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The Lead with Jake Tapper
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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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El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Democratic Primary
2d ago01:30:59Tap to summarizeMichigan’s race for United States Senate is now set. Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins the democratic primary and will now face off against former seven term congressman Mike Rogers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Rep. Max Miller Under Pressure to Resign Amid Abuse Allegations
3d ago01:39:23Tap to summarizePressure is mounting for Ohio Republican congressman and former White House aide Max Miller to end his congressional reelection bid amid allegations of physical and emotional abuse from his ex-wife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Blanche Rescinds Anti-Weaponization Fund but Loopholes Remain
4d ago01:29:58Tap to summarizeA look at what’s really in the deal that has two Republican Senate hold outs ready to sign off on Todd Blanche as attorney general. Plus, is President Trump about to fire Jeanine Pirro as the U.S. attorney for Washington DC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Polls Sink; Trump: U.S. in “Golden Age”
1w ago01:29:19Tap to summarizeThe overwhelming surge then reversal at Spains border after tens of thousands of migrants from Morocco crossed into a small Spanish territory then went back. Plus, the Justice Department moved to drop the criminal charges against the former Olympian who was accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.5%; Inflation Stays High in June
1w ago01:29:31Tap to summarizeCNN has learned that Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis privately met with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche this afternoon as his nomination for the permanent attorney general job hangs in the balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →CNN Poll: Most Voters Unhappy with Trump on Iran War & Economy
1w ago01:30:14Tap to summarizeA new CNN poll shows President Trump is under water on inflation, Iran, the economy, and even his job performance. Plus, a CNN special report on what is fueling harassment, intimidation, and attacks on Christians in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Israel Prepares Major Military Operation in West Bank
1w ago01:33:58Tap to summarizeIt’s been five months since the start of Trump’s war with Iran. This as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House today. Plus, the Senate votes on President Trump’s pick to lead the US intelligence community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Trump Asks Supreme Court to Let Him Curtail Main-in Voting
2w ago01:30:21Tap to summarizePresident Trump today asked the Supreme Court to allow his administration to implement an executive order aimed at curbing mail-in voting. Plus, wildfires spread out of control across multiple countries in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Officials Still Probing Cause of Cyclosporiasis in Nine States
2w ago01:30:39Tap to summarizeTwo preventable outbreaks spread and infect thousands of Americans. Measles cases in the United States just reached a 35-year high just as the massive cyclosporiasis outbreak is linked to four more states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Trump Admin Announces Tariff on 60 Countries
2w ago01:30:34Tap to summarizeA brand new tariff rollout happens at the White House after the US Supreme Court kicked their old plan to the curb. Plus, the Iran war widens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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