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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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Source: WH expected to unveil new details on reopening with a focus on testing & rate of decline in cases; New model suggests U.S. hit virus peak two days ago; Governors, health experts say more testing needed in U.S.; Could the oral polio vaccine help in 17.04.2020 44:37

Pres Trump says governors need to do more on testing; attacks Obama & Biden in twitter tirade; NY Gov asks Trump Admin to help with testing: "This is Mayhem"; Cuomo says Trump should stop watching TV and do his job after Trump attacks Cuomo on Twitter for complaining; Trump lashes out at states in battle over reopening country; Trump seemingly encourages protests against three Democratic governors...

Trump to unveil new guidelines today to reopen country; Cases in the U.S. climb above 600,000; deaths eclipse 31,000; FDA authorizes fourth antibody test for emergency use; U.S. Intelligence explores origins of coronavirus in China; $349B in small busines 16.04.2020 44:54

Source: Trump tells governors "you will call the shots" when it comes to reopening states; Source: Trump tells governors May 1 goal was a "negotiation" with doctors Birx, Fauci; Sources: On call with Senators, Trump pushes back on demand for more testing before states reopen; NY, LA, DC extend stay-at-home orders until at least May 15; At least 70 types of antibody tests being sold without FDA app...

Source: business leaders told Trump U.S. needs to ramp up coronavirus testing before people can return to work; Pelosi to challenge Trump's "illegal" decision to halt W.H.O. funding; Ohio Gov: life will not be normal "until we get a vaccine" 15.04.2020 45:08

Study: people might be most infectious before showing symptoms; N.I.H. hopes to have vaccine for frontline workers by fall & rollout to public by spring of 2021; California reveals grim blueprint for life after reopening; Trump: some states may be ready to reopen before May 1st; IRS: last-minute order to add Trump's name to paper stimulus checks will not delay delivery; Source: small business loan...

U.S. now surpasses 25,000 coronavirus deaths; Trump won't explain what his administration was doing to contain coronavirus in February; Obama endorses Biden for President in video message; Sources: Funds for small business loans will run out by end of wee 14.04.2020 43:04

Dr. Fauci: U.S. is "not there yet" in regard to reopening; NY Gov Cuomo says he'd ignore Trump's order to reopen economy if it endangered public health; Cuomo: Pres Trump "spoiling for a fight" over authority;States in Northeast, West Coast coordinating reopening of the economy separate from WH; Massive job losses continue despite flattening of curve; Harvard Scientists: U.S. may need social dista...

Governors on east and west coast band together to decide when to reopen economies; WH: Trump has no intention of firing Dr. Fauci despite sharing tweet calling for his removal; NJ hospital converts cafeteria to treat patients; Bodies overlapped on Detroit 13.04.2020 45:13

Gov Cuomo: "the worst is over" in NY if we continue to be smart; Northeast Govs working on coordinated plan to reopen economy; Massive pork plant closes after hundreds of workers get sick; Trump pushing to reopen parts of the country in May; Source: Trump has been "fretting about Fauci for a while"; Trump: it's my decision, not governors', when to reopen states; Partisan fighting threatens emergen...

Pence to churches: Keep following restrictions on gatherings; Fauci: Despite progress, not the time to be pulling back at all; Trump pushing to re-open U.S. as early as May, despite health officials' warnings; Coronavirus reveals wealth & racial divides a 10.04.2020 41:38

Dr. Birx: encouraging signs but we haven't reached the peak; Dr. Fauci: Antibody tests coming "in a week or so"; Antibody testing could show exposure & recovery rate; Key to knowing who is able to return to work & when; Trump pushing to re-open U.S. as early as May, despite health officials' warnings; Today now unexpected to be peak of daily deaths; Kansas Gov sues GOP lawmakers to stop gatherings...

Nearly 2,000 deaths just yesterday in U.S.; WH Task Force: Baltimore, Philadelphia and DC next coronavirus hot spots; Federal support to end for coronavirus testing sites; Front line health care workers face trauma & stress; 09.04.2020 44:25

This Sunday predicted to be the peak of daily deaths in U.S.; Death toll from virus surges above 15,000; Rate of new cases in U.S. falling as deaths continue to rise; Dr. Fauci: Normal summer "can be in the cards"; New guidelines for DC grocery stores: shoppers to wear masks; Federal government blocked private labs from using coronavirus tests in late January; Sources: Trump to announce second cor...

New model lowers U.S. death projection to 60,000 by August; CNN poll: nearly half of Americans say coronavirus caused them financial hardship; Trump insists there's no problem with testing, doctors say there's a critical shortage; Bernie Sanders drops out 08.04.2020 46:41

Dr. Fauci: this is a "bad week for deaths"; Dr. Birx: Philly & DC could be new hot spots; closely watching outbreak in Houston; WaPo: SBA official accuses big banks of taking "free money" in 2008, turning back on small businesses now; Banks report $98b in loans committed to small businesses so far, $349b available; WH task force: there's over a million test kits sitting idle; CDC removes guidance...

More than 12,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.; States competing with private companies and FEMA for medical supplies; Chef Jose Andres urges restaurant workers to help feed America; As Trump downplayed coronavirus, January memo warned Whi 07.04.2020 44:43

CDC Director: U.S. death toll could be "much lower" than predicted 200,000 because most Americans staying home; WI residents waiting up to 3 hours to vote amid pandemic; In Michigan, Illinois and Louisiana rate of infection and death higher in African-Americans; Acting Navy Secretary submits resignation after calling ousted aircraft carrier captain "stupid"; As Trump downplayed coronavirus, Januar...

British prime minister Boris Johnson in intensive care; Health officials: the virus peak could come in days or weeks; Investigating coronavirus origins and how it spread so quickly; Multiple states releasing low-risk inmates after first prisoners die 06.04.2020 45:04

UK PM Boris Johnson moved to intensive care with coronavirus; Surgeon general: His week could be "Pearl Harbor moment"; More than 10,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.; Trump trade adviser defends his disagreements with doctor Fauci: "I'm a social scientist"; Heated disagreement breaks out in situation room over drug Trump is pushing as coronavirus treatment; Big week for stimulus r...

NY Gov: Highest one-day increase in deaths & hospitalizations; Some states still refuse to issue stay-at-home orders; Trump blames states for lack of supplies as criticism mounts; Nearly 8% of U.K. health workers out sick; 03.04.2020 1:16:29

Navy medical ship in NYC has only received 20 non-virus patients; WH expected to issue guidance Americans should wear masks; WH will give rapid Covid-19 screening tests to anyone who will come in close contact with Trump and Pence; Trump shifts blame: Stockpile is just a "back-up" for states; HHS Secy Azar in 2019: Pandemic flu threat keeps me up at night; Bus driver outraged over coughing passeng...

Coronavirus cases surpass one million worldwide; Record 6.6 million people file for unemployment in one week; How to stay sane while staying home; At least 114 sailors test positive for virus onboard U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt; 02.04.2020 44:36

Experts tell White House coronavirus can spread through talking or even breathing;Nearly 92% of Americans under stay-at-home order; Coronavirus death toll modeling projections cited by White House already revised upward; FDA approves first antibody test for coronavirus; Banks warn of massive demand for small business stimulus loans when applications begin tomorrow; Trump: "Complainers" should've s...

Trump says 100,000 to 200,000 deaths in U.S. very possible; CA Gov. Newsom talks with CNN about fighting the virus; U.S. reports 835 new deaths today, the most in one day 01.04.2020 44:28

Gov. Cuomo: 20% chance someone put on a ventilator will come off; Florida gov issues statewide stay-at-home order amid pressure; Goldman Sachs predicts up to 15% unemployment soon; DOW has worst-ever first quarter in U.S. history; Panama separating men and women in public to slow coronavirus spread; Grocery rush leaves many shelves bare for low-income families; Gov't assistance applications nation...

Dr. Fauci warns of second virus wave coming in the fall; Commander of aircraft carrier with at least 70 infected sailors begs Navy for help; Trump to formally unveil new coronavirus guidelines; Goldman Sachs now expects unemployment to hit 15%; 31.03.2020 45:19

More than 75% Americans under stay at home orders; Task force discussing whether public should be wearing masks; Trump says he's not hearing about problems with testing; Health experts say there aren't enough tests; Neurosurgeon who separated conjoined twins dies from complications of coronavirus; CNN goes inside Washington State hospital preparing for surge of patients; Washington nurse: "Sense o...

Dr. Fauci: 100,000 deaths in U.S. very real possibility; New York doctor: "this is a war zone, a medical war zone"; Trump extends social distancing guidelines until April 30th; FDA approves emergency use of two drugs to treat patients 30.03.2020 44:05

Dr. Fauci: 100,000 deaths in U.S. very real possibility; Navy medical ship comfort arrives in New York City; Health experts say peak of virus could be weeks away; Modeling estimate shows nearly 225,000 beds will be needed; Trump extends social distancing guidelines until April 30th; New York doctor: "this is a war zone, a medical war zone"; Inside one NYC hospital fighting coronavirus; Hospital IC...

Surgeon General warns of new U.S. "hot spots"; Trump to sign $2 trillion stimulus bill, largest of its kind; New York nurse dies from coronavirus complications; U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus; 27.03.2020 1:16:19

U.S. leads the world with most reported cases; At least 265 reported coronavirus deaths in U.S. today, highest single-day death toll; NY Gov: The rate of patients getting hospitalized is slowing; Dr. Fauci calls Trump's Easter deadline "aspirational"; NY Gov: Looking at possible apex in 21 days; New Jersey testifying sites open for first responders; U.S. Navy ship arrives in L.A. to help provide h...

Grim milestone: More than 1,100 deaths in the U.S.; 3.28 million filed for unemployment last week, most in history; China to ban most foreigners from entering starting Saturday; L.A. Mayor: Residents should prepare to stay home until May; 26.03.2020 1:21:44

Coronavirus patients start to overwhelm U.S. hospitals; New York coronavirus cases soar to 37,000+ health officials say worst is yet to come; NYC hospital sees 13 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours; NYC builds makeshift morgue ahead of coronavirus death surge; Doctors describe "terrifying" hospital scenes as coronavirus patients overwhelm health system;100 deaths from coronavirus in NY in one day; Gov...

Special Edition II: Expert: Peak of deaths in the U.S. could be three weeks away; Trump says U.S. should reopen by Easter despite advice from health experts; Spain's death toll surpasses China, second-highest globally; 25.03.2020 40:05

World Health Org says the time to act was last month; At least 11 states report over 100 new coronavirus cases; Why is the U.S. behind in coronavirus testing; One NYC hospital system reports cases up tenfold in one week; Trump makes light of Romney's negative test result; 185 new deaths reported in U.S. today, deadliest day so far; India's 1.3 billion residents under mandatory 21-day lockdown; Pri...

Special Edition I: Nearly 900 coronavirus deaths in the U.S.; Senate yet to call vote on $2-trillion stimulus package; Pentagon orders 60-day freeze on U.S. Troop movements overseas due to coronavirus; 25.03.2020 37:46

NY Gov: Evidence suggests social distancing may be working; Coronavirus crisis in Louisiana in part due to Mardi Gras; Coronavirus brings surge of patients to rural hospitals; Three GOP Senators say they won't vote on stimulus bill until "error" in draft fixed; Historic unemployment benefits, small business loans, aid to airlines included in stimulus plan; Children across CA, GA test positive for...

Special Edition: Joe Biden speaks to CNN about coronavirus pandemic; Gov. Cuomo: 25K cases in NY, rate doubling every three days; Senate negotiators close to massive, $2-trillion stimulus plan; 24.03.2020 1:17:01

W.H.O. says U.S. has potential to be next epicenter; NY Gov to FEMA: You pick the people who will die because you didn't send enough ventilators; Trump: Want the U.S. "opened up and just raring to go by Easter"; White House Officials looking for ways to "open" U.S. economy without causing health catastrophe; Biden: I have not been tested for coronavirus, have no symptoms; NY to test coronavirus tr...

Special Edition: W.H.O. says coronavirus pandemic is accelerating; Senate again fails to advance coronavirus aid bill; Scientist identify 69 drugs that could treat coronavirus; Trump suggests containment measures may be too extreme 24.03.2020 1:16:21

U.S. confirmed cases up 10x in one week; Surgeon general: "this week is going to be bad; NYC mayor says hospitals facing major crisis; U.S. surgeon general examining high number of coronavirus cases among young Americans; Sen Dems try to force Trump's hand on producing medical supplies; Stocks tumble despite emergency action by federal reserve; St. Louis fed chair warns unemployment may soar to 30...

Nearly 16,500 coronavirus cases, 215 deaths in the U.S 21.03.2020 1:16:15

Trump: Defense production act kicked "into gear"; Nearly 1 in 5 Americans ordered to stay home amid pandemic; Trump: No current plan for nationwide lockdown; NY Gov. orders 100% of non-essential workers to stay home; More than 7,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in New York; California Gov. orders all residents to stay home - Nearly 40M people can only leave for essential reasons; Trump says FDA wil...

11,000+ confirmed cases in the U.S., 164 deaths; Trump says FDA will fast track anti-viral treatments 19.03.2020 1:16:58

11,000+ confirmed cases in the U.S., 164 deaths; Trump says FDA will fast track anti-viral treatments; Trump won't use defense production act yet because he says getting supplies is up to states; Trump: Anti-malaria drug will be available soon to treat coronavirus, but no guarantees it will work; Pence: Tens of thousands of Americans being tested daily ; Trump: Governors should get supplies for th...

Trump invokes Defense Production Act to ramp up production of hospital masks, protective gear; Coronavirus now reported in all 50 states; Senate passes coronavirus relief bill 18.03.2020 39:30

Trump sees himself as a "wartime president"; Defense Secy: military will provide up to five million masks for health care services; U.S. Navy to deploy two hospital ships to help treat non-coronavirus patients; 49 service members test positive for coronavirus; Non-essential NY businesses ordered to keep 50% of workforce home; Labs across U.S. face shortages in coronavirus testing supplies; Trump a...

NYC Tells 8 million + to be prepared to shelter in place; Trump: U.S. could "Be Rolling Again" if restrictions done right; Top Official to young Americans: Don't put loved ones at risk; Obama tweets about ER doctor's family facing coronavirus threat; 17.03.2020 40:21

NYC Mayor To Residents: Be prepared to shelter in place; Top Official to Young Americans: It's up to you to help slow coronavirus spread by creating social distance; Top health official urges young Americans to create social distance, says "we can't do this without" them; Top health official urges young people to protect older Americans; Quarter of Americans 65+ live in three states; Top official:...