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Sources: Trump’s Top General Looking for a U.S. Off-Ramp from Conflict
08/08/2026 | 1h 29 mins.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine has privately made clear to other top Trump advisers that the US needs to find an off-ramp from the war with Iran, according to sources. Plus, Todd Blanche could be confirmed for the next attorney general after securing enough Republican support for a Senate confirmation.
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Senate Panel Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt of Congress
07/08/2026 | 1h 28 mins.
Breaking with norms and straight down party lines, Republicans in the Senate vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt. Plus, foodborne outbreaks spread across the United States.
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El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Democratic Primary
06/08/2026 | 1h 30 mins.
Michigan’s race for United States Senate is now set. Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins the democratic primary and will now face off against former seven term congressman Mike Rogers.
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Rep. Max Miller Under Pressure to Resign Amid Abuse Allegations
05/08/2026 | 1h 39 mins.
Pressure is mounting for Ohio Republican congressman and former White House aide Max Miller to end his congressional reelection bid amid allegations of physical and emotional abuse from his ex-wife.
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Blanche Rescinds Anti-Weaponization Fund but Loopholes Remain
04/08/2026 | 1h 29 mins.
A look at what’s really in the deal that has two Republican Senate hold outs ready to sign off on Todd Blanche as attorney general. Plus, is President Trump about to fire Jeanine Pirro as the U.S. attorney for Washington DC?
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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.

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