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Pentagon: About 140 U.S. Service Members Wounded In Iran War
11/03/2026 | 1h 29 mins.
The United States has hit ten inactive mine laying boats near the Straight of Hormuz according to President Trump. This as Iran’s chokehold of the straight is becoming more dire by the day.
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Trump Speaks As U.S. Launches New Strikes On Iran
10/03/2026 | 1h 40 mins.
President Trump holds a news conference as the war on Iran enters its second week with no clear end in sight. Plus, it seems increasingly probable the United States killed at least 192 students and teachers at an Iranian school.
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New Imagery Suggests U.S. Responsible For Iran School Strike
07/03/2026 | 1h 29 mins.
The United States and Israeli war against Iran has already seen the deaths of at least 1,200 Iranians which includes dozens of grade school girls, 6 U.S. service members, and 10 Israeli citizens. Plus, the DOJ releases FBI interviews related to Trump sex abuse allegations.
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Hegseth: Firepower Over Iran About To Surge Dramatically
06/03/2026 | 1h 41 mins.
President Trump fired Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem after her two heated hearings this week that made him angry, sources say. Plus, updates on the United States war on Iran.
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Senate Holds Initial Vote On Iran War Powers Resolution
05/03/2026 | 1h 30 mins.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff say that the United States will start striking progressively deeper into Iranian territory. It appears that Congress will not stand in the way as the Senate is taking an initial vote to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers.
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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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