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...
Senate Dems Join With Republicans To Advance Govt Spending Bill
A vote on a stopgap funding bill which would avoid a government shutdown exposes a major fracture among congressional Democrats who are unhappy with how party leaders are taking on Trump. Plus, President Trump visits the Department of Justice and delivers a norm-shattering speech.Â
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Trump: Instructed Aide To Discuss “Concepts Of Land” With Russia
A top Trump administration official is in Moscow trying to get a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal closer to the finish line. President Trump says the progress is promising but is Putin just stringing everybody along? Plus, agencies across the federal government are facing a deadline today to explain how they plan to carry out mass layoffs.Â
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Canada Retaliates Against Trump With Tariffs On U.S. Imports
Tensions between the United States and European allies were on full display inside the Oval Office after President Trump promised to fight back even more after Canada and Europe retaliated against Trump's tariffs. Plus, updates on a potential government shutdown.Â
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Trump Says Market Selloff Doesn’t “Concern” Him
Trump threatens Canada with yet another tariff as markets go on another wild ride. Peter Navarro, a top trade advisor to Trump, joins to discuss what Trump’s strategy may be. Also, is there a White House push to restore gun rights to actor Mel Gibson who was convicted of domestic violence?Â
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Trump Says Tariffs On Canada & Mexico “Could Go Up”
Markets plunge one day after Trump would not say whether he thinks the United States is headed for a recession. Plus, Musk says his platform X, formerly Twitter, was hit by a cyber attack.Â
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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.