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The Lead with Jake Tapper
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.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with former President Trump in Florida Friday and the Harris team rejects Israel’s idea that the vice president’s comment could harm ceasefire talks. Plus, coordinated attacks of “arson” and “sabotage” hit France’s rail system, impacting millions of travelers over the weekend, coinciding with the start of the Olympics in France.
Jul 27, 2024
Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley joins for her first interview since dropping out of the 2024 race. She elaborates on endorsing Trump, her take on Biden’s 2024 exit, her take on Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee, and much more.
Jul 26, 2024
Hours away from something of a swan song, President Biden is expected to deliver remarks tonight on his decision to drop out of the presidential race. Plus, the Kamala Harris campaign outlines a path victory. Also, inside a Capitol Hill address to Congress from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Jul 25, 2024
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris just wrapped up her first campaign rally. It has been a whirlwind 48-hours as more money, more delegates, and more attacks stack up for Kamala Harris. Plus, one day after a heated congressional hearing, the director of the Secret Service resigns.
Jul 24, 2024
President Joe Biden announced his exit from the 2024 presidential race over the weekend and Kamala Harris is gaining support from top Democrats for the party nomination. With the Democratic National Convention fast approaching, our panel of experts break down what happens next.
Jul 23, 2024
President Biden is isolating at the beach as a Democratic lawmaker describes the tide around him is rising. But, a defiant President Biden is standing firm as a staunch ally is being direct, even accusing Biden of ignoring polls showing he will lose. Plus, former President Trump promised to unite the country in his RNC speech. Did he? Or, did he deepen the divides?
Jul 19, 2024
In his speech last night at the Republican National Convention, Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance made an appeal to working class voters. This as top Democrats confront Biden over concerns about his candidacy.
Jul 18, 2024
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) became the most prominent elected Democrat to publicly call on Biden to drop out of the presidential race. This as our panel of experts break down the latest from the third day of the Republican National Convention.
Jul 18, 2024
On day two of the Republican National Convention, Eric Trump sits down for an interview to discuss the assassination attempt on his father, U.S. policy in Iran, if the head of the Secret service should resign, and more.
Jul 17, 2024
Live from the Republican National Convention, The Lead covers the latest in the Republican Party, from the latest analysis of the assassination attempt over the weekend to an in-depth look at Trump's vice presidential pick, Ohio Senator JD Vance.
Jul 16, 2024
