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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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Roe ruling unleashes fierce battle over abortion in America Jun 27, 2022

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In the streets, court rooms, and legislative chambers nationwide, new actions occur as abortion rights wade into a new post Roe era. Actions include peaceful demonstrations to scuffles to vandals also trying to inflame the debate. Plus, a CNN exclusive one-on-one with Vice President Kamala Harris about her take on such a pivotal decision which divides the nation.

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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade Jun 24, 2022

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In perhaps the most consequential Supreme Court decision in decades, Roe v. Wade, the landmark case that federally protected abortion, has been overturned. CNN is live as crowds swell outside the Supreme Court.

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Update for June 23, 2022 Jun 23, 2022

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There is no new episode of The Lead showcast. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio.

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Biden calls on Congress to approve 3-month gas tax holiday Jun 22, 2022

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D.C.’s new big debate is whether you should get 18 cents off a gallon of gas. President Biden calls on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax, a proposal his former boss, President Obama, once called a gimmick. Plus, key Republicans publicly defend their support for a bipartisan gun bill.

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Jan 6 committee: Trump WH counsel should testify Jun 21, 2022

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Today, revelation after revelation from the House select committee investigating the January 6th insurrection. The Arizona House Speaker, the Georgia Secretary of State, his top deputy, all conservative, all giving new insights into the multi-layered Trump intimidation campaign to subvert the 2020 election. Rep. Adam Schiff from the January 6th committee joins to provide further insight into the fourth hearing.

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Jan. 6 committee Republican: “there’s violence in the future” Jun 20, 2022

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The January 6th select committee says a scheme to overthrow democracy went well beyond rioters at the Capitol. The committee plans to show how Donald Trump was allegedly involved in a fraudulent electors scheme after he lost the election. Plus, airlines cancel more than 5,000 flights over the weekend and warn of more cuts on the way.

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Jan. 6 committee asks wife of Justice Clarence Thomas to testify Jun 17, 2022

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New scrutiny over the emails between a Trump lawyer pushing the election lies and Ginni Thomas, the wife of the Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Plus, a new reminder today of just how blood thirsty some members of that MAGA mob were. Then, police say a 70-year-old man opened fire at an Alabama church group’s meeting.

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Today’s 1/6 hearing focused on Trump’s attempts to pressure Pence Jun 16, 2022

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The House select committee investigating the Capitol insurrection on Thursday detailed how former President Donald Trump tried to pressure his vice president to join in his scheme to overturn the presidential election. Two witnesses testified at Thursday's hearing who advised Pence that he did not have the authority to subvert the election.

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Biden targets oil giants: your high profit margins are “not acceptable” Jun 15, 2022

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President Biden is telling gas and oil companies to cut the soaring profits or else. This as the Federal Reserve announces a historic rate hike which will cause Americans to pay more for houses, cars, and credit card bills.

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Federal Reserve weighs largest interest rate hike since 1994 Jun 14, 2022

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The Federal Reserve is set to put in place the latest interest rate hike in decades. Now, some economists say this is a good thing, but American families struggling to get by may not agree. Then, the same kind of technology used for the best Covid-19 vaccines, mRNA, is showing promise in treating other conditions, including some cancers.

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