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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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Senate to vote on funding bills, sets up clash with WH Sep 06, 2023

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The US Senate will move forward on three spending bills next week, including a short term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) joins to discuss if bipartisan efforts have been made to find consensus on spending. Also, Donald Trump said he would absolutely testify in his own defense in the Fulton County, Georgia case. Plus, a look at the charges of conspiracy to overthrow that state’s 16 electoral votes as two defendants get some bad news from the judge. Then, a manhunt for a convicted killer continues in Pennsylvania as two school districts in the commonwealth have cancelled classes.

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22-year sentence for Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio Sep 05, 2023

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The former chairman of the of the Proud Boys, Enrique Tarrio, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for seditious conspiracy and leading a failed plot to prevent the transfer of power from Trump to Biden. Plus, the secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force join to demand Sen. Tuberville (R-Ala.) to end his military hold because of his objection to the Pentagon’s abortion travel care policy.

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Auto workers’ demands: 46% raise, 32-hour workweek Sep 04, 2023

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Recently Hollywood writers and actors, now autoworkers could be next to walk off the job and into the picket line demanding more than just higher pay. Their union leader joins to answer if the strike will happen and what’s next for negotiations. Plus, a shift in the 2024 race as America comes off summer vacation and the candidates zero in on the first contest on the calendar. Also, China proposes a law to limit screen time for children and teens. Could it work in America?

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Proud Boy who smashed Capitol window sentenced to 10 years Sep 01, 2023

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The rioter who smashed in that Capitol window and another who helped organize the violent attack have been handed lengthy prison sentences. Plus, a demand for answers from grieving parents. 13 US service members were killed in the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. Gold star families this week asked their leaders pointed questions. Also, reports suggest the Women’s Tennis Association is considering holding the 2023 championship in Saudi Arabia.

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Giuliani likely to face consequences in GA defamation case Aug 31, 2023

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A hefty prison sentence today for a rioter in the January 6th attack as Donald Trump himself continues to stay out of jail. This as a federal judge determined that Rudy Giuliani has lost a defamation lawsuit from two Georgia election workers against him. Plus, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas finally discloses his fancy trips and jet rides paid for by a Republican megadonor. Also, Jake goes one-on-one with Hawaii’s governor in the wake of the deadly wildfires.

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Tropical storm Idalia moving through Georgia, South Carolina Aug 30, 2023

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We just got a new update that Idalia is no longer a hurricane and is now a tropical storm after lashing Florida as a devastating Category 3 hurricane. The area of Florida’s Big Bend seems to have taken the biggest hit where some areas experiencing so much water in the streets that only the roofs of homes were visible. Plus, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell had another episode today where he appeared to freeze when answering questions at a news conference, prompting concerns for his health.

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Mandatory evacuations underway as Idalia intensifies Aug 29, 2023

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In what could be a once in a lifetime weather event for parts of Florida, Hurricane Idalia is rapidly intensifying as it makes its way through a warmer than normal Gulf of Mexico. A majority of Florida’s counties are under a state of emergency. Plus, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre joins to discuss federal support for the storm once it makes landfall. She also addresses the Biden administration negotiating prescription drug prices for Medicare and answers when Americans can expect to feel the impact of the negotiations and how much they can expect to save.

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Major hurricane to hit Florida Aug 28, 2023

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A tropical storm is expected to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast ahead of an expected Category 3 landfall starting Tuesday into Wednesday. Also, according to school officials, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill faculty member was killed in a campus shooting. The school says the suspect is now in custody. Plus, the judge in Washington, DC presiding over Trump’s criminal case surrounding his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election has set a trial date for March of 2024.

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Trump becomes first American president with a mugshot Aug 25, 2023

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Donald Trump is now selling pictures of his mugshot on t-shirts, mugs, and other campaign gear. All eighteen of his co-defendants are now formally booked at the Fulton County jail. On Monday, Mark Meadows will make his case for a move out of Fulton County and into federal court. We examine why that move may impact all co-defendants in the Georgia indictment. Plus, Russian investigators now say they have the black box from the plane crash that likely killed Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner Group.

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Trump to surrender in Georgia Aug 24, 2023

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Trump is making his way to Georgia to surrender at the Fulton County jail. Trump has agreed to a $200,000 bond which also orders him from using social media to target co-defendants or witnesses. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is asking for the trial of Trump and the other 18 co-defendants to begin on October 23rd. We bring you live coverage and updates on Trump’s arrest.

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