CNN's chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this hourlong weekday afternoon program, which mixes Tapper's interests with headlines from around the country and the world, headlines that span politics, money, sports and popular culture. "The Lead" also concentrates on bringing stories that aren't found on front pages -- buried leads -- to the forefront.
A tragedy is unfolding now in Germany after driver plowed his car through a crowded Christmas market...
EscucharWe are less than 48 hours from a federal shutdown the United States. CNN is learning lawmakers are emerging...
EscucharIn a surprise reversal and secret vote, the House Ethics Committee decides to release its repot on Matt...
EscucharLuigi Mangione has now been charged with first degree murder in the death of the UnitedHealthcare CEO....
EscucharNew details about today’s tragic school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin. A law enforcement source now...
EscucharNew mysterious drone sightings, first in New Jersey and now beyond. Even a sitting U.S. senator has...
EscucharA slew of questions emerge surrounding mysterious drone sightings. Should Americans be worried? Should...
EscucharA positive match, the gun and shell casings, along with fingerprints are among the brand new details...
EscucharDetectives say they have new evidence that proves the suspected CEO killer is responsible for the murder....
EscucharA major arrest is made six days into the CEO murder manhunt. A 26-year-old is now in custody, saying...
EscucharThe New York Police Department told CNN moments ago that the suspect in the murder of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare...
EscucharIn the New York City manhunt, brand new surveillance footage appears to show the man who killed the...
EscucharPete Hegseth is making his last stand on Capitol Hill, hoping to shore up support from lawmakers so...
EscucharA close American ally declares martial law as protests emerge at South Korea’s parliament. What does...
EscucharFirst Lady Jill Biden defends her husband’s decision to pardon his adult son Hunter after insisting...
EscucharNew details about bomb threats sent to a number of lawmakers while another Democrat is targeted. There...
EscucharA stunning murder for hire plot targeting a detective. The suspect is a dentist who is already in jail...
EscucharPresident Biden speaks at the White House after the Israeli security cabinet approved a ceasefire deal...
EscucharSpecial counsel Jack Smith drops two major cases against Donald Trump. We examine what this means for...
EscucharFormer senator and WNBA team owner Kelly Loeffler is expected to be the next name in the Trump administration....
EscucharFormer congressman Matt Gaetz will not be the next United States attorney general amid serious questions...
EscucharThe House Ethics Committee spent hours behind closed doors and came out with no agreement on what to...
EscucharPresident-elect selects Mehmet Oz for a top health role. Plus, a deadly stabbing spree in New York City....
EscucharThe president-elect is all in on Matt Gaetz as the attorney general, according to a source. But, what...
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