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Hosted by Jake Tapper, CNN's Washington DC chief anchor and Washington correspondent, this two-hour weekday afternoon show covers national and international news headlines, politics, health, money, the environment, sports and popular culture. The Lead also focuses on bringing to the forefront stories that don't make it onto the front page: hidden leads.
Political split screen at the border Reed with Jake Tapper March 1, 2024
President Biden and President Donald Trump have both visited Texas, trying to blame each other for the border crisis. Republicans and Democrats representing border towns are at odds. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, Trump's lawyers are fighting back as another state seeks to remove him from the 2024 ballot. Also on today's show, we investigate the chaos on the Gaza coast after Israeli forces opened fire as crowds rushed to food aid trucks. More than 100 people are believed to have died. Learn more about ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
