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...
Disabled Veteran Shares Emotional Story On Being Fired
On recess some Republicans got an earful from their constituents as Americans voice their concerns about a DOGE gone wild. Plus, a look at what went down in the courtroom with Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing a UnitedHealthcare CEO.
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VP Vance On Inflation: It’ll Take Time
One of Trump’s most controversial picks, Kash Patel, has been confirmed by the Senate to head the FBI. Plus, an up close look at Iranian drones. Also, Trump is maintaining his inaccurate claim that Ukraine started the war with Russia.
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Trump Increases WH Control Of Independent Agencies
President Trump slaps Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with the title of “dictator” without applying the same label to Vladimir Putin. Plus, after some federal workers have been fired only to be rehired, what is going on with federal workers and who is overseeing the chaotic termination process?
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Trump’s Rush To Strike Deal Leaves Ukraine, Europe Scrambling
The United States and Russia just advanced their talks in how to end Russia’s war in Ukraine but they left out the leaders of Ukraine. Plus, who is really running DOGE? We examine what the Trump administration wrote in court filings about Elon Musk.
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Delta Plane Flips Upside Down At Toronto Airport
At least 18 people were injured after a plane crash at Canada’s Toronto Pearson International Airport. The Delta Air Lines flight with 80 people on board from Minneapolis ended upside down on the runway.
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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.