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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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Justice Department To Review Police Response To Uvalde Attack May 30, 2022

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Instead of enjoying the start of summer vacation like 10-year-olds should be doing, two of the Uvalde shooting victims are being laid to rest as the investigation into the police response ramps up. Plus, some relief for desperate parents is supposed to be hitting store shelves but it’s still not clear how parents can actually get his new batch of baby formula.

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TX Official: “It Was The Wrong Decision” Not To Breach Classroom May 27, 2022

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State officials in Texas said their decision to wait about an hour for tactical teams to arrive to the elementary school before taking action was “wrong.” Plus, one little girl called 911 at leave five times while locked in that classroom with gunshots going off. Then, the trauma this entire ordeal is leaving on young children, their parents, and the nation.

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New Questions Emerge Over Police Response And Timeline May 26, 2022

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Serious questions are emerging today about the police response to the shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Desperate parents describe pleading to rush in to save their babies as police told them to move back. If social media companies know your detailed shopping habits, travel plans, and more about your life than many of your friends, why can’t they detect online chatter about potential school shootings to prevent another tragedy?

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Beto O’Rourke Interrupts Texas Shooting News Conference May 25, 2022

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The United States has now witnessed at least 30 shootings at K-12 schools this year. Beto O’Rourke confronted Texas leaders for, in his view, not doing enough to stop guns from getting into the wrong hands. Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas joins to discuss school safety and mental health.

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TX Gov: 14 Children And A Teacher Dead In Elementary School Shooting May 24, 2022

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At least 15 people have been killed in a deadly elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Also, it is election day for Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Arkansas, and Minnesota. Plus, the FBI is investigating an alleged plot to assassinate former President George W. Bush.

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WH Insists No Policy Change After Biden’s Taiwan Comments May 23, 2022

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China is responding after the White House walks back Biden’s comment that the U.S. would get involved militarily if China were to ever attack Taiwan. Plus, there are more suspected cases of monkeypox in U.S. as investigators try to pinpoint how the virus is spreading. Also, an explosive report of sex abuse cases within the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the United States.

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Finally Home: The Trevor Reed Interview May 22, 2022

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Last month, former Marine Trevor Reed was released in a prisoner swap after being held in Russia for nearly three years. Tonight, he speaks exclusively to CNN in his first interview since being freed. In this episode of the ‘5 Things’ podcast, Jake talks about how Reed is doing and look at what comes next for him and his family. Plus, a look at the efforts aimed at freeing the many other Americans being held abroad.

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Record Housing Prices Widens Racial Divide May 20, 2022

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Records highs for housing and gas as Wall Street continues to dive into historic territory with economists warning of a possible recession. Plus, the U.S. secures its first batch of baby formula from Europe, but it’s not just parents who are desperate to get their hands on shipments. Then, Trevor Reed sits down with Jake to discuss his near three year detainment in Russia.

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House Passes $28M Emergency Funding To Help Formula Shortage May 19, 2022

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Scammers are now taking advantage of the baby formula shortage through the use of fake websites for formula as the head of the FDA is pressed on Capitol Hill today. Plus, we examine the tedious process to read the misprinted mail-in ballots that are leaving a key U.S. Senate race in limbo. Also, the CDC is now tracking multiple clusters of monkeypox that have been reported across the globe.

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Trump-Backed Election Denier Wins GOP Primary For PA Governor May 18, 2022

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The Pennsylvania Senate primary results are too close to be called as the final outcome could be delayed in part by a printing error that has left about 22,000 ballots unable to be read by scanners. Plus, a dramatic sell-off on Wall Street as investors worry over inflation and a possible U.S. economic recession.

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