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...
Trump Officials Discussed War Plans In Unclassified Group Chat
Shock, confusion, and a lot of anger in Washington after a journalist revealed he was added to a text chain with Trump administration officials who were planning highly sensitive military strikes. So, how in the world does this happen? Will anyone be punished for this major security failure?
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Judge: Trump’s Use Of 1798 Act Has “Frightening” Implications
How far will a judge go in challenging the Trump Justice Department over the deportation flights? Did the planes takeoff against the judge’s order? Plus, flights are once again landing in one of the world’s busiest airports, Heathrow in London, after a shutdown that caused a global ripple effect.
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Trump Signs Order Aimed At Dismantling Education Department
Trump takes a controversial step towards dismantling the Department of Education. We examine what this order aims to change and not change about education in America. Since the president does not have the standing to destroy the department, we look at how he is attempting to dismantle it.
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DOJ Granted One More Day To Hand Over Deportation Flight Data
The Trump administration is not backing off from attacking judges who rule against them. So, how far can and will President Trump go if he does not like a judge’s orders? Plus, as lawmakers face voters at home from Trump to DOGE to the economy and immigration, Republicans are getting an earful. Yet, Democrats are also getting an earful about entirely different issues.
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Astronauts Splash Down After Extended Stay In Space
Astronauts splash down off the coast of Florida, finally coming home after their week long mission in space became nearly a ten month stay on the International Space Station. Plus, Putin agrees to pause attacks on some Ukraine targets.
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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.