TOKYO -- Japan's parliament passed amendments to its political funds control law on Wednesday, cracking down on lawmakers who fail to appropriately report political income.
PM Kishida seeks to restore trust amid record-low ratings as slush fund scandal persists

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is trying to restore faith in his ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which is facing record-low approval ratings and local election losses amid an enduring political kickback scandal. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)
TOKYO -- Japan's parliament passed amendments to its political funds control law on Wednesday, cracking down on lawmakers who fail to appropriately report political income.