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 to host July 4th event filled with tanks, fighter jets; DHS watchdog releases photos of families in overcrowded border facilities in Texas; New CNN poll: Trump job approval remains at 43%; Biden leads, Harris & Warren battle for 2nd in new Iowa poll
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2019-07-02
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New CNN Poll: Biden lead narrows to five points post-debates; Buttigieg raises eye-catching $24.8 million in second quarter; Trump makes history as first sitting U.S. president to visit N. Korea
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2019-07-01
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Kamala Harris steals stage, Biden target of attacks; Booker on his 2020 path after first democratic debate; Biden defends his past position on busing in heated fight; Pres. Trump smiles, tells Putin "don't meddle in election"
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2019-06-28
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Dem Debate: Who will stand out & who will go on attack?; Supreme court rules in two cases with big voting implications; Ocasio-Cortez: "under no circumstances" should house vote on senate's border funding bill
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2019-06-27
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Robert Mueller set to testify publicly on July 17th; The story behind the image of drowned father & toddler; Last-minute preparations for 2020 Dems ahead of first debate
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2019-06-26
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TRUMP: IRAN TAKES MY THREATS SERIOUSLY; SOME DEMS WORRY BORDER BILL ENABLES HARDLINE TRUMP POLICIES; INTENSE PREPARATION FOR 2020 DEMS AHEAD OF HIGH-STAKES DEBATE; COURT DOCS: GOP REP. DUNCAN HUNTER USED CAMPAIGN MONEY IN AFFAIRS WITH FIVE WOMEN
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2019-06-25
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Trump brings U.S. to brink on immigration & Iran then pulls back deportations, retaliatory strike; Author accuses Trump of sexual assault in the 90s; Dems churn out policy proposals ahead of debate
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2019-06-24
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Trump: We were "cocked & loaded" for Iran strike, but I called it off with ten minutes to spare; Biden: "There is not a racist bone in my body"; Dem candidates court black voters at SC Democratic Convention;
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2019-06-21
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Trump: Iran "made a very big mistake" shooting down U.S. drone; White House briefing top lawmakers on Iran
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2019-06-21
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Some 2020 Democrats slam Biden for comments about segregationists; Hope Hicks refuses to answer questions about her time at WH; At least 10 top Trump admin positions filled in acting capacity; Warren grabs Sanders' attention as she soars in new poll
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2019-06-19
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Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan withdraws from confirmation; Trump loses hypothetical matchups against Biden, Sanders, Warren, Harris, O'Rourke & Buttigieg in FL; Report: most extremist murders in 2018 were by right-wing killers
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2019-06-18
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Trump team fires pollsters over leaked data, reportedly hides details of US cyber attacks on Russia from Trump; Expert: Alaine Chao's use of transportation dept. is a violation; US releases new photos, claims they're proof Iran is behind oil tanker attack
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2019-06-17
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Buttigieg: I'm worried Trump would take foreign dirt; Trump on foreign info: "Of course you have to look at it"; Source: Before tanker attack, Iran shot at U.S. drones; Trump predicts he'll run against Biden, Sanders, or Warren
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2019-06-15
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Trump: "Nothing wrong with listening" if Russia or China offers dirt; Sarah Sanders leaving White House by end of the month; Jay Inslee, Eric Swalwell latest democratic candidates calling for impeachment proceedings
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2019-06-13
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