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    WH: Trump Has “No Firm Deadline” for Iranian Peace Proposal

    2026-04-23 | 1h 29 mins.
    Iran is seizing ships as more talks are allegedly set for who knows when. Plus, a look at the fight for control of Congress in 2026 as Virginia voters side with Democrats and change the map.  
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    Trump: “I Expect to Be Bombing” if No Progress in Iran Talks

    2026-04-22 | 1h 29 mins.
    President Trump is now ordering the US military to hold off on any attacks and to keep up the blockade on Iranian ports. Plus, Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve was grilled on Capitol Hill. 
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    Lori Chavez-DeRemer to Step Down as Labor Secretary

    2026-04-21 | 1h 29 mins.
    A ceasefire with Iran is about to expire so will we see more strikes? Plus, an apology from United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer tied to the Epstein files as he tries to quiet calls for him to resign. 
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    Trump: Iran Will Turn Over “Nuclear Dust”

    2026-04-18 | 1h 36 mins.
    Iranian sources dispute Trump’s claims that Iran has agreed to forfeit all of their “nuclear dust” to the United States in the current negotiations. Plus, a federal prosecutor was pulled from the case after he resisted pressure to charge one of Trump’s perceived political enemies. 
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    Pope Leo: “Woe to Those Who Manipulate Religion”

    2026-04-17 | 1h 30 mins.
    President Trump claims the United States has a lot of agreement with Iran. Also, according to police, former Lieutenant Governor of Virginia kills his wife and himself. Plus, nearly one week after splashdown we hear from the four astronauts who went to the far side of the moon and are now back on Earth. 
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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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