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Podcast: The President's Daily Brief
Episode: Xi Purges Generals in a Growing Power Struggle & Putin Flexes Nuclear Force
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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
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A major power struggle is unfolding inside China’s military. Xi Jinping has just ousted his second-in-command and several top generals in what analysts call his most sweeping purge yet. We’ll break down what’s behind the shake-up.
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Vladimir Putin personally oversees a massive nuclear exercise, launching ballistic and cruise missiles capable of striking the United States.
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Plus—America’s secret war at sea continues. U.S. forces hit another suspected drug vessel—this time in the Pacific—marking the eighth strike since...