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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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Testimony: Trump removed lines from speech criticizing rioters Jul 25, 2022

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New video from the January 6th select committee features Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump speaking about events after the insurrection. Also, why the FBI believes some cell phone towers could be equipped with Chinese spyware strategically placed throughout the United States.

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Steve Bannon found guilty of contempt of Congress Jul 22, 2022

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After another January 6th select committee hearing, will Attorney General Merrick Garland take action against the men behind the Capitol riot? This as Steve Bannon is found guilty of two counts of contempt of Congress. Plus, Republican congressman Lee Zeldin was shockingly attacked at a campaign rally by a man who tried to stab him.

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WH: Biden has “mild" Covid-19 symptoms; taking Paxlovid Jul 21, 2022

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President Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 but insists he’s doing fine as the White House releases details about his symptoms. Plus, the January 6th select committee returns to primetime and delivers its last scheduled hearing, accusing former President Trump of failing to act while watching the violence unfold in realtime in the White House dining room.

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Two Trump White House aides on Thursday’s witness list Jul 20, 2022

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A witness interviewed by the January 6th select committee goes on an extremist rant. Hear what the former Trump White House aide said after an abrupt end to his closed door testimony. Plus, the United Kingdom has narrowed down the final two candidates to determine who will replace Boris Johnson as prime minister.

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Devastating heat disrupts activity across the world Jul 19, 2022

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Extreme heat alerts appear in 21 European countries and more than 100 million people in the U.S. are also in danger zones. Disasters sparked by the climate crisis are now threatening travel, food supply, and health. Plus, while moving to ban abortion outright, one state is leaving lower income pregnant women with few resources, little support, and almost nowhere to turn.

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New CNN Poll: 75% of Americans say cost of living is biggest economic problem Jul 18, 2022

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New polls indicate Americans are giving President Biden his lowest marks yet on some of the most pressing problems of our time. Plus, a trial begins for Steve Bannon who faces criminal contempt charges. Then, increased shark encounters at some east coast beaches have caused some closures.

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Biden: “we discussed human rights & need for political reform” Jul 15, 2022

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President Joe Biden met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, announcing several new areas of cooperation aimed at reshaping US-Saudi relations. Plus, Chef José Andrés joins to discuss providing meals to Ukrainians as Russia targets Ukraine’s wheat fields.

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Biden says diplomacy is best way to keep Iran from getting nuclear weapons Jul 14, 2022

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President Biden and the Israeli prime minister both agree Iran can’t develop nuclear weapons. They don’t agree on how to stop it from happening and it was made public today. Will this prove problematic? Plus, a dead wife, a dead son, a botched hit, and an alleged fraud scheme. Murder charges have now been filed against a once prominent South Carolina attorney.

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Horrible news for your wallet Jul 14, 2022

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The latest inflation numbers confirm what American families already know: just about everything -- food, gas, rent, electricity -- costs more, forcing many people to choose between buying groceries or having enough gas to get to work. Plus, the families in Uvalde, Texas are understandably furious and frustrated that they didn't get to see the hallway surveillance video before the rest of us, and even more so about the 77 minutes of inaction that the video shows. And, Starbucks is closing several locations, but not because of slow sales. Is this about worker safety ... or unionization?

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Cheney: Trump tried to contact Jan 6 witness Jul 12, 2022

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The January 6th select committee presented a number of new details today including evidence that Trump allies Michael Flynn and Roger Stone worked with far-right militia leaders ahead of the riot. Also, Rep. Liz Cheney of the panel says Trump tried to contact a witness who has not yet been publicly identified.

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