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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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DOJ Says It Found 1M+ More Docs Potentially Related To Epstein
samedi 27 décembre 2025 • Duration 01:33:40
One week after what was mandated to be the total release of the Epstein files, we are now learning that task is proving far more ambitious by the day amid continued questions over what has been redacted and what hasn’t. Plus, a Mar-a-Lago meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky is reportedly set for Sunday.
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FBI Emails From 2019 Refer To Epstein’s “10 Co-Conspirators”
mercredi 24 décembre 2025 • Duration 01:32:59
Many mentions of President Trump in the latest DOJ release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, what the Justice Department says about the letter signed by a “J. Epstein” sent to imprisoned pedophile Larry Nassar.
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Trump: U.S. Seized Oil Tanker Off Coast Of Venezuela
jeudi 11 décembre 2025 • Duration 01:33:01
Two healthcare votes are set to fail tomorrow as the deadline to save Americans from skyrocketing premiums tics even closer. Is there any hope for a bipartisan deal before the end of the year? Plus, a substantial escalation in the U.S. conflict against Venezuela.
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TX Gov Orders Arrest Of Absent Democratic Lawmakers
mardi 5 août 2025 • Duration 01:24:00
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has just ordered the arrest of state Democrats who skipped town and didn’t show up for today’s special session. How long can those Democrats stay away and hold up the vote as Republicans try to gerrymander the map? Plus, new reports that Israel is considering a full takeover of Gaza.
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Fired NFL Coach Sues League, 3 Teams For Racial Bias
jeudi 3 février 2022 • Duration 01:17:41
A former NFL head coach is suing the league for discrimination using a text message mix-up as proof. He is also alleging his boss offered him big bucks to lose games. Former NFL wide receiver Donté Stallworth joins to discuss the discrimination lawsuit.
Plus, the Pentagon deploys 3,000 United States military troops in Eastern Europe as Russia is seen expanding its military presence in the region.
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Pfizer Requesting Vaccine Authorization For Children Under 5
mercredi 2 février 2022 • Duration 01:17:57
Pfizer is requesting emergency use authorization for its Covid-19 vaccine for children under 5 years of age. Vaccination rates for currently eligible recipients are the lowest among the age group of 5-11 years of age.
Tom Brady, who many consider the greatest NFL quarterback of all time, has officially announced his retirement.
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Lifting Covid Provisions: Health Experts Want Clear Guidance
mardi 1 février 2022 • Duration 01:17:54
From mask mandates to vaccine requirements, new calls today to consider changing all the rules as the United States nears what could be the endemic phase of Covid-19. We’ll explore the metrics that experts want to use moving forward.
With just four days until the Winter Olympics begin, Beijing is trying to distract the international area away from some of its controversies.
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Killing Of Police Officers Reach 20-Year High
samedi 29 janvier 2022 • Duration 01:17:57
More officers were killed last year while working than any other year since 1995, excluding the 9/11 attacks in 2001. The San Francisco Police Chief joins to contextualize the surge in homicides targeting police and what it will take to keep cities safe.
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley says if Russia invades Ukraine it will be horrific. Gen. Milley further believes an invasion would result in a “significant” amount of causalities.
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Biden: “Long Overdue” For A Black Woman On The Supreme Court
vendredi 28 janvier 2022 • Duration 01:17:45
President Biden says he’s made one decision when it comes to naming a replacement for retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. Today at the White House, Biden confirmed the nominee will be the first Black woman on the high court.
Russia added even more forces near its border with Ukraine as President Biden tried to ease tensions by phone. Meanwhile, Ukraine's foreign minister says Russia has not assembled enough troops for a full-scale invasion.
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Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer To Retire
jeudi 27 janvier 2022 • Duration 39:22
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer plans to announce he will soon retire, leaving President Biden with the opportunity to nominate a replacement. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that he is looking to follow a fast timeframe to confirm Biden's nominee.
Scientists are working to develop a universal Covid-19 vaccine according to Dr. Fauci. Is this idea of a universal coronavirus vaccine realistic?
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