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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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Trump: I "feel badly" for Acosta, who gave Epstein plea deal; New high-stakes fight over Obamacare kicks off today; Ex-Fighter pilot Amy McGrath challenging GOP Sen. McConnell 09.07.2019 39:40

Joe Biden calls for labor secretary Acosta to resign; Top Dems call for labor secretary Alex Acosta to resign for role in cutting "deal of a lifetime" for Jeffrey Epstein; Bill Clinton statement: "knows nothing" of alleged Epstein crimes; Biden on Obamacare: starting over would be a "sin"; Biden fiercely defends Obamacare as rivals call to replace it; Harris struggles to clarify "Medicare for all"...

Jeffrey Epstein pleads not guilty to sex trafficking of minors; Rep. Eric Swalwell drops out of 2020 race for president; Trump: U.S. will no longer deal with U.K. ambassador who called me "inept" 08.07.2019 39:27

Prosecutors: Epstein "was well aware" many victims were minors; Prosecutors: Epstein sexually abused "dozens of minor girls"; Prosecutors charge politically-connected financier Jeffrey Epstein with operating trafficking ring, sexually abusing minors; Trump on accused predator Epstein in 2002: "terrific guy"; Any moment: Women's soccer world champions return to U.S.; Warren raises $19.1M in 2nd qua...

President slams Biden, defends border patrol and insists citizenship question will be included in 2020 census; Exclusive: former VP Joe Biden sits down with CNN; Biden: vast majority of dems are where I am on the issues; Harris campaign raises less than $ 05.07.2019 39:39

Trump falsely claims citizenship question often included; Source: justice dept to pursue census citizenship question; Sources: Trump frustrated with commerce secretary Ross; Trump: border detention centers are "run beautifully"; Former VP Biden defends his record on busing; VP Biden defends himself: "Look at my record"; Biden on Harris's attack: I didn't want to get into that scrum; Biden: I wasn'...

6.4 earthquake strikes Southern California, felt in L.A. & Vegas; Ahead: Trump to speak at controversial July 4th event 04.07.2019 53:06

USGS seismologist: chance of another damaging quake today; USGS: At least 58 aftershocks after 6.4 earthquake; Kern County Fire: Ridgecrest Hospital is being evacuated; Officials report broken water mains, rock slides, power lines down; Largest earthquake in 20 years hits Southern California; USGS: At least 73 aftershocks after 6.4 earthquake; Source: Military chiefs concerned about politicization...

Trump defends planned military display at July 4th event; Biden campaign raised $21.5 million in second quarter; Trump to Iran: Threats can come back to "bite you" 03.07.2019 39:35

Source: Military chiefs concerned about politicization of July 4th; WH refuses to say how much July 4th event will cost taxpayers; Wash. Post: Parks dept. to divert $2.5M to help pay for July 4th event; Trump says he's "absolutely moving forward" with census citizenship question contradicting his own officials; 2020 Dems descend on Iowa ahead of July 4th celebrations; Biden campaign raised $21.5 m...

Trump to host July 4th event filled with tanks, fighter jets; DHS watchdog releases photos of families in overcrowded border facilities in Texas; New CNN poll: Trump job approval remains at 43%; Biden leads, Harris & Warren battle for 2nd in new Iowa poll 02.07.2019 39:20

Trump claims military "thrilled" to be on display at July 4th event; Trump's July 4th event criticized as politicizing military; Trump to speak from the National Mall on July 4th; WH defends July 4th extravaganza as "patriotic"; Escalating tensions; Pres Trump to Iran: you are "playing with fire"; Retired Four Star General launches national service campaign; Trump baby blimp gets permit for July 4...

New CNN Poll: Biden lead narrows to five points post-debates; Buttigieg raises eye-catching $24.8 million in second quarter; Trump makes history as first sitting U.S. president to visit N. Korea 01.07.2019 40:00

New CNN Poll: Biden support down 10%, support for Harris up 9%; New CNN Poll: Only 4 candidates polling above 5%: Biden 22%, Harris 17%, Warren 15% and Sanders 14%; New CNN Poll: Harris, Warren make steep gains after first debates; NYT: Trump may allow N. Korea to keep nukes in exchange for freeze; Ivanka embraces role as top adviser, diplomat & daughter; Trump praises Putin, Kim Jong Un & Saudi C...

Kamala Harris steals stage, Biden target of attacks; Booker on his 2020 path after first democratic debate; Biden defends his past position on busing in heated fight; Pres. Trump smiles, tells Putin "don't meddle in election" 28.06.2019 39:36

Biden defends record after bruising debate; Source close to Biden on debate performance: "Not great"; Swalwell to Biden: "Time to pass the torch"; Booker reacts to Biden's fierce defense of civil rights record; Biden: I never ever opposed voluntary busing; Harris targets Biden for opposing federally mandated busing; Biden tries to explain busing stance: I was against the federal government orderin...

Dem Debate: Who will stand out & who will go on attack?; Supreme court rules in two cases with big voting implications; Ocasio-Cortez: "under no circumstances" should house vote on senate's border funding bill 27.06.2019 41:13

What the first debate means for candidates' strategies tonight; Frontrunners to square off in second Dem debate tonight; Biden, Sanders, Harris & Buttigieg in debate tonight; Obama campaign strategist on make-or-break debate moments; Supreme court rules fed courts can't stop questionable political district mapping; Chief Justice Roberts sides with liberals on census case, conservatives on district...

Robert Mueller set to testify publicly on July 17th; The story behind the image of drowned father & toddler; Last-minute preparations for 2020 Dems ahead of first debate 26.06.2019 39:37

President Trump to Mueller: "Does it ever stop?"; Trump slams Mueller testifying, accuses Dems of "Do-Over"; President Trump's lawyer responds to Mueller testifying; Image of dad and toddler drowned in Rio Grande illustrates humanitarian crisis at the U.S. Border; Trump on Photo of drowned migrants: "I hate it," it could stop if the democrats change the laws; Warren leads in polls among her debate...

TRUMP: IRAN TAKES MY THREATS SERIOUSLY; SOME DEMS WORRY BORDER BILL ENABLES HARDLINE TRUMP POLICIES; INTENSE PREPARATION FOR 2020 DEMS AHEAD OF HIGH-STAKES DEBATE; COURT DOCS: GOP REP. DUNCAN HUNTER USED CAMPAIGN MONEY IN AFFAIRS WITH FIVE WOMEN 25.06.2019 39:46

TRUMP: I DON'T NEED AN EXIT STRATEGY ON IRAN; TRUMP THREATENS "OVERWHELMING FORCE" AND TO DESTROY IRAN; IRAN: WHITE HOUSE SUFFERS FROM "MENTAL DISABILITY"; BOLTON: TRUMP HAS OPENED THE DOOR TO TALKS WITH IRAN; DIVISION ERUPTS AMONG HOUSE DEMS OVER $4 BILLION BORDER BILL; SOME DEMS WORRY ABOUT BORDER BILL ENABLES TRUMP ADMIN POLICIES; SPEAKER PELOSI: HOUSE BORDER FUNDING BILL WILL PASS; TRUMP: "VER...

Trump brings U.S. to brink on immigration & Iran then pulls back deportations, retaliatory strike; Author accuses Trump of sexual assault in the 90s; Dems churn out policy proposals ahead of debate 24.06.2019 39:33

Trump imposes new "hard-hitting" sanctions against Iran; Trump denies author's sexual assault accusation from 90s; Trump: U.S. does not seek military conflict with Iran; Sources: U.S. launched retaliatory cyber attack on Iran; Buttigieg confronts racial tensions ahead of first debate; Buttigieg admits lack of progress in solving long-standing racial issues in South Bend; Sanders would cancel all $...

Trump: We were "cocked & loaded" for Iran strike, but I called it off with ten minutes to spare; Biden: "There is not a racist bone in my body"; Dem candidates court black voters at SC Democratic Convention; 21.06.2019 39:32

Iran strike by Trump may trigger regional retaliation; Trump calls off retaliatory strikes on Iran at last minute; Sources: Bolton, Pompeo & Pence were in favor of strikes; Dem candidates court black voters at Clyburn's fish fry; African-American leaders defend Biden amid controversy; Oregon's Dem governor orders troopers to hunt down GOP Lawmakers refusing to return to capitol; GOP Lawmakers flee...

Trump: Iran "made a very big mistake" shooting down U.S. drone; White House briefing top lawmakers on Iran 21.06.2019 39:03

Trump: "You'll soon find out" if U.S. plans to strike Iran; Trump: "hard to believe" drone shoot down was "intentional"; Biden refuses to apologize for comments about working with segregationists senators; Ebola cases surge as doctors scramble to stop disease; Senators receive briefing on possible UFO sightingsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more...

Some 2020 Democrats slam Biden for comments about segregationists; Hope Hicks refuses to answer questions about her time at WH; At least 10 top Trump admin positions filled in acting capacity; Warren grabs Sanders' attention as she soars in new poll 19.06.2019 39:44

McConnell: U.S. dealt with sin of slavery by electing Obama; Biden recalls his working relationships with segregationists; Biden campaign defends comments: Biden didn't praise segregationists, but there was civility involved; Nadler: Dems would "destroy" WH immunity argument in court; Hicks about to wrap closed-door testimony on hill; Trump returns to WH after 2020 rally filled with 2016 attacks;...

Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan withdraws from confirmation; Trump loses hypothetical matchups against Biden, Sanders, Warren, Harris, O'Rourke & Buttigieg in FL; Report: most extremist murders in 2018 were by right-wing killers 18.06.2019 39:43

Trump's re-election rally eclipsed by defense pick withdrawing; Orlando Sentinel makes 2020 endorsement: not Donald Trump; Orlando Sentinel editorial board: "enough of the chaos, the division...and especially the lies"; Biden says campaign has raised close to $20 million so far; Prominent GOP figures attend Biden fundraiser; BI digs into Dallas gunman's background, social media; Report: most extre...

Trump team fires pollsters over leaked data, reportedly hides details of US cyber attacks on Russia from Trump; Expert: Alaine Chao's use of transportation dept. is a violation; US releases new photos, claims they're proof Iran is behind oil tanker attack 17.06.2019 39:46

Source: firings of pollsters about pacifying Trump; NYT: intel officials hesitant to tell Trump about ramped up operations against Russia; Campaign: Buttigieg canceling events through Wednesday after deadly police shooting in South Bend, Indiana; Biden slams Trump for trying to "divide the country"; Biden: if I'm Dem nominee, I plan on winning GA, NC & SC; NYT reveals youngest known child separate...

Buttigieg: I'm worried Trump would take foreign dirt; Trump on foreign info: "Of course you have to look at it"; Source: Before tanker attack, Iran shot at U.S. drones; Trump predicts he'll run against Biden, Sanders, or Warren 15.06.2019 39:46

Buttigieg: I'm worried Trump would take foreign dirt; McConnell to Dems: Time to move on, "The case is closed"; McConnell: I'm the "Grim Reaper" when it comes to Dem agenda; Warren, O'Rouke, Booker face off in first night of debates, with Biden, Sanders, Harris, Buttigieg set for night two; Justice dept. to weigh in on subpoena for Trump's tax returns; Warren releases minority business plan as she...

Trump: "Nothing wrong with listening" if Russia or China offers dirt; Sarah Sanders leaving White House by end of the month; Jay Inslee, Eric Swalwell latest democratic candidates calling for impeachment proceedings 13.06.2019 39:38

Trump: "Nothing wrong with listening" if Russia or China offers dirt; Trump says he might not tell FBI if foreign govt. offered info; Sen. Warner introduced bill requiring candidates to notify FBI if contacted by a foreign agent; Sources: In private conversations, Sanders has discussed running for Governor of Arkansas; From defending to denouncing: GOP splits on Trump comments; Trump calls out FBI...