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AOC is borrowing from Barack Obama's 2008 playbook as she campaigns across the U.S.

AOC channels Obama's "Hope and Change" message

She's broadening her pitch beyond revolutionary democratic socialism ahead of a potential run for president.

China is now viewed more favorably than the U.S. in most of the 36 countries surveyed by Pew. More respondents also expressed confidence in Xi Jinping than in President Trump — a reversal from the Biden years.

China surpasses U.S. in global favorability, poll finds

The U.S. leads China in only six of the 36 countries surveyed.

NEW: Tillis withholds Blanche vote until AG pick meets Epstein survivors

Tillis withholds Blanche vote until AG pick meets Epstein survivors

Tillis expects Blanche to meet survivors before the committee votes.

NEW: White House teleprompter operator investigated over alleged Kalshi trades on Trump speeches

White House teleprompter operator investigated over alleged trades on Trump speeches

Federal regulators are investigating whether a White House teleprompter operator capitalized on his knowledge of President Trump's prepared speech text through trades on the prediction market Kalshi.

19 former military and defense officials today praised Democratic governors who declined to send National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., for this weekend's America 250 celebration.

Retired military leaders back 18 governors who refused to send National Guard to D.C.

The group is applauding Democrat-led states for refusing to send National Guard troops to D.C. for America 250.

President Trump threatened again to revoke the broadcast licenses of ABC and NBC tonight, after those networks decided not to preempt their regularly scheduled programming to cover his address live.

Trump threatens TV broadcast licenses after networks skip speech

The FCC has already launched probes into broadcasters, alleging their practices violate public interest standards.

NEW: Kentucky governor demands update on McConnell's health status

Kentucky governor demands update on McConnell's health status

The governor says Kentuckians deserve clarity on the senator's condition.

Supreme Court rejects Trump effort to toss $5 million E. Jean Carroll verdict

Supreme Court rejects Trump effort to toss $5 million E. Jean Carroll verdict

President Trump has spent years trying to get the verdict thrown out.

Former CIA Director John Brennan sued the Trump administration today, seeking a court order requiring officials to preserve records related to investigations into him.

Former CIA chief John Brennan sues to preserve Trump probe records

His attorneys say the evidence could shape a court fight and prove he's being politically persecuted.

🚨 Sen. Lindsey Graham dies suddenly at 71

—Graham's sudden passing deprives countries like Ukraine and Israel of a committed supporter in Congress, as well as a key voice in Trump's ear.

Sen. Lindsey Graham dies suddenly at 71

Graham was a close ally of President Trump and a staunch supporter of Israel and Ukraine.

A public dispute between New Mexico's attorney general and the U.S. Justice Department escalated today over records sought in the state's Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

New Mexico AG, federal DOJ clash over Epstein records

The U.S. Justice Department called New Mexico officials' claim that it would not cooperate in the Epstein investigation "false."

BREAKING: Phil Weiser upsets Michael Bennet to win Democratic primary for Colorado governor

Phil Weiser upsets Michael Bennet to win Democratic primary for Colorado governor

Weiser's win makes him the favorite entering the November general election.

U.S. measles cases have now surpassed last year's total, underscoring the country's biggest outbreak in decades.

U.S. measles cases surpass last year's total: Tracker

They're at a level that hasn't been seen in 35 years.

SCOOP: This House Democrat wants reckoning over McConnell, Kean absences

House Democrat wants reckoning after Mitch McConnell, Tom Kean Jr. absences

The "Duty of Transparency Act" would require lawmakers to disclose expected absences longer than three weeks.

NEW: Judge sanctions Trump's lawyers for IRS settlement, anti-weaponization fund

Judge sanctions Trump's lawyers for IRS settlement, anti-weaponization fund

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams recommended attorney sanctions.

BREAKING: U.S. strikes Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz for 2nd straight day

U.S. strikes Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz for 2nd straight day

It's an effort to get Iran to stop attacking commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. officials say.

The top U.S. military commander in the Middle East recommended stopping the bombing campaign around the Strait of Hormuz because it has reached the limit of its effectiveness, according to 2 sources with knowledge of his position.

Top U.S. military commander in Middle East advised halting Hormuz bombing

A big week in the Iran War lies ahead.

JUST IN: Graham Platner officially withdraws from Maine Senate race

Graham Platner officially withdraws from Maine Senate race

JUST IN: DOJ drops New York Times subpoenas over Air Force 1 report

DOJ drops New York Times subpoenas over Air Force 1 report

The Times' counsel blasted the subpoenas as harmful and chilling.

Senators from both parties are rallying around a revised Russia sanctions package to honor the legacy of Lindsey Graham.

Senate looks to honor Graham with Russia sanctions

Bipartisanship is rare in today's Senate. Lindsey Graham's sudden death may briefly revive it.

SCOOP: Platner privately told staff he'll formally exit Senate race Monday

Scoop: Platner privately told staff he'll formally exit Senate race Monday

Platner's last-minute timing is likely to cause a final pang of anxiety within the party.

BREAKING: House passes a resolution to rein in President Trump's military campaign in Iran.

House rebukes Trump's war in Iran

The 214-208 vote to direct Trump to end hostilities is largely symbolic.

JUST IN: Iran resumes attacks in Strait of Hormuz, U.S. says

Iran resumes attacks in Strait of Hormuz after lull, U.S. officials say

The reported attacks threaten to unravel a memorandum of understanding signed less than 3 weeks ago.

House Democrats are demanding a reckoning after the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee spent over $500,000 backing a candidate in Arizona who is on track to lose her primary.

"The DCCC is not God": Tensions erupt over House Democrats' failed primary meddling

Top dues payers say the nearly $800,000 spent in primaries was a waste of resources.