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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.

    Memorial Day Travel Surges Despite Economic Concerns

    Memorial Day Travel Surges Despite Economic Concerns

    Millions of Americans put aside conceptions of the economy as record travel starts the summer season off with a bang. Can President Biden capitalize off of this sentiment as the 2024 election creeps closer? Plus, a horror story in Haiti after an American couple serving as missionaries are killed by gangs. Also, the future of law enforcement, drones in danger zones.  
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    • 40 min
    Senate Rejects Bipartisan Border Bill Again

    Senate Rejects Bipartisan Border Bill Again

    In the Empire State, which no Republican presidential candidate has won in over 40 years, Donald Trump is setting his sights on New York and is trying to set inroads with Black and Hispanic voters. What does this political move say about the political moment we are in? Plus, Chinese fighter jets and warships encircle Taiwan. The Chinese government is insisting this is only a test. 
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    • 1 hr 20 min
    Hearing In Documents Case Devolves Into Shouting Match

    Hearing In Documents Case Devolves Into Shouting Match

    The New York hush money cover up trial is quiet today but another case involving Trump is turning into a shouting match. Attorneys traded barbs in the federal classified documents case in Florida. This as Trump’s co-defendant accuses prosecutors of selectively and vindictively charging him with a crime. Plus, new footage shows the very moment three Israeli women were kidnapped by Hamas. This as Norway, Ireland, and Spain will recognize a Palestinian state. 
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    • 1 hr 24 min
    Trump Trial Moves To Final Phase

    Trump Trial Moves To Final Phase

    The defense rested in Donald Trump’s hush money cover up trail in New York. The jury is expected to begin deliberations next week in what will be no doubt a historic ruling in the very first criminal trial of a former president. Plus, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins live from Jerusalem a day after the decision by the International Criminal Court to seek an arrest warrant for both leaders in Hamas and also leaders in Israel, including Netanyahu himself. 
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    • 1 hr 32 min
    Defense Calls Attorney Who Advised Michael Cohen

    Defense Calls Attorney Who Advised Michael Cohen

    The prosecution has rested its case in the New York hush money cover up trial and now it’s Donald Trump’s turn. His defense team has called a witness, Robert Costello, an attorney who at one point advised Michael Cohen. Costello has claimed Cohen has lied about him under oath during this trial. Star witness Michael Cohen admitted that he stole from the Trump Organization. 
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    • 1 hr 42 min
    “Diddy” Shown In 2016 Video Assaulting Former Girlfriend

    “Diddy” Shown In 2016 Video Assaulting Former Girlfriend

    Shocking new video backs up allegations of domestic violence perpetrated by Sean “Diddy” Combs. The damning new video obtained exclusively by CNN shows clearly a violent assault. The video shows him throwing his ex-girlfriend to the ground, dragging her, and kicking her. This was in 2016. Why are we only seeing this tape now? 
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    • 1 hr 24 min

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