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Jake Tapper, CNN’s lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent, hosts this two-hour weekday afternoon program featuring headlines from around the country and the world, the most important stories in national and international news, politics, health, money, environment, sports and pop culture. The Lead also focuses on bringing to the forefront stories not found on the front pages – hidden headlines.
Trump holds long new conference in Mar-a-Lago The main role with Jake Tapper 9 August 2024
As Vice President Kamala Harris rises in the polls, former President Trump takes questions from reporters and says he has agreed to three debates. Plus, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joins us to talk about the press conference and more. Plus, there are new details about the alleged ISIS-inspired terrorist attack that was planned for this week.