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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WH tries damage control after Mulvaney admits quid pro quo; Trump: Energy Secy Perry leaving post at end of year; Trump praises ceasefire as violence still unfolds;
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2019-10-18
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White House admits Trump directed officials to work with Giuliani; White House admits to quid pro quo with Ukraine; Bloomberg: Energy Secy. Perry tells Trump he's resigning; Lawmakers mourn death of Rep. Elijah Cummings;
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2019-10-17
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Counterintelligence probe of Giuliani hinges on ties to Ukraine, wealthy foreigners & WH; Pelosi: Trump had a "meltdown" in meeting on Syria; Trump's letter to Erdogan: "Don't be a tough guy! Don't be a fool!"
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2019-10-16
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CNN/NYT to host Democratic Debate tonight at 8PM; Several Republicans raising questions about Giuliani's actions; VP Pence heads to Turkey after Trump slaps new sanctions; Hunter Biden: I did nothing improper, but had "poor judgement";
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2019-10-15
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Trump's former Russia advisor testifying on Capitol Hill; Trump says he'll impose economic sanctions against Turkish officials for Syria incursion; Trump directs attacks on Twitter at Dems, FOX, critics of his strategy on Syria
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2019-10-14
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Judges rule against Trump Admin three times in one day; Dem Chairs: Subpoena issued to Yovanovitch after White House, State Dept told her not to testify;
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2019-10-11
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Two men tied to Giuliani's efforts to investigate Biden arrested; Perry subpoenaed for docs in House impeachment inquiry; Giuliani's associates charged with campaign finance violation; Death toll rises as Turkey ramps up attacks on U.S. allies;
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2019-10-10
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Democrats planning new phase in impeachment investigation; Trump rails against impeachment probe as WH stonewalls Dems; Turkey sends ground troops into Syria; For the first time, Biden calls for Trump to be impeached;
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2019-10-09
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Dems to subpoena key witness after Trump Admin blocks testimony; House Democrats, Trump GOP allies clash over need for vote for formalize impeachment inquiry; U.S. troops withdraw from Syria as Turkey prepares offensive; NBA Commissioner "not apologizing"
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2019-10-08
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Democrats issue new subpoenas in impeachment inquiry; Most republicans not criticizing Trump for urging China & Ukraine to investigate Bidens; Trump makes numerous false claims in barrage of tweets Saturday, Sunday, Monday
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2019-10-07
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Trump claims he's investigating corruption, not his rivals; Damning text messages detail Trump admin pressure on Ukraine; Sources: Intel IG gave committee docs showing efforts to corroborate whistleblower complaint
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2019-10-04
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Trump openly encourages Ukraine & China to investigate the Bidens; Three House committees interview key witness named in whistleblower complaint. Special 2-episode edition of The Lead.
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2019-10-03
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Special Edition (2): The White House in Crisis; Combative Trump attacks Schiff, impeachment inquiry "hoax'; State Department IG finishes "urgent" briefing on Hill; Klobuchar talks about impeachment and gun control push;
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2019-10-02
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Special Edition (1): The White House in Crisis; House Intel: We didn't review whistleblower complaint in advance; Combative Trump attacks Schiff, impeachment inquiry "hoax";
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2019-10-02
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Special Edition (2): The White House in Crisis. Pompeo accuses House Dems of bullying, Dems warn Pompeo to stop "intimidating" witnesses; Intel watchdog defends whistleblower as Trump steps up attacks;
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2019-10-01
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Special Edition (1): The White House in Crisis. Pompeo accuses House Dems of bullying, Dems warn Pompeo to stop "intimidating" witnesses; Intel watchdog defends whistleblower as Trump steps up attacks;
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2019-10-01
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Giuliani subpoenaed for Ukraine docs as new CNN poll shows 47% of Americans support impeachment; Source: Trump pressed Australian leader to help AG Barr investigate Mueller probe's origins;
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2019-09-30
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House committees subpoena Pompeo over Ukraine docs; Sources: Dems could impeach Trump by Thanksgiving; Schiff: subpoenas, hearings coming as soon as next week. 2-episode special edition of The Lead.
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2019-09-27
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Whistleblower: Trump tried to get Ukraine to interfere in election, and White House tried to cover it up. 2-episode special edition of The Lead.
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2019-09-26
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Any moment: Trump speaks after WH releases transcript; WH transcript shows Trump asked Ukraine to investigate Biden; Trump denies "Pressure to probe Biden despite transcript evidence;
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2019-09-25
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