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Officials Still Probing Cause of Cyclosporiasis in Nine States
2026/07/25 | 1h 30 mins.
Two preventable outbreaks spread and infect thousands of Americans. Measles cases in the United States just reached a 35-year high just as the massive cyclosporiasis outbreak is linked to four more states.
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Trump Admin Announces Tariff on 60 Countries
2026/07/24 | 1h 30 mins.
A brand new tariff rollout happens at the White House after the US Supreme Court kicked their old plan to the curb. Plus, the Iran war widens.
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18 Days in Minnesota: Chaos & Coverups After Renee Good Killing
2026/07/23 | 1h 34 mins.
A CNN exclusive on the Renee Good and Alex Pretti killings, a look into what happened behind the scenes, how lying about violence committed by federal agents became standard, and more. Plus, CNN is tracking Tropical Storm Bertha which made landfall hours ago in Louisiana.
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Senate Grills Hegseth & Caine as U.S. Ramps Up Attacks on Iran
2026/07/22 | 49 mins.
A fiery hearing wraps up on Capitol Hill where lawmakers had tough questions for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine as they seek additional funding for the Iran war.
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CENTCOM: New Round of U.S. Strikes on Iran Underway
2026/07/21 | 1h 29 mins.
A new warning from the president after the first U.S. death since the early days of the Iran war. A look at what could come next as the United States pumps more American ships into a combat zone.
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About The Lead with Jake Tapper

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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