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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.
Judge orders top Trump aides to testify in Jan. 6 probe
The Lead with Jake Tapper
Mar 24, 2023
A judge has rejected claims of executive privilege in the criminal investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Now at least eight former top Trump White House aides including Mark Meadows, Stephen Miller, and Dan Scavino all must testify. Plus, a barrage of rockets target a U.S. base in Syria. Plus, Russian troops regroup after steep losses in a key city in Ukraine. Then, a live press conference with President Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.