S.
In the 12 months since the riot, lies and disinformation spread by Donald Trump have so permeated politics that nearly universal outrage has reverted to separate blue and red realities.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 7, 2022
Trump to launch his social media app in February, listing shows
TRUTH Social, the Trump Media & Technology Group alternative to Twitter, is available for pre-order before going live on the U.S. Presidents' Day holiday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 7, 2022
A year after U.S. Capitol siege, Biden blasts Trump's 'web of lies'
U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday accused his predecessor of spreading a “web of lies” to undermine U.S. democracy in a speech on the anniversary of the deadly Capitol attack by Trump supporters.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 6, 2022
Twitter creates monitoring team to prepare for Capitol riot anniversary
Major social media platforms were accused of enabling extremists on Jan. 6, 2021 — now they're claiming to watch their platforms more carefully for threats.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 5, 2022
Biden to speak 'truth' a year after U.S. Capitol riot; Trump cancels Jan. 6 event
Four people died on the day of the riot, one Capitol police officer died the day after. Dozens of police were injured, and four officers have since taken their own lives.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 4, 2022
The Jan. 6 story should be told to bolster more than just Democrats
No matter the evidence and no matter how damning the information may be, it's unlikely that the American people will rise up and seek to banish Trump and his followers from public life.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jan 4, 2022
Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr. subpoenaed in asset probe
The eldest children of former U.S. President Donald Trump have filed a joint motion in New York state court to block the subpoenas.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 3, 2022
U.S. Capitol riot panel faces difficult questions as anniversary approaches
Thursday marks a year since a mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol building, leading to deaths, injuries and a traumatized nation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / The Year Ahead: Reckonings
Jan 3, 2022
America’s struggle at home
America's politics have become an insider's game to favor the super-rich and corporate lobbies at the expense of the overwhelming majority of citizens.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 16, 2021
America's campaign silly season is already under way
People are far more interested in the candidates than they are in policy and they're most interested in the candidates who are already well known, whether or not they're serious contenders.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Dec 16, 2021
Armed but isolated: North Korea's Kim marks a decade in power
Although seen as inexperienced and lacking the support of key regime figures upon the death of his father, Kim has been able to cement his grip on power over the past 10 years.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 15, 2021
Ex-Trump aide Mark Meadows cited for criminal contempt by U.S. House
The vote aims to send a message to Trump loyalists that the former president's assertion of executive privilege will not deter the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 siege.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 10, 2021
Trump loses appeal to block documents from Jan. 6 committee
The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington said Donald Trump had provided 'no basis” for overriding U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to waive executive privilege.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 8, 2021
Trump just made $1 billion. Where did it come from?
The former president's social media enterprise just raised a lot of money, but from where? And what are the security implications if he assumes the presidency again?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 8, 2021
Healing Washington and Beijing’s wounded relationship
China does see a global contest with the capitalist United States on one side and socialist China on the other. And it believes that history is on its side.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 25, 2021
The U.S. must be ready to let the Iran nuclear talks fail
Iran might once have needed a year to produce enough weapons-grade material for a bomb. That breakout time may have shrunk to as little as a month.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 24, 2021
Capitol riot probe turns to extremist groups linked to attack
Subpoenas have been issued to leaders of the Oath Keepers, the Proud Boys and a group known as 1st Amendment Praetorian.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 19, 2021
Rupert Murdoch has the power if he wants Trump to move on
To get Trump and his cultists to change their stripes, Murdoch could stop allowing some of Fox's most influential anchors and broadcasters to spew poisonous talking points.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 13, 2021
Ex-Trump aide Steve Bannon indicted for contempt of Congress
The longtime Trump adviser was indicted for defying subpoenas by the special congressional committee investigating the deadly Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.

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