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economist. Welcome to the lead. I'm Jake Tapper, and we have two major breaking stories this hour. First, Pete

Hegsef making his last stand right now on Capitol Hill. The nominee to be Secretary

of Defense is hoping to shore up the support of Republican lawmakers so he can run the Pentagon

as President-elect Donald Trump's pick.

But first, the active manhunt in New York City, police searching for the gunman who shot and killed,

the CEO of United Healthcare this morning outside a hotel in Midtown Manhattan, the NYPD,

calling it a, quote, brazen targeted attack.

Some New Yorkers terrified as video emerges of the shooting,

which shows what looks to be a professional hitman using a silencer on his weapon.

CNN's Brinjinggrass has been with investigators as they collect evidence and is laying out

what we know so far about this gruesome murder. And we want to warn our viewers, parts of this

story are clearly disturbing

stunning new video obtained by CNN showing the moments a gunman carries out a brazen attack in the heart of new york city

the suspect waiting for brian thompson the CEO of united health care and then firing several shots killing him.

I want to be clear. At this time, every indication is that this was a premeditated, pre-planned,

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