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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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Cheney Reveals Frantic Texts From GOP Lawmakers To Meadows Dec 15, 2021

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Any moment the House of Representatives are expected to vote on holding Mark Meadows, Trump’s White House Chief of Staff, in contempt of Congress as they reveal the pain, danger, and hypocrisy happening during the Capitol riots. House select committee member Rep. Liz Cheney released new text messages obtained from Meadows that were sent to him while the Capitol was under siege. Even Fox News hosts were begging then-President Trump to stop the Trump supporters from attacking the Capitol.

Promising data has been released on a pill that treats coronavirus as a new variant takes hold around the globe. President Joe Biden praised Pfizer's report that its experimental treatment for Covid-19 cut the risk of hospitalization or death by 89% if given to high-risk adults within a few days of their first symptoms.

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At Least 74 Dead, 109 Unaccounted For From KY Tornadoes Dec 14, 2021

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Shocking images from Kentucky show extensive destruction caused by a series of tornadoes. One town was almost entirely demolished after tornadoes ripped through eight states and hundreds of miles as the scope of the devastation is only beginning to emerge. Kentucky’s Governor speaks live to provide updates on recovery efforts.

Mark Meadows, Trump’s former Chief of Staff, allegedly sent an email saying the National Guard would be on standby on January 6th to "protect the pro-Trump people." Meadows has now turned over approximately 6,000 pages worth of documents over to the House January 6th committee.

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Inflation Hits 39-year High Dec 10, 2021

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Consumer prices rose 6.8% in November from the year prior, creating a major roadblock for the rest of President Biden’s economic agenda. The Supreme Court keeps the Texas abortion ban in place but gives opponents a small opening to stop it. The CDC reveals new details about the 43 people who contracted the Omicron variant of Covid in the U.S.

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FDA Authorizes Boosters For Ages 16 & 17 Dec 10, 2021

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The FDA has authorized people ages 16 and 17 to receive a Pfizer/BioNTech booster shot for COVID-19. The jobs numbers are the strongest they have been since the year humans landed on the moon for the first time, but why aren’t the hard numbers matching the hard times so many are feeling? Daunte Wright’s girlfriend took the stand to testify in the trial of the then-officer who fired the fatal shot during an April traffic stop in Minnesota.

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Jury Deliberations Begin In Jussie Smollett Trial Dec 09, 2021

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A jury in Chicago is now deliberating the case of Jussie Smollett, the "Empire" actor who was charged with six felony counts for allegedly staging a fake hate crime in January 2019 and falsely reporting it to police. If found guilty, Smollett could face up to three years in prison.

With approximately 72% of Americans vaccinated as the Omicron strain spreads, Pfizer announced new lab research which suggests three doses of their vaccine will provide even greater protection.

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Biden’s Threat To Putin Dec 08, 2021

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U.S. intelligence leaders are growing more concered that Russia is planning another military invasion of Ukraine. According to the White House, Biden told Putin there will be “strong economic measures” if Russia invades Ukraine. Rep. Mike Turner of the House Intelligence Committee joins to discuss today’s call between President Biden and Vladimir Putin and what future between the U.S. and Russia will look like if Ukraine is invaded.

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NYC Mandates Vaccine For All Private Sector Workers Dec 07, 2021

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As COVID-19 cases surge, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced anyone who works in the big apple is required to get vaccinated. The parents of the accused Michigan school shooter are now on suicide watch as they face rare charges related to the massacre. The Attorney General of Michigan joins to discuss. Plus, with the U.S. fearing Russia is getting ready to invade Ukraine, a critical phone call is about to happen between President Biden and Vladimir Putin. Can the U.S. get Putin to stand down?

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U.S. Officials Alarmed At Russia-Ukraine Border Dec 04, 2021

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All eyes are on Ukraine as Russia stocks up on medical supplies and fuel along its border. Is Vladimir Putin planning to invade Ukraine? Biden speaks out to position how the United States would respond.

The parents of the 15-year-old Michigan school shooting suspect, Ethan Crumbley, are missing after prosecutors announced charges against them. The Oakland County Sheriff telling CNN that all available resources are now looking for the parents including the US Marshals and the FBI.

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Sen. Sinema Will Not Commit To Biden Agenda Dec 03, 2021

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Senate Democrats may not yet have the votes to pass one of the party's top legislative priorities: the Build Back Better Act. Senator Kyrsten Sinema sits down with CNN to share her plans for negotiating the social spending bill and why her vote remains uncertain.

President Biden announced a new strategy at combating Covid-19 this winter that does not involve lockdowns. The new approach includes expanding vaccinations to the remaining Americans who have resisted getting shots, providing booster shots, changing rules on international travel, and requiring insurance companies to pay for at-home tests.

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Supreme Court Deciding Fate Of Roe v. Wade Dec 02, 2021

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The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in a case to determine the fate of Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision in which the Supreme Court protected a pregnant woman's liberty to choose to have an abortion. This week, the nine justices will sit alone in a conference room and go over the case.

The United States' first confirmed case of the Omicron coronavirus variant has been identified in California. Senator Tim Kaine joins to discuss the new covid variant as it slows down global markets with holidays fast approaching.

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