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Chinese Mock Trump For ‘running the Country With Twitter’

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China responded cautiously Monday to Donald Trump’s latest diplomatic outburst but local media and some citizens mocked the President-elect for making “reckless remarks” and “running the country with Twitter.” Trump criticized Beijing over its monetary policy and territorial ambitions in disputed Asia waters. “Did China ask us if it was OK to devalue their currency … Read more

Petraeus Falls Off Trump’s List For Top National Security Job

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Retired general and former CIA chief David Petraeus is no longer a candidate to be President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, thwarted by differences over who controls staffing decisions within the White House’s National Security Council. Petraeus did not make the cut of those invited to Florida for an interview with the president this weekend, … Read more