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The Lead with Jake Tapper

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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DOJ expected to appeal judge’s ruling in Trump docs case Sep 16, 2022

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Will Donald Trump versus the United States of America end up before the Supreme Court? This as questions of a DOJ appeal emerge after a Trump appointed judge sides with the former president and cuts off access to classified documents to prosecutors while a special master is given time to review the material. Plus, there are mounting calls for a separate investigation after immigrants are promised shelter and jobs only to end up at Martha’s Vineyard because of a Republican governor’s protest stunt.

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Florida & Texas ramp up migrant fight, send more to northeast Sep 15, 2022

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In the decades long debate over how to solve the crisis at the border, Ron DeSantis is shipping migrants late at night to Martha’s Vineyard. Plus, we look inside the negotiations that went on for over 20 hours to avoid a rail strike that could have crippled the country’s economy. Then, a source tells CNN that President Biden is ready to finally hear directly from the families of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan who are both detained in Russia.

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Unique labor law could allow Congress to stop rail strike Sep 14, 2022

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The White House steps in as freight rail workers threaten to strike. The contingency plans are under discussion as President Biden weighs using federal authority to intervene. Plus, a former Trump appointed U.S. attorney joins to describe the Justice Department corruptly pressuring how and whether he prosecuted cases related to Trump and Trump’s rivals.

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Dow closes down 1,200+ points Sep 13, 2022

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Stocks tumble as the Dow drops more than 1,000 points prompting fears the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates more aggressively. Plus, a Twitter whistleblower warns of security threats within the social network.

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Biden addresses “cancer moonshot” ambitions Sep 12, 2022

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President Biden delivers a speech about his initiative to reduce cancer deaths in the United States. Then, Ukraine’s impressive gains force Russian troops to retreat. But, are these advances temporary as the Kremlin launches retaliatory strikes? Plus, a message from the Queen’s oldest son, the new King. Also, questions over the list of best colleges and universities in the U.S. after one prestigious school said its data was cooked.

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The UK honors a Queen, welcomes a King Sep 09, 2022

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As the Royal Family's meticulous plans are laid out as an official period of mourning begins. Plus, King Charles starts his reign as the world watches to see what kind of leader he might be. And in the US, CNN asks Texas' top law enforcement officer why he allegedly said no one will lose their jobs over the massacre in Uvalde.

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Special report: The passing of a Queen (part two) Sep 08, 2022

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We continue our special, three-hour edition of The Lead, as Jake and a bevy of guests discuss the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, who died today at the age of 96.

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Special report: The passing of a Queen (part one) Sep 08, 2022

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In hour #1 of a special, three-hour edition of The Lead, Jake and a bevy of guests discuss the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, who died today at the age of 96.

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Bipartisan lawmakers demand more info on Mar-a-Lago materials Sep 07, 2022

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The Washington Post reports FBI agents found nuclear documents at Mar-a-Lago, material so secret that only a tight circle knew they even existed. So, why were those documents there? Plus, former Russian spies, operatives who defected from the Kremlin’s secret service agency, tell all about the inner workings of the FSB.

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Fake elector helped pro-Trump operatives access election office Sep 06, 2022

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CNN obtained a new video showing a fraudulent Trump elector escorting operatives into an elections office on the same day a voting machine at that very office was breached. Authorities are now investigating whether this is yet another coordinated effort to subvert the democratic process. Plus, explosive wildfires out west, major flooding on the east coast, and fear of blackouts due to record heat.

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