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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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More States Lift School Mask Mandates Feb 09, 2022

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More and more Democratic states are getting rid of school mask mandates as the United States waits for guidance from the White House and the CDC. But, it might be too soon to start throwing those masks out.

Is Vladimir Putin’s mind in the gutter? The Russian autocrat made a seemingly sexual joke about the Ukrainian president on Tuesday.

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One-On-One With German Chancellor Scholz As Russia Threat Looms Feb 08, 2022

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President Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met at the White House Monday where they held a joint press conference. Biden vowed to stop the Nord Stream 2, an undersea pipeline set to deliver gas from Russia to Germany, if Russia invades Ukraine. Chancellor Scholz joins Jake Tapper for an exclusive one-on-one interview.

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Pence: “Trump Is Wrong…I Had No Right To Overturn The Election” Feb 05, 2022

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Former Vice President Mike Pence called out former President Donald Trump, saying he was wrong and had no right to overturn the 2020 election. Pence continued to say nothing could be more “un-American” than for one person to decide the outcome of an election.

The Republican National Committee censures the two Republican members of Congress on the January 6th committee. We discuss the Republican civil war over that dark day.

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Biden Lays Out New Plans To Combat Gun Violence Feb 04, 2022

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In the wake of two police officers gunned down in New York City, President Biden says defunding the police is not the answer. One of his top advisers joins to discuss the future of policing in America.

New details on how the top ISIS leader was killed during a U.S. raid. CNN is on the ground with a look at how the facts line up with what the Pentagon is claiming.

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Fired NFL Coach Sues League, 3 Teams For Racial Bias Feb 03, 2022

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A former NFL head coach is suing the league for discrimination using a text message mix-up as proof. He is also alleging his boss offered him big bucks to lose games. Former NFL wide receiver Donté Stallworth joins to discuss the discrimination lawsuit.

Plus, the Pentagon deploys 3,000 United States military troops in Eastern Europe as Russia is seen expanding its military presence in the region.

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Pfizer Requesting Vaccine Authorization For Children Under 5 Feb 02, 2022

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Pfizer is requesting emergency use authorization for its Covid-19 vaccine for children under 5 years of age. Vaccination rates for currently eligible recipients are the lowest among the age group of 5-11 years of age.

Tom Brady, who many consider the greatest NFL quarterback of all time, has officially announced his retirement.

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Lifting Covid Provisions: Health Experts Want Clear Guidance Feb 01, 2022

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From mask mandates to vaccine requirements, new calls today to consider changing all the rules as the United States nears what could be the endemic phase of Covid-19. We’ll explore the metrics that experts want to use moving forward.

With just four days until the Winter Olympics begin, Beijing is trying to distract the international area away from some of its controversies.

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Killing Of Police Officers Reach 20-Year High Jan 29, 2022

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More officers were killed last year while working than any other year since 1995, excluding the 9/11 attacks in 2001. The San Francisco Police Chief joins to contextualize the surge in homicides targeting police and what it will take to keep cities safe.

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley says if Russia invades Ukraine it will be horrific. Gen. Milley further believes an invasion would result in a “significant” amount of causalities.

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Biden: “Long Overdue” For A Black Woman On The Supreme Court Jan 28, 2022

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President Biden says he’s made one decision when it comes to naming a replacement for retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. Today at the White House, Biden confirmed the nominee will be the first Black woman on the high court.

Russia added even more forces near its border with Ukraine as President Biden tried to ease tensions by phone. Meanwhile, Ukraine's foreign minister says Russia has not assembled enough troops for a full-scale invasion.

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Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer To Retire Jan 27, 2022

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Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer plans to announce he will soon retire, leaving President Biden with the opportunity to nominate a replacement. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that he is looking to follow a fast timeframe to confirm Biden's nominee.

Scientists are working to develop a universal Covid-19 vaccine according to Dr. Fauci. Is this idea of a universal coronavirus vaccine realistic?

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