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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Schumer uses new ammo to push for witnesses, docs; Trump announces evangelical rally in Miami next week; House Dems say they still need McGahn to testify; House Democrats: McGahn testimony could result in more articles of impeachment against Trump;
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2019-12-23
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Sources: Dems privately preparing for Senate trial; CNN: Trump's Florida holiday raises concern among WH aides; Facing tough re-election, Sen. Jones talks impeachment vote; Biden: I've tried to focus on Trump, not attacking other Democratic candidates;
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2019-12-20
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Dems may use articles as leverage to force "fair" Senate trial; Pelosi won't commit to sending articles to Senate; Trump: I don't feel like I'm being impeached, it's a "hoax"; Putin echoes GOP argument against Trump impeachment;
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2019-12-19
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Trump blasts impeachment proceedings in letter to Pelosi; House panel sets rules for impeachment debate ahead of vote; McConnell, Schumer spar over witnesses at impeachment trial; Giuliani: Trump "very supportive" of my work in Ukraine
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2019-12-17
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Historic week as house prepares to vote on impeachment; Trump defends Giuliani ahead of impeachment vote; Trump steps up twitter attacks as impeachment vote looms;
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2019-12-16
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House Judiciary committee approves impeachment articles; full house floor vote next week; House Judiciary committee vote to impeach split on party lines; Dems slam McConnell for coordinating with WH on senate trial
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2019-12-13
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House panel debates Trump impeachment articles before vote; WH lawyer Cipollone on the hill to meet with McConnell
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2019-12-13
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Hours away from first committee debate on articles of impeachment; DOJ inspector general: Russia probe justified, but no vindication for anyone involved; Officials: shooters targeted Jewish kosher deli
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2019-12-11
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House Dems introduce articles of impeachment against Trump; Trump's Day" Impeachment, trade deal, Russian FM visits; Sources: Trump, McConnell at odds over impeachment trial
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2019-12-10
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House judiciary committee holds impeachment hearing; Inspector general: start of Russia probe justified & unbiased
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2019-12-10
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WH responds to impeachment inquiry deadline; Dem Rep.: Giuliani is potentially breaking the law; Biden caps off big week with endorsement from John Kerry; Police identify shooter in deadly Navy base attack;
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2019-12-06
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Pelosi: Dems moving forward with Articles of Impeachment; Trump calls on House to impeach him "fast" so Senate can give him "fair" trial; Biden to voter: "You're a damn liar" about Ukraine claims;
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2019-12-05
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House Judiciary Committee holds first impeachment hearing; Constitutional law experts called by Dems hammer Trump's conduct, testify he abused his power
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2019-12-04
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House Intel report accuses Trump of misconduct, obstruction; Sen. Kamala Harris dropping out of 2020 Presidential Race; Trump, France's Macron have combative meeting on camera; GOP's Kennedy once again pushes Ukraine conspiracy theory;
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2019-12-03
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Special Edition: Big week in inquiry: report, vote & first judiciary hearing; Trump: won't send lawyers to participate in "sham" hearing; Trump heads to NATO meeting as impeachment inquiry ramps up; GOP report on Ukraine probe rejects dems allegations
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2019-12-02
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Knife attack in the Netherlands, after deadly stabbing in London; WH has a week to tell judiciary committee whether they plan to participate; Trump announces resumption of peace talks with Taliban; N. Korea fires new projectiles as U.S. deal deadline loom
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2019-11-29
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Giuliani & Sondland under new scrutiny; Ousted Navy secretary criticizes Trump in scathing op-ed; Impeachment plays out in members' home districts; Trump signs Hong Kong Human Rights Act, protesters celebrate
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2019-11-28
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NYT: Trump knew of whistleblower complaint when he released aid; Wash Post: Giuliani was in talks to represent ex-Ukraine prosecutor helping to dig up dirt on Joe Biden; New CNN poll: Biden, Sanders, Warren, Buttigieg only Dems with over 3% support
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2019-11-27
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First impeachment hearing in Judiciary Cmte set for Dec 4th; CNN Poll: Voters not swayed by public impeachment hearings; New national poll: Biden at 24%, Buttigieg at 16%, Warren at 14%; CNN on the ground in Northern Syria after Trump pulled U.S. troops;
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2019-11-26
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Schiff: Impeachment report coming soon after Thanksgiving; Defense Secretary: Trump ordered me to let Gallagher keep his job; Trump allies push debunked conspiracy theory Ukraine, not Russia, interfered in 2016 election
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2019-11-25
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