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: Iran Will Turn Over “Nuclear Dust” 2026-04-18
Pope Leo: “Woe to Those Who Manipulate Religion” 2026-04-17
British PM Refuses to Join Iran War 2026-04-16
How the War & U.S. Blockade Affect What We Buy 2026-04-15
U.S. Navy Blockades Iranian Ports After Peace Talks Collapse 2026-04-14
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Plummets to Record Low 2026-04-11
Melania Trump Calls on Congress to Hold Hearing for Epstein Victims 2026-04-10
U.S.-Iran Ceasefire on Shaky Ground Amid Continued Attacks 2026-04-09
Trump: Iranian Civilization “Will Die” if Deal Isn’t Made by 8PM ET 2026-04-08
Trump to Iran: Strike Deal, or Bridges & Power Will Be “Decimated” 2026-04-07
U.S. Searching for Crew Member After F-15 Downed in Iran 2026-04-04
President Trump Fires Pam Bondi as Attorney General 2026-04-03
AAA: CA Drivers Paying About $5.89 For Gas, Highest in U.S. 2026-04-01
Status Of Diplomatic Talks Uncertain Amid Trump’s Shifting Goals 2026-03-31
TSA Workers Miss Second Full Paycheck As DHS Shutdown Drags On 2026-03-28
Trump Admin. Pushing for New Investigation Into Letitia James 2026-03-27
Sources: Iran Laying Traps For Potential U.S. Attack On Kharg Island 2026-03-26
Talks To Fund DHS Ramp Up As Airport Lines Grow More Unpredictable 2026-03-25
Iran Denies Talks With U.S. As Trump Claims “Points Of Agreement” 2026-03-24
Sources: Pentagon Considering Ground Troops To Take Kharg Island 2026-03-21
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