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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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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.

    Supreme Court backs Alabama black voters

    Supreme Court backs Alabama black voters

    A majority of the Supreme Court has ordered Alabama to redraw their states' congressional map to allow an additional black majority congressional district, giving more opportunities for minority voters to elect the representative of their choice. Also, Donald Trump has been told he’s a target of a federal investigation ahead of what could be his next legal fight. Plus, major cities in the U.S. are elevating their alert as the air quality is getting worse.
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    • 1 hr 18 min
    One-on-one with GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie

    One-on-one with GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie

    Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie joins to discuss why he’s running for president and why Donald Trump has disqualified himself from the White House. Plus, from Canada all the way down to the Carolinas, thick and hazy wildfire smoke is engulfing much of the east coast. Also, a look at Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in golf, boxing, and entertainment.
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    • 1 hr 18 min
    Ukraine blames Russia for critical dam collapse

    Ukraine blames Russia for critical dam collapse

    An explosion destroys a dam in Ukraine with devastating flooding and now thousands of people are being evacuated as Ukraine and Russia blame each other for the apparent sabotage. Then, how the drained pool and a flooded server room at Mar-a-Lago could play into the investigation of Trump’s handling of classified documents. Also, Prince Harry is fighting two legal battles. One case is in the United Kingdom against a British newspaper and the other is a case here in the United States which you may not have heard about yet. 
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    • 1 hr 19 min
    Trump on Pence in race: “I wish him a lot of luck”

    Trump on Pence in race: “I wish him a lot of luck”

    Military fighter jets go supersonic when a private plane doesn’t respond while flying near the nation’s Capitol. Also, Apple just released a virtual reality headset which costs thousands of dollars. What are people using it for and who is going to pay the cost? Plus, former Vice President Mike Pence just filed paperwork to officially declare his candidacy for president as Chris Christie is expected to also enter the race. Then, Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) and Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) join to discuss the significance of a Ukrainian counteroffensive and a new bill to help Afghan allies.
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    • 1 hr 18 min
    DOJ won’t seek charges in Pence docs probe

    DOJ won’t seek charges in Pence docs probe

    Two sources say Donald Trump’s attorneys have not found the classified document described by Trump on the audiotape federal prosecutors got a hold of, even after a subpoena. This as the Justice Department closes its investigation into the possible mishandling of classified documents found at former Vice President Mike Pence's home. Then, a Texas man reaches out to police to tell them that he killed two people. Now, investigators say he’s a suspected serial killer who may be behind a dozen other murders. Plus, the nation’s fastest growing city is now limiting new housing construction because it is running out of a key resource: water.
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    • 38 min
    Trump’s ex-attorney discusses classified docs case

    Trump’s ex-attorney discusses classified docs case

    Donald Trump is on the campaign trial in Iowa and just weighed in on CNN’s reporting that the special counsel has a recording of Trump acknowledging that he kept classified material after leaving the White House. Trump’s former attorney joins to discuss. Plus, new federal election interference charges are filed against a Republican state lawmaker candidate accused of shooting his gun at the homes of several Democratic officials.
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    • 1 hr 23 min

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1.4K Ratings

fnfjrigg ,

Jake

Simply the best.

midwestBlue ,

5.16.23

tapper, it is being reported that you said trump had been exonerated by the durham report, that it was a witch hunt. if you said that, then I have 2 things to say to you: 1. you are wrong, the report said specifically that there was *not* any bias by the fbi for implementing the investigation and 2. put your hat on, walk out the door & never ever think that you can do truthful reporting, go home and start a cooking show on youtube.

Clovergrlz ,

Frauds

Secret trump lovers; Hitler like platform for trash politics all for ratings Go ~uck yourself

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