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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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Biden admin: train company will “fully pay” cleanup costs Feb 22, 2023

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After a train derailment in Ohio spilled toxic chemicals, railway company Norfolk Southern vows to help but critics note how much the company is giving victims versus company investors for stock buybacks. Also, a coast to coast winter storm is hitting the United States with ice and snow and conditions not seen in spots in 30 years. Plus, one year into the invasion of Ukraine, U.S. officials believe Russia is looking to ally with China for military supplies.

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President Biden says Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia Feb 22, 2023

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President Biden rallies for NATO while Putin blames the West for forcing him to invade Ukraine, vowing to stay the course. Plus, Rep. Angie Craig joins to discuss getting threatening messages after being attacked in her apartment building. She’s blaming a segment on Fox for the threats which came after the attack. Also, the EPA demands Norfolk Southern clean up its train wreck in Ohio.

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Biden makes unprecedented trip to Ukrainian capital Feb 21, 2023

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In a surprise trip to Ukraine, President Biden becomes the first U.S. leader in modern history to visit an active war zone without American troops on the ground. Rep. Mike Quigley of the Ukraine Caucus joins to discuss increasing eagerness for the U.S. to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Plus, how virtual reality is being used to help alleviate a huge shortage in one job field. Also, an arrest has been made in the killing of a Catholic bishop in his own house.

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5 former Memphis officers plead not guilty in Nichols case Feb 17, 2023

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The five former Memphis police officers charged with killing Tyre Nichols have been arraigned, all entering pleas of not guilty. Now, the district attorney is reviewing dozens of other cases connected to those officers. Plus, in the middle of the January 6th insurrection, then President Donald Trump did not call the secretary of defense, the attorney general, or the head of Homeland Security. Wait until you hear who he did call.

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Georgia grand jury finds no widespread fraud in 2020 election Feb 16, 2023

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The Georgia special grand jury that investigated Donald Trump and his allies' attempts to overturn the 2020 election just released parts of a new report. Plus, a professor describes his encounter with the Michigan State University gunman and the quick thinking that may have saved lives. Also, a major recall at Tesla after a problem with the self-driving feature. Then, Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro joins to discuss holding Norfolk Southern accountable following a disastrous train derailment.

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Congress grills FAA chief over delays, safety concerns Feb 16, 2023

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Major questions were raised today about your safety in the air as Senators grill the FAA on why the agency cannot be so sure there will not be more runway near misses and grounded flights. Plus, Nikki Haley officially kicks off her 2024 campaign, presenting a pledge to bring in a new generation of leadership. Also, Gov. Mike DeWine announced the water safe to drink after a toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

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3 students dead, 5 critically injured in campus mass shooting Feb 15, 2023

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Three students have been killed and five injured at Michigan State University. The gunman’s father is describing the shooter's anger as we learn more about what led to yet another mass shooting in America. Plus, how former Vice President Mike Pence plans to push back on a subpoena about the January 6th insurrection even though he wrote about it in detail in his recent book. Also, Bob Costas joins to discuss race and hiring practices in the NFL.

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Pentagon: object shot down Saturday was “small, metallic balloon” Feb 13, 2023

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Four times in eights flying objects have been shot down over North American skies by the U.S. military. Sen. Kirsten Gilibrand of the Intelligence Committee joins to answer if the objects were a threat and to discuss recent laws passed which address reporting unidentified aerial phenomena in the United States. The White House insists there is no indication extraterrestrials are affiliated with these flying objects. Plus, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes joins to discuss winning Super Bowl LVII.

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U.S. shoots down "high-altitude object" near Alaska Feb 10, 2023

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The United States military has taken down another high-altitude object flying over the United States. Rep. Mike Waltz of the Armed Services Committee joins to discuss why these objects may now be appearing in U.S. airspace. Plus, Russian forces struck Ukraine’s south and northeast in what the Ukrainian prime minister is calling one of the largest air attacks to hit Zaporizhzhia since the war began.

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21,000+ dead and 75,500+ injured three days after quake Feb 10, 2023

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CNN is on the ground in Turkey and Syria as rescue crews climb through earthquake rubble and the death toll passes 21,000. Also, Sen. Jon Tester joins to discuss if the Chinese balloon should have been shot down earlier and how much of a threat the balloon really was. Then, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine joins to answer what happened when a reporter was arrested during a news conference.

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