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First Anti-Weaponization Fund Applicant Speaks to CNN
2026-05-22 | 1h 29 mins.
From legitimate cases of grievance, to January 6 rioters, to election deniers, to even a television network. Many come forward claiming they were wronged by the federal government and they want in on Trump’s $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund.
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Sen. Cassidy Bucks Trump on Iran, Ballroom after Primary Defeat
2026-05-21 | 1h 29 mins.
The United States announces new charges against Raúl Castro, brother of Fidel Castro. He is charged for his role in the 1996 killing of three Americans in planes over international waters. Plus, a new lawsuit from two police officers who defended the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.
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First Claim Filed to “Anti-Weaponization” Fund
2026-05-20 | 1h 30 mins.
President Trump, his family, and his businesses are now all protected under new terms added in a settlement with the Treasury Department, the Justice Department, and the IRS. A look at the settlement that creates a fund to compensate people the Trump administration feels were unfairly targeted by past administrations.
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Police: Three Adults Killed in San Diego Mosque Shooting
2026-05-19 | 1h 27 mins.
Authorities in San Diego provide updates on a deadly shooting at the largest mosque in San Diego. This as a source tells CNN a security guard was among the three victims.
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Trump Won’t Commit to Taiwan Arms Sale
2026-05-16 | 1h 30 mins.
President Trump reveals his thoughts on the Reagan-era commitment to Taiwan making it sound less like an ironclad promise and more like ancient history. A look at Trump’s recent talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as he heads back to DC.
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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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