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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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- 3 days ago1h 34m
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
- 4 days ago1h 25m
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
- 5 days ago1h 34m
Mississippi Too Close to Call, Separated by 65 Votes
Continuing Midterm Election coverage with Dana Bash, Kaitlan Collins, Jake Tapper, and Anderson Cooper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 6 days ago1h 31m
First Voter Poll: 62% Disapprove of Trump’s Performance
Continuing Midterm Election coverage with Anderson Cooper and Jake Tapper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 35m
Rep. Stevens Stuns Democrats, Endorses Republican in MI Senate Race
Midterm Election Day is tomorrow and nearly 56 million ballots have already been cast as Democrats hope to make historic gains in the House and Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 31m
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
- 1 weeks ago1h 32m
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
- 1 weeks ago1h 30m
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
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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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