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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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Voting Underway In Crucial Congressional Races In PA, NC May 17, 2022

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President Biden visited the site of the racist massacre in Buffalo, New York as we learn new details about the alleged gunman’s plot. Plus, it is election night in America as votes are currently being casted in several key states.

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Police: Suspect Believe To Have Visited Buffalo In Early March May 16, 2022

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Officials say the Buffalo supermarket massacre was motivated by racism and other forms of hate. We learn new details about another threat from the suspected killer months before Saturday’s attack. Plus, Ukraine’s secret police are on a special mission to weed out Russian spies among their military and civilian population. Also, new recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics for parents dealing with the baby formula shortage.

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Parents Scramble For Baby Formula As Shortage Worsens May 13, 2022

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The White House is refusing to call the baby formula shortage a crisis as the Biden administration responds after shortages have existed for months. Plus, the Kremlin is threatening to cut Russia's power supply to Finland after Finland looks to join NATO. Also, a chaotic scene unfolded as Israeli police beat mourners at the memorial procession of a slain Palestinian American journalist.

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Jan 6 Committee Subpoenas McCarthy May 12, 2022

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Rep. Zoe Lofgren of the January 6th committee joins to discuss the new subpoenas issued for Kevin McCarthy and four other House Republicans. Plus, the man who led the Pentagon during the Trump administration weighs the United State’s involvement in Ukraine as Putin’s army is pushed back. Also, American farmers are warning that food prices cold soon skyrocket even more.

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Democrats’ National Abortion Rights Bill Fails In Senate May 11, 2022

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Democrats bill on abortion rights goes farther than Roe v. Wade does but fails after a Senate vote. Plus, Ukrainians retake captured towns near Russia’s border as Putin’s forces make a new play in southern Ukraine. Also, a woman’s lacrosse team from a historically black college said it was racially profiled during a stop in Georgia. The case is now catching the attention of Capitol Hill.

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Biden Defends His Plan To Fight Inflation May 10, 2022

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President Biden says the U.S. economy went from on the mend to on the move but in what direction? Gas prices hit a record high and are on track to go even higher. Plus, Putin is now targeting the port city of Odesa with hypersonic missiles. Also, as the water drops at America’s largest reservoir, human remains continue to be found with possible mafia connections.

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Russia Steps Up Attacks On Railways Used For Evacuations May 09, 2022

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Putin used Russia’s World War II commemoration parade to defend his invasion of Ukraine and slaughter of civilians while his forces are accused of dropping a bomb on a school killing dozens. Also, analysts say to get ready for gas prices to skyrocket further in coming days as economic turbulence continues for the stock market.

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Privacy Advocates Raise Concerns Over Digital History Potentially Used To Prosecute Abortion Cases May 06, 2022

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Internet search history, location data, social media posts, and other digital information could be used for prosecution to target people seeking abortions if Roe v. Wade is overturned and abortion becomes a crime. Then, the Kremlin is putting up Russian road signs and erecting statues of Soviet leaders in the besieged city of Mariupol. Plus, more than 90% of the 22 million jobs lost in the height of the pandemic are back.

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Wall Street Plunges After Fed Hikes Interest Rates May 05, 2022

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Russian troops have broken into part of the Mariupol steel plant. Will the remaining innocent Ukrainians trapped inside actually be given a chance to get out alive? Then, how a little pill could be the next target for the anti-abortion movement when and if Roe v. Wade fails. Plus, a huge selloff on Wall Street today as the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P take huge hits.

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Stocks Close Higher After Fed Raises Interest Rates May 04, 2022

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Why are some economists saying the biggest interest rate hike in more than two decades should help us all in the United States and bring prices on everyday items down? Plus, Ukrainian forces push back against Kremlin fighters trying to storm the Mariupol steel plant while civilians try to escape. Also, new audio of House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy discussing using the 25th Amendment to try and remove Donald Trump just days after the January 6th Capitol attack.

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