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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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House searches for new speaker after McCarthy ousted Oct 04, 2023

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The race for House speaker begins after Kevin McCarthy was fired in a historic vote. We analyze how we got to this political moment. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) joins to discuss if Jim Jordan or Steve Scalise would be more promising regarding bipartisan legislation. Plus, the US will transfer seized weapons from Iran to Ukraine as Biden worries about the future of funding for Ukraine amid the chaos in the House.

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Update for October 3, 2023 Oct 03, 2023

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Today’s The Lead showcast has been pre-empted by breaking news coverage of the House vote to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker. For recent news updates be sure to check out CNN’s ‘5 Things’ at: edition.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/5-things. Thanks for listening.

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Trump in court for first day of $250M civil fraud trial Oct 02, 2023

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With millions of dollars on the line and his future businesses in New York at stake, Donald Trump shows up for day one of his civil fraud trial, blasting not only prosecutors, but insulting the very judge who will decide how much Trump must pay in a case where he has already been found liable for fraud. Plus, the Fulton County district attorney overseeing the Georgia election subversion case, issued a subpoena to former New York Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik.

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U.S. braces for government shutdown as deadline looms Sep 29, 2023

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House Speaker McCarthy was unable to deliver a spending bill to deliver to the Senate in order to avoid a shutdown. Will he risk his job by cutting a deal with Democrats in order to get the government up and running? Plus, New York City is under a state of emergency as a month’s worth of rain is expected to fall in just hours. Also, an arrest has been made in the decades long case of the murder of rap artist Tupac Shakur.

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Tensions erupt between McCarthy and Gaetz Sep 28, 2023

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With two days left until a government shutdown, tensions erupted between GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Speaker McCarthy as House Republicans met behind closed doors according to a source in the room. Also, GOP candidates spar in the second debate for the Republican presidential nominee, calling out an absent Donald Trump. Plus, a look at America’s mental health crisis which has some of the best minds coming together to figure out why so many young Americans are unhappy.

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Tonight: 7 GOP presidential candidates face off in 2nd debate Sep 27, 2023

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Tonight, Republican presidential candidates will fight for second place in GOP polling as the frontrunner, Donald Trump, skips the debate. Our panel discuss what messaging, positions, and strategies the candidates may take on key issues. Plus, in an effort to avoid a government shutdown, a new short-term bill was outlined by Speaker McCarthy which would include provisions for the border.

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One-on-one with Cassidy Hutchinson Sep 26, 2023

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As former President Trump is vying for another term in the White House, threatening to dismantle political norms, investigate his adversaries, and seek retribution for perceived slights, former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson joins for an extensive interview. She discusses why Trump should never be president again, why she came forward to testify, how seriously she takes Trump’s threats, if Trump would curtail freedom of the press, and much more. Plus, CNN is on the ground at the Mexican-Guatemalan border as migrant crossings along the US-Mexico border rise.

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Sen. Menendez denies wrongdoing amid corruption charges Sep 25, 2023

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Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) said there is a good reason he had nearly $500,000 in cash in his home as he denies the federal bribery charges against him. Plus, with less than a week until a government shutdown, House Speaker McCarthy tells CNN that he is not worried about getting ousted if he cuts a deal with Democrats. Also, a look at what Trump and Biden's planned visits to Michigan amid the United Autoworkers strike say about the 2024 election.

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Dem Sen. Bob Menendez indicted on bribery charges Sep 22, 2023

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A sweeping indictment accuses Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) with accepting bribes, pressuring a US official, and spilling sensitive information to benefit a foreign government. Prosecutors allege bribes included gold, cash, a luxury vehicle, and more. Plus, Congress leaves for long weekend with just 8 days left to fund government and prevent a shutdown. Also, Ukraine strikes the Russian Black Sea fleet headquarters.

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Zelensky meets with Biden at White House Sep 21, 2023

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy visits Washington D.C., requesting assistance in Russia’s war with Ukraine. Plus, according to sources, House GOP leaders send members home for the week amid deep divisions and a looming shutdown. Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) join to share plans to reach consensus with GOP hardliners. Also, the FBI has been asked to assist in an investigation into allegations of torture at an off-site Baton Rouge police warehouse.

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