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As the Senate and House elections reach a close, it appears that the highly expected shifts in power won’t be too drastic. From where it stands right now, it is likely that the Republican party will gain a majority in the House. The Senate however is a different story. It is likely that the Senate will maintain its 50/50 split between Democrats and Republicans. Democrats will then have the majority of votes in the Senate, having 51 votes (50 senators + The Vice President).

Japan and South Korean leaders have agreed to work towards settling their disputes with each other. On Sunday, the two countries met at a regional gathering in Cambodia and agreed to maintain efforts to resolve their past conflicts. The two countries, along with other allied Asian countries with work together with America in forming a security alliance. This alliance will help combat threats like North Korea’s nuclear program.