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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.

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Race Remains Tight As Battleground Blitz Continues
The Lead with Jake Tapper
Oct 15, 2024

The 2024 race enters new territory with new targeted media interviews, new outreach, and new lines of attack with just 22 days until Election Day. Plus, the Justice Department is suing Virginia, accusing the commonwealth of trying to illegally clean its voter rolls with just weeks until the election. Virginia’s Republican governor joins to respond.