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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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  • Saturday · 1 hr 34 min

    Trump Promotes Stephen Miller to WH Chief of Staff

    Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as President Trump's White House Chief of Staff, handing one of the most important White House roles to the architect of the administration’s hardline immigration crackdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Friday · 1 hr 25 min

    Mississippi’s Tight Senate Race Could Hinge on Provisional Ballots

    Today Democrats have flipped another slew of House seats and have now won at least 253 seats. Democrats are now on track to win their largest majority since the early 1990s. In the Senate, Democrats now hold 54 seats to Republicans 44, with two major races yet to be called. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 31 · 1 hr 31 min

    DOJ Pushes for Injunction in Alaska Ballot Case

    With four days until the midterm elections, CNN is tacking key races that could make or break control of Congress with the latest polls, forecasts, and analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 30 · 1 hr 32 min

    Slotkin Urges Dems to Unify at El-Sayed Campaign Event

    CNN’s team is all over the United States to bring you the latest on the key races that will decide the balance of power in Congress in next week’s midterm elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 29 · 1 hr 30 min

    NYT Poll: Senate Race a Toss-up in Deep-Red South Carolina

    With control of both the House and the Senate at stake both President Trump and former President Barrack Obama are back on the campaign trail this evening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 27 · 1 hr 32 min

    Nearly 30 Million Ballots Cast in Midterm Elections So Far

    President Trump is attaching a cash prize to stop, what he claims without evidence, is widespread vote fraud. Plus, the Justice Department is trying to convince a California court that it should be able to immediately intervene in early ballot processing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 24 · 1 hr 29 min

    Trump Admin Sues Alaska to Block Certification if the GOP Loses

    More than 23 million Americans have already cast their ballots with only 11 days left until Election Day and the Trump administration is trying to sow some doubt in the integrity of elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 23 · 1 hr 30 min

    Trump & Vance Back Ramaswamy Ad While Other Republicans Stay Away

    President Trump finds himself compelled to head to ruby red Iowa with only 12 days left until the midterms despite having won the state by 13 percentage points in the last election. CNN brings you latest in the upcoming races across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 22 · 1 hr 32 min

    Ramaswamy Stands by Ad Featuring Rivals Mom, Despite Backlash

    The New Mexico attorney general files a civil lawsuit against two Epstein advisers. Plus, more than 15 million Americans cast ballots during early voting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 21 · 1 hr 29 min

    Michigan Senate Candidates Take Questions on Their Economic Ideas

    More than 10 million American voters have already cast their ballots in the midterm elections with in-person early voting starting today in some states. Plus, CNN goes inside a voting center in one key battleground state to see how they are trying to protect election workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 20 · 1 hr 30 min

    2,000+ Arrested After Protests Turn Into Deadly Rioting

    President Trump is in yet another red state where he is trying to save a Republican seat. Plus, parts of France are under curfew this evening after protests spread into country-wide violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 17 · 1 hr 42 min

    Officials Give Update on Oregon School Shooting

    Police in Bend, Oregon provide an update on Thursday’s deadly mass shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. So many questions remain unanswered as the Bend community grapples with such a horrific act of violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 16 · 1 hr 41 min

    House Dems Ask Kimberly Guilfoyle for Records Related to Alleged Pay-to-Play Scheme

    With 19 days until midterm elections, CNN is tracking the key races that could shift control of congress to Democrats. Plus, ranking member of the House Oversight Committee Rep. Robert Garcia joins to discuss potential investigations into Trump and his administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 14 · 1 hr 30 min

    Trump Holds Rallies as Inflation Rises Ahead of Midterms

    Only 20 days left until polls close in the 2026 midterm elections and President Trump is headlining a campaign rally in the swing state of Arizona. Plus, CNN is live in Texas ahead of tonight’s townhall with Senate candidate James Talarico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 14 · 1 hr 30 min

    “Brutal”: WH Officials Pan Katie Zacharia’s First Press Briefing

    The Vatican has confirmed Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous growth in his lung. CNN brings the latest updates on his health condition. Plus, CNN’s John King visits North Carolina to ask what issues are at the top of voters’ priority list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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