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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 Back On Campaign Trail As Allies Urge Him To Stay On Issues
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An economic speech today followed by a news conference tomorrow. Can Donald Trump stay on message as close allies urge him to quit making insults and complaining about crowd sizes. Plus, a shocking report reveals the Harris campaign has been rewriting Google search ads. We examine paid advertising in political campaigns. Learn more about your ad ch…
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UAW Files Federal Labor Charges Against Trump & Musk
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Donald Trump has been hit with federal labor charges from one of the largest unions in the country. Plus, an investigation is launched after a forced break-in at Trump campaign offices in Virginia. Also, Biden’s first major speech since dropping out of the 2024 race is expected at the Democratic National Convention next week. Learn more about your …
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Trump: Harris Has “Flip-Flopped” On Border Policies, Fracking
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Donald Trump falsely accuses Kamala Harris of cheating by faking images of rally crowds. Plus, we look at the influence of Elon Musk on the 2024 presidential race. Also, will voters tolerate a Republican running to lead North Carolina state schools talking about a military coup on January 6th? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.…
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Brazil’s President: 62 People Killed In Place Crash
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Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz are out West fighting for a key group of voters in a key battleground state. Plus, Donald Trump is on the campaign trail. We look at why he is visiting a reliably red state that he won by 15 points. Also, a passenger plane falls out of the sky killing more than 60 people on board. Learn more about your…
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Trump Holds Lengthy New Conference At Mar-a-Lago
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With Vice President Kamala Harris rising in the polls, former President Trump takes questions from reporters, saying he has agreed to three debates. Plus, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joins to discuss the press conference and much more. Also, new details on the alleged ISIS inspired terrorist attack that was planned for this week. Learn more a…
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Harris-Walz, Vance Hold Competing Campaign Events In Wisconsin
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Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz spend their first full day as running mates trying to win over crucial battleground state voters. Two high-profile governors join to provide their insights into how the race has changed over the last couple of days and weeks. Plus, Russia says Ukraine crossed a border and launched an attack. …
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Soon: Harris & Walz To Speak At First Rally Together
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Making their debut in the biggest city in the must-win state of Pennsylvania, Kamala Harris and her newly selected running mate Gov. Tim Walz are expected to speak at a highly anticipated campaign event in Philadelphia. Our experts break down the latest in the 2024 race as the Democratic ticket takes form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po…
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Markets Close After Worst Open Since March 2020
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The Dow opened more than a thousand points lower after Friday’s unexpected jump in unemployment. The market is fueling fears of a recession while some economists say some investors are overreacting and that the economy is fine. Plus, Kamala Harris’ search for a running mate is now in its final hours. We take a look at the final contenders. Learn mo…
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Source: Harris To Meet With Top VP Contenders This Weekend
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United States stock markets sink after a significant day for economic news, triggering fears the market is slowing too quickly and could spiral into a recession. This as the Democratic National Committee says Kamala Harris has earned enough delegate votes to become the Democratic presidential nominee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast…
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Americans Released From Russia To Land In U.S. Tonight
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Detained Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan are just hours away from landing in the United States where the president and vice president will greet them as they walk off the plane and back onto American soil. It was the largest swap of people since the Cold War -- 24 people from 7 countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch…
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Trump Falsely Suggests Harris “Happened To Turn Black”
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Donald Trump sat down for a combative Q&A and questioned the racial identity of Kamala Harris at the National Association of Black Journalists convention. Plus, the political head of Hamas was assassinated on Iranian soil hours after a top Hezbollah commander was killed in Lebanon. How will all of this impact ceasefire negotiations in the Middle Ea…
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Gov. Whitmer On Whether Dems Can Win Michigan
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Vice President Kamala Harris is about to hold a rally in the battleground state of Georgia. This as CNN learns that Harris’ VP pick could be joining her on the campaign trail as soon as next week. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins to discuss the state of the 2024 race. Also, the Israeli military conducts what they say is a targeted strike agains…
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New Polls Shows A Race Reset With 99 Days Until Election
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The 2024 presidential race is now under the 100 day mark. The full-throated political attacks are almost non-stop as Donald Trump lays the groundwork to accuse the Democrats of cheating, just as he falsely accused them in 2016 and 2020. Plus, a new investigation into the assassination attempt of Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Trump: Harris’ Remarks After Netanyahu Meeting “Disrespectful”
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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 …
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Exclusive Interview With Nikki Haley
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Harris Campaign Maps Out Race, Possible Paths To Victory
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca…
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Harris At First Campaign Rally: “When We Fight, We Win”
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca…
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Harris Secures Endorsements From Many Dem Leaders
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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32 Dem Lawmakers Calling On Biden To Drop Out Of Race
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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 de…
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In his speech last night at the Republican National Convention, Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance made an appeal to working class voters. This as top Democrats confront Biden over concerns about his candidacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy CNN
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Biden Campaigns Amid New Call To Withdraw From Race
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Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) became the most prominent elected Democrat to publicly call on Biden to drop out of the presidential race. This as our panel of experts break down the latest from the third day of the Republican National Convention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Trump Officially Becomes GOP Nominee, Picks JD Vance As VP
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On day two of the Republican National Convention, Eric Trump sits down for an interview to discuss the assassination attempt on his father, U.S. policy in Iran, if the head of the Secret service should resign, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy CNN
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Live from the Republican National Convention, The Lead covers the latest in the Republican Party, from the latest analysis of the assassination attempt over the weekend to an in-depth look at Trump's vice presidential pick, Ohio Senator JD Vance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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One-on-one With New British Prime Minster
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Jake sits down with the brand new United Kingdom Prime Minster Keir Starmer to discuss the future of NATO, thoughts on the United States presidential election, and much more. Plus, right now, Democratic money is freezing up on President Biden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Biden To Hold Critical Solo News Conference
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President Biden is expected at perhaps the most consequential news conference of his presidency tonight ahead of an avalanche of questions concerning the future of his campaign and if he’s fit for office. One of the latest House Democrats calling on Biden to drop out of the race joins to discuss. Plus, White House Advisor John Kirby speaks with Jak…
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