The Lead with Jake Tapper
CNN's lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this two-hour long weekday afternoon program, with headlines from around the country and the world, the top stories in national and international news, politics, health, money, the environment, sports and popular culture. The Lead also concentrates on bringing stories that aren't found on front pages—buried leads—to the forefront.
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News conference on Idaho college student murders
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Jan. 6 committee releases transcripts from 19 additional witnesses
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Southwest Airlines cancels 2,500+ flights today, 2,000+ tomorrow
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Southwest Airlines meltdown strands thousands of passengers
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“Historic” storm kills at least 49 people in nine states
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Jan 6 committee: Trump & allies made “at least 200” attempts to overturn electio...
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Hutchinson testified she felt pressured by Trump-aligned lawyer
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Patriot defense system part of $1.85B aid package for Ukraine
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U.S. border cities struggle with new surge of migrant crossings
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January 6 committee refers Trump to DOJ
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Ukraine PM: Russia’s goal is to cut off lights, water, heat in Ukraine
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Lawmakers running out of time to avoid government shutdown
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Federal Reserve lifts interest rates by half point
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Biden signs bill to protect same-sex & interracial marriages
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Scientists create nuclear fusion reaction that generates more energy than it con...
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Senator from Arizona leaves Democratic Party
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WNBA star Brittney Griner freed from Russia in prisoner swap
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Source: two documents with classified markings found at storage unit used by Tru...
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Update for December 6, 2022
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FBI joins investigation after NC power grid “targeted”
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January 6 Committee weighs actions against GOP reps
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Senate passes bill to avoid catastrophic rail strike
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Attorney general speaks out about Oath Keepers convictions
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Rail unions: companies can afford to give workers paid sick days
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Trump hosts white supremacist
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Chesapeake Shooting latest - note found on shooters phone
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Idaho Police Investigate Murder of Four University Students
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Senator Graham Testifies Before Georgia Grand Jury
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Five Killed at an LGBTQ Nightclub
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AG Garland names special counsel to oversee Trump probes
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Pelosi ends 20-year run leading Democratic caucus
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McConnell wins another term as Republican Senate leader
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2 dead after “explosion” in NATO member Poland
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GOP debates leadership after disappointing election
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Update for November 11, 2022
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Update for November 10, 2022
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Control of Congress up for grabs in tomorrow’s elections
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Trump: “very, very, very probably” going to run in 2024
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Top surrogates hit campaign trail today
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CNN poll: voters heavily favor Republicans on economy
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Sources: Pelosi family to hear 911 call, see bodycam video
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DOJ: suspect told police he planned to hold Nancy Pelosi hostage
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Nancy Pelosi’s husband battered with hammer in 2am break-in
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Biden gives closing message to voters before midterms
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Senate debate in PA renews questions about Fetterman’s health
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Fetterman and Oz to debate tonight
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CNN Gov race polls: Dems ahead in PA, MI; dead heat in WI
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Jan. 6 committee subpoenas former President Trump
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UK opposition party demands general election after PM quits
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Pence: no room in the conservative movement for Putin apologists
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