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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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DOJ probe uncovers disturbing abuses by Louisville Police Department Mar 09, 2023

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U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland issues a scathing critique of the Louisville Metro Police Department after the Justice Department’s nearly two-year review of the botched raid where police killed Breonna Taylor in March 2020. The report found Louisville police officers used excessive force against Black people. Plus, tears on the Hill as one Marine recounts the chaos of the Afghanistan withdrawal. Veterans and service members describe what went wrong and warn about the disaster still building.

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U.S. official: Americans likely mistaken for drug smugglers Mar 08, 2023

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We have new information about the armed kidnapping of four Americans in Mexico after two were found dead and two survived. We have a live report on how the four friends from South Carolina were apparently mistaken for drug smugglers. Plus, Sen. Dan Sullivan of the Armed Services Committee joins to discuss China’s new foreign minister warning of conflict with the U.S. and defending China's ties to Russia.

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Sources: Senate will still hold vote to block DC crime bill Mar 07, 2023

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The Washington D.C. Council is attempting to withdraw a criminal justice bill which is headed for likely failure in the Senate. D.C. Council member Janeese Lewis George joins to discuss the D.C. Home Rule Act and reforming Washington D.C.’s criminal code. Plus, four Americans have been kidnapped in Mexico and now an international rescue effort has been launched to find them.

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U.S. announces another $400M aid package for Ukraine Mar 03, 2023

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The U.S. deploys another $400 million in military aid to Ukraine ahead of a likely Russian spring offensive. Can President Biden secure even more as Russians encircle the strategic town of Bakhmut? Plus, from prominent attorney to convict, the swift prison sentence for Alex Murdaugh after a jury took only a few hours to find him guilty of killing his wife and son. Also, Tennessee becomes the first in the nation to put new restrictions on drag performances.

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Schumer on Murdoch’s election lies admission Mar 02, 2023

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer joins to discuss Rupert Murdoch’s admission that Fox News hosts endorsed false stolen election claims. Plus, a plot to kill is foiled in Michigan as authorities arrest a man they say wanted to kill Jewish lawmakers. Also, after six weeks of testimony and more than 70 witnesses, the jury begins deliberation in the double murder trial for Alex Murdaugh.

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Garland testifies for first time in front of divided Congress Mar 02, 2023

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Attorney General Merrick Garland was grilled on Capitol Hill today on a range of topics including classified documents, abortion, fentanyl, and rising crime. Also, a private plane came 565 feet from a JetBlue flight loaded with passengers at Boston Logan. Are these frightening encounters happening more often or just being reported more often? Plus, a deadly disease once thought to be eradicated is being passed from mother to child at alarming rates.

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Murdoch: some hosts “endorsed” election lies Mar 01, 2023

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Top Fox executive Rupert Murdoch under oath admitted election lies peddled on his network were simply a business decision saying “it is not red or blue, it is green.” What else did Murdoch admit? Plus, the fate of Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan rests with the Supreme Court. Also, Rep. Mike Gallagher and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi join to discuss decoupling China’s economy with the United States’ economy.

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U.S. Energy Department reports Covid-19 likely leaked from China lab Feb 28, 2023

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The U.S. Department of Energy concludes with “low confidence” that the origins of Covid-19 likely leaked from a lab in Wuhan, China. Plus, in East Palestine, Ohio, a new technique to track contaminated water amid growing concern from other cities who are taking in truckloads of contaminated soil. Also, Rupert Murdoch, the chairman of Fox Corporation, acknowledged in a deposition that some Fox News hosts endorsed false claims that the 2020 election was stolen.

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Update for February 23, 2023 Feb 24, 2023

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There is no new episode of The Lead showcast. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio.

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Alex Murdaugh cross-examined at his murder trial Feb 24, 2023

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Disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, who is on trail for the deaths of his wife and son, testified today in his own defense. Plus, the National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report on the train derailment in Ohio which caused toxic chemicals to spill into the area. The report said the event was “100% preventable” leaving questions about what solutions could have been made before the disaster.

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