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...
An absolutely brutal day on the stock market, threats from some of America’s closest allies, and now a new assessment on how close we could be to a recession. Plus, a look at last night’s tornado outbreak.
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Trump Escalates Trade War, Announces Global Tariffs
President Trump steps up his massive global trade war and announces sweeping new tariffs against countries around the globe. President Trump called it a declaration of economic independence. According to economists, the move could push the United States economy closer to a recession.
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Races Test Power Of Musk & Trump
Checks and cheeseheads collide on April Fools Day for an election that is no joke. Americans are voting right now in three key races including a state supreme court race in Wisconsin. We bring you the latest updates and analysis.
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Trump Now Says Reciprocal Tariffs Will Target “All Countries”
As Trump plans to enact his tariffs, counties around the world respond including some United States allies now planning to respond with China. Will there be any 11th hour tariff reprieves?
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1:24:48
Stocks Plunge Amid Tariff Fears
A hard Friday tumble was brought on by tariff fears as stocks fall and Wall Street braces for President Trump to follow through on his threat to impose a string of tariffs on nations around the world. Plus, JD Vance is headed home after a whirlwind visit to Greenland.
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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.