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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Mueller prepares to testify as DOJ says he must stick to report; Ex-prosecutor who knows Mueller well talks key questions; Biden unveils criminal justice plan ahead of Dem debate; Next U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has history of gaffes
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2019-07-23
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Trump lashes out at Mueller ahead of Wednesday's testimony; Dems, GOP preparing to question Mueller on report findings; Massive protests in Puerto Rico after gov. refuses to resign
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2019-07-22
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U.S. officials: Iran seizes two tankers, including British-flagged ship; Trump calls crowd "patriots" after chanting "send her back"; Harris and Biden gearing up for rematch at second dem debate; Trump accusers feel left behind by the #metoo movement.
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2019-07-19
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Trump claims he disagrees with chants of "send her back"; 2020 candidate Harris responds to "send her back" chants; Trump far from first politician to use strategy of division; FBI: warrant: Trump talked to Cohen amid hush money payment
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2019-07-18
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Soon: House to vote over impeachment after Dem rep. says Trump should be punished for racist comments; Trump suggests he will call out Dem reps at rally; WH projects $1 trillion deficit for 2019
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2019-07-17
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Trump again defends his racist attacks on U.S. lawmakers; House to vote on condemning Trump's racist comments; Scaramucci reacts to Trump's racist tweets about Dem lawmakers; Dem rep throws gavel down as anger boils with GOP
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2019-07-16
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President Trump denies racist tweets were racist; Booker: Trump using "bigoted, vile, dangerous language"; Biden slams "Medicare for all" as he unveils health care plan
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2019-07-15
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With Acosta exit, Trump admin gains another "acting" head; Trump declares state of emergency in Louisiana as tropical storm Barry nears Gulf Coast; Trump rips "Baby" Paul Ryan over new book comments
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2019-07-12
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Sources: Trump expected to seek citizenship info by other means; President Trump's raids to target undocumented families in 10 major cities starting Sunday; Sources: Trump questioning whether Acosta's press conference was sufficient to keep his job
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2019-07-11
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Acosta refuses to resign, defends secret plea deal for Epstein; Harris becomes latest candidate to team up with Ocasio-Cortez; Protestors storm Biden's campaign HQ demanding commitments for separated migrant families
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2019-07-10
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Trump: I "feel badly" for Acosta, who gave Epstein plea deal; New high-stakes fight over Obamacare kicks off today; Ex-Fighter pilot Amy McGrath challenging GOP Sen. McConnell
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2019-07-09
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Jeffrey Epstein pleads not guilty to sex trafficking of minors; Rep. Eric Swalwell drops out of 2020 race for president; Trump: U.S. will no longer deal with U.K. ambassador who called me "inept"
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2019-07-08
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President slams Biden, defends border patrol and insists citizenship question will be included in 2020 census; Exclusive: former VP Joe Biden sits down with CNN; Biden: vast majority of dems are where I am on the issues; Harris campaign raises less than $
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2019-07-05
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6.4 earthquake strikes Southern California, felt in L.A. & Vegas; Ahead: Trump to speak at controversial July 4th event
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2019-07-04
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Trump defends planned military display at July 4th event; Biden campaign raised $21.5 million in second quarter; Trump to Iran: Threats can come back to "bite you"
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2019-07-03
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Trump to host July 4th event filled with tanks, fighter jets; DHS watchdog releases photos of families in overcrowded border facilities in Texas; New CNN poll: Trump job approval remains at 43%; Biden leads, Harris & Warren battle for 2nd in new Iowa poll
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2019-07-02
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New CNN Poll: Biden lead narrows to five points post-debates; Buttigieg raises eye-catching $24.8 million in second quarter; Trump makes history as first sitting U.S. president to visit N. Korea
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2019-07-01
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Kamala Harris steals stage, Biden target of attacks; Booker on his 2020 path after first democratic debate; Biden defends his past position on busing in heated fight; Pres. Trump smiles, tells Putin "don't meddle in election"
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2019-06-28
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Dem Debate: Who will stand out & who will go on attack?; Supreme court rules in two cases with big voting implications; Ocasio-Cortez: "under no circumstances" should house vote on senate's border funding bill
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2019-06-27
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Robert Mueller set to testify publicly on July 17th; The story behind the image of drowned father & toddler; Last-minute preparations for 2020 Dems ahead of first debate
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2019-06-26
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