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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.

The Lead with Jake Tapper

A major arrest is made six days into the CEO murder manhunt. A 26-year-old is now in custody, saying in a note according to a source “these parasites had it coming.” Plus, CNN is in Syria with the Assad regime toppled. Who is going to take over leadership in the country now? 
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Police: Suspect Had “Ghost Gun”

Detectives say they have new evidence that proves the suspected CEO killer is responsible for the murder. Plus, CNN is in Syria, inside the palace of former President Bashar al-Assad. Also, in one single hour a California wildfire tripled in size. 
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Judge Denies Bail As Suspect Fights Extradition

A positive match, the gun and shell casings, along with fingerprints are among the brand new details from detectives which add layers in the case of a CEO’s murder. The suspected killer’s manifesto also cements a motive. Plus, a padlocked prison cell in Syria is shot open only to discover an inmate alive and CNN cameras were there as it happened. 
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NYPD: Gun Found On Suspect Matches Shell Casings At Crime Scene

A slew of questions emerge surrounding mysterious drone sightings. Should Americans be worried? Should the United States military shoot them down? Who is controlling them? Plus, after pardoning his own son, President Biden sets a record by granting clemency for 1,500 people. 
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NJ Officials & Residents Demand Answers On Drone Sightings

New mysterious drone sightings, first in New Jersey and now beyond. Even a sitting U.S. senator has seen them. What is behind them and why won’t anybody tell us? Plus, a major change of plans in the investigation into the CEO killing. 
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U.S. Lawmakers Demand Answers On Drone Activity

New details about today’s tragic school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin. A law enforcement source now tells CNN the shooter was a female teenage student at a private K-12 school. Plus, Tulsi Gabbard declines to answer if she regrets meeting with Bashar al-Assad, the former president of Syria.
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Police: Teacher & Teenager Killed, Shooter Died

Luigi Mangione has now been charged with first degree murder in the death of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Prosecutors released an 11 count indictment. Mangione faces a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted. 
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Luigi Mangione Indicted In Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO

In a surprise reversal and secret vote, the House Ethics Committee decides to release its repot on Matt Gaetz, the original Trump pick for attorney general. What did the committee learn about the allegations of sexual misconduct? Plus, a Trump ally in Congress recommends that Liz Cheney should be criminally prosecuted. Is this the beginning of criminally prosecuting people who opposed Trump? 
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House Ethics Panel Could Soon Release Matt Gaetz Report

We are less than 48 hours from a federal shutdown the United States. CNN is learning lawmakers are emerging from House Speaker Johnson’s office saying that there is an agreement between Republicans on a funding plan that could avoid a shutdown. 
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Republicans Say They Have New Plan To Avoid Shutdown

A tragedy is unfolding now in Germany after driver plowed his car through a crowded Christmas market about 90 miles southwest of Berlin. Plus, sources say the House of Representatives is expected to vote this hour on a series of bills to avoid a government shutdown. 
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Driver Plows Into Crowd At Christmas Market In Germany

Months after losing their homes and belongings to Hurricane Helene, families are telling CNN they are still living in limbo unsure of how long the government will help them with hotels as they try to get back on their feet. Plus, new Republican senators come out against President Trump’s pick for secretary of defense Pete Hegseth. 
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Judge Blocks Trump’s Order Ending Birthright Citizenship

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