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The Lead with Jake Tapper CNN
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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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Trump To Speak In Wisconsin After Losing Crucial Legal Appeal
Another loss in court today for Donald Trump after New York’s highest court has declined to hear Trump’s appeal on a gag order in his hush money case. Plus, Sen. Bernie Sanders joins live to discuss what he wants to hear from pharmaceutical companies about the high cost of Ozempic, a medication for weight loss.
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Trump Campaign Launches “Black Americans For Trump” Coalition
The Biden campaign is dropping $50 million on new television ads in battleground states ahead of the presidential election. This as we are 10 days away from the first presidential debate which will air on CNN. Plus, dozens of wildfires burn thousands of acres across California. What is the rest of the summer going to be like?
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GOP Unites Behind Trump During Capitol Hill Visit
New information from Catherine, Princess of Wales, who says she’s making good progress against her cancer. Plus, the Supreme Court weighs in on several cases today, but not the January 6th immunity case. Also, with 144 days until the presidential election, House and Senate Republicans unite in support of Donald Trump.
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GOP Lawmakers Rally Around Trump After DC Meetings
From Nancy Pelosi to Taylor Swift, Donald Trump was on a tear behind closed doors meetings with House and Senate Republicans. We bring you direct quotes from Republicans inside those rooms. Plus, Trump’s face-to-face with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, his very first since the 2020 election. Also, new accusations facing Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas from a Senate Democrat.
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House Votes To Hold Attorney General In Contempt
A Republican-led House vote is underway to impeach Attorney General Merrick Garland after he refuses to hand over audio of President Biden’s interview with the special counsel. Plus, a hate crime task force is launched to investigate repeated acts of antisemitism and vandalism in New York City. We explore some of the acts under investigation.
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Hunter Biden Found Guilty On All Counts In Gun Case
For the first time in the history of the United States, the child of a sitting president is a convicted felon. Hunter Biden has been found guilty on all charges on his federal gun trial. Will Hunter Biden head to prison and, if so, for how long? Plus, alleged leaked messages from the leader of Hamas reveal that he thinks Hamas is benefiting from the deaths of Palestinians in Gaza.
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