Xi just fired China's top markets regulator. It shows his focus is still on control above all else.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping makes a toast after delivering his speech at a dinner marking the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China at the Great Hall of the People on September 28, 2023 in Beijing, China.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

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Chinese banks are getting cold feet dealing with Russia

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Vladimir Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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The son of a man accused of planning to attack the southern border says his father is 'not a terrorist'

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Immigrants trying to cross the Texan border despite heightened security measures in Eagle Pass.
Immigrants trying to cross the Texan border despite heightened security measures in Eagle Pass.

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Lauren Boebert's ex-husband Jayson says it's 'cruel and unfair' that she got a restraining order against him

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Rep. Lauren Boebert.
Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert was granted a temporary restraining order against her ex-husband Jayson. Boebert said he'd attacked their teenage son and threatened to harm her.

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Can Trump remain on the ballot? SCOTUS is set to hear arguments, but experts remain skeptical of any big moves

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The Supreme Court will hear a case this week on Trump's election eligibility.

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The RNC is a mess now Ronna McDaniel is likely on her way out, and Trump holds all the cards

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Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel (left) and former President Donald Trump (right).
Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel (left) and former President Donald Trump (right).

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Trump fraud-trial witness's possible perjury is 'hardly surprising,' NY argues in fighting a possible verdict delay

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Donald Trump speaking with reporters outside his civil fraud trial in New York.
Donald Trump speaking with reporters outside his civil fraud trial in New York.

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Matt Gaetz is trying to oust a GOP congressman who once screamed at him on the House floor

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Reps. Mike Bost of Illinois and Matt Gaetz of Florida during the speaker fight in January 2023.
Reps. Mike Bost of Illinois and Matt Gaetz of Florida during the speaker fight in January 2023.

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Why Congressional Republicans are imploding before our eyes

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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell gestures to House Speaker Mike Johnson.

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Sen. Lankford says a 'popular commentator' threatened to 'do whatever I can to destroy you' if he negotiated a border deal during a presidential election year

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Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma lamented his own party's rejection of the border security deal he helped negotiate.
Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma lamented his own party's expected rejection of the border security deal he helped negotiate.

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