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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Biden admits there is a long way to go” in economic recovery; Pfizer applies for full FDA approval of its COVID vaccine; In 2015 Stefanik harshly blasted Trump’s rhetoric and policies;
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2021-05-08
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Drastic decline in number of daily vaccinations in U.S.; Biden says GOP is going through a “sort of mini-revolution”; Ukraine caught in the middle of U.S. political battles
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2021-05-05
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Biden’s new goal: 70% of adults with at least one shot by July 4; McCarthy on hot mic, “I’ve had it with” Liz Cheney; CNN gains rare access to Ukrainian guard boat in sea of Azov; 24 killed, dozens hurt when overpass collapses under train
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2021-05-04
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Cheney calls out Trump’s attempt to push big lie conspiracy; U.S. begins reuniting some families separated at Mexico border; India experiencing the world’s worst COVID outbreak; Emotional funeral for Andrew Brown Jr. in North Carolina;
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2021-05-03
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White House restricts travel from India; NYT: Firing of U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine becomes central focus of federal into Giuliani; 100 million Americans now fully vaccinated
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2021-04-30
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President hits the road to sell ambitious economic plans; New CNN Poll: Sharp divisions on vaccines, return to public life; Bipartisan police reform group pledges to meet ‘until we get this done’; Rudy Giuliani speaks for first time since raid
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2021-04-29
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Federal agents execute search warrant at Rudy Giuliani’s Manhattan apartment & office; Biden to unveil new $1.8T American Families Plan tonight; How gun violence turned into a public health emergency
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2021-04-28
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Brand new CNN Polls on policing in America; Biden admin shifts mask guidance, touts benefits for fully vaccinated Americans; Alaskan lawmaker banned for refusing to wear mask; White House working out details of possible Biden-Putin summit;
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2021-04-27
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Attorneys: family only shown “snippet” of video from police shooting; Sources: Biden to announce new mask guidance tomorrow; Biden administration touts COVID accomplishments, vaccine rollout;
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2021-04-27
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J&J admits link between its vaccine, blood clots is “Plausible”; WH: Biden will travel to U.K. & Brussels in first foreign trip as president; CDC advisers recommend continued use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine in U.S. for people 18+
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2021-04-23
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Recent police shootings reignite debate over use of force; President sets ambitious goal to cut U.S. carbon emissions 50% by 2030; Experts: U.S. at “tipping point,” with vaccine supply to outpace demand;
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2021-04-22
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Jurors reach verdict in murder trial of ex-police officer Derek Chauvin
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2021-04-20
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President Biden hits Russian with dozens of new sanctions; Chauvin invokes 5th amendment right, chooses not to testify; Pfizer CEO: Third vaccine dose likely needed within 6 to 12 months; IG Report: Capitol police ordered to hold back on riot response;
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2021-04-15
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Multiple deadly police encounters amid Derek Chauvin trial; George Floyd’s brother testifies in Chauvin trial; U.S. averaging more than three million vaccine shots per day;
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2021-04-12
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Tenth day of testimony in Derek Chauvin trial; Medical examiner: George Floyd’s death was a homicide; Pfizer asks FDA to authorize vaccine for children ages 12-15; House Ethics Committee opens probe into Gaetz;
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2021-04-09
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Day eight of Chauvin trial testimony focuses on use of force; U.K. variant now most dominant strain in U.S.; Trump denies GOP Rep. Gaetz asked him for a pardon; Biden argues definition of infrastructure is evolving
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2021-04-07
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Sixth day of testimony in Derek Chauvin trial; U.S. vaccinating nearly five times faster than global average; Tensions between GOP & GA-based businesses over voting law;
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2021-04-05
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Breaking News: 1 officer killed, 1 wounded, attacker dead at U.S. Capitol; CNN & Amnesty International investigate shocking video of executions by Ethiopian soldiers;
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2021-04-02
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New video shows medics trying to revive George Floyd; Paramedic: I thought George Floyd was dead when I arrived; Parents of marine vet held in Russia turn to Biden admin for help;
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2021-04-01
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Eyewitness in tears rewatching video of Floyd incident; Pfizer: vaccine 100% effective in children aged 12-15; President Biden unveils $2T infrastructure proposal
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2021-03-31
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