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.

Latest episodeDOJ Pushes for Injunction in Alaska Ballot CaseOctober 31, 2026 · 92 min

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Latest episodes

1. DOJ Pushes for Injunction in Alaska Ballot CaseOctober 31, 2026 · 92 min
2. Slotkin Urges Dems to Unify at El-Sayed Campaign EventOctober 30, 2026 · 92 min
3. NYT Poll: Senate Race a Toss-up in Deep-Red South CarolinaOctober 29, 2026 · 91 min
4. Trump in Texas Where Democrats Hope to Snap Losing Streak in Key RacesOctober 28, 2026 · 95 min
5. Nearly 30 Million Ballots Cast in Midterm Elections So FarOctober 27, 2026 · 93 min
6. Trump Admin Sues Alaska to Block Certification if the GOP LosesOctober 24, 2026 · 89 min
7. Trump & Vance Back Ramaswamy Ad While Other Republicans Stay AwayOctober 23, 2026 · 90 min
8. Ramaswamy Stands by Ad Featuring Rivals Mom, Despite BacklashOctober 22, 2026 · 92 min
9. Michigan Senate Candidates Take Questions on Their Economic IdeasOctober 21, 2026 · 90 min
10. 2,000+ Arrested After Protests Turn Into Deadly RiotingOctober 20, 2026 · 91 min

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