Embattled Japan PM Kishida ousts LDP's most powerful faction from Cabinet. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has conducted a significant cabinet reshuffle, removing all ministers from the Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) dominant faction. This move is in response to a political fundraising scandal, signaling a major alteration in the party's structure and power balance. Kishida's decision is part of an effort to restore public trust and address declining approval ratings, reflecting the challenges facing his administration.