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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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Hurricane Dorian growing in size as it starts to hit Florida; Dorian now second slowest-moving hurricane ever in Atlantic; CNN: Texas gunman purchased gun used in massacre in private sale; Coast Guard: Search for survivors of boat fire suspended Sep 03, 2019

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Parts of Bahamas obliterated by hurricane Dorian: five killed , 13K homes destroyed or damaged; CNN on scene as victims rescued in the Bahamas; Dorian moving dangerously close to U.S. after battering Bahamas; Hurricane Dorian growing in size as it starts to hit Florida; First aerial images of "unprecedented" damage in Bahamas; New images show parts of Bahamas obliterated by Dorian; CNN: Texas gunman purchased gun used in massacre in private sale; Coast Guard: Search for survivors of boat fire suspended; Charleston bracing for major flooding from hurricane Dorian

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Hurricane Dorian batters the Bahamas, outer bands begin to hit parts of Florida; Mayday call released in dive boat fire: "I can't breathe"; Police: Gunman had called FBI tip line 15 minutes before shooting Sep 02, 2019

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"Catastrophic" winds batter the Bahamas as Dorian lingers; 8-year-old boy first death reported in the Bahamas from Dorian; Dorian devastates the Bahamas, moves closer toward East Coast; Outer bands start to hit Florida as Dorian threatens East Coast; Hurricane Dorian moving dangerously close to Florida coast; Mandatory evacuations ordered along most of Florida's east coast as Dorian's outer bands move in; Tourism Ministry: Rescue efforts underway in parts of Bahamas; Coast Guard: Unclear what caused diving boat fire; FBI: Gunman called 911 and FBI tip line multiple times; Trump: Background check wouldn't have stopped shooter; Poll: 93% favor universal background checks; 72 % say Congress must do more on gun violence; Texas State Rep: I say no to gun reform, "yes" to prayer; Trump golfs, tweets political attacks as Dorian threatens U.S.; Millions under mandatory evacuations as Dorian moves in

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Dorian strengthens to major category 3 hurricane, on track to become cat 4 before hitting Florida; DHS & FEMA have acting chiefs advising Trump on storm; Biden dismisses questions about latest campaign trail gaffe Aug 30, 2019

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FL Gov: Fuel shortages at gas stations ahead of Dorian; Dorian's slow speed poses bigger problems as Florida's east coast braces for direct hit; Trump's gatekeeper steps down after talking with press about the president's family; Soon: Trump heads to Camp David as Dorian nears U.S.; New Biden gaffe prompts discussion about facts in Trump era; $2 Billion bail bond industry accused of preying on poor; Nephews arrest leaves woman with lifetime debt; Bail bond payments driving some borrowers into debt even after charges are dropped; Bail bond industry blocking reform across the U.S.; Nevada's Area 51 bracing for "Earthling Invasion"

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No more automatic citizenship for some U.S. military kids born abroad; Biden appears to conflate details in Afghan war hero story; Trump cancels trip to Poland because of hurricane threat ; Dorian on track to slam Florida as category 4 hurricane Aug 29, 2019

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New citizenship rule fits into Trump admin pattern; Biden appears to conflate details in Afghan war hero story; DOJ Watchdog: Comey violated FBI policy with memos; Bail industry block changes to system that puts poor in debt; Bail industry profits off the underprivileged; Bail company lobbied to stop reform in Iowa; NY AG condemns video on GOP Facebook page as Anti-Semitic; GOP group removes Facebook video warning of a "Takeover" by Hasidic Jewish community

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Hurricane Dorian slamming U.S. Virgin Islands; Hurricane threat grows for continental U.S.; Trump goes after Puerto Rico, Fox News in Twitter tirade; Next Dem debate stage likely set with 10 candidates Aug 28, 2019

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Dorian gains strength, now hitting Puerto Rico as category 1 hurricane; Ahead of storm, Trump attacks Puerto Rico, calls it "One of the most corrupt places on Earth" ; Mayor of San Juan responds to Trump's attacks; Sources: Trump rattled about possible economic downturn, scrambles for victories ahead of election; Trump: Fox News "Isn't working for us anymore"; Biden dominates Dem field by double-digit in new poll; Top 2020 Democrats beta trump in new 2020 poll; Sources: Trump said he'd pardon aides if they broke law to build wall; AG Bill Barr to host private party at Trump's DC hotel; GOP Sen Isakson announces he's retiring from Congress; Boris Johnson to suspend Parliament amid Brexit brawl; Trump: Johnson is exactly what "U.K. has been looking for"

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Sources: Pres Trump fought with world leaders about letting Russia back into G7 alliance; Trump's banks respond to questions about his tax returns; Biden talks tragedy in new ad on health care; Brazil rejects $20M from G7 to combat Amazon fires; Aug 27, 2019

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Three sources: Sharp & sometimes bitter arguments broke out at G7 welcome dinner on Saturday; Trump falsely claims Congress approved record $92B for Puerto Rico (Congress only approved $42B); Storm to reach near-hurricane strength as it spins closer to Puerto Rico; FEMA: Tropical storm Dorian cold have "significant impact"; New Biden ad defends Obamacare record; Biden rejects "Medicare for all" in new "personal" ad; NYT: Warren courting top Dem officials to convince them she's "a team player"; Firefighters training new teams to battle raging Amazon fires; Lori Loughlin appears in court over college cheating scam; Trump-supporting farmers say trade war may affect 2020 vote.

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Trump adds to confusion over China, Russia during chaotic G7; Landmark decision in opioid addiction epidemic; Sanders, Biden, Warren in virtual tie in new 2020 poll; Former GOP Rep Joe Walsh announces run against Trump Aug 26, 2019

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Trump: I'm open to meeting Iran's leader under right conditions; Trump falsely claims Putin outsmarted Obama, forced Russia out of G8; Trump: I "sincerely" believe China wants to make a deal; Trump returns to Washington after confusing 3 days at G7; Judge orders Johnson & Johnson to pay $572 million for part in fueling Oklahoma's opioid crisis; Warren draws massive crowds as she surges in polls; New poll highlights divide between progressive, moderate dems; GOP candidate Joe Walsh: "We have a child in the White House"; Walsh: Trump is "tweeting this country into recession"; Walsh on gun control: background checks are not the issue, white nationalism is; Walsh: I regret falsely claiming Obama is a Muslim; Walsh apologizes for rhetoric "that lead to Trump"; Trump skips G7 meeting on climate crisis as Amazon burns; Aerial tour of Amazon fires reveals endless devastation; Trump considering hosting next G7 summit at Trump FL resort, says he won't make money; CA deputy accused of faking sniper shooting under criminal investigation

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Dow dives amid Trump's China trade war, recession fears; Supreme Court: Ruth Bader Ginsburg treated for pancreatic cancer; Putin orders "symmetrical response" to U.S. missile test; Defense Secretary 80 people indicted in massive web scam Aug 23, 2019

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Dow plunges 600+ points amid Trump's tweets, jokes, trade war; Trump jokes about stock market dive in attack on Dem; Sources: President Trump has questioned why he must attend G7; Justice Ginsburg seen at recent events as she was treated for cancer; 21 Dem candidates remain as key debate approaches; NYT: Dems are worried about lack of enthusiasm for Biden; Sanders camp tries to work around media companies; Russia has possible nuclear - tipped missiles aimed at Europe; As Trump pushes to get Russia back in G7, Putin claims U.S. has provoked him; DOJ: scammers raked in millions in massive web scam; DOJ: online dating scam "one of the largest of it's kind"; Brazil considers sending troops to Amazon fires as international pressure mounts

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Trump pushes back on recession warnings says "economy is doing really well"; Sanders criticized after changing "Medicare for all" proposal; Police: Employee planned mass shooting at Marriott hotel; World's largest rainforest engulfed by massive wildfires Aug 22, 2019

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Trump touts good economy despite discouraging reports on jobs, manufacturing and deficit; Sources: trump worried trade war will hurt his 2020 chances; 129 House Dems now calling for impeachment inquiry into Trump; Sanders unveils $16 trillion "Green new deal" plan; Another Dem drops out of 2020 race as next debate deadline nears; Harris camp criticizes Sanders over "Medicare for all" change; Police searching for sniper who shot deputy in California; Police: Hotel cook stockpiled guns, was planning mass shooting; 20+ plots thwarted by police since Dayton & El Paso shootings; Former GOP Rep. Joe Walsh strongly considering 2020 bid; Republicans Walsh, Sanford considering primary against, Trump, Fmr. GOP Gov Weld has already declared; Nikki Haley shoots down "rumors" of being Trump's 2020 VP pick; Overstock CEO resigns after revealing affair with accused Russian agent Maria Butina; World's largest rain forest engulfed by massive wildfires; White House drops attempt to cancel foreign aid; New look at the icon who changed the fashion game; "Halston" Premieres Sunday at 9P ET/PT

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Trump says he wants to fix "loopholes" in background checks; Trump calls Danish PM "nasty" for shooting down Greenland sale; Jewish groups, 2020 Dems slam Trump for claiming Jews who vote for Democrats are "disloyal" to Israel Aug 21, 2019

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Trump repeats NRA talking points as he hedges on gun control and background checks; Trump denies telling NRA that universal background checks were "off the table"; Trump all over the place on gun background checks; New CNN Poll: 60% favor stricter gun control laws; Danish PM Trump called "nasty" doesn't think she's been "blunt or harsh"; Danish politicians: Trump's snub "disrespectful" & "insulting"; Former ambassador to Denmark responds to Trump's snub; Sanders: I'm a proud Jewish American who votes Democrat; Israeli Pres: Link between U.S. & Israel is about values; Trump has long history of making offensive comments to Jews; Trump repeats 2018 pledge to consider ending birthright citizenship; Trump unveils plan to detain migrants indefinitely; Poll: View of economy drops for 1st time in Trump presidency; Community members "concerned" over MI steel job layoffs; Trump claims he's "the chosen one" to take on China

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