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America’s Largest Energy Hub is Running Out of Oil
13/06/2026 | 1h 30 mins.
According to a senior administration official, the Trump administration is feeling good about its dealings with Iran. So, what’s holding up the next stage? Plus, Elon Musk becomes the world’s first trillionaire.
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Trump Taps U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton for Top Intelligence Post
12/06/2026 | 1h 30 mins.
President Trump claims, yet again, that a new deal with Iran is just days away. Did two nights of strikes actually lead to a breakthrough? Plus, the World Cup is officially underway and CNN takes you to the action.
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NYT: Inside White House Crisis Meetings Over the Epstein Files
10/06/2026 | 1h 29 mins.
One of the richest men in the world took questions today about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. This as the New York Times is revealing a freakout at the White House about Epstein as they tried to contain the fallout. Plus, a look at the recent drops in the stock market.
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Trump Says Pilots Safe After Apache Shot Down Near Hormuz
10/06/2026 | 1h 35 mins.
Trump says Iran shot down a United States Army Apache helicopter and says the United States must respond. Is this the start of yet another major escalation? CNN is live at the White House and Iran.
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Iran & Israel Halt Attacks as Strikes Test Peace Talks
09/06/2026 | 1h 30 mins.
Israel and Iran are suspending military operations against each other after a wave of strikes exchanged overnight. Plus, a look at the upcoming election in Maine.
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About 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.

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