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Critics Warn Trump Speech Laid Groundwork to Challenge Midterms
2026-07-17 | 1h 30 mins.
The Trump administration pushes new narratives about election security, alleged foreign interference, and what could happen if states don’t use Trump’s way to secure your vote.
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Trump’s DNI Pick Clayton Questioned on Election Security
2026-07-17 | 1h 30 mins.
A new update from the White House about Trump’s address tonight. Plus, many Epstein survivors finally got to meet with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
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Tillis “Leaning Yes,” Cornyn Remains “Undecided” on Blanche
2026-07-16 | 1h 31 mins.
Two men audition for permanent top level roles in the Trump administration. Could enough wavering Republicans deny the nominations? Plus, the mayor of Philadelphia accuses the Trump administration of trying to erase history.
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Source: ICE Pausing Most Traffic Stops After Deadly Shootings
2026-07-15 | 1h 30 mins.
No more traffic stops with ICE for now after agents shot and killed an unarmed man in Houston last week and now another one in Maine this week.
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ICE-Involved Shooting in Maine Leaves One Man Dead
2026-07-14 | 1h 34 mins.
Another fatal shooting involving ICE agents occurred today in Maine. The shooting comes just days after an ICE agent fatally shot a Mexican immigrant during a traffic stop in Houston.
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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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