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The Lead with Jake Tapper

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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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Chaos erupts at Hong Kong airport as police, protesters clash; New video shows police engaging Dayton shooter; Sanford talks possible GOP primary challenge to Trump; Warren surges in polls, draws crowds in Iowa 13.08.2019 44:23

Trump on violent Hong Kong protests: "Hope it works out"; Hong Kong protests stretching nearly three months; Trump claims McConnell supports expanded background checks, despite McConnell's office saying otherwise; Dem Sen. Murphy: Trump believes there's a deal to be had; Police: Dayton shooter communicated with sister and companion in hour leading up to massacre; Sanford heads to NH as he weighs T...

New Trump admin. rule targets poor, less educated immigrants; Former WH communications director Anthony Scaramucci suggests Trump should be replaced at top of 2020 ticket; Source: Epstein was not checked on for hours before his death 12.08.2019 39:35

Cuccinelli: New rule doesn't target any specific group; New immigration rule makes legal immigration harder; New rule means green cards, visas could be denied if immigrants have used Medicaid, food stamps; Immigration chief: Immigrants must be able to "stand on their own two feet"; Scaramucci: Every day Trump is getting worse and worse; Trump shares conspiracy theory to 63 million Twitter follower...

Trump claims he will pursue meaningful background checks; Scares across U.S. cause panic after deadly mass shootings; At least six 2020 Dems accuse Trump of being a white supremacist; Trump org has hired undocumented workers in the past 09.08.2019 39:47

Sources: Accused gunman chose El Paso because of distance from his hometown; No. 2 Intel official steps down amid Trump's loyalty concerns; Sue Gordon note to Trump: Resignation is out of "Patriotism not preference"; GOP Sen. Burr: Gordon's resignation a "significant loss"; Trump picks Joseph Maguire as acting Intel director; Top Intel official highly recommended for DNI position, steps down; Trum...

Trump brags about crowd size while visiting El Paso after shooting, mocks "Crazy Beto" O'Rourke; Exclusive: El Paso suspect's mom called police about son's gun; New Iowa poll: Biden keeping lead, Warren surging, Sanders falling 08.08.2019 39:39

Trump posts political-ad style video of visit to El Paso hospital set to triumphant soundtrack; Source: White House rebuffed attempts by DHS to make combating domestic terrorism a higher priority; Sources: House Judiciary considering coming back from recess to work on gun legislation; Dayton gunman's friend: I saw him physically abuse his sister; Crying children left without parents after immigrat...

Trump undercuts unity plea with political attacks; Sources: White House rebuffed attempts by DHS to make combatting domestic terrorism a higher priority; Trump arrives in El Paso to protests over his visit 07.08.2019 39:42

Trump mischaracterizes what Ohio Democrats said about his hospital visit; Trump charges Ohio Democrats mischaracterized his hospital visit; Beto O'Rourke joins protests as Trump heads to El Paso; Ohio gov. speaks to CNN after meeting with Trump today; Biden, Booker accuse Trump of inciting racism, violence; Trump arrives at University Medical Center in El PasoTo learn more about how CNN protects l...

Dayton officials talk to reports about mass shooting; Buttigieg unveils plan to combat "Domestic terrorist attacks"; Trump to visit El Paso, Dayton shooting sites; Accused El Paso gunman's family releases statement 06.08.2019 48:26

Accused El Paso terrorist cooperating with police; Dayton shooter appeared to tweet extreme left views and showed interest in violence; Dayton shooter was exploring violent ideologies; FBI: Not found any indication of racial motivation in Dayton; FBI: Dayton shooter sought out information that promotes violence; FBI: No evidence El Paso shooting influenced Dayton gunman; Ex-Classmates: We warned a...

Dow dives as America's trade war with China escalates; At least 31 people killed after 2 shootings in 13 hours; Trump condemns "racist hate" but doesn't address own rhetoric 05.08.2019 39:53

El Paso police official: Gunman has shown no remorse; Dayton police: Gunman had up to 250 rounds of ammo; Two Dayton shooting survivors speak with CNN; NRA "welcomes" Trump's remarks after two mass shootings; Obama urges Americans to reject language from leaders that "normalizes racist sentiments"; Trump: U.S. must condemn racism, bigotry and white supremacy; Texas suspect posted racist rant minut...

Breaking News: Trump: Ratcliffe no longer pick for Intelligence Chief; GOP "Gut Punch" GOP Aide; Rep. Hurd's retirement "Not Good News" for 2020; Trump's Target: 02.08.2019 39:30

Breaking News: Trump: Ratcliffe no longer pick for Intelligence Chief; GOP "Gut Punch" GOP Aide; Rep. Hurd's retirement "Not Good News" for 2020; Trump's Target: President Trump uses Baltimore homicide rate to try to score political points at rally; Trump's World: Trump announces new trade agreement with E.U. imposes new tariffs on China; Embracing Obama...Now: Dem Candidates walk back debate atta...

U.S. Official: North Korea test fires two missiles; Candidates back on trial, hope for post-debate bounce; 2020 candidate Bullock talks race, trade and debate; U.S. to test new missile to counter Russian aggression in Europe 01.08.2019 39:23

Obama's record becomes target as candidates focus on Biden; Biden "surprised" rivals went after Obama's record when challenging him in debate; Harris says she's expected to take hits from 2020 rivals; Biden: "absolutely bizarre" rivals attacked Obama's record; Biden laughs off his debate stumbles and gaffes; 2020 candidates announce fundraising boosts after debate; Bullock announces biggest fundra...

Biden and Harris set for rematch hours from now; Campaign: Biden's "primary goal" is to take on Trump 31.07.2019 38:58

Joe Biden tours stage ahead of CNN debate; Campaign: Biden prepared for "flat-out lies and distortions"; Sen. Bennet touring stage ahead of CNN debate;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Candidates touring stage ahead of CNN debate; Warren and Sanders to share stage with moderates; CNN debates last chance for some Dems to break through 30.07.2019 39:20

Gov. Steve Bullock touring stage ahead of CNN debate; O'Rourke, Buttigieg aim to recapture lost momentum; Poll: Biden top choice of Dems in new national pollTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump stokes racial divide by ramping up attacks on Rep. Cummings and Baltimore; Trump slams Baltimore for "infestation" as Kushner properties cited for rodents; 2020 Dems descend on Michigan, a state Trump narrowly won 29.07.2019 39:40

Trump goes after Rev. Sharpton after slamming Rep. Cummings; Attacks on Cummings come one week after Trump lashed out at 4 Democratic women of color; Mulvaney: Trump's comments on Cummings are not about race; GOP Meadows yet to defend "best friend" Cummings after attacks; Michigan gov. talks 2020 Dems & beating Trump in her state; Michigan Dem. Party Black Caucus endorses Kamala Harris; Harris' "M...

Dems take big step forward toward possible impeachment; filing suit for Mueller's secret grand jury material; Top Dem candidates signal aggressive debate strategies; Trump rips Sweden, France, Fox News and more in Twitter tear 26.07.2019 39:37

Pelosi: "I'm not trying to run out the clock" on impeachment; Pelosi: I have no "hatchet" to bury with Ocasio-Cortez; Trump complains about Fox poll showing him losing to Biden; Harris on upcoming CNN debate: I was raised to be polite; Mayor Buttigieg calls out Pres Trump as racist; Yang jokes He'll attack Bennet at debate: "You know what you did"; Trump advisers point to Biden, Harris & Warren as...

Dems grapple with next move as Trump tries to spin win; Attorney General Barr reinstates federal death penalty; Source: Biden's shift to more aggressive tone "intentional"; Worker fired after doctored presidential seal appeared behind Trump at speech 25.07.2019 39:57

Pelosi: I won't discourage Dems from backing impeachment; Trump tires to claim victory, as Mueller says he's not exonerated; Dems grapple with next move as Trump declares victory; Intel Chair Schiff: Not sure country benefits from impeachment; 5 inmates to be executed, ending 16-year federal death penalty hiatus; Biden camp jabs Harris: He's about more than selling t-shirts; Biden on second debate...

Mueller: President Trump was not exonerated; Mueller: President can be charged after leaving office; At least 92 House Dems support impeachment inquiry into Trump 24.07.2019 53:09

Mueller refuses to say if his report recommends impeachment; Some 2020 Dems renew impeachment calls after Mueller testimony; Trump's first reaction: "We had a very good day today"; Trump after Mueller testimony: "Today proved a lot to everybody"; Following Mueller testimony, Senate Dems to push for legislation to secure election; Mueller's testimony repeatedly refutes claims made by Trump; Mueller...

Mueller prepares to testify as DOJ says he must stick to report; Ex-prosecutor who knows Mueller well talks key questions; Biden unveils criminal justice plan ahead of Dem debate; Next U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has history of gaffes 23.07.2019 39:38

Sources: Trump irritated, not anxious, ahead of Mueller testimony; Mueller makes last-minute ask to swear in deputy for hearing; Trump: "Pleased" with deal that would add to soaring national debt; GOP divided over budget plan, some call it "best possible deal"; Trump in 2016: I could get rid of debt in eight years; Trump's top economic adviser: Trump will be tougher on spending after re-election;...

Trump lashes out at Mueller ahead of Wednesday's testimony; Dems, GOP preparing to question Mueller on report findings; Massive protests in Puerto Rico after gov. refuses to resign 22.07.2019 39:29

Trump calls four Dem congresswomen of color "racist"; Trump: Four Dem congresswomen of color are "easy to handle"; Nadler: Mueller lays out Trump's high crimes & misdemeanors; Justice Dept. does not have a copy of Mueller's opening statement; Sources: Dems focusing on five specific areas of obstruction; Republicans plan to question Mueller on origins of probe; Trump says he's "best thing" to happe...

U.S. officials: Iran seizes two tankers, including British-flagged ship; Trump calls crowd "patriots" after chanting "send her back"; Harris and Biden gearing up for rematch at second dem debate; Trump accusers feel left behind by the #metoo movement. 19.07.2019 39:28

Armed U.S. aircraft escorting commercial cargo ship after Iran seize two tankers; UK: no British citizens abroad ship seized by Iran; Trump: I believe all people are "good people", after attacking dems; Booker campaign signals he'll target Biden in debate; Warren: "delighted" to share debate stage with Sanders; Trump accusers grapple with furious backlash, death threats; Women who accused trump wo...

Trump claims he disagrees with chants of "send her back"; 2020 candidate Harris responds to "send her back" chants; Trump far from first politician to use strategy of division; FBI: warrant: Trump talked to Cohen amid hush money payment 18.07.2019 39:21

Trump claims he disagrees with "send her back" chants, despite staying silent, allowing them to continue; Trump took 13 seconds to speak after "send her back chats"; Dem Rep. Omar: Trump is a "racist and a fascist"; Sen Graham called Trump "Racist" in 2015 & now he says he's not; Trump's racist rhetoric echoes language of past leaders; Trump silent for 13 seconds during "send her back" chants; now...

Soon: House to vote over impeachment after Dem rep. says Trump should be punished for racist comments; Trump suggests he will call out Dem reps at rally; WH projects $1 trillion deficit for 2019 17.07.2019 39:40

Sources: House will likely vote to table impeachment resolution; Source: Dem leadership prefers to kill impeachment resolution; Source: Moderate Dems felt vote over Trump racist tweets backfired, forced them to defend 4 progressives; Trump hits campaign trail as GOP defends his racist tweets; Sources: Trump & WH advisers believe criticizing Dem congresswomen is advantageous in 2020; Dem congresswo...

Trump again defends his racist attacks on U.S. lawmakers; House to vote on condemning Trump's racist comments; Scaramucci reacts to Trump's racist tweets about Dem lawmakers; Dem rep throws gavel down as anger boils with GOP 16.07.2019 39:51

Dems to vote on resolution to condemn Trump's racist attack; Trump again defends his racist on U.S. lawmakers; House GOP leaders defend Trump's racist attacks on lawmakers; Rep McCarthy & Sen. McConnell say Pres. Trump is not a racist after Trump sends racist tweets; McConnell: president Trump is not a racist; GOP Leaders meeting with Pres. Trump this hour after spending day defending his racist t...

President Trump denies racist tweets were racist; Booker: Trump using "bigoted, vile, dangerous language"; Biden slams "Medicare for all" as he unveils health care plan 15.07.2019 39:26

Booker: Trump "fanning the flames" of racial violence; 2020 candidate Booker on Trump's racist attack; Booker: The country will "rise up" to fight Trump's racism; Booker: No "equivalency" between what Dems and Trump say; Trump calls recent deportation raids "successful"; Trump admin yet to show results of deportation raids; Sanders defends "Medicare for all" amid Biden's criticism; Prosecutors pus...

With Acosta exit, Trump admin gains another "acting" head; Trump declares state of emergency in Louisiana as tropical storm Barry nears Gulf Coast; Trump rips "Baby" Paul Ryan over new book comments 12.07.2019 39:41

Labor Secretary Acosta resigns, as Trump weighs replacing director of national intelligence Dan Coats; Sources: Trump weighing replacing DNI Dan Coats; Louisiana Governor: "No one should take this storm lightly"; Tropical storm Barry to swamp Gulf Coast already waterlogged from recent flooding; Tropical storm Barry threatening Gulf Coast region with unprecedented flooding; Dem lawmakers get emotio...

Sources: Trump expected to seek citizenship info by other means; President Trump's raids to target undocumented families in 10 major cities starting Sunday; Sources: Trump questioning whether Acosta's press conference was sufficient to keep his job 11.07.2019 39:38

Miami Mayor reacts to planned immigration raids; Many undocumented families living in fear of upcoming raids; WH hosts right-wing internet personalities at social media summit, not tech leaders; Twitter & Facebook not invited to White House media summit; Biden unleashes on Trump in foreign policy pitch; Biden: world sees Trump as "insincere, ill-informed and impulsive"; Biden: If I'm president, th...

Acosta refuses to resign, defends secret plea deal for Epstein; Harris becomes latest candidate to team up with Ocasio-Cortez; Protestors storm Biden's campaign HQ demanding commitments for separated migrant families 10.07.2019 39:35

Acosta blames state prosecutor's office: They were ready to let Epstein walk without jail time; Acosta defends secret plea deal for Jeffrey Epstein; Acosta: We now have hindsight & live in a different world; Acosta: We did the deal because we wanted to see Epstein in jail; Harris follows Warren and Sanders in attaching campaigns to Ocasio-Cortez; Pelosi makes unity pitch after spat with Ocasio-Cor...