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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.

The Lead with Jake Tapper CNN

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    • 3.6 • 1.5K Ratings

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.

    Trump: Harris’ Remarks After Netanyahu Meeting “Disrespectful”

    Trump: Harris’ Remarks After Netanyahu Meeting “Disrespectful”

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with former President Trump in Florida Friday and the Harris team rejects Israel’s idea that the vice president’s comment could harm ceasefire talks. Plus, coordinated attacks of “arson” and “sabotage” hit France’s rail system, impacting millions of travelers over the weekend, coinciding with the start of the Olympics in France. 
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    • 1 hr 24 min
    Exclusive Interview With Nikki Haley

    Exclusive Interview With Nikki Haley

    Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley joins for her first interview since dropping out of the 2024 race. She elaborates on endorsing Trump, her take on Biden’s 2024 exit, her take on Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee, and much more. 
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    • 1 hr 25 min
    Harris Campaign Maps Out Race, Possible Paths To Victory

    Harris Campaign Maps Out Race, Possible Paths To Victory

    Hours away from something of a swan song, President Biden is expected to deliver remarks tonight on his decision to drop out of the presidential race. Plus, the Kamala Harris campaign outlines a path victory. Also, inside a Capitol Hill address to Congress from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 
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    • 1 hr 25 min
    Harris At First Campaign Rally: “When We Fight, We Win”

    Harris At First Campaign Rally: “When We Fight, We Win”

    Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris just wrapped up her first campaign rally. It has been a whirlwind 48-hours as more money, more delegates, and more attacks stack up for Kamala Harris. Plus, one day after a heated congressional hearing, the director of the Secret Service resigns. 
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    • 1 hr 25 min
    Harris Secures Endorsements From Many Dem Leaders

    Harris Secures Endorsements From Many Dem Leaders

    President Joe Biden announced his exit from the 2024 presidential race over the weekend and Kamala Harris is gaining support from top Democrats for the party nomination. With the Democratic National Convention fast approaching, our panel of experts break down what happens next. 
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    • 1 hr 20 min
    32 Dem Lawmakers Calling On Biden To Drop Out Of Race

    32 Dem Lawmakers Calling On Biden To Drop Out Of Race

    President Biden is isolating at the beach as a Democratic lawmaker describes the tide around him is rising. But, a defiant President Biden is standing firm as a staunch ally is being direct, even accusing Biden of ignoring polls showing he will lose. Plus, former President Trump promised to unite the country in his RNC speech. Did he? Or, did he deepen the divides? 
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    • 43 min

Customer Reviews

3.6 out of 5
1.5K Ratings

1.5K Ratings

shannonsophia ,

Generally Balanced News

I appreciate his more balanced approach to news.
I don’t always like what I hear or agree with it and that is a good thing.
What I do like is that I am thinking and learning more.

P.S. Sick of this Trump trial coverage please talk about it less. There must be plenty of other stories to cover. The coverage level is almost as gross as the trial.

Brianycpht ,

Shows drop way too late now

Most of the shows through “The Source” would post about an hour after airing. Now you get a dump of Jake, Wolf, and Erin at 10pm which is way too late. The rest of the evening shows don’t post until 4am. MSNBC is able to put theirs up right away, even the late shows. Do better

Cynthia Elayne ,

Fox News

Jake Tapper should be hosting on Fox News. Sorry Jake, some of us want to keep our freedom and democracy. Please share with your colleagues that pointing out over and over again President Biden’s debate issues is not productive it is a huge distraction from the reality of what we will be getting if MAGA pulls this off, you never hear Fox News putting out Trump trash. This should not be tabloid news.

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