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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Candidates touring stage ahead of CNN debate; Warren and Sanders to share stage with moderates; CNN debates last chance for some Dems to break through
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2019-07-30
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Trump stokes racial divide by ramping up attacks on Rep. Cummings and Baltimore; Trump slams Baltimore for "infestation" as Kushner properties cited for rodents; 2020 Dems descend on Michigan, a state Trump narrowly won
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2019-07-29
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Dems take big step forward toward possible impeachment; filing suit for Mueller's secret grand jury material; Top Dem candidates signal aggressive debate strategies; Trump rips Sweden, France, Fox News and more in Twitter tear
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2019-07-26
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Dems grapple with next move as Trump tries to spin win; Attorney General Barr reinstates federal death penalty; Source: Biden's shift to more aggressive tone "intentional"; Worker fired after doctored presidential seal appeared behind Trump at speech
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2019-07-25
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Mueller: President Trump was not exonerated; Mueller: President can be charged after leaving office; At least 92 House Dems support impeachment inquiry into Trump
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2019-07-24
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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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