Yuichiro Kakutani is a reporter at the Washington Free Beacon. He recently graduated from Cornell University, where he studied government and history. He previously served as editor for The Cornell Daily Sun. He's a proud New Yorker — and by that he means, New York City. He can be reached at kakutani@freebeacon.com.

Biden-Linked Firm WestExec Scrubs China Work From Website

Dem cabinet nom for State Department cofounded consulting firm WestExec

Yuichiro Kakutani
December 2, 2020 10:37 AM

The Washington, D.C., consulting firm cofounded by President-elect Joe Biden’s secretary of state nominee, Antony Blinken, has removed from its website details of its China-related business as the firm’s work has drawn scrutiny following Biden's election victory.

California’s Highest-Paid Govt Employee Worked for Org Tied to Chinese Espionage

Taxpayers paid $1.7 million to ex-pension fund manager Meng

Yuichiro Kakutani
December 1, 2020 1:30 PM

California taxpayers shelled out more than $1 million to a man linked to a Chinese espionage program, making him the state government’s highest-paid worker.

Biden Faces Potential Congressional Backlash on China Policy

Dem campaigned against Trump's confrontational approach to Beijing

Yuichiro Kakutani and Jack Beyrer
November 19, 2020 5:00 AM

President-elect Joe Biden promised a radical departure from the Trump administration's China policies on the campaign trail, but the Democrat will likely face stiff pushback on Capitol Hill.

Potential Biden Cabinet Pick a Frequent Guest on Chinese Propaganda Outlets

Progressive darling Jeffrey Sachs previously consulted for Chinese regime

Yuichiro Kakutani
November 13, 2020 4:59 AM

Jeffrey Sachs, an economist and potential progressive pick for a cabinet position under a Joe Biden administration, appeared on Chinese propaganda outlets throughout the 2020 campaign to blast U.S. foreign policy as an "unholy crusade against China."

Chinese Propagandists Bolster Biden

'Beijing is For-Biden City'

Yuichiro Kakutani
November 6, 2020 6:00 PM

A Chinese propagandist signaled on Twitter that he welcomed the prospect of a Biden White House in the days after the U.S. presidential election.

GOP Women Fuel House Gains

Republican women flip six seats

Yuichiro Kakutani
November 4, 2020 5:35 PM

More than 20 Republican women are headed to the House, including six who flipped seats to the GOP on election night.

Dems Fail to Unseat Top Kavanaugh Backer Susan Collins

Maine Republican wins despite $70 million Democratic push

Yuichiro Kakutani
November 4, 2020 1:31 PM

Republican senator Susan Collins won a tough reelection campaign in Maine, beating out well-funded Democratic rival Sara Gideon on Tuesday.

In Maine Senate Race, Sara Gideon’s Ethics Violation Paid Off

Gideon receives $280,000 from EMILY's List after breaking ethics rules to contribute to leader's 2016 run

Yuichiro Kakutani
November 2, 2020 2:40 PM

One of the Democratic candidates on the receiving end of political contributions that earned Maine Democrat Sara Gideon a slap on the wrist from the state ethics commission is now in charge of a pro-abortion juggernaut that has spent six-figures in support of Gideon's Senate run, according to campaign disclosures.

Maine Dem Refused to Spare Small Businesses From Taxes on COVID Relief

Gideon's failure to reopen legislature could cost businesses $100 million

Yuichiro Kakutani
October 30, 2020 7:00 PM

Democratic Senate candidate Sara Gideon's refusal to reopen the Maine state legislature has stalled efforts to amend the state's tax code to exempt federal COVID business loans from taxation. Without the amendments, small businesses might be forced to pay millions in taxes for participating in the Paycheck Protection Program.

Maine Dem Gideon Bails on Senate Debate

Candidate Sara Gideon reneges on pledge to six debates

Yuichiro Kakutani
October 28, 2020 6:20 PM

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Sara Gideon, who criticized President Donald Trump for not attending a second presidential debate, canceled her debate with her Republican rival Sen. Susan Collins at the last minute Tuesday.