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  • Trump in Texas Where Democrats Hope to Snap Losing Streak in Key Races

    October 28, 2026 · 1 hr 35 min

    CNN’s team of reporters are on the ground in battleground states keeping eye out for all the action with the upcoming midterm elections just a week away.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Nearly 30 Million Ballots Cast in Midterm Elections So Far

    October 27, 2026 · 1 hr 33 min

    President Trump is attaching a cash prize to stop, what he claims without evidence, is widespread vote fraud. Plus, the Justice Department is trying to convince a California court that it should be able to immediately intervene in early…

  • Trump Admin Sues Alaska to Block Certification if the GOP Loses

    October 24, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min

    More than 23 million Americans have already cast their ballots with only 11 days left until Election Day and the Trump administration is trying to sow some doubt in the integrity of elections.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

  • Trump & Vance Back Ramaswamy Ad While Other Republicans Stay Away

    October 23, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min

    President Trump finds himself compelled to head to ruby red Iowa with only 12 days left until the midterms despite having won the state by 13 percentage points in the last election. CNN brings you latest in the upcoming races across the…

  • Ramaswamy Stands by Ad Featuring Rivals Mom, Despite Backlash

    October 22, 2026 · 1 hr 32 min

    The New Mexico attorney general files a civil lawsuit against two Epstein advisers. Plus, more than 15 million Americans cast ballots during early voting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  • Michigan Senate Candidates Take Questions on Their Economic Ideas

    October 21, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min

    More than 10 million American voters have already cast their ballots in the midterm elections with in-person early voting starting today in some states. Plus, CNN goes inside a voting center in one key battleground state to see how they…

  • 2,000+ Arrested After Protests Turn Into Deadly Rioting

    October 20, 2026 · 1 hr 31 min

    President Trump is in yet another red state where he is trying to save a Republican seat. Plus, parts of France are under curfew this evening after protests spread into country-wide violence.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

  • Officials Give Update on Oregon School Shooting

    October 17, 2026 · 1 hr 42 min

    Police in Bend, Oregon provide an update on Thursday’s deadly mass shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. So many questions remain unanswered as the Bend community grapples with such a horrific act of violence.  Learn more about your…

  • House Dems Ask Kimberly Guilfoyle for Records Related to Alleged Pay-to-Play Scheme

    October 16, 2026 · 1 hr 42 min

    With 19 days until midterm elections, CNN is tracking the key races that could shift control of congress to Democrats. Plus, ranking member of the House Oversight Committee Rep. Robert Garcia joins to discuss potential investigations into…

  • Trump Holds Rallies as Inflation Rises Ahead of Midterms

    October 14, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min

    Only 20 days left until polls close in the 2026 midterm elections and President Trump is headlining a campaign rally in the swing state of Arizona. Plus, CNN is live in Texas ahead of tonight’s townhall with Senate candidate James…

  • “Brutal”: WH Officials Pan Katie Zacharia’s First Press Briefing

    October 14, 2026 · 1 hr 31 min

    The Vatican has confirmed Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous growth in his lung. CNN brings the latest updates on his health condition. Plus, CNN’s John King visits North Carolina to ask what issues are at the top of voters’ priority…

  • Trump Weighing Whether to Help Saudis Respond to Deadly Strikes

    October 13, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min

    An early morning raid on the DC home of Rep. Ilhan Omar. Plus, a brand new investigation at the State Department into Kimberly Guilfoyle.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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About the show

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.